By Robert Bank Years ago, while giving a talk at a Jewish high school in New York City, I showed students a video of a Sesame Street skit from 1975 that demonstrated the relationship between “Near” and “Far.” As the #MeToo movement continues to build momentum in the United States and around the world, I am grappling with how we understand what happens to women who are very near to us - in our own families and in the American Jewish community - … [Read more...] about Reconciling Local and Global Responsibilities in the #MeToo Movement
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AJWS Releases 2nd edition of Global Justice Haggadah
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
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
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