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A Federation Calling:
Making the Old New and the New Holy

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By Beth Cousens Our memories  - our brains - are funny things. They oversimplify. They label and categorize. They strive for sense, often when the world simply doesn’t make much. Stephanie Coontz writes about the “nostalgia trap” as applied to the American family: “The actual c … [Read more...] about A Federation Calling:
Making the Old New and the New Holy

Beyond Inclusion: The Jewish Community Acts to Advance Disability Policy

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By Aaron Kaufman When I was born with cerebral palsy, my parents knew that I would encounter obstacles that neither they nor my peers had to navigate. Aside from the frustration that inevitably results from navigating an inaccessible world, having a visible disability means I … [Read more...] about Beyond Inclusion: The Jewish Community Acts to Advance Disability Policy

Amidst Financial Struggles, St. Paul Federation Looks To Move Forward

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By Lonny Goldsmith [Author’s Note: In the second half of 2018, TC Jewfolk received two anonymous letters, indicating that the St.Paul Federation was, “not transparent with donors and volunteers.” After examining these claims against the Transparency section of the St. Paul Fede … [Read more...] about Amidst Financial Struggles, St. Paul Federation Looks To Move Forward

Redefining Jewish Education: Federations’ Goals for a New Century

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By Ann Pava In the Old City of Jerusalem a 24 year old wanders the streets without a group for the first time. On MASA, she has an opportunity to build her autonomy, confidence, and competence, all along ancient Jewish streets. Young children climb fallen logs with support … [Read more...] about Redefining Jewish Education: Federations’ Goals for a New Century

Dissenting Opinion: 4 Courageous Lay Leaders speak out on JFNA-UIA Fiasco

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[eJP note: For background, we direct readers to our earlier post, "Send in the Clowns: A Commentary on JFNA-UIA."] *** We are members of the JFNA Global Operations Review Committee (the “Committee”). After extensive consideration, we dissent from certain portions of the draf … [Read more...] about Dissenting Opinion: 4 Courageous Lay Leaders speak out on JFNA-UIA Fiasco