We spend seven weeks counting up to Matan Torah, culminating in Shavuos, a holiday celebrating one of the greatest moments in Jewish history.
The Gemara Berachos 5a teaches that when suffering befalls an individual he should introspect. HaGaon HaRav Chaim M’Voloshin writes in Nefesh HaChaim, based on Rashi (Ibid) that a person should contemplate carefully into the nature of the suffering that befell him, to determine what personal shortcomings were responsible for this occurring mida k’neged mida. It... Read more »
US Department of State Tweet on May 4, 2020 May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth. Jewish Americans have contributed in countless ways to our country and to the Department. This month celebrates their heritage and achievements and reaffirms the U.S. is committed to a world free of anti-Semitism.
As we all move to online learning, StreamYard is an important and affordable tool that any nonprofit or educational institution must know about. Why? Because it allows you to broadcast live streaming video. The host can invite up to 10 different guests to join via their incoming video connections!
With everyone in the business, nonrprofit and educational world moving to online video calls, Miro — shared white board for video calls — is an important free web-based tool that allows all participants to draw, or post notes, on the same white page in real time. All that you need to do is, open Miro... Read more »
The coronavirus has forced the unprecedented closing of shuls worldwide. Moreover, because the virus is so contagious and it is difficult to ensure that social distancing will prevent inadvertent transmission, many communities have restricted davening to the home – b’yichidus. Rabbi Asher Arieli, Rosh Hayeshiva of Mir, said on Friday we face the challenge
Chazal tell us (Medrash Rabah Vayikra 2:1) that of the thousand students who enter to learn Mikra, 100 enter to learn Mishnah, and of those 100, only 10 enter to learn Gemara, and of those only one becomes the outstanding scholar. But the Rambam teaches that Talmud is the crown of Jewish learning. Does that mean that only 1% of Jewish people can
Can you ask your donors right now for a donation? This has been the question that everyone's been asking. My personal survey of the mosdos Torah I'm working with, alongside a broader reading in the fundraising world, is showing that donors are giving. Some are giving even more than usual!
Has your industry been deeply impacted by COVID19, such as education, travel, tourism, or event sales? Are you stuck at home with little to do while you wait for the other coronavirus shoe to drop? Many of us are experiencing unprecedented levels of disruption to our personal and professional lives. We fear for our futures and
How can you motivate people when you can’t pay them more money? Sometimes your budget constraints won’t let you pay an employee more money. But you need to survive as an organization, and you need good employees to thrive. Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand shares a powerful way to keep employees happy and committed.
