Harvard Business Review lends helpful information about the power of persuasion in this article and how impactful our actions and reactions to others make a difference in the way we work with one another. Persuasion works by appealing to certain deeply rooted human responses. Experiments in social psychology by Robert Cialdini and others have identified six Continue Reading »
We like many of you recently heard that a tree collapsed on the dining hall at Camp Tawonga, a Jewish overnight camp near Yosemite. The reports as of now are that the children are all okay and that one person has died and that 20 others are injured. I am sure that in the minutes, hours Continue Reading »
Today the Areyvut staff embarked on a mitzvah mission of our own. As a way to show our appreciation for all that they do we brought pizza to four different fire stations in Teaneck. This is especially meaningful in light of recent events in Arizona, and is an easy and meaningful way to thank the Continue Reading »
The PJ Library Blog points out the opportunity the summer gives us to work on “Mensch Training.” Meaning, parents should make a conscious effort this summer to teach their children the importance of not only being polite to others, but to actively show kindness to others. Visit the blog for ideas to inspire your children Continue Reading »
Areyvut’s H.O.P.E. (Helping Organizations Provide Essentials) just completed its fourth year at Yeshivat Noam. This article in The Jewish Link highlights this unique Jewish teen philanthropy program where students learn about philanthropy and effective methods of giving. Participants are able to put what they learn into practice with real money that they then distribute to Continue Reading »
Venessa Miemis claims that we all need to have a sense of where we are going if we want to be successful and valued. But how does one do this? She lists three steps to develop ourselves and our futures. First, discover yourself and what drives you, what you are passionate about. Doing what you Continue Reading »
Robert Hyfler discusses how Jews learn by talking, and these conversations lead to action. In this article, he lists different qualities that make these “Jewish conversations” sacred. One aspect that he focuses on is being honest and respectful as opposed to polite and civil. It is much better to respectfully disagree with someone than to Continue Reading »
In an article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Suzanne Perry discusses the unfortunate reality of the “stubborn 2% giving rate.” According to this article, Americans have been giving about the same amount of money to charities for the past four decades. Perry sees this as a problem, considering that there are many more charities and other causes that need Continue Reading »
Areyvut will have the pleasure to lead a Mitzvah Clown training next Sunday, June 30 for NCSY’s GIVE USA at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh. Through this program we will teach 53 new people the art of Mitzvah Clowning, engage 40 high school students and leaders from across the country and bring joy to more Continue Reading »
Soren Kaplan claims that every organization gets results based on how it is designed. Good leaders create a culture in their company that facilitates creativity and innovation. They give their employees the structure that they need, while allowing them the space necessary in order for them to think and grow on their own. Look here Continue Reading »
