By Judah M. Cohen [This article is the eighth in Advancing Jewish Leadership: A Series on Jewish Context and Professional Practices. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is currently marking its 90th anniversary with the launch of the Center for Jewish … [Read more...] about The Aesthetic Lives of Jewish Identity
Archives for October 2014
Religious Donors Are Ready To Take Risks, Support Broad-based Causes
Turning upside-down the stereotypical image of religious givers whose primary philanthropic concern is their own faith group, a new report released by Jumpstart reveals that charitable givers with deep connections to faith traditions are less in-group-focused than donors with … [Read more...] about Religious Donors Are Ready To Take Risks, Support Broad-based Causes
Canadian MP Cotler at Limmud FSU Canada: Protect Citizens but Preserve Democracy
Huntsville, Ontario, Oct. 27 - Canadian Member of Parliament Irwin Cotler said the country needs to toughen security measures against terrorism, while preserving the nation’s democratic freedoms. Cotler addressed the recent terror attacks in Canada in remarks to some 500 R … [Read more...] about Canadian MP Cotler at Limmud FSU Canada: Protect Citizens but Preserve Democracy
High Net-Worth Generation Meets High Net-Work Generation
High Net-Worth generation meets High Net-Work Generation How to engage that Younger Donors generation? By Arnon Shafir They have been called "The Young and the Generous", (Network for Good, 2006) and either will or will not become the next generation of major donors. On … [Read more...] about High Net-Worth Generation Meets High Net-Work Generation
8 Cities, 11 Flights, 4 Questions
By Robbie Gringras I have recently returned from an 8 city, 11 flight, 2 weeks’ tour of campuses in North America - with 4 questions. I was one of the Jewish Agency’s Makom team running full-day workshops on “Gaza, Israel, and the Jews” for the staff of thirty Hillels. Our a … [Read more...] about 8 Cities, 11 Flights, 4 Questions