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Archives for February 2016

The Slow, but Steady Work of Inclusion

February 29, 2016 By eJP

By Shira Ruderman A few weeks ago, our partners at the Feuerstein Institute told us that Mor and Yuval had gotten engaged. I’d never met either one of them, but I was thoroughly overjoyed and moved, not just because love is a beautiful thing, but because Mor and Yuval both are people with disabilities and had been participants in the Feuerstein-Ruderman Hazon Partnership and Marriage Preparation Course. To some of you, especially the younger … [Read more...] about The Slow, but Steady Work of Inclusion

Filed Under: Jewish Philanthropy, Philanthropy in Israel, Readers Forum Tagged With: Inclusion / Diversity, Ruderman Family Foundation

Thousands of CTeens Celebrate Jewish Unity in Times Square

February 29, 2016 By eJP

By Chabad.org Staff More than 2,000 Jewish teenagers from CTeen (Chabad Teen Network) chapters around the world filled Times Square in New York City after the conclusion of Shabbat for a Havdalah ceremony and concert. The event was part of a three-day program that included Shabbat services, meals and Torah study in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., as well as a visit to the Ohel in Queens, N.Y., the resting place of the … [Read more...] about Thousands of CTeens Celebrate Jewish Unity in Times Square

Filed Under: In the Media Tagged With: Chabad

Contradictions Mark Views on Jewish Future in Europe, Survey Says

February 29, 2016 By eJP

The vibrancy and continuing investment in European Jewish life requires a deep examination of the attitudes of these leaders who are forging ahead despite the odds. By Marcelo Dimentstein With fresh debate on the future of Europe’s Jews once again in the news, an opinion survey of European Jewish leaders on their current status and future reveals a mix of apprehension and optimism present in the community. These leaders - who together … [Read more...] about Contradictions Mark Views on Jewish Future in Europe, Survey Says

Filed Under: Readers Forum Tagged With: JDC/American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Jewish Europe today

Four Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion in Jewish Teen Life

February 28, 2016 By eJP

By Limor Hartman and Debbie Shemony The Newbie’s Perspective I found myself in a packed room at my first BBYO International Convention watching a popular filmmaker and YouTube creative lead a workshop on, “Ideas are easy, execution is everything.” There wasn’t an empty seat in the house and teens were sitting shoulder to shoulder enthralled by our dynamic speaker. All of a sudden I heard someone shout out an expletive. As one of the few … [Read more...] about Four Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion in Jewish Teen Life

Filed Under: Readers Forum Tagged With: BBYO, Inclusion / Diversity

Excelling at Alumni Engagement: Lessons from Reshet Ramah

February 28, 2016 By eJP

Jewish camps are uniquely poised to excel at alumni engagement. The emotional bonds with a beloved camp are strong and deep, and the desire to reconnect later in life is real. By Rabbi Abigail Treu [This piece is a response to the series highlighting the community case studies featured in the Alumni Playbook, an online resource from the Schusterman Family Foundation designed to help community initiators build robust alumni … [Read more...] about Excelling at Alumni Engagement: Lessons from Reshet Ramah

Filed Under: Readers Forum Tagged With: alumni, AVI CHAI Foundation, Maimonides Fund, Ramah, summer camp

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