Thomas J. Tierney a co-founder of The Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit focused on helping donors and nonprofits to maximize their impact has published a book called Give Smart. In the book, distills ten years of Bridespan’s experience, knowledge, and case studies with philanthropy expert Joel L. Fleishman’s research and insights to create a much-needed primer Continue Reading »
A new study explores the impact youth programs like those Areyvut and similar agencies implement have on students success. I believe that the programs we implement are essential to the social, emotional, religious and educational development of the participants and unfortunately some in the community and even those in leadership positions do not see it Continue Reading »
I know that many people were or are still upset with Mayor Michael Bloomberg about how he handled snow removal this past winter, the new chancellor for the board of education and many other issues. However, I believe that Major Bloomberg is really a mentch. Please allow me to explain why. A while back on Continue Reading »
At Areyvut we appreciate each and every one of our donors and we try to show them our appreciation in various ways some of which are included in this list. The website has other resources on tzedakah and philanthropy that may be of interest to those in the field.
Rabbi Nina Mizrahi the Director of the Pritzker Center for Jewish Education at the JCC Chicago sends out a weekly Shabbat Message about the parsha and/or a timely message. Below is her message for this week: The “Quarantine” can apply to human beings, materials and vehicles. Medically, quarantine involves the isolation of people who either Continue Reading »
For the first time ever, I completed an NCAA bracket for March Madness. No, I’m not a college basketball buff (though I do know that the Maryland Terrapins took home the title in 2002…but that’s only because I was a student there at the time). In fact, I was invited to complete a bracket on Continue Reading »
This is a meaningful and powerful video and should be utilized as an educational resource to teach about Israel being a light unto the nations.
I am reaching out to invite you to join schools, synagogues, agencies and families throughout the country and to participate in Areyvut’s 7th annual. “Make a Difference” Day, our National Mitzvah Day that will take place over the April 1 – 3 weekend. This year we anticipate having more than 30 hands on projects engaging Continue Reading »
Everyone is thinking about ways they can address the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last week. Here are some resources (listed in alphabetical order) that may be useful: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Chabad DoSomething GenerationOn The Lookstein Center Network For Good The New York Times The Open Siddur Project Repair The World ShelterBox Continue Reading »
Regardless of whether or not you like him I think Mr. Beck is one of the only people in the general global community that has spoken out about this tragedy and that few others have spoken at all, let alone as powerfully, about the Fogel family being murdered this past Shabbat. The following agencies are Continue Reading »
