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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
Cincinnati, OH
Rabbi Simcha Scholar
Brooklyn, NY
Rabbi Dovid Refson
Jerusalem, Israel
Mr Gary Torgow
Detroit, MI
Rabbi Abraham Twerski, MD
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 AJOP Rabbis Conference Attracts Rabbis for 2 Day Uplifting Conference
Once again, on May 12-13, the Association for Jewish Outreach Professionals (AJOP) organized and coordinated the AJOP Rabbis Conference for Shul Rabbis in kiruv friendly shuls hosted by Beth Jacob Congregation. Continue Reading
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In the summer of 2014, 3 Israeli teens, Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaer and Eiyal Yifrach were kidnapped and eventually murdered by terrorists on their way home from school. Continue Reading
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$3.4 Million Raised for Chesed in 24 Hours!
Once again, AJOP helped organize a crowdfunding campaign for chesed organizations with a goal of raising $2.8 million for 16 organizations. The results were astounding with over $3.4 million raised in 24 hours. IYH, our goal is to have the Million for Outreach Campaign next year with a total goal of over $5 million. Stay tuned for further details!
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AJOP, in partnership with Afikim, is initiating an effort to acquire affordable life insurance policies for mikarvim in memory of R' Dovid Winiarz z'l. As an association we have the ability to acquire policies insuring up to $250,00 for just a small fee annually. To that end, we are asking those interested in participating to fill out a brief survey for us to collect necessary information for the insurance company to create a group. The policies will be for $250,000 for $150 annually with no medical exam necessary. Please CLICK HERE to take the survey.
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An Article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Overcoming Donor FatigueAn Article from eJewish PhilanthropyThose of us who invest in Israel's survival and the quest for Middle East peace endured many disappointments and setbacks this past year. Continue Reading
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 Ebb Tide in the Golden Country
An Article from Tablet
Probably the scariest sentence in the Bible, and maybe in all of Western literature, comes early in Exodus. Continue Reading
ear Congregants of Adas Israel: On Friday, May 22, President Obama, calling himself "an honorary member of the tribe," addressed you not just as the president of the United States but also as an explicit adherent of the "tikkun olam" tradition. Continue Reading
An Article from JTA
Philadelphia's Jewish federation is laying off the entire news and production staff of the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent, the federation-owned newspaper. Continue Reading
The Incredible History of a Greek Jewish Shul in NYC
An Article from Tablet
This past Sunday, strings of Greek, Israeli and American flags danced in the breeze over a Lower East Side block. Continue Reading
Jeers for Lew From Israel Backers as He Touts Iran Deal
An Article from Bloomberg
Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew defended the U.S. pursuit of a nuclear agreement with Iran, over the jeers of some Israel supporters, saying economic sanctions would be reimposed if Iran breaks the terms the potential deal. Continue Reading
US Jewish Groups Slam Administration's Hypocritical View on Jerusalem
An Article from The Times of Israel
A long list of major American Jewish organizations expressed dismay at Monday's Supreme Court ruling that American citizens born in Jerusalem may only list their birthplace as Jerusalem, rather than as Jerusalem, Israel. Continue Reading
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 To Defeat ISIS We Must Convince YouTube, Twitter to 'Unfriend' Terrorists
An Article from The Algemeiner
"Fears mount over fate of Syria's ancient Palmyra ruins." For once, the headline was no exaggeration. Continue Reading
Video: Veteran British Parliament Member Teaches House of Commons How to Say 'Chutzpah' An Article from Matzav
Veteran British Member of Parliament Dennis Skinner schooled a colleague at the House of Commons on Thursday on the correct pronunciation of "chutzpah," the Yiddish word that means shameless audacity. Continue Reading
Poll: Saudis View Iran as Greater Enemy Than Israel An Article from JTA
Saudis dislike Iran more than they dislike Israel. A poll released Thursday by the Interdisciplinary Center at Herzliya's Institute for Policy and Strategy found that 53% of Saudis named Iran as their country's main enemy, 22% named the Islamic State, or ISIS, and 18% named Israel. Continue Reading
Erdogan's Loss Could Results in Better Turkey-Israel Ties An Article from i24 News Israel was hard pressed to conceal its glee over the personal and political defeat suffered by Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sunday's elections, given the Turkish President's persistent and venemous hostility toward Israel and the Jews. Continue Reading |
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 Want to Succeed? Get Emotional at Work An Article from Linked In
Haven't heard of HSP? Don't worry, not that many people have. This relatively new moniker, chronicled in a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, opens a window of understanding into yourself, your friends and family members, and your colleagues at work. Continue Reading
The Cost of a Dignified Burial
An Article from The Baltimore Jewish Times
The emotional cost of burying a loved one can be overwhelming. But when a price tag of upward of $8,000, is added to that cost, the suffering can be exacerbated. Continue Reading
Five Cantors and How They Got Into the Soul Business
An Article from The Wall Street Journal
You've no doubt heard of the Three Tenors. But how about the Five Cantors? Continue Reading
Aging Nuns Find New Home at Jewish Home An Article from The Jewish Week The daily masses take place each morning, led by a priest and drawing more than 50 Catholic sisters. Continue Reading 3 Win Covenant Awards for Excellence in Jewish Education
An Article from JTA
Three Jewish educators were named recipients of the 2015 Covenant Awards for excellence in Jewish education. Continue Reading
Texting, Talking and Driving-A Dangerous Combination
An Article from Bais HaVaad Halacha Center
The popularity of cell phones has had some dangerous consequences. Mobile communications are linked to a significant increase in distracted driving, resulting in injury and loss of life. Continue Reading
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