By Aaron Saxe If you’ve seen one foundation … you’ve seen one foundation. This common refrain in the nonprofit world is a reminder of the singularity of every funder. In turn, with this premise, grantees, potential grantees, consultants, and others spend significant time … [Read more...] about Insights on Building Honest Communication Between Funders and Grantees
Jewish Philanthropy. Chronicled.
The New American Reality and What It Means for Jews
By Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. As Jewish leaders gather in Chicago this week for the URJ Biennial, a new American story is emerging that will have profound implications for the Reform Movement and America’s Jews collectively![1] The demographic character of America … [Read more...] about The New American Reality and What It Means for Jews
The Importance of Being Excellent
By Missy Bell, RJE and Beth Young, RJE In Pirkei Avot, Akavya ben Mahalalel advises reflecting upon three things: from where you came, where you are going, and before whom you are destined to give account and reckoning. Jewish educators are continually in dialogue with these … [Read more...] about The Importance of Being Excellent
What does a Positive Relationship with Israel Mean?
By Jeff Blumental and Rabbi Karen Thomashow “As I teach, I project the condition of my soul onto my students, my subject, and our way of being together.” (Parker Palmer). As educators, we are driven by questions - some of which we cannot easily answer. Whether a tea … [Read more...] about What does a Positive Relationship with Israel Mean?
Natan Sharansky Awarded 2020 Genesis Prize
The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) has named Natan Sharansky, a world reknown advocate for freedom, democracy and human rights, as the 2020 Genesis Prize Laureate. In choosing Sharansky the Selection Committee noted his extraordinary lifelong struggle for political and religious … [Read more...] about Natan Sharansky Awarded 2020 Genesis Prize
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