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SEARCH ALL PEOPLEHOOD PAPERS

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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Jewish Conversations with our Teens 2.0

Arie Levy

The modern Jewish teen leadership programs need to encourage broader participation, foster opinionated and passionate discourse, and balance the tensions between universalism and particularism, while engaging teens in Jewish Peoplehood and the dynamics of Israel-Diaspora.

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16.7

Essential Lessons for Educating Jewish Teens

Josh Miller

The Jewish community mission is to engage, listen to, and partner with teens, setting aside adult agendas to support their unique needs and perspectives for more meaningful Jewish learning experiences.

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16.9

The Purpose and Framework of the Jewish Collective Conversation

Yossi Beilin

The gap between the global Jewish discourse and decision-making can be overcome with the help of structured forums and digital platforms centered on Jewish continuity and community challenges.

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9.5

Jewish Diversity and Its Implications for Jewish Peoplehood: Obstacle or Opportunity

Steven M. Cohen, Jacob B. Ukeles and Ron Miller

The increasing diversity within the Jewish community, as highlighted by the Jewish Community Study of New York, presents both challenges to traditional notions of Jewish unity and unique opportunities for richer communal engagement, calling for a shift in perspective that values and integrates this diversity into a revitalized sense of Jewish Peoplehood.

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9.7

Experiencing Jewish Peoplehood, Creating Jewish Connections

Alan Hoffmann and Ilan Wagner

In the 21st Century, fostering Jewish Peoplehood should emphasize authentic experiential connections rather than traditional notions of belonging, as young Jews prioritize personal experiences and direct interactions over institutional affiliations.

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9.9

Limmud International – Contributing to the Global Jewish Conversation

Helena Miller

Limmud, originating in the UK, has expanded as a global Jewish learning initiative emphasizing values like diversity and community, with its unique approach resonating internationally, fostering a sense of global Jewish community and emphasizing the importance of collective learning.

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9.11

Citizenship and Peoplehood in the Lives of Jewish Teens

Deborah Meyer

How Moving Traditions leverages unique programs to equip Jewish teens with skills to navigate competition, build community, thereby cultivating their growth into responsible and resilient Jewish adults.

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16.8

Strengthening Global Jewish Peoplehood One Friend at a Time

David Rittberg

Why is it so important to provide teens with opportunities to connect, engage, and lead within the global Jewish community, empower them to shape a vibrant Jewish future?

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16.1

How Might We?

Maya Bernstein

The Jewish community grapples with balancing preservation of traditions with evolving relevance, emphasizing the importance of inclusive dialogue, open-minded experimentation, and collaborative "How Might We" problem-solving inspired by modern business innovation strategies.

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9.6

Including All Jews in the Conversation about Covenant

Arnold Eisen

Arnold Eisen emphasizes the importance of inclusive dialogue about the Jewish covenant, challenging the distinction between "religious" and "secular" Jews, advocating for a broader understanding of Jewish identity, and proposing initiatives that unite Jews in studying and discussing their shared heritage and future aspirations.

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9.8

We Don’t Need a Peoplehood Parliament – Just People

Jay Michaelson

The creation of another global Jewish institution may not be effective, but building genuine relationships and deep conversations among Jews with diverse perspectives, where the meaningful connections outweigh formal structures will be.

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9.1

Jewish Peoplehood: The Values of Collective Action

Jerry Silverman

Jewish Peoplehood emphasizes the value of collective action, with global human service programs aiding Jews worldwide, reflecting the ancient notion of mutual responsibility, and how Jewish Federations, by leveraging this timeless value, are evolving to address current challenges and foster a more global Jewish dialogue.

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9.12

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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