By David Farbman In 2012, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, and five Boston-area day schools launched the B’Yadenu project with funding from the Jim Joseph Foundation and the Ruderman Family Foundation. B’Yadenu, which in Heb … [Read more...] about B’Yadenu: A Strategy for Whole School Reform
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Leveraging Israeli-Americans for the Benefit of the Wider Community
By Jay Ruderman The Israeli community in the United States continues to grow, in numbers and in influence. Despite this, Israeli-Americans are no more likely to integrate into the larger American Jewish umbrella than in years past. This is something we must address if we want … [Read more...] about Leveraging Israeli-Americans for the Benefit of the Wider Community
The Unfinished Work of Inclusion
By Sheila Katz “Hmmm. Okay, there are steps here” our tour guide murmured. “Let’s try going this way instead.” I was a prospective student visiting the campus I hoped to attend alongside my parents and sisters when we got stuck along the tour route. Our tour guide didn’t kno … [Read more...] about The Unfinished Work of Inclusion
Michael Phelps is Recipient of Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion
In recognition of his advocacy for people with disabilities and the sharing of his own journey with mental health, Michael Phelps, the most decorated swimmer of all time, is the recipient of The Ruderman Family Foundation's Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion. In sharing his … [Read more...] about Michael Phelps is Recipient of Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion
Ruderman Family Foundation Launches Campaign to Unite Israel and US Jewry
The Ruderman Family Foundation has launched a campaign in Israel to strengthen the relationship between the two sides. Targeted to Israelis, a video was released as part of the campaign in which children speak to the people of Israel, saying that "American Jews have always … [Read more...] about Ruderman Family Foundation Launches Campaign to Unite Israel and US Jewry