…a larger political phenomenon in the Jewish community…on the disincentivizing of all forms of “courageous leadership” by relatively small numbers of individuals who can drive a community agenda because of the flattening of power structures,[…]
I recognize that there are those people, on the right and on the left, for whom their relationship to Israel is not just a moral imperative, but an exclusive imperative; and for whom, therefore, common[…]
How does our community, committed to Israel as well as a host of other social justice commitments, navigate collaboration with other faith and political leaders who not only oppose one critical piece of our community’s[…]
…do the soul-searching and idea-wrestling that lead you to a concept. Use that concept and develop a universal benefit. Consistency is important. Create programs and educational tools that support your brand. Dismiss ideas that conflict.[…]
I strongly believe that, if the theme of sorts for Jewish organizational life over the past 10-12 years was “innovation”, the next big theme should be “mergers and acquisition.” … …I hope that the folks[…]
The most important subject facing the American Jewish community is the new financial and power structure of the community. The Jewish community and its institutions have never been more dependent than they are now upon[…]
“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[…]
Ongoing social, technological and political shifts should prompt us to embrace a culture of radical transparency, one that sees greater openness not as an imposition by external stakeholders, but as a critical tool we can[…]
I think reflection and ideas in the Jewish world today are devalued. We’re extremely focused on programs and on rapid fixes to social problems, and we’re good at it. We come up with really creative[…]
The Jewish community doesn’t care about art. Not real art, anyway. The art world doesn’t care about religion. Not real religion, anyway. Saul Sudin, “I’m Done Being A ‘Jewish Artist’”, Hevria (27 August 2015) [http://hevria.com/saul/im-done-being-a-jewish-artist/]