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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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Service as a Medium and a Message

Ilana Aisen

Immersive Jewish service-learning programs not only provide vital aid to communities in need but also powerfully unite Jews of diverse backgrounds, fostering a global sense of Jewish identity and community.

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Peoplehood and Fragmentation

Erica Brown

Modern synagogues and Jewish institutions in North America increasingly cater to specific age groups, leading to an unnoticed but detrimental fragmentation within the community, and it's essential to reintroduce intergenerational interactions for a unified Jewish identity.

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A Continued Evolution in Jewish Peoplehood

David Cygelman

In the 21st century, the Jewish community, influenced by globalization, changing demographics, and digital interconnectedness, is shifting from large, centralized communities to smaller, more personalized micro-communities.

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Klal Israel - Are we in it Together? Israelis and Jewish Peoplehood

Elan Ezrachi and Varda Rafaeli

How evolving attitudes and globalization present opportunities for Israelis to reconnect and contribute to the broader Jewish diaspora.

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Jewish Peoplehood: A Shared and Worthy Past, Present and Future

Yonatan Glaser

Yonatan Glaser delves into the evolving narrative of Jewish Peoplehood, highlighting past, present, and proposed future educational methodologies, and underlines the need for holistic approaches that fuse identity, innovation, moral purpose, and social justice.

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They're Shown It But Can They Own It: Peoplehood In The 21 st Century

Morlie Levin

To foster a genuine sense of Jewish "peoplehood" in young adults, it's crucial to provide opportunities for personal exploration and ownership of Jewish experiences, transcending mere exposure and tapping into the values of authenticity, learning, and community engagement.

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Partnership2Gether: The Jewish Agency’s Peoplehood Platform

Andrea S.Arbel

How does the new platform created by the Jewish Agency for Israel bridge global Jewish communities with specific Israeli regions, deepening mutual bonds and understanding through diverse engagements?

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The Journey of the Jewish People; How to Connect Tomorrow’s Leaders!

Liat Cohen Raviv and Tal Gale

Historical narratives of Jewish dispersion are highly important for global Jewish connections and leadership among teens from America, Canada, and Israel.

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Nurturing Peoplehood in Practice - from Engagement to Internalized Habits

Abi Dauber Sterne

Engaging young adults and blending online habits with personal interactions is crucial for nurturing a daily Jewish connection.

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Siach: Lessons from a Lived Experiment in Jewish Peoplehood

Dyonna Ginsburg

Siach, co-founded by Dyonna Ginsburg, fosters global Jewish unity through dialogue and shared traditions among diverse social justice and environmental activists.

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No Pain No Gain

Justin Korda

To engage the next generation of Jewish leaders, communities must embrace calculated risks, foster diverse interactions, and redefine perceptions of success and failure, drawing inspiration from Modern Portfolio Theory.

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Pursuing the Pedagogy of Peoplehood: More than Mifgash

Jon A. Levisohn

The importance of shared narratives, language, and emotional connections is strengthening the sense of Jewish peoplehood beyond mere face-to-face interactions.

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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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