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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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  David & Goliath: Rabbi Shraga Simmons' Book on Israel Bias
Looking for innovative programming and a way to reach secular Jews? Rabbi Shraga Simmons has written a gripping new book, "David & Goliath: The Explosive Inside Story of Media Bias in the Mideast Conflict." It has endorsements from the Wall Street Journal and leading opinion makers. Yated Ne'eman (July 20, 2012) writes: "While most readers are aware of media bias against Israel, reading about it all at once is a mind-blowing - and often infuriating - experience."
Click Here to Read More About the Book!
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 AJOP and the Kiruv World Mourn the Passing of Philanthropist Zev Wolfson z'l
AJOP and the Jewish world mourn the passing of R' Zev Wolfson, patriarch of the Wolfson family and visionary in the Jewish community. The Wolfson family, led by R' Zev created a legacy of supporting some of the most successful organizations in the US and abroad.
Our condolences go to the Wolfson family at this difficult time.
Yehi zichro baruch
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 Can't Buy Me Judaism
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy
The famous economist, John Maynard Keyes, apparently thought the most important things can't be bought and sold.
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Natives Revive Jewish Life in Cordoba
An Article from Hamodia
Córdoba has long been considered one of the most culturally rich cities in Latin America. Continue Reading
High Holy Days are Free at Some Shuls, and Worshipers Flock
An Article from The Forward
When the waiting list for High Holy Day tickets reached 700, leaders of the downtown Sixth and I Historic Synagogue decided to look outside the box - in their case, to the Chinese Community Church across the street.
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 An Article from eJewish Philanthropy
"How has a Jewish organization of which you are an alumnus conveyed that you're important to them?" Recently, I asked this relatively simple question to a group of young Jewish educators. Continue Reading
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Funders Debate Inclusion During Tour of CampsAn Article from The Jewish WeekUsually, eating is the fun part and cleanup is a chore. That's not how they do it at Camp Nesher, an Orthodox overnight camp in the Poconos, where on any given day, lunch or dinner will turn the dining hall into a disco. Continue Reading The Donor Lifecycle Map as a Useful Development Planning ToolAn Article from eJewish PhilanthropyThe Donor Lifecycle Map, created by Sarah Clifton, is a terrific tool to use in creating a strategic fund raising plan. Continue ReadingSami Rohr z'l, Philanthropist Who 'Invested' Millions in the Jewish PeopleAn Article from The ForwardWhen Sami Rohr was a young real estate developer living in Bogotá, Colombia, in the 1950s, fundraisers from abroad often came to collect money from the local Jewish community. Continue Reading
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 Will 'Startup Nation' Fuel Jewish Ed-Tech?
An Article from The Jewish Week
When Smadar Goldstein made aliyah 14 years ago, she didn't anticipate long hours in front of a computer, a headset with earphones and microphone her constant fashion accessory. Continue Reading
Jewish Culture: A Difference Beyond Question
An Article from The Washington Post
Before the Jews of Hungary were emancipated in the 19th century, they were not permitted to own land. By the end of the century, they were on their way to owning fully one-fifth of Hungary's large estates and were hugely successful in business and the arts. Continue Reading
Why America's Religious Jews May Not be Able to Move Back Downtown
An Article from The Atlantic
The Atlantic Cities has obviously written a lot about the movement back to cities. It's been happening throughout the United States, on both coasts, where many young people are moving to dense communities and downtowns. Continue Reading
Top 10 Non-Jews Positively Influencing the Jewish Future
An Article from The Algemeiner
Two years ago, following the release of the Jerusalem Post's first list of the world's 50 most influential Jews, I was inspired to initiate an annual list of my own. Continue Reading
Haredi Women's Literature Explodes
An Article from Tablet Magazine
Libi Astaire, who has written three mystery novels, faces a set of challenges quite unlike any other writer in her genre.
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Looking for a Jewish Education? There's an App for That
An Article from Arizona Jewish Post
The man sitting on the commuter train focusing intently on his iPhone might be playing Angry Birds. Or he might be studying Talmud, Skyping with a chevruta partner in Israel or even teaching Hebrew school. Continue Reading
Many Claim Membership, But Few Pay Shul Dues
An Article from The Forward
Roughly twice as many people consider themselves members of synagogues as the number of people that actually pay dues to those congregations. Continue Reading
On the Pulpit, Rabbis Earn More Than Christian Clergy
An Article from The Forward
St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church sits near the campus of the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles. Continue Reading
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