I am pleased to share pictures and a video from our recent Uncle Moishy Concert. If your kids like Uncle Moishy and feel that he is their favorite uncle they may also enjoy seeing the video from the 2010, 2009, 2008 (this is the most viewed Areyvut video) and 2007 (the second most watched Areyvut Continue Reading »
To mark the 25 anniversary of the King Holiday, and to encourage ongoing service throughout the year, the Corporation for National and Community Service is launching the MLK 25 Challenge, a call to all Americans to honor Dr. King by pledging to take at least 25 actions during 2011 to make a difference for others Continue Reading »
Many of you are gearing up for Tu B’Shvat and are looking for resources, ideas and projects to do with your classes, congregants and families. For “Make a Difference” Day 2008 Areyvut partnered with JNF to address preserving the environment. The educational resources provide concrete project ideas that put issues in a context and give Continue Reading »
This will be my final time sharing some of the ideas and resources that I will present this Thursday in my lunch and learn for JTFN on “Beyond Rambam’s Ladder: Incorporating Jewish Wisdom in Jewish Teen Philanthropy Programs” and all of the material I present will be available here and I once again invite you Continue Reading »
I am continuing to share some of the ideas and resources that I will present later this week in my lunch and learn for JTFN on “Beyond Rambam’s Ladder: Incorporating Jewish Wisdom in Jewish Teen Philanthropy Programs” and hope that you are able join me. There are a variety of ways you can use Jewish Continue Reading »
Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks offers up three resolutions for the new year which is upon us. The first is to thank G-d. “You might be ill, your children rebellious, your business terrible, but you thanked G-d…They were not fools…they felt close to G-d. After all, he prayed in the same synagogue that Continue Reading »
In preparation for my lunch and learn for JTFN on “Beyond Rambam’s Ladder: Incorporating Jewish Wisdom in Jewish Teen Philanthropy Programs” I want to share some of the reasons why I believe Jewish texts are important for a Jewish Teen Philanthropy Program including: This Jewish connection adds new meaning to the program’s goals. Jewish texts Continue Reading »
Are you ready to LEAD? Bergen LEADS, which is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, is the premier civic leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County. The program prepares leaders to address challenges and leverage opportunities here in our community. Under the guidance of former Bergen County Executive William Continue Reading »
As you know Areyvut is based in Bergenfield, NJ. You may be wondering about Areyvut’s impact, reach and how we make a difference on a daily basis. Below are direct quotes from e-mails and correspondence we received within the last two days. These unsolicited e-mails come from throughout the country and address how our programs, Continue Reading »
Towards the end of each year the Areyvut office begins to flood with videos, or DVDs to be more precise, as we begin to receive entries for our Annual Bnai Mitzvah Video Essay Contest. I have to admit, each year, this contest restores my faith in today’s youth as the students who enter are all taking action Continue Reading »
