Paideia, The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden, and the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien in Heidelberg are offering scholarships for the joint MA Program in Jewish Civilizations. The scholarships cover tuition, housing as well as living costs and are given for the e … [Read more...] about Scholarships Available for Pan-European MA Program in Jewish Studies
Archives for April 2016
The New American Realities: What Funders and Activists Need to Understand about America and its Jews
As foundation leaders, national organizational representatives, and start up institutional partners gather this week, they confront a new era in America’s story in part framed by the changing conditions that one finds today in this nation. By Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. As k … [Read more...] about The New American Realities: What Funders and Activists Need to Understand about America and its Jews
Nurturing an Ecosystem of Empowered Philanthropy
By Lisa Eisen Our Jewish community needs to be smarter and more creative with our giving if we are to meet the enormous challenges - and the powerful opportunities - facing us today. To be more effective change agents requires that we take advantage of key trends shaping … [Read more...] about Nurturing an Ecosystem of Empowered Philanthropy
The Future of British’s Jewish Charitable Sector
By Liam Hoare eJewish Philanthropy The Jewish charitable sector in the United Kingdom has never been healthier, according to the findings of a recently published study conducted by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR). Since the 1990s, the Jewish charitable … [Read more...] about The Future of British’s Jewish Charitable Sector
Report: Hebrew U. ‘Creative Accounting’ Hid 1.1b Shekels Missing From Endowment
“Hebrew University is in a very bad financial state,” states the report, “to the extent of difficulties meeting its financial obligations and carrying out projects it committed to vis-a-vis donors.” By Lior Dattel Haaretz.com The Hebrew University of Jerusalem used “creati … [Read more...] about Report: Hebrew U. ‘Creative Accounting’ Hid 1.1b Shekels Missing From Endowment