By Abigail Pickus For Danielle Foreman, working in philanthropy isn’t just about channeling resources - it’s also about making givers of her generation. “Working in philanthropy is a great honor and comes with a lot of responsibility,” said the 31-year-old Senior Program Officer at the San Francisco-based Koret Foundation. “I feel philanthropy also includes building others people’s interest in philanthropy, especially other NextGen Jews to … [Read more...] about Danielle Foreman: Encouraging Philanthropy Among Her Peers
Their World: Making a Difference
Creating a Millennial Access Point in Dallas
By Abigail Pickus When Dallas’s oldest and largest Conservative synagogue, Shearith Israel, hired David Singer to be their new Associate Rabbi, they had only one small request: figure out a way to engage young adults, build community and create Jewish life that is interesting, meaningful and relevant. “The idea was to do something dramatically different and bolder and set the stage nationally for how a congregation can go beyond itself to … [Read more...] about Creating a Millennial Access Point in Dallas
Alina Shkolnikov: Living Co-Existence on Many Levels
By Abigail Pickus We live in a global world. But 27-year-old Alina Shkolnikov has lived a very global life. The Director of Content and Programs for PresenTense was born in Khrakiv, Ukraine, and moved with her family to Israel when she was only 2. “My parents really wanted to come to Jerusalem and they’ve been in Jerusalem ever since,” said Shkolnikov, whose family settled in Pisgat Zeev. Growing up, Shkolnikov spoke Russian and … [Read more...] about Alina Shkolnikov: Living Co-Existence on Many Levels
Chanukah: With Dedication Comes Illumination
By Lillian Pravda Buy one, get one free. Gift with purchase. Online promotional code. Gift shopping at even the best prices and best deals could never match the value of giving gifts that do not come wrapped in a box with an extravagant bow on top. The catalogue of what to give to make a difference in the world does not arrive in one’s mailbox. One finds it in the heart and mind. The spirit of Chanukah is about illuminating the world, … [Read more...] about Chanukah: With Dedication Comes Illumination
Hillel’s Sheila Katz: Inspiring Others to Make An Impact
"If we are going to operate based on our Jewish values then our workplaces will work a lot differently." Sheila Katz By Abigail Pickus When Sheila Katz started working for Hillel in 2007, she looked around at the leadership and saw a whole lot of men. “I was so excited thinking maybe this would be my career, but when I looked around the landscape of who was running Hillel, I certainly didn’t see anyone who looked like me. It was mostly … [Read more...] about Hillel’s Sheila Katz: Inspiring Others to Make An Impact
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