By Benjamin Laniado Most NGOs operate under a scarcity paradigm: the rent, the wages, and the operating costs are always getting in the way of the cause. Even when we do make ends meet, we are so in love with our idealistic poverty that we fail to notice the wealth of … [Read more...] about What Being a ‘Jewish NGO’ Really Means
Archives for August 2019
Reimagining Ritual
By Rabbi Alon Meltzer Ritual is infused in so much of what we do when trying to engage people across denominational and ideological spectrums. Whether it is Shabbat dinners, Passover seders or Jewish learning - all of these are ritual spaces that we play in. But how do we … [Read more...] about Reimagining Ritual
Towards a Taxonomy of Jewish Communal & Philanthropic Priorities
By Dave Matkowsky Recently I argued that the dominant conceptual framework, organizing principles and rallying cries of the past four decades or more of North American Jewish life are a product of the post-Holocaust fear of doing to ourselves that which Hitler failed to … [Read more...] about Towards a Taxonomy of Jewish Communal & Philanthropic Priorities
Beyond Inclusion – The Case for Belonging
By Dr. Shana Erenberg Promoting inclusion is one of the most significant advancements in the field of disabilities in recent years. Today, many synagogues and organizations are making efforts to create inclusive programs and activities. In years past, this would not have been … [Read more...] about Beyond Inclusion – The Case for Belonging
A Summer of Learning and Innovation
By Jeremy J. Fingerman As the 2019 summer camp season draws to a close, my team at Foundation for Jewish Camp begins to capture the learnings, reflections, and insights derived from our visits to camps across North America. Nothing affirms and validates our work more … [Read more...] about A Summer of Learning and Innovation
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