by Rachel Levin I have been thinking a lot lately about the new iPhone 5. Not about the phone itself per se, but about the fact that two million people pre-ordered the phone within the first 24 hours of the announcement of its launch. The iPhone’s sleek new design and faster p … [Read more...] about Jim Joseph Sabbatical
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Recommendations For School Responses To Newtown Shooting Tragedy
The YU School Partnership website is providing resources and support to Jewish day schools in responding to the Connecticut shooting: Obviously we are all very saddened by the wanton loss of life that occurred this past Friday in Newtown, Connecticut. We join our fellow … [Read more...] about Recommendations For School Responses To Newtown Shooting Tragedy
Tivnu: Building Justice Gap Year Program Accepting Applications
Tivnu: Building Justice launches first Jewish, Service-Learning Gap Year Program in the United States; seeking adventurous and visionary 18-20- year-olds The Tivnu: Building Justice Gap Year Program is a 10-month residential experience for high school graduates, ages 18-20, … [Read more...] about Tivnu: Building Justice Gap Year Program Accepting Applications
Dankner Suspends IDB Philanthropy
Due to the overall financial problems plaguing IDB Holding Corp, chairman Nochi Dankner has suspended all activities of the IDB Foundation. All Foundation employees have been let go. Foundation director Rami Meridor - who reportedly earns over NIS 1 million/year - will continue … [Read more...] about Dankner Suspends IDB Philanthropy
Limmud Conference 2012: The Countdown Begins
One week from today, 2,500 British Jews and activists from 40 Limmud communities around the world will converge on the University of Warwick to celebrate Jewish learning at Limmud 2012, known to participants and volunteers alike simply as Conference. … [Read more...] about Limmud Conference 2012: The Countdown Begins