by Laura Baum Being a Jewish innovator can sometimes feel like an isolated experience - as it often requires a great deal of focus and hard work. But there are days when innovators also feel connected and part of a larger network. One of those days is the Collaboratory - which … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Collaboratory
Archives for May 2014
Jewish Identity Ain’t What it Used to Be
by Ari Y. Kelman Jewish identity ain’t what it used to be. Let me explain: This isn’t a lament about declining affiliation rates or weak ethnic ties. I’m not writing about actual Jews living actual Jewish lives. I’m talking about the concept of “Jewish identity,” which seems … [Read more...] about Jewish Identity Ain’t What it Used to Be
Peoplehood Flows from Asking Big Questions
[This essay is from The Peoplehood Papers, volume 12 - For Whom Are We Responsible? - published by the Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education.] by Josh Feigelson I. Big Questions and Hard Questions “For whom are we responsible?” is a different question than “What does it … [Read more...] about Peoplehood Flows from Asking Big Questions
Retreatology – The Art of Jewish Retreat-Making Opens Today
Dover, Mass., May 30 - Moishe House, together with the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, will bring together some 40 young community organizers from around the world to learn the art of creating powerful peer-driven Jewish retreats, at the first “Retreatology - The A … [Read more...] about Retreatology – The Art of Jewish Retreat-Making Opens Today
The Legacy of David Sassoon
The Legacy of David Sassoon Building a Community Bridge by Shalva Weil In 1832, David Sassoon (1792-1864) and his family arrived in Bombay (today Mumbai) after fleeing the persecutions of the ruler of Baghdad, Daud Pasha. This wealthy merchantman, who founded a dynasty known … [Read more...] about The Legacy of David Sassoon
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