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HaMiffal cultural center marks ten years and counting of community-oriented creation

“We understand we can show Jerusalem in a different light,” says artistic director and co-director Doron Gallia-Kind. “Not the one shown in newspapers and on the news."

The HaMiffal yard offers a charming ambiance with a slew of intriguing artworks.
Eli Bentata​, chair of the MATI Jerusalem Board, opens the organization’s new office in Jerusalem.

‘My form of Zionism’: Jerusalem nonprofit helps new olim build businesses in Israel

 Israeli nonprofit CultivAid is working with Tanzanian grape growers and young agricultural professionals.

Israeli agricultural non-profit CultivAid helps support Tanzania’s growing wine industry

"Incorporate the power of the sea for people living with trauma." Dr. Ariel Ezra during HaGal Sheli activity.

New bachelor's degree to train students in trauma treatment through surf therapy


Jewish-based marketing firm 'Big Duck' rejects client over Israel ties

Big Duck’s past clients have included the Jewish Theological Seminary, the National Council of Jewish Women, and Keshet, a Jewish LGBTQ group.

 A view of the New York City offices of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America.

Before Giving Tuesday, learn how to give charity and make it have impact

As Giving Tuesday approaches we want to share some experiences and observations from our decades of nonprofit work to elevate your charitable giving to Israel to be the most impactful.

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Gender equity must be promoted at Jewish non-profits - opinion

A report from the Leading Edge on the gender gap in Jewish nonprofit leadership includes examples of actions taken to create gender equity.

 GENDER EQUITY in the classroom at the Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County, New Jersey.

Synagogues become eligible for grants to upgrade energy efficiency

The legislation was supported by the Orthodox Union, as well as a number of other religious organizations.

 The inside of a synagogue in Berlin that was digitally reconstructed after it was destroyed in Kristallnacht

Nonprofit helping Israeli musicians further craft

Go forth from Zion: Propping up Israeli musicians at Music Port.

 YAMMA ENSEMBLE vocalist Talya Solan learned the music business ropes the hard  way.

Maryland county to fund security for nonprofits at risk of hate crimes

JCRC executive to Post: “We thought what we can do to help community institutions; the largest ongoing cost of security is personnel/”

 Maryland flag (illustrative).

Due to COVID: 1 of every 30 Holocaust survivors doesn't get medical care

Lemaanam, a non-profit medical organization dedicated to helping Holocaust survivors, is starting a fundraiser to expand their activity.

 Dr. Natali Kariv treats a Holocaust survivor through the services of the Lemaanam organization

How can we close 'persistent' Jewish NGO leadership gender gap?  - study

Although some 70% of the workers in Jewish nonprofit organizations are women, less than half of CEOs and organization leaders are women. New research describes five causes and solutions.

The main entrance of the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center in Denver, photographed in 2018. JCCs are among the establishment institutions prioritized by a $91 million Jewish coronavirus relief fund.

Helping at-risk youth ride the wave of uncertainty

“HaGal Sheli” utilizes surfing as a tool for personal development among at-risk youth. Its participants are taught effective coping mechanisms that have helped them cope throughout the pandemic.

SURFERS CARRY their boards before entering the water in Netanya.

Negev's sole Jewish-Arab discourse cultural center vacated by municipality

While it may seem that financial woes forced them to leave after over a decade, it actually goes back to disputes surrounding censorship with the municipality.

The Multaka-Mifgash.