Dr. Steven Windmueller “unpacks” Chabad and lists ten aspects that make them so successful. Among these are the fact that they try to reach people, one Jew at a time, striving to make personal connections with people. Also, they approach their mission with a deep commitment and background of knowledge and tradition, which comes across Continue Reading »
In Morlie Levin’s section in “The Peopldhood Papers 8,” the continued Jewish interest of Taglit Birthright alumni is discussed. The NEXT program takes “the spark ignited on a Birthright Israel trip and work[s] with partners to fan it into a fire” and provides alumni with the tools and funds to host their own Continue Reading »
In Abi Dauber Sterne’s section of “The Peoplehood Papers 8,” the future of the younger generations is spoken about in terms of creating a sense of Jewish purpose for them. “As the organized Jewish world strives to cultivate the next generation of peoplehood-conscious Jewish leaders and learners, we must design opportunities for students Continue Reading »
The Diller Teen Fellows Program presents a wonderful model for engaging the diaspora by connecting teens here to those in Israel and allowing them to engage in leadership opportunities. The program chooses “to have the teens and staff engage in Jewish Peoplehood in practice; to experience it, react to it, reflect on it Continue Reading »
Dan Cygelman in his section of “The Peoplehood Papers 8” focuses on the evolution of the Jewish people and its comprising generations. “The future of the global Jewish community depends upon engaging and empowering young adults who will become the leaders of tomorrow,” he writes; We couldn’t agree more. At Areyvut the younger Continue Reading »
This article makes the point that maybe the problem with ineffective boards is the people on them. “What if the problem is not that board members misunderstand their responsibilities. What if the problem is that nonprofits just can’t find the right board members?” This article by Rick Moyers is truly a must-read! We here Continue Reading »
I’m proud to say that at ATT’s annual lecture, my cousin Rabbi Ahron Levitansky presented. His presentation, titled, “Making a Great Parent Better: Crucial Steps to Better Parenting” provided the following acronym “to stress the key areas of good parenting.” L- We need to love our children and ensure that they know Continue Reading »
The Jewish Communal Fund came out with a “Guide to Giving: A Tzedakah Resource For Teens.” I find this to be an extremely useful resource for any teen who wants to get involved with tzedakah and chesed but isn’t sure how to go about making it happen. The guide includes what the Jewish Continue Reading »
A greater organizational culture can bring better candidates to the workplace and a better environment for both workers and the target-market. “Google, Starbucks, or Zappos…are places…with great cultures that encourage innovation, embody the organization’s brand, and drive success.” This article makes the point that there aren’t many Jewish organizations with outstanding cultures. In Continue Reading »
Lenore Skenazy writes a great article that’s an optimistic version of a bucket list “a greaty way to remind kids – and their parents – that what looms for all tweens is adulthood. Pretty soon it will be too late, or at least more awkward, for kids to make their first fort, or Continue Reading »
