An important point that is brought up by Eric Yoffie, in his response to Joel Alperson, titled “Judaism is always ‘tikkun olam’ and more,” is that, “Anyone who has urged college students to care about Jewish survival knows that they will respond with indifference, incomprehension and contempt. They are not interested in being Continue Reading »
The news of JDub closing down has sparked much discussion on what happened and how it can be prevented for other organizations in the future. In her article Maya Bernstein writes that, “JDub’s work is still relevant, exciting, and filling a need in the Jewish community. If our community does not step up, Continue Reading »
A very important article by Joel Alperson, titled, “Judaism is more than ‘tikkun olam,’” discusses the Jewish emphasis on tikkun olam and how we must work on strengthening our Judaism with additional aspects of our traditions. Judaism at it’s core is being a good person. Having good morals, ethics, and integrity fulfill a Continue Reading »
An article by Chikodi Chima titled, “Creative Cultures: MailChimp Grants Employees “Permission To Be Creative,” highlights the creativity behind the company MailChimp (an email marketing and newsletter company). The founders have fun at work and get creative with their website, which even includes dressing up as the MailChimp mascot and showing up at Continue Reading »
At Areyvut, maintaining innovation and creativity are an important aspect of our work with young Jews, and this article features some great insights. Dr. Stephen Hazan Arnoff, the Executive Director of the 14th Street Y in New York City, has plenty of experience when it comes to a “sustainable culture of creativity and Continue Reading »
An article I just read by Stephen G. Donshik, titled, “People Give To People Not To Organizations,” highlights the importance of remembering “your organization’s people to people connections and…[making] sure your fundraising efforts are focused on people and not only on selling projects and programs.” People donate to organizations in order to positively Continue Reading »
Areyvut has touched, reached and helped lots of people. We are now turning to you and asking you to return the favor and make a gift to Areyvut. If Areyvut has made a difference in your life, please consider making a gift! If an Areyvut Mitzvah Clown has brought a smile to your face please Continue Reading »
The Jewish Week has an article that suggests that Birthright Israel a) add new board members who are younger and can relate to and understand the target audience, perhaps alumni who recently attended trips and b) that boards need to be properly trained and have the appropriate skill set for that particular agency. Areyvut agrees Continue Reading »
I came across this article from TheNonProfitTimes. Areyvut lets donors earmark their support for particular programs and in general I think this proposal is good for the non-profit community. This approach can help agencies determine which projects make sense and fit within their mission and others that they should discontinue. Foundations and individuals funders need Continue Reading »
There was an article by Jon Rosenberg and Lisa Eisen titled, “Volunteering + Values: Connecting the Dots” which highlighted the importance of making volunteering a meaningful part of a young philanthropic Jew’s life. The article lists, among others, “establishing a rich continuum of high-quality Jewish service-learning experiences from b’nai mitzvah through the post-college Continue Reading »
