Why We Need to Build Capacity for LGBTQ Advocates in Israel By Tyler Gregory The nationwide LGBTQ strike in Israel last month, sparked by a Knesset vote to ban men and gay couples from surrogacy, culminated in an incredibly moving and powerful 100,000-person rally in Rabin Square. The strike’s potency underscores the need to build capacity for Israel’s LGBTQ community organizations. Today, A Wider Bridge (AWB) is proud to announce the launch … [Read more...] about Launching A Wider Bridge Impact Grants
So That they May Live Among Us: The Uniqueness of Jewish Philanthropy
By Robert Hyfler [Originally published on eJP March 5, 2012] What is authentic and unique in Jewish philanthropy are both structure and approach and a much broadened definition of who we serve. The foundational text is in parshat Behar, Vayikrah (Leviticus) 25:35: If your brother becomes impoverished and his means falter in your proximity, you shall strengthen him - proselyte or resident - so that he can live you. A reading of this … [Read more...] about So That they May Live Among Us: The Uniqueness of Jewish Philanthropy
What Israel can Teach Texas about Pre-K
By Suzie Patt Benvenisti As a native Houstonian who now lives halfway across the world in Jerusalem, and a self-proclaimed public policy enthusiast, I find myself peeking in occasionally on what's going on in my hometown - particularly with regard to social policy issues. I was especially excited to happen upon the 2018 Kinder Houston Area Survey conducted by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University. Among the many topics … [Read more...] about What Israel can Teach Texas about Pre-K
An Appreciation to Summers Spent in Paradise
This post is a part of Foundation for Jewish Camp’s summer blog series “Because of Jewish Camp.” Each week, we will be featuring personal reflections from camp parents, staff, and alumni exemplifying the ways that Jewish camp impacted their lives. Follow along all summer long, and share how Jewish camp impacted your life! Tell us your story in the comments, on Facebook, or tweet @JewishCamp using the hashtag #JewishCamp. ***** An … [Read more...] about An Appreciation to Summers Spent in Paradise
Jewish Federation of Cleveland Names New President
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland has named Erika Rudin-Luria President of the organization, effective January 1, 2019. Rudin-Luria (44) the organization’s Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, succeeds Stephen H. Hoffman (67), who will retire from this position at year end. She becomes only the fifth person to hold this title in the Federation’s 115-year history. This action is in line with the leadership transition plan the … [Read more...] about Jewish Federation of Cleveland Names New President
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