By Howard M. Rieger The recent fatal shooting of an unarmed Ethiopian Jew, 18-year-old Solomon Tekah, by an Israeli police officer, on the heels of a spate of other police shootings of Ethiopian Jews, finally touched off protests in the usually non-confrontational Ethiopian … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Jewry, Jewish Federations and Aspiration Unfulfilled
Jewish Federations of NA/formerly UJC
Values at the Core of JFNA’S Next-Gen Engagement
By Rabbi David M. Kessel Parker Palmer - an educator who writes about social activism, values, and community engagement - has spent his life trying to convince teachers, civic leaders, and influencers that finding one’s inner truth is the first step in helping people achieve g … [Read more...] about Values at the Core of JFNA’S Next-Gen Engagement
JFNA announces Second Cohort of Next Gen Jewish Federation Fellows
Creating meaningful experiences that engage young adults with Jewish community is among Jewish Federations’ most important work. It’s part of our broader vision for a vibrant collective Jewish present and future. Last year we announced a new effort aimed at boosting the skil … [Read more...] about JFNA announces Second Cohort of Next Gen Jewish Federation Fellows
An Open Letter to Eric Fingerhut – Incoming CEO of JFNA
Dear Eric, Congratulations on the new job! As a Jewish educator who's been working in the field full-time for almost 15 years, and as a volunteer and donor to my local federation I've always appreciated your commitment to Jewish education, and to the well being of the … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Eric Fingerhut – Incoming CEO of JFNA
North American Jewry: An Opportunity to Transform Our Jewish Community
By Ruth Raskas We live in transformational times. There is a new world of “consumers.” Our data rich world enables us to understand users in a new way. Artificial intelligence is impacting our lives through new channels. How do people embrace this change? Consider the taxi driver … [Read more...] about North American Jewry: An Opportunity to Transform Our Jewish Community
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