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 for a better future. In places like the former Soviet Union the holiday has special resonance, especially among the resurgent Jewish communities of the region. As JTA … [Read more...] about On Int’l Women’s Day, Celebrate this “Mother of Jewish Dragons”
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In Honor & Celebration of JDAIM ….. We March On
By Sarah Beletz One of the most important Jewish values we’re taught is to advocate for people who need help and justice. As a teen, I’m a social advocate for many causes, including platforms for disabled people like me. I’ve long been an advocate for people who need help even before I realized that I, too, needed a champion. Being an advocate isn’t always comfortable; sometimes it means going against authority. When I was in middle school, … [Read more...] about In Honor & Celebration of JDAIM ….. We March On
BBYO receives historic $25 million Pledge to Support Women’s Leadership and Empowerment
Chicago industrialist/philanthropist Ted Perlman and his wife Harriette have pledged $25 million to accelerate BBYO’s initiatives for young Jewish women and teens. The gift, one of the largest single commitments to a youth-serving organization in modern history, provides immediate resources for BBYO to launch and expand new programs and provides endowment funding that will support such activities in perpetuity. The Perlman's gift will … [Read more...] about BBYO receives historic $25 million Pledge to Support Women’s Leadership and Empowerment
Faces of the Future: Jewish Teen Life in Former Soviet Union
Cool. Trendy. Fun. Empowering. These four words don’t often make their way into modern lexicon of Jewish life, especially as defined by teens. But imagine being born into a world where Jewish identity and activity are only a generation old. Imagine being able to build it from the ground up, on your own terms, and engaging in this miraculous effort together with your peers. And then imagine serving as a Jewish role model not just for your … [Read more...] about Faces of the Future: Jewish Teen Life in Former Soviet Union
Is It Ever Too Early? Training Teens on Safety, Respect and Equity in the Workplace
[This article appears as part of a series presented by the SafetyRespectEquity Coalition about the work of Jewish organizations to prevent and address sexual harassment and gender discrimination. By pulling back the curtain on works in progress, the Coalition hopes to inspire others to begin their own crucial reform efforts. You can read the framing piece here.] By Noga Hurwitz My first exposure to leadership was in preschool when, at the … [Read more...] about Is It Ever Too Early? Training Teens on Safety, Respect and Equity in the Workplace
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