By Rabbi Evan J. Krame Some leaders of American Jewish Organizations have been in power for 20, 30 even 40 years. Is that good for the Jews? I don’t think so. I believe that there is a moral imperative to effectuate orderly and regular leadership transitions in the Jewish nonprofit sector. Transitions can make an organization stronger, even when the transition involves replacing a successful leader or organization founder. The failure to plan … [Read more...] about A Needed Change in Jewish Leadership
A Skunk Works for the Project of the Jewish People: A New Paradigm for Jewish Education:
Idea #9
By Dr. Bill Robinson
Over the last eight weeks, I explored the emerging characteristics of a new paradigm for Jewish education. This last article in the series will explore the idea of the Jewish people in light of this new paradigm for Jewish education. I began with Jon Woocher’s (z”l) challenge to us:
Twentieth-century Jewish education was designed to answer the question, ‘How can we ensure that individuals remain “good” Jews, even as … [Read more...] about A Skunk Works for the Project of the Jewish People: A New Paradigm for Jewish Education:
Idea #9
Reconsidering Moses:
An Adoption Story
By Jayne K. Guberman and Jennifer Sartori
In this Passover season, we have been reflecting on the story of the Exodus from Egypt and its central figure, Moses. As adoptive mothers and founders of the Adoption & Jewish Identity Project (AJIP), our understanding of Moses’s life is perhaps different than most. Although Moses is often held up as the paradigmatic story of Jewish adoption, the biblical narrative in fact recounts a very … [Read more...] about Reconsidering Moses:
An Adoption Story
Seeing with New Eyes:
One Synagogue’s Interfaith Inclusion Journey
By Jared Susco
I remember the first time I brought my husband (who grew up with Methodism) to our synagogue's community seder that he was far more confused than I had expected. He first couldn't understand that the start time was approximate, having been accustomed to the martial precision of New England Christian services. In the early years of these seders, people brought their own seder plates, and he wanted to know why a lady had pulled a … [Read more...] about Seeing with New Eyes:
One Synagogue’s Interfaith Inclusion Journey
A Seat at the Table: Promoting Disability Inclusion at the Passover Seder
By Dov Hirth When done right, the Passover Seder is the ultimate opportunity for experiential learning. Centered around our children, the Seder provides countless opportunities for the inclusion and engagement of children of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. After many weeks of practice at school and at home, the stage is set for the youngest child at the Seder to sing Ma Nishtana, melodically musing "Why is tonight different from all … [Read more...] about A Seat at the Table: Promoting Disability Inclusion at the Passover Seder
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