By Shana Medel
[Second of a four-part series on the most unusual clubs at Hillel]
Isabella Gutierrez giggles as she kneads challah alongside nine other students. Its doughy texture reminds her of Play-Doh.
As they create a three-stranded braid, Gutierrez and her friends keep … [Read more...] about Scout’s Honor:
USC Hillel’s Girl Scout Troop empowers Los Angeles Preteens
Jewish Philanthropy. Chronicled.
Scout’s Honor:
Comings and Goings:
JQY (Jewish Queer Youth)
JQY (Jewish Queer Youth), a nonprofit organization supporting and empowering LGBTQ youth in the Orthodox, Chasidic, and Sephardic/Mizrachi communities, has appointed Rachael Fried as Executive Director, effective June 19. Rachael will present her vision for JQY at JQY’s World P … [Read more...] about Comings and Goings:
JQY (Jewish Queer Youth)
Velvel Pasternak, z”l, Preserver of a Priceless Chassidic Musical Tradition
By Mordechai Lightstone Song has always been at the heart of Chassidic life and practice. Nigunim, usually wordless melodies, have long held a central place in prayer, study and gatherings. Many are considered acts of Divine musical inspiration, with some of the most uplifting … [Read more...] about Velvel Pasternak, z”l, Preserver of a Priceless Chassidic Musical Tradition
Our Families, Our Schools, Our Future
By Veronica Maravankin “[Schools are] places of life for children, teachers, and families - places not only to transmit culture and support the family, but to create new culture, the culture of childhood, the culture of the child; places in which we can offer to our society a new … [Read more...] about Our Families, Our Schools, Our Future
Exploring Challenges Facing the Development of Jewish Leaders
As part of the Jim Joseph Foundation’s investment in Leadership Development through ten grants following an open request for proposals, the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) is conducting a cross-portfolio research study to understand common outcomes, themes, and strategies in … [Read more...] about Exploring Challenges Facing the Development of Jewish Leaders
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