Be Not Afraid

By Rabbi John Rosove
Published on April 29, 2013

Leadership means taking the reins—and sharing them

Published on August 20, 2012

Philanthropist Charles Bronfman once told me, "Leaders lead. That’s what they do."

Two cheers for the Administration’s flawed anti-Semitism report

By Paul Kujawsky
Published on April 10, 2008

Last month, the State Department issued its report on contemporary global anti-Semitism. There's much to admire in it, albeit with a significant reservation.

Meet some extraordinary givers

Published on November 15, 2007

Profiles of Jewish philanthropists.

Israel and U.S. Jews intensify efforts to isolate Iran

By Ron Kampeas
Published on November 15, 2007

American Jewish groups are aggressively attempting to rally support for isolating Iran until it ends its suspected nuclear weapons program. They are lobbying Congress, reaching out to friendly nations overseas and seeking allies in the United States.

Rethinking the system: How Federations might adjust

By Gary Tobin
Published on November 15, 2007

North American federations could and should be doing much better than they are. They matter. They are important. They embody the ideas of community, common cause and the ability to respond to collective concerns. They are vital institutions, and we want them to succeed. Federations have been the hub of a vast system that involves community centers, family services, bureaus of Jewish education and so many more organizations. But this system is becoming unglued, and changes need to be made.

Don’t chastise Jews’ grants to non-Jewish causes

By Gary Tobin
Published on November 15, 2007

Jewish foundations are growing by leaps and bounds, giving away billions of dollars and supporting practically every cause and organization that you can imagine. This is good news, unless of course you are in the camp that believes Jews and the foundations they create are misguided if they give to non-Jewish, rather than Jewish, organizations.

Get ready Jewish leaders, the Next Generation is here

By Julie G Fax
Published on November 8, 2007

If the group of Gen Y-ers -- also known as Millenials or NextGens or iGens -- who gathered for a Jewish leadership conference in Santa Monica last week are any indication, it seems that parents who did everything to build their children's resumes and self esteem may have been on to something. This handpicked group of Jewish leaders in their 20s and early 30s have the self-confidence to think -- to actually believe -- that if the old people would just make some room for them, or maybe get out of the way altogether, they could fix this mess of a world. They are committed to social justice; they are willing to get their hands dirty; they have great ideas, time to volunteer, and they have the arrogance, self-centeredness and technological savvy to bring their ideas to fruition. The question is how to channel all that into the Jewish community.

Israel Tourism Drive Focuses on Latinos

By Tom Tugend
Published on May 12, 2005

Missions to Israel are a staple of Jewish organizations, but when Pepe Barreto leads a group tour there in August, it'll represent something new.

Barreto is perhaps the most popular drive-time host on Spanish-language radio in Los Angeles and a major player in a new drive to boost travel to Israel among California Latinos.

B’nai B’rith Radio Launches on Web

By Matthew E. Berger
Published on February 17, 2005

Headphones on, face pressed against the microphone in a cramped cubicle, the leader of one of the best-known Jewish organizations in the country is reliving his youth.

Well, sort of.

"This is B'nai B'rith Radio, and I'm your host, Dan Mariaschin."

Mariaschin is far from the 50,000-watt radio station where he used to be a disc jockey in Keene, N.H., from the time he was in high school. But he also is far from his current day job as executive vice president of B'nai B'rith International.

Throughout the workweek, Mariaschin leaves his spacious Washington office for the makeshift radio studio down the hall, and spends several hours recording promotions and other messages for the first Internet radio station devoted to world Jewish music.

Speaking Truth to Power—Not

By James D. Besser
Published on April 1, 2004

There's nothing bashful about Jewish organizations, but in 2004, many suddenly go mute if the subject involves potential conflict with the Bush administration.

Filing Cutoff Nears on Ghetto Pensions

By Toby Axelrod
Published on May 15, 2003

Time is running out for survivors of Nazi ghettos to apply for retroactive German pensions, a German advocacy group warned.

Professional-Lay Relations Need Examining

By Gary Wexler
Published on October 17, 2002

When people query me as to who our clients are, if the person is Jewish, I often answer, "Half our clients are Jewish organizations. And the other half are people who treat us really nicely."

Fund for Survivors

By Tom Tugend
Published on May 17, 2001

A foundation to aid needy Holocaust survivors in California, funded through a $4.2-million check from three Dutch insurance companies, was formally established last week by state officials, Jewish organizations and survivors.

The Swiss Spin

By Tom Tugend
Published on November 13, 1997

Has unremitting pressure on the Swiss government and its banks byAmerican Jewish organizations and supportive politicians becomecounterproductive, or will only constant prodding move the Swiss todo the right thing?