The more stories like this the better. I cannot underscore enough the importance of getting kids actively involved in the community when they are young. Stories like this engage, motivate and inspire others to action.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for other?’” On MLK day, while others are vacationing, many take this day to volunteer. Afterall, in 1994 Congress declared MLK Day as a national day of service. I couldn’t agree more with this article Continue Reading »
I receive an email titled “Torah Topics for Today” which relate to the parsha. In today’s email was the idea that each family has a mission statement. Upon reading this article I found myself thinking that teen philanthropies have mission statements but how many families actually have one? Has anyone done this? I Continue Reading »
Aharon N. Harris, in his article, “Let’s Start the New Year Off Right!” explains that successful programs for the Jewish community have filled a need that applies to many and are free of charge. “Stop creating a supply of ‘funding-challenged’ programs for a relatively small handful of people and, instead, start developing and Continue Reading »
Here’s a helpful article for setting boundaries with our children. Pippi Kessler offers some great advice and reassurance about parenting and doing what’s best for our children and familes.
Areyvut’s Uncle Moishy Concert Last Minute Reminders We are so excited to welcome you to Areyvut’s 6th Annual Uncle Moishy Concert! Below are some last minute reminders and additional information to prepare you for the concert day. Date: Sun., Jan. 1, 2012 Time: 10:00 – 11:30am Location: Congregation Beth Sholom – 354 Maitland Ave. Teaneck, Continue Reading »
“Volunteering in nonprofits isn’t just a charitable act; it’s a way for executives to hone their management and leadership skills,” write Karl Moore and Richard Pound in their article. Leadership skills like persuasion, mediation, “and knowing when to spur a team to action” or not, can be learned hands-on when young professionals are Continue Reading »
The Jewish Week released an article which discusses how to engage teens through service to their communities and the Jewish community at large. The author of the article, Leonard Saxe, poses the idea that there could be a post-high school gap-year program where they “participate in a socially useful project.” “Ideally, the culminating program Continue Reading »
Bruce Deboskey’s article lists some very good questions which can be found in the book Give Smart: Philanthropy that Gets Results. I find these questions to be very thought provoking and believe that all of us can benefit from asking ourselves these questions in order to get a better idea about ourselves. – Continue Reading »
In an easy-to-use question and answer format, this article is a fantastic resource for everything nonprofit insurance related. Curious? Want to learn more? Head on over and read what it’s all about.
