Editor's note: eJP has a long history of not circulating public statements made by organizations on any subject. Today's New York Times article, and the self-serving response by the Steinhardt Foundation, has caused us to revisit our policy. We welcome additional statements from any funder organization. A long-time pro emailed me tonight, "The alleged statements and acts, even if true, can no way be compared to the good he has done for the … [Read more...] about Jewish Funders Speak Out on Michael Steinhardt
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Who do You Choose to Hire for Leadership Positions?
By Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu, Sara Shapiro-Plevan and Allison Fine One women was told that she did not have enough experience for the job, when in fact she had fifteen years more experience than the man who was ultimately hired. Another woman was told that the search committee did not think she could handle the high-level job since she was single mother of two kids. A third went through an extensive interview process, and found out she was denied … [Read more...] about Who do You Choose to Hire for Leadership Positions?
Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Understanding Gender Inequities in the Jewish Communal Workforce
[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 Gali Cooks As President & CEO of Leading Edge, I represent a minority of … [Read more...] about Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Understanding Gender Inequities in the Jewish Communal Workforce
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
Five Lessons for Funders Seeking to Make an Impact on Women’s Equality in the Jewish Community
[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 Steve Rakitt and Jill Weber Smith Recently, and especially this past year, … [Read more...] about Five Lessons for Funders Seeking to Make an Impact on Women’s Equality in the Jewish Community
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