By Amanda Cohen Shock, confusion, embarrassment - for every #MeToo account that comes to light, many in our community have pondered why those with Jewish perpetrators hit us the hardest. We often think to ourselves, “things like that can’t happen here.” And yet, systemic … [Read more...] about To Dismantle Gender Inequality, We Must Empower Our Most Crucial Allies: Young Men
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Generation Z and the Language of Esports
By Lenny Silberman By now you’ve most likely aware of the phenomenon of esports. You may recall reading about the exploding popularity of multi-player, competitive video gaming a year ago in my post here at eJewishPhilanthropy. You may have seen news reports about the … [Read more...] about Generation Z and the Language of Esports
My “Normal” is Not Everyone’s “Normal”:
What I Learned from My JDAD Experience
By Ilana Kaplan
During February, I had the privilege of representing BBYO at the Jewish Federations of North America’s annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day (JDAD) Conference, along with over one hundred passionate members of the Jewish community dedicated to making our … [Read more...] about My “Normal” is Not Everyone’s “Normal”:
What I Learned from My JDAD Experience
Finding Meaningful Ways for Teens to Connect Jewishly – and Measuring the Impact
By Jill Hulnick Last week, the findings of GenZ Now, the largest study of Jewish teens of its kind with over 17,500 participants, were released. We are so grateful for the generosity of funders who supported the study and incredible work of The Jewish Education Project and … [Read more...] about Finding Meaningful Ways for Teens to Connect Jewishly – and Measuring the Impact
On Int’l Women’s Day, Celebrate this “Mother of Jewish Dragons”
By JDC Staff We recognize the accomplishments and sacrifices of women across the globe on International Women’s Day. These are women from all walks of life - old and young, rich and poor - who have broken barriers and dedicated themselves to the greater good, leading a path … [Read more...] about On Int’l Women’s Day, Celebrate this “Mother of Jewish Dragons”