“You help the people who are struggling. And your try to preserve their dignity” says Rabbi Minkowicz on running a gemach for his community. This amazing article in the New York Times explains what a gemach is and how now, during the recession, even more people are benefiting from this kind and anonymous Continue Reading »
Torah Topics for Today is an excellent resource for Jewish educators looking to make the parsha relevant and to provide families with something meaningful to discuss with their children at the Shabbat table.
I am excited to announce a Challenge Grant and Matching Funds opportunity. A donor has offered Areyvut $25,000 if we can raise $25,000 from other sources including you. Here is how it will work: New and/or increased gifts with be matched 1 to 1. So if you gave $50 to Areyvut last year and you Continue Reading »
When a CEO steps down there are many changes that will take place within an organization and for those who support it. In this article, Stephen G. Donshik does a great job of explaining how the board and the CEO can communicate effectively for the benefit of everyone involved. Last month, on our own blog, Continue Reading »
The American Jewish World highlighted our Twin Cities Mitzvah Clown Program and the impact it has on participants and seniors and staff at the Sholom Home. We thank Sue Lund for her help in bringing the program to fruition, appreciate the recognition and look forward to building on the success of this program and to Continue Reading »
Yesterday was Chabad’s annual gathering of shluchim and Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain and the British Commonwealth gave the keynote. I encourage you to watch/listen, be engaged and inspired.
A quick reminder to use your American Express card tomorrow to make a $25 donation to Areyvut at no cost to you as part of American Express’s 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday. You need to register your AMEX card at https://sync.americanexpress.com/sbs2011/ and at some point tomorrow donate $25 (or more) at Areyvut’s secure website at Continue Reading »
As most everyone has heard American Express is giving back (pun intended on this day before the day before Thanksgiving) to small business and nonprofit organizations this coming Saturday, November 26th. Make your first purchase of the day on Saturday be to a participating company or organization -we are hoping it is a donation to Continue Reading »
Tony Schwartz in his article titled, “There’s No Such Thing as Constructive Criticism”, writes that people shut out any criticism they hear if it’s phrased as “feedback” and “constructive criticism.” He makes useful suggestions of giving advice to someone in a way that will be well-received and not taken negatively. Everyone can benefit Continue Reading »
The 14th annual Mitzvah Day of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey was a huge success. About 1300 people got out to do good deeds, spending time with seniors, preparing food packages and many others. The theme of this year was Global Hunger. This is such a great thing, but we have to keep in mind that we Continue Reading »
