Reuven Marko shares his journey of combining philanthropy with his business, emphasizing the importance of directing philanthropic efforts both financially and through active engagement to support various causes.

This text advocates for the evolution of Jewish peoplehood into Jewish equity, emphasizing the shift from responsibility to responsiveness and from service to justice, advocating for a philanthropy that is fair, accountable, and deeply engaged in addressing individual and communal needs.

This text advocates for a collaborative approach in Jewish philanthropy, emphasizing the importance of combining resources, ideas, and people to address the evolving challenges and opportunities of the modern world while upholding Jewish values and traditions.

This issue of the Peoplehood Papers delves into the profound intersection of Jewish identity and the global climate crisis, exploring the imperative for Jewish people to embrace their heritage and take action, synergizing wisdom and energies to accelerate responses, and questioning the role of Jewish institutions and communities in addressing climate change.

Rabbi Ellen Bernstein reflects on the intersection of Judaism and ecology, emphasizing the importance of revitalizing biblical language and reinterpreting concepts like "dominion" to inspire a more profound connection between humanity and the natural world while challenging academic institutions to embrace interdisciplinary ecological work.

In this thought-provoking essay, Rabbi Michael M. Cohen explores the importance of diversity in both nature and human society as evidenced in the early chapters of Genesis, explaining the need to confront the climate crisis and take urgent action to address ecological collapse as part of our shared responsibility to protect the environment and one another.

Shlomi Ravid discusses the evolving landscape of Jewish philanthropy in the 21st century and its crucial role in shaping a new paradigm of Jewish collectivity, emphasizing the need for collaboration, dialogue, and innovation to address the challenges of our times and ensure a vibrant Jewish civilization.

What is the evolution of Jewish philanthropy from a communal, global approach to a more localized, diverse one? The need for new strategies and partnerships to reinforce Jewish peoplehood and address cultural and social rifts within the global Jewish community is crucial.

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In this compelling introduction, Eliezer Weinbach reflects on personal awakenings to the urgency of climate change, explores the intersection of Jewish values and environmentalism, and challenges us to connect, educate, and take bold actions as Jewish tradition compels us to respond to the global climate crisis.

In a deeply personal reflection, Rachel Binstock shares her journey of confronting the climate crisis and the profound impact of wildfires in Southern Oregon, focusin attention on the need for individuals to bear witness, be with the reality of the crisis, and take action to radically change our relationship with the environment before it changes us.

How the late concept of 'nature' in Jewish texts can be used for a renewed, holistic environmentalism deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and ethics, and for a transformative approach to climate justice and sustainable living?