At a time when established nonprofits bemoan the lack of engagement of young people with their causes, the under-30 set represents only 2 percent of those who serve on boards, according to the Nonprofit Governance Index 2007 conducted by BoardSource, a nonprofit that provides … [Read more...] about A Seat at the Table
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The Split at the Heart of Jewish Identity
Peoplehood Vs Israel: The Split at the Heart of Jewish Identity by Jay Michaelson Peoplehood and support of Israel are two major values of the American Jewish community. But they are in direct conflict, both in principle and in practice. In principle, the values of … [Read more...] about The Split at the Heart of Jewish Identity
Young Israel Threatens Synagogue Over Female President
from The Jewish Week: Young Israel Movement In Turmoil Over Upstate Shul In the wake of an unprecedented move by the National Council of Young Israel to expel a member congregation in upstate Syracuse, a rebellion is brewing among some of the Orthodox congregations … [Read more...] about Young Israel Threatens Synagogue Over Female President
LA Communal Employees Rally For Improved Contracts
from Jewish Journal.com: Communal Workers Rally for Improved Labor Contracts Disputes over three separate labor contracts prompted unionized social service workers from six of the largest Jewish aid agencies to come together to rally outside the Freda Mohr Multiservice … [Read more...] about LA Communal Employees Rally For Improved Contracts
New Jewish Service Search Engine Launches
Repair the World, a platform organization dedicated to making service a defining element of Jewish life, learning and leadership, will announce the launch of a national search engine for Jewish volunteer and community service opportunities in conjunction with the National … [Read more...] about New Jewish Service Search Engine Launches
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