With great sadness we mourn the passing on March 24 of Anna R. Cohn. Early in her career, Anna served as Director of the B'nai B'rith Klutznick Museum and was among the founders of the Council of American Jewish Museums when it was established in 1977. She went on to direct museum planning efforts for the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and then served as Director of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) from … [Read more...] about In Memory of Anna R. Cohn
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The Wexner Foundation announces Class 32 of Wexner Graduate Fellows/Davidson Scholars
The Wexner Foundation has announced Class 32 of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship/Davidson Scholars Program. As these exceptional individuals pursue graduate training for careers in Jewish Education, Jewish Professional Leadership, Jewish Studies and the Rabbinate/Cantorate, they will participate in a prestigious four-year professional development program comprised of leadership training, cohort-based learning, peer support, professional mentoring … [Read more...] about The Wexner Foundation announces Class 32 of Wexner Graduate Fellows/Davidson Scholars
JDC Celebrates Passover Diversity with ReOrdered Holiday Kit; Provides Matzah and Passover Activities Worldwide
This Passover, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is promoting the diversity of global Jewish life through its JDC Entwine ReOrdered Passover Kit - a do-it-yourself package including stories, toasts, recipes and traditions from eight Jewish communities worldwide - and continuing its long tradition of matzah delivery and Passover activities in local Jewish communities globally. Among these activities are seder meals, cooking … [Read more...] about JDC Celebrates Passover Diversity with ReOrdered Holiday Kit; Provides Matzah and Passover Activities Worldwide
UJA-Federation NY’s Find-A-Seder Resource Available
UJA-Federation of New York’s Find-a-Seder resource for 2019 is a comprehensive list of Passover seders open to the community on the first two nights of Passover: Friday, April 19th, and Saturday, April 20th. The seders take place at synagogues of all streams throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester. For the list of more than 40 geographically arranged community seders, visit: … [Read more...] about UJA-Federation NY’s Find-A-Seder Resource Available
Deena Fuchs Joins Jewish Funders Network as Executive Vice President
Deena K. Fuchs will join Jewish Funders Network to inaugurate the new role of Executive Vice President. In partnership with JFN President & CEO Andrés Spokoiny, Deena will help JFN to grow and transform as the organization seeks to enhance its role as a catalyst for partnerships and coalitions in the Jewish philanthropic world. Deena comes to JFN with nearly 20 years working in the philanthropic community, most recently as the Senior … [Read more...] about Deena Fuchs Joins Jewish Funders Network as Executive Vice President
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