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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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Sustainable Israel-Diaspora engagement through Sustainability

Jay Shofet

The text highlights the growing concern for environmental issues among younger generations in the North American Jewish community and how this aligns with the evolving Israeli environmental movement. This convergence offers a new platform for Israel-Diaspora engagement, transcending traditional philanthropy and embracing areas like renewable energy and clean-tech.

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Future ethics: The Moral Imperative of Sustainability from a Jewish Covenantal Perspective

Rabbi Lawrence Troster

The current ethical crisis of climate change, driven by human technology and exploitation of the earth's resources, calls for a shift towards sustainable development, which resonates with Jewish covenantal principles.

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14.17

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16.1

From the Editor

Shlomi Ravid

Exploring and nurturing Jewish leadership with a Peoplehood orientation, this series addresses the integration of values and responsibilities in future leaders, starting with Teen leadership development, in memory of pioneer Helen Diller.

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16.1

Like It or Hate It – Generation Me is Here to Stay!

David Bryfman

David Bryfman's piece delves into the dichotomy of modern Jewish teens as both self-focused and socially conscious, highlighting their unique engagement with Jewish identity and peoplehood in a digitally connected world.

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16.3

Mifgash and Meaning: Challenges and Opportunities for Teen Leadership Development in the 21st Century

Simon Klarfeld

The importance of 'mifgash' (encounter) as teen leadership development, its role in connections and understanding within Jewish Peoplehood through meaningful relationships and shared experiences.

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16.5

A Sabbath for the Land and the People – Rav Kook’s Shabbat Ha’aretz and The Peoplehood Potential of Shmita

Yedidya Sinclair

What can be the transformative potential of the Shmita year in Israel as an unifying force emphasizing sustainability and social justice? Rav Kook’s influential work on shmita, "Shabbat Ha’aretz", shows its spiritual and societal significance and envisions a fuller realization of shmita's ideals in the future.

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Developing Teen Leadership with a Peoplehood Orientation: What Does It Take and Where Do We Start?

Shlomi Ravid

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16

Introduction

Liat Cohen-Raviv and Adam Weisberg

How do we authentically engage Jewish teens in meaningful community and leadership roles acknowledging the importance of meeting them where they are and growing their sense of belonging and purpose?

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16.2

From “Aha” to Action: Creating Agents of Jewish Peoplehood

Keren Dicastro & Leah Maas

Keren Dicastro and Leah Maas reflect on their personal journeys towards understanding Jewish Peoplehood, showing the importance of realization of teens through intentional opportunities, engagement, and education.

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Peoplehood Consciousness – A Defining Quality for Jewish Leadership

Ezra Kopelowitz

Ezra Kopelowitz identifies 'Peoplehood Consciousness' as a key trait in Jewish teen leaders, characterized by intellectual engagement with Jewish challenges and a commitment to action, underpinning qualities like a proactive Jewish identity, awareness of Jewish pluralism, and a deep connection to Israel.

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16.6

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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