by Gabrielle Carlin and Andy Ashwal Much has been written about the future of the Jewish people hood; specifically, today’s leaders are concerned with the erosion of the next generation’s involvement in the traditional philanthropic Jewish community. Summarily, the concerns ra … [Read more...] about A Strong, Involved – and Misdiagnosed – Generation
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36 Under 36: Visionaries for a New Era
The New York Jewish Week has released its third annual “36 Under 36” list, highlighting new innovators in the New York area who are reshaping Jewish life here and abroad. Of course, New York being New York, many of the names are connected to initiatives with national and int … [Read more...] about 36 Under 36: Visionaries for a New Era
The World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency Struggle to Find Meaning
Nowhere are the fissures of the Jewish world more apparent than in early summer Jerusalem. For here, on the one-hand, we see the energy accompanying the first wave of Birthright Israel, teen youth program, and 20-something summer visitors - arriving by the tens of thousands - to … [Read more...] about The World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency Struggle to Find Meaning
Inside Perspective on Young Philanthropy
In today’s internet age, tweeting, blogging, and expansive friend requests on Facebook seem to have become major criteria for communicating and working effectively in the non-profit world. Non-profits, which often tend to lag behind in their mastery of technology, are working h … [Read more...] about Inside Perspective on Young Philanthropy
A New Young Rabbi Takes the Helm
by Robert I. Evans and Avrum D. Lapin Rabbi Amy Feder will become the seventh senior rabbi of Congregation Temple Israel of St. Louis, Missouri, on July 1, 2010, succeeding Rabbi Mark Shook, who is retiring. At the age of 31, she becomes the youngest female Senior Rabbi to … [Read more...] about A New Young Rabbi Takes the Helm
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