American Jewish World Service (AJWS) has published the second edition of the AJWS Global Justice Haggadah, "Next Year in a Just World." The AJWS Haggadah connects the traditional story of Passover - moving from slavery to freedom - to the responsibility of contemporary Jews to pursue justice around the world today. Drawing from AJWS’s international humanitarian work, the "Next Year in a Just World" Haggadah is a meaningful and beautiful … [Read more...] about AJWS Releases 2nd edition of Global Justice Haggadah
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Ruth Messinger Stepping Down at AJWS; Successor Named
American Jewish World Service (AJWS), has announced a leadership transition that ensures continuity of its strategy and mission while entrusting the stewardship of AJWS to a new generation. Following an 18-month proactive planning process, the Board of AJWS has appointed Robert Bank, the organization’s current Executive Vice President, to succeed Ruth Messinger as AJWS’s next President, commencing on July 1, 2016. On this date - which will … [Read more...] about Ruth Messinger Stepping Down at AJWS; Successor Named
American Jewish World Service Announces Emergency Grants to Nepal Organizations
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) has announced five initial emergency grants to Nepali and international relief organizations providing emergency assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities devastated by last week’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake. “In Nepal, we are focusing sharply on providing support to communities that are very vulnerable and are often disproportionately affected by disasters and are unlikely to supported by other … [Read more...] about American Jewish World Service Announces Emergency Grants to Nepal Organizations
Challah for Hunger On the Rise
For 30% of our Jewish volunteers, we are proud to be their first Jewish experience on campus. By Carly Zimmerman Last month, I had the privilege of celebrating Challah for Hunger’s 10th anniversary, gathering with students, alumni, friends and our founder, Eli Winkelman, to look back at the organization’s incredible achievements. With more than 70 chapters around the world, we’ve engaged 7,000 student leaders, raised $600,000 for social … [Read more...] about Challah for Hunger On the Rise
Re-examining Jewish Peoplehood in the Age of Instagram
"Perhaps it is a stretch to consider the use of Instagram as a metaphor for the varied lenses, textures, color treatments, and aesthetic sensibilities we use to understand the subject of Jewish Peoplehood." Ruth Messinger [This essay is from The Peoplehood Papers, volume 12 - For Whom Are We Responsible? - published by the Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education.] by Ruth Messinger with Jordan Namerow On a recent ski trip to Utah, my … [Read more...] about Re-examining Jewish Peoplehood in the Age of Instagram
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