And now…Taglit-Birthright Israel. One of our favorite organizations. Thanks to Haaretz for this story. Birthright Israel, the popular initiative offering young Jews free trips to Israel, may be unable to pay for thousands of such…
Read more“While the new (economic) reality poses real hardship for many institutions and organizations, it can also create opportunity for better management, redefined purpose and creative new directions for Israel’s growing and vibrant third sector.”…
Read moreIt’s like the 1987 crash only wilder! Back then, if you were invested, the most you could do is call your broker. Today, we’re all wired together so the economic panic spreads like a…
Read moreJust a reminder that as of 2am on Saturday, October 5th, Israel time is now one hour earlier than usual. As I write this the time in Israel is 5:15 p.m., the time in…
Read moreDoes Wall Street have you cringing at the latest mega company closing and government bailout plans? Worried that your non-profit will suffer as a result of the down economy? Are you a planner that…
Read moreDisturbing news from Jerusalem today. Sixteen are reported wounded in an apparent copycat bulldozer attack on the busy streets of Jerusalem. I’m no expert on the subject, but after two attacks in a matter…
Read moreThe wait is over: after five long months of campaigning, the Hoopoe has beat out nine other finalists to secure the title of Israel’s state bird. The winner was announced on Thursday at the…
Read more“The shekel will finally become fully convertible in international currency markets this week and will be traded by major commercial banks along with 16 other world currencies following approval by CLS Bank International in…
Read moreIf you live in the Diaspora and you have a sizable amount of money that you are considering donating, Oudi Recanati of the Jewish Funders Network wants to talk with you before you give.…
Read moreWe just may have a small image issue here. Just look at the results of this recent poll done for the BBC (not exactly a source of pro-Israel material itself). People think more highly…
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