Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Elissa Krycer / 02/20/12

Spotlight: Do Jews from the FSU in Germany Volunteer?

by Julia Itin

The whole concept of volunteer work among the numerous Jews from FSU living in Germany today seems to be a nonexistent. But only at first glance. During Limmud Day Berlin, we interviewed participants only to discover that volunteerism does exist as part of the post-Soviet Jewish experience in Germany – but it faces many challenges.

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Esther Kustanowitz / 02/17/12

Appetite for Disruption: Cocktails for Innovators at LimmudLA

A few years ago, the ROI Community and LimmudLA teamed up to present "Friends of Innovation," a casual get-together for people to meet and network over drinks, and also to schmooze about Jewish life, culture, tradition and innovation (2010 video here).

Then in 2011, Jumpstart and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles joined ROI and LimmudLA as sponsors of the event, which by then was named "Cocktails for Innovators" (2011 video here).

But 2012 demanded something that was evocative of the warmth and feel of the original, but with a little bit of disruption to challenge the way we think about living and being Jewish in this richly innovative and creative time.

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Regev Ben David / 02/16/12

An Israeli Experiences Limmud NY

by Regev Ben David

While being very active in the area of Jewish renewal in Israel for several years now, I only heard the name Limmud for the first time during ROI summit 2011 – but there I heard it over and over and over.

So when LimmudNY approached and I was fortunate to obtain ROI’s Micro Grant to participate in my first Limmud, I tried to contribute back by volunteering in several positions (which definitely seems to be the great spirit of the conference) and by giving three workshops.

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Caylee Talpert / 02/15/12

The ‘ROI Rush’ at Limmud UK

By Caylee Talpert, recipient of an ROI Micro Grant. Caylee is Tevel B'tzedek's International Representative and she currently lives in London. Through the help of this grant, she attended Limmud in 2011.

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Ohad Sternberg / 02/13/12

The Largest Conference I Have Experienced: Limmud

By Ohad Sternberg, an ROI Micro Grant recipient currently volunteering in Moldova with the US Peace Corps.

Limmud has been an exciting educational experience for me. Invited by Clive Lawton who co-founded Limmud – I accepted their invite and with ROI’s support, I joined more than 2,500 participants.

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Abigail Pickus / 02/12/12

The Next Generation: What Jewish Organizations are Doing to Cultivate 20-and-30-Somethings

by Abigail Pickus
part 1 of 2

Back in 1950, with the ashes from the massacre of Eastern European Jewry still smoldering and a fledgling State of Israel taking its first tentative steps, an American Jewish rabbi wrote a very prescient article.

“What kind of American Jewish community do we desire, and how shall we plan to achieve it?” asked Robert Gordis in a Commentary Magazine essay titled, Creating an Organic Community:A Blueprint to Assure American Jewry’s Future.

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Elissa Krycer / 02/10/12

A Yad Vashem Experience for a Young Jew from Poland

By Anna Bakula, ROI Micro Grant Recipient

In December, 2011 around 25 young leaders from across Europe gathered in Jerusalem to attend the seminar organized by Yad Vashem and EUJS. Thanks to Yad Vashem, we were able to participate in lectures and workshops conducted by eminent specialists. Participants had the unique opportunity to learn about the museum and research institute from the inside, to find out many interesting facts and to exchange opinions with other young jews. The wonderful seminar gave us a broader and deeper perspective on issues concerning the Shoah.

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Naftali Ejdelman / 02/09/12

Thoughts on NextGen:Charity

By Naftali Edjelman, ROI Micro Grant recipient is the Co-Founder of Yiddish Farm and he used his Micro Grant to attend NextGen:Charity.

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ROI Community / 02/01/12

Seeking Best and Brightest Jewish Innovators for 2012 ROI Global Summit

(Jerusalem) On February 1, ROI Community kicks off recruitment for the 2012 Global Summit, to find 150 of the most passionate and creative activists to change the Jewish world and beyond. Specifically, ROI is looking for 20- and 30-somethings who are leading initiatives in social action, environmental activism, arts and culture, media and technology, education, social justice, Israel advocacy, and Jewish peoplehood, to join its 700-strong network in 50 countries. The Summit, ROI’s flagship program, will be held in Jerusalem, June 10-14, 2012.

Click here for more information on this year's Summit.

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ROI Community / 01/31/12

From Innovation to Sustainability: A New Conversation

by David Cygielman

Just a few years ago, being innovative was key to a new organization’s success. But, as time has gone on, debate has hatched over what can truly be defined as innovative and unfortunately, it has become clear that even with initial funding, it is difficult to keep an “innovative” program afloat. There have been a huge variety of conversations and articles dedicated to the conversation of innovation, both sharing its importance and questioning its long-term impact. However, recently much of the innovation buzz and discussion has dissipated, but fear not, it is has been replaced by our new friend, organizational sustainability!

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