“These questions are at the heart of a data-driven, performance-based culture, one that is only beginning to permeate Jewish life”

“How are we doing?” and “How can we do better?” These questions are at the heart of a data-driven, performance-based culture, one that is only beginning to permeate Jewish life. Performance metrics are fundamental to making better decisions, leading to a stronger community in the future. Unfortunately, such metrics are lacking in areas as diverse as social service, Jewish education, philanthropy, Israel engagement and community relations.

Mark Pearlman, “Some Federations Rebounding From The Great Recession”, The Jewish Week (8 January 2016), 32.