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Jewish Education & Engagement Update May 18, 2016

The founding education director of Birthright proposes that Israel education focus more on relationships. A Jewish education professor promotes an Israel curriculum driven by big questions and debates. A Jewish studies professor connects Jewish peoplehood with the local neighborhood. A case …

Jewish Funders Network Releases Guide on Program Related Investments

The Jewish Funders Network recently released a guide for Jewish philanthropists looking to make Program Related Investments (PRI) a part of their philanthropic toolkit. Read the guide in eJewish Philanthropy.

 

Sixth Cycle of Multigenerational Philanthropy Program Launches

The sixth cycle of Federations' multigenerational philanthropy program launched last week with a training for professionals in partnership with 21/64 on facilitating family giving conversations. Funded by JFNA Domestic Endowment Fund grants, the program has benefited 41 Federations. For mor…

Federations Co-Host Knesset Delegation

Federations co-hosted a Knesset delegation to Miami, Cleveland and Dallas with the Jewish Agency to strengthen ties between senior Israeli leaders and North American Jewish communities. Visit FedCentral to learn more and see photos.

 

On Israel's Memorial Day, Federations Remember Jews Killed for Being Jews

In honor of Israel’s Remembrance Day, the Jewish Agency holds a ceremony in conjunction with Jewish Federations and others to remember Jews who died for refusing to abandon their faith.