AJOP Board
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RABBINIC AUTHORITIES
HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky
HaRav Yaakov Perlow
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rabbi Ilan Feldman
Atlanta, GA
Rabbi Yaacov Haber
Jerusalem, Israel
Mr. Richard Horowitz
Los Angeles, CA
Rabbi Yehoshua Karsh
Northbrook, IL
Dr. David Lieberman
Lakewood, NJ
Rabbi Yitzchok Lowenbraun
National Director
Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Baltimore, MD
Mr. Jeff Schachter Esq.
Passaic, NJ
Mr. Frank Storch
Baltimore, MD
HaRav Michel Twerski
Milwaukee, WI
Mr. Jerry Wolasky
Baltimore, MD
ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Mark Bane
Lawrence, NY
Mr. Jonathan Beren
Denver, CO
Dr. Robert Edelman
Baltimore, MD
Rabbi Avraham Edelstein
Jerusalem, Israel
Dr. Michael J Elman
Baltimore, MD Rabbi David Felsenthal New York, NY
Mr. Howard Tzvi Friedman
Mr. Joseph Friedman
Olney, MD Mr. Harvey Hecker
Toronto, ONT
Mr. Stephen Rosedale
Cincinnatti, OH
Rabbi Simcha Scholar
Brooklyn, NY
Rabbi Dovid Refson
Jerusalem, Israel
Mr Gary Torgow
Detroit, MI
Rabbi Abraham Twerski, MD
Teaneck, NJ
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AJOP Wishes You and All of Klal Yisrael Chag Kasher V'Sameach
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 Passover Miracles Today-A Video from Aish.com
In this inspiring short video featuring South Africa's Chief Rabbi, hear how we are experiencing miracles in our every day existence.
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 What's the Difference? A Pesach Digest from Ohr Somayach
Why is this night different from all other nights?" this is the classical introduction to the "four questions" which children traditionally ask their fathers at the Pesach seder.
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 Warren Buffet Participates in Passover Ritual
An Article from The Orthodox Union
Every year, in the frenzied hours leading up to the start of the Passover festival, rabbis become businessmen and take charge of selling chametz (leaven) from their congregations to a non-Jew.
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 Jewish Spiritual Literacy Presents the All New Art of Amazement Haggadah
A revolutionary downloadable Haggada that will give your family and guests a fresh, connected, inspiring connection to the Seder! It comes in 2 editions - "Participant" and "Leader" - the Participant Edition includes translations and transliterations. The Leader's Edition includes dozens of questions and divrei Torah, an incredibly detailed script based on the classic Midrash that will turn you into an amazing storyteller and keep everyone spellbound, and a list of 8 tips and tricks to keep everyone of all ages engaged. The full "Kit" includes Charades, Bingo and other tools. Click here for more info, to download the Haggada, or to download a free sample
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Discounted Seats to Siyum Hashas for Kiruv Organizations and Community Kollelim
Large group orders for Siyum Hashas tickets have been pouring in to the Agudah over the past few weeks. The Agudah has made it clear that equal priority will be given to kiruv groups as Daf Yomi groups but that both are on a first-come-first-served basis. Orders should be submitted soon to ensure that your group will sit together and that your group gets the best seats available. For discounted seats for Kiruv organizations, please call Yechiel Horowitz at 973-221-3650 ext. 117. A copy of the seating schematic can be found by Clicking Here.
We have received numerous requests for samples of our Pre-Siyum A Taste of Talmud Curriculum. This session on lifney iver is part of an 8-part series designed to give your students a chance to experience the joy of learning and a deeper appreciation for the depth and relevance of Gemarah, Medrash, and various other texts. To make the entire series available to your students, please call Yechiel Horowitz at 973-221-3650 ext. 117. (In consideration of the costs and time that went into the preparation of this material, we respectfully urge you not to copy, forward, or distribute this material without permission.)
