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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.

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Where Personhood, Peoplehood, and Philanthropy Meet

Gideon Herscher

Gideon Herscher explores how nurturing individual personhood can lead to profound philanthropic engagement, ultimately strengthening and sustaining Jewish peoplehood through transformative giving experiences.

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27.5

Calibrating the Collective

Arie Levy

What are the relationships between collective philanthropy and individual giving within the context of Jewish Peoplehood? Is it possible to formate of innovative coalitions as a means to bridge the gap and promote active engagement in philanthropy?

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27.7

The Global Jewish Philanthropic Collective – Where Next?

David Mallach

The historical evolution of Jewish philanthropy and its shift towards local and selective interests highlights the need for a return to a shared agenda and a renewed focus on the global Jewish collective, or Jewish Peoplehood, in order to sustain and strengthen the broader Jewish community.

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27.9

Philanthropy – the Bridge to Future Peoplehood

Shlomi Ravid

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.

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27.11

Jewish Peoplehood and Jewish Philanthropy: Opportunities for New Partnerships

Jeffrey Solomon and Alon Friedman

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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27.13

The Climate Crisis & The Jewish People: From “ Why ” to “ What and How ….”

Shlomi Ravid

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You, Me and Us at our Passover Table

Michael Lawrence

The lessons from the "wicked son" in the Pesach Haggadah guide us in navigating divisive discourse and fostering unity within our Jewish community and beyond in today's complex and challenging times.

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27.6

Philanthropy and Peoplehood - Giving with Jewish Wisdom

Seth Linden

Collective belonging, the balance between universalism and particularism, and the principle of mutual responsibility can deeply strengthen Jewish peoplehood

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27.8

More and Less: Jewish Peoplehood, Jewish Philanthropy

Reuven Marko

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.

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27.1

Adapting Jewish Peoplehood to Jewish Equity

Charlene Seidle

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.

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27.12

Today’s Challenges Demand a More Collaborative Jewish Philanthropy

Tad Taube and Shana Penn

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.

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27.14

From the Editor

Shlomi Ravid

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.

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28.1

CJPE

The Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education serves as a resource and catalyst for developing the field of Jewish Peoplehood. It also serves as the central entity to address the challenges of Jewish Peoplehood education. CJPE offers institutions and individuals the resources and support to obtain professional development, content and programmatic development. It will achieve this through research, resource and content development, evaluation, convening, lectures, and mentoring and consulting.

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