Our ultimate aim is to understand how we might greatly expand and democratize–to make accessible and more affordable–the "cohort-based professional development experiences in the Jewish communal ecosystem, to support and nourish the Jewish educators and leaders who are the backbone of Jewish communal life.”
Partners in the News
The JCC Association of North America, Jewish Federations of North America, and the Union for Reform Judaism are preparing to launch a major new initiative to train hundreds of new early childhood Jewish educators in the coming years.
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Founded on the belief that healthy arguments can be an important tool for learning and social growth, For the Sake of Argument (FSA) helps leaders and educators engage learners in open, trusting educational experiences.
Guest Blog
I’ve witnessed first-hand the ripple effects of weaving individuals, each working on similar and related topics–and building a culture of trust and cooperation.
From the Foundation Team
Convenings are part of our strategy to scale best practices—whether in data gathering and usage, design of professional development programs, Jewish learning experiences, or other models—from one organization or community to others in the field.
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We engage with Israel today not only as subject matter, but as part of who we are, who we wish to become, and who we wish Israel to become.
Blog
Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, both of our organizations, Jim Joseph Foundation and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, had been taking gradual steps to improve our grantmaking processes.
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As the Jewish New Teacher Project celebrates its 20th anniversary, the organization is looking back at its impact and looking ahead at new opportunities.
Partners in the News
Atra trains and supports rabbinic leaders from all backgrounds to adapt their practice for the real world, to help them grow professionally and propel their leadership.
From the Foundation Team
The Jim Joseph Foundation is now following the lead of other philanthropists who have led the charge by investing in Israel education that includes the conflict.
Partners in the News
impala is a platform that serves as a database for publicly available data on millions of foundations and nonprofits.
From the Foundation Team
Now in its seventh year as an organization, Prizmah’s conference exemplified its readiness to sustain and grow the day school field by supporting the people and schools who positively influence young learners and help develop them into leaders.
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In recent years, Repair the World deepened its commitment to their Jewish educational strategy, elevating service as a bold expression of engaging in Jewish life.