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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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Nurturing Jewish Peoplehood in the 21 st Century Calls for an Educational Revolution

Shlomi Ravid & Lisa Grant

To address the diminishing sense of Jewish Peoplehood in the modern age, a radical educational overhaul is needed, emphasizing the establishment of a shared language, development of an educator network, creation of professional learning structures, identification of core practices, development of tools and programs, active research, and setting of communal priorities to engage future generations in defining their own connection to Jewish collective identity.

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Nurturing Jewish Peoplehood in the 21 st Century

Ted Sokolsky

The shifting dynamics between the Diaspora and Israeli Jewry emphasizes the need for mutual understanding, updated educational curriculums, and stronger ties to ensure a unified Jewish identity in the modern era.

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8.16

From the Editor

Shlomi Ravid

This edition delves into the evolving nature and challenges of the collective Jewish dialogue in the 21st century, exploring the significance of unity, the role of modern technology in fostering connections, and the importance of embracing diversity to strengthen Jewish Peoplehood.

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9.1

Back to The Future: The Global Jewish Conversation

Sanford Antignas and Moty Cristal

Amidst evolving technology and a rapidly changing world, the global Jewish conversation is returning to its historical roots of open, pluralistic discourse, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices over centralized authority for the unity and growth of the Jewish community.

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9.3

Jewish Peoplehood and Identity

Karen Corbin, Andrea Fram Plotkin, Eric Levine, Gabe Most

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Jonah, A Pair of Jeans and a Story of Jewish Peoplehood: A Message for Yom Kippur 2007/5768

Misha Galperin

How are the prophet Jonah, Levi's jeans, and Mordechai Kaplan connected within the extended family called Jewish Peoplehood, and what does each of our experiences contribute to it?

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Finding the Sacred Rituals of Jewish Peoplehood

Bill Robinson

Bill Robinson argues that the longevity of Jewish Peoplehood hinges on embracing sacred rituals, both religious and secular, to fortify a shared Jewish identity, rather than merely focusing on education.

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The Collective Jewish Conversation: Its Role, Purpose and Placein the 21st Century .

Shlomi Ravid

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The Dissatisfied Nation

Shimon Peres

The Jewish People, rooted in a legacy of questioning and a drive for betterment, strive for a harmonious future balancing their unique identity and universal values, underpinned by the principles of morality, knowledge, and peace in the enduring pursuit of Tikkun Olam.

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9.2

Jewish Peoplehood in Hungary: a challenge and an opportunity

Gábor Balázs and Mircea Cernov

The Jewish community in Hungary faces a leadership crisis, fragmentation, and identity issues; yet, the concept of Jewish Peoplehood offers a promising avenue for unity.

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What is Jewish Peoplehood? And is it the Right Question? From Defining Peoplehood to Creating Peoplehood Capital

Shlomi Ravid

In efforts to define the concept of the Jewish people, it may also be worthwhile to focus on nurturing it by uniting Jews for meaningful conversations, projects, and cultural exchanges, thereby strengthening the shared Jewish identity.

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Peoplehood: There's No There There

Jay Michaelson

While the concept of Jewish identity and the shift from a historically unified Jewish community to a modern, diverse one, Jay Michaelson questions the notion of 'Peoplehood' as an inclusive term.

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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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