An op-ed in the JTA online caught my attention today. Jon Rosenberg’s title, “Make the Shofar Blast a Call to Serve” truly hits home this time of year. Reflecting on the past year during the Rosh Hoshana / Yom Kippur season, it’s good to take account of the good we’ve done during the Continue Reading »
I just read an article titled, “Re-Inventing Jewish Education: Reconfiguring a Fractured Landscape” by Adam Gaynor. In it he talks about his friend who, in order for his children to have “a deeper educational engagement…at a more affordable price-tag,” hired a rabbinic student to teach them classes and engage them in discussion. Gaynor Continue Reading »
I strongly feel that multi-generational philanthropy is an important way to secure strong family ties and build a charitable groundwork for growing children and young adults alike. The article I read about titled “The Case for Multi-Generational Philanthropy,” provides helpful tips for parents in getting their children involved and in ways that are Continue Reading »
The end of 5771 is nearly upon us. Like many news magazine shows at the end of the secular year, I thought I would take some time to look back at the year that was and reflect. In Honor-iam (Note: In Memoriam sounded way too depressing.)Rebecca, Jordana, Uri and Robin…better known as Areyvut Interns 2.0. Continue Reading »
Ami Dar, the founder and executive director of Idealist.org/Action Without Borders provided a list in the foreword of Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals. Two aspects of what he suggests that I like are “building a good board” and “being careful with your time.” When he says Continue Reading »
In an article titled, “Estee Portnoy wants BBYO to be like Mike”, Suzanne Kurtz writes about the Jewish Estee Portnoy who is Michael Jordan’s business manager and spokeswoman. In the article Estee Portnoy talks about her experiences with BBYO and the benefit of having a Jewish youth group to call her own. She Continue Reading »
Rambam explained that there are eight rungs on the ladder of charitable giving. Bruce DeBoskey’s article, titled, “Ancient Ladder of Giving Can Guide Modern Philanthropy,” reminds us of these eight rungs and how we can achieve the highest levels of charitable giving. Whether it’s running a nonprofit organization or giving your own tzedakah, Continue Reading »
Aaron Hurst, the president of the Taproot Foundation, offers advice about both giving and receiving pro bono services in an article titled, “The New Frontier of Community Service” which I just read. He writes that: “While much of the focus has been on using volunteers to provide direct services, such as preparing meals, Continue Reading »
Employees of a Maryland foundation were given money to grant to the organizations of their choice. I read about this in an article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy titled “Grant Making Gets Personal for Employees of a Md. Foundation” written by Brennen Jensen. Mr. Weinberg, of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation said, Continue Reading »
The AJWS has an amazing program called the Global Hunger Shabbat & 18 Days of Action to promote food justice and tikkun olam. In 2010 the AJWS had nearly 200 communities participate in the event and this year can be just as successful! For more information on ending hunger and creating awareness Continue Reading »