AJOP is proud to be a partner organization in MySiyum.com. Find out more by visiting http://www.mysiyum.com. For discounted tickets, contact Yechiel Horowitz at 973-221-3650 ext. 117
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American Jews Have Broken New Ground in Jewish Incompetence
An Article from Jewish Review of Books
A history of Jewish literacy remains to be written. It will be a colorful and complicated work, as befits the variegated linguistic history of the Jews, and for American Jewish readers of our day, I mean the honest ones, it will be a disturbing work.
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Strengthening Jewish-Israeli Identity Among Children of Israelis Abroad
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy
A new policy paper by The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) urges the Government of Israel to share the cost of Jewish education for the children of Israeli immigrants (Yordim) in the Diaspora.
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A National Opportunity to Transform Local Communities
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy
In "The Case for National Jewish Philanthropy" (eJewishPhilanthropy, March 28, 2012), Yossi Prager thoughtfully delineates "a few examples of functions ... best addressed nationally for the benefit of local institutions."
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 Funders Need to Listen
An Article from eJewish PhilanthropyPaying attention to the needs of clients is a critical skill and "best practice" that many funders seem to sorely lack. Continue Reading |
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State Dept. Refuses to Say Jerusalem is Israel's Capital A Video from You Tube Click Here to View
US Supreme Court Admits Jerusalem is in Israel An Article from World Jewish Daily
For sixty-four years, the U.S. government has refused to officially recognize Israel sovereignty over Jerusalem, preferring to pretend that Israel's capital remains in legal limbo. Continue Reading
The Jewish Case for School Vouchers An Article from The Wall Street Journal
Among the world's Jewish diaspora communities, American Jews have done a singularly bad job of inculcating Jewish commitment in our children. Continue Reading
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IDF Cancels Passover Vacation for Soldiers An Article from Ynet News
Chief of Staff Benny Gantz has ordered all IDF units to cancel their traditional Passover breaks so that they can operate in full capacity over the upcoming holdiay, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Wednesday.
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Arabs, Haredim to Outnumber Secular Israelis by 2059 An Article from Ynet News
A Central Bureau of Statistics forecast predicts that haredim and Arabs will outnumber the secular population in Israel in 47 years. Israel's population is slated to grow to 15.6 million. Continue Reading
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It's That Time of Year Again: Newsweek Publishes 'Top 50 Rabbis' List An Article from The Daily Beast
"When you think 'America' and 'rabbi,' you think Wolpe," said one longtime Jewish journalist, echoing the view of many others. Continue Reading
So, You Want Your School to be More Like Camp? An Article from The Jewish Week
We should make our school more like camp" has been a popular refrain lately. It is impossible to spend time at a Jewish overnight summer camp and not be moved by the intensity of relationships, depth of spirit, and pure joy that imbues the setting. Continue Reading
Rabbis Cooper & Adlerstein: Deadly Sounds of Christian Silence An Article from The Christian Post
This just in: Get married or baptized in a church adjacent to Jesus' birthplace, and it won't be recognized by the law. You can't make this up. Continue Reading
Freedom and the Jewish Summer Camp An Article from The Times of Israel
When she took the stage recently before an audience of 400 Jewish camping enthusiasts, Lenore Skenazy wasted no time in addressing why she is known as "America's Worst Mom." Continue Reading
Reform Umbrella Restructures An Article from The Jewish Week
The umbrella group serving Reform movement congregations is making organizational changes including firing and hiring in order to bring its structure in line with the priorities of its new leader, Rabbi Rick Jacobs. Continue Reading
On Demand Webinar: Improve Program Evaluation and Effectiveness An Article from IBM Webcast
For many non-profit organizations, program evaluation can be complicated and time-consuming - especially when faced with constrained budgets and resources. Continue Reading
Stuck in the Middle with YU: A Special Report An Article from The Jewish Week
Each is a beit midrash - bookshelves lined with the same shiny spines - but the similarity ends there. Continue Reading
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