By Robert Gluck JNS.org As a community priding itself on thousands of years of continuity and tradition, the Jewish people now face the challenge of increasing secularization and intermarriage among the younger generation. Seeking to confront these trends, the annual Genesis Prize - which was recently awarded to Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman in Jerusalem - is looking to the generation of more experienced Jewish leaders to serve as … [Read more...] about Genesis Prize hopes ‘Jewish Heroes’ Set an Example for Younger Generation
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Jewish Funders Network announces recipients of Matching Grants in honor of Genesis Prize Laureate Michael Douglas
JFN initiative to fund 28 innovative programs targeting greater engagement of intermarried families in Jewish life New York, May 22, 2016 - Jewish Funders Network (JFN) today announced the recipients of funding under the matching grants program, created in honor of 2015 Genesis Prize Laureate Michael Douglas. The announcement, made at the 5th annual Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, identified 28 projects under Michael Douglas’ chosen … [Read more...] about Jewish Funders Network announces recipients of Matching Grants in honor of Genesis Prize Laureate Michael Douglas
Record Number of Applications Received for “Avenues to Jewish Engagement for Intermarried Couples” Matching Grants Initiative
At the Genesis Prize Award Ceremony on June 18, 2015 in Jerusalem, Genesis Prize Laureate Michael Douglas announced that he would decline the $1M Genesis Prize Award so it could be used toward initiatives that foster inclusion of intermarried families in Jewish life. He announced an initial grant to Hillel International in order to enhance its peer engagement program, and now, hundreds of student interns have been equipped to engage their peers … [Read more...] about Record Number of Applications Received for “Avenues to Jewish Engagement for Intermarried Couples” Matching Grants Initiative
Deadline Approaching for the Jewish Funders Network Matching Grants Initiative, “Avenues to Jewish Engagement for Intermarried Couples and their Families, in honor of 2015 Genesis Prize Laureate Michael Douglas”
The deadline for completing an application for the matching grants fund is March 15th. By Melissa Rosen During his acceptance speech at the 2015 Genesis Prize Award Ceremony, renowned actor and producer Michael Douglas spoke of how meaningful it was to be welcomed as a member of the Jewish people, as a son of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother. He mentioned his strong belief that Judaism should reflect the spirit of welcome and the … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaching for the Jewish Funders Network Matching Grants Initiative, “Avenues to Jewish Engagement for Intermarried Couples and their Families, in honor of 2015 Genesis Prize Laureate Michael Douglas”
Michael Douglas, Genesis Prize Foundation Turn to Hillel to Engage Next Generation of Intermarried Jews
By Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman eJewish Philanthropy Matchmaker, matchmaker has made a match - and the effects could be a more engaged and stronger Jewish community. Recently, the Genesis Prize Foundation announced that last year's winner, Michael Douglas, had gifted $200,000 of his $1 million award to Hillel International to help further its inclusive programming. "Hillel was selected due to Michael Douglas's interest in supporting university … [Read more...] about Michael Douglas, Genesis Prize Foundation Turn to Hillel to Engage Next Generation of Intermarried Jews
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