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Theory of Networking
The field of social network analysis gives us a language for talking about what networks are and why they function the way they do. In this video, we explore the difference between networks and institutions, and centralized and de-centralized networks. We also take a look at why networks are so hard to map and at fr... more
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JEWS and NETWORKS
Why do Jews love playing Jewish geography? Here’s a clue: because we have been a network people for millennia and at the heart of these networks are real, deep relationships. In this video, we explore how communities and networks have helped us become the people we are today.
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NetWORKS Gathering
Leaders and creators of Jewish life are embracing the networked mindset, and in an effort to help initiate a community-wide shift, the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation convened some of the best and brightest minds working in Jewish life today to discuss the implications of networks and network theo... more
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Tikun Olam - Jewish sustainability
There are many forms of sustainability, - economical, social, environmental. Guess what - Jewish continuity is also the form of sustainability. While environmental sustainability comes thru our way of treating the land fairly and economic advocates for local economy, Jewish sustainability is one that has been suppor... more
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Honey, Milk & Ethical Kashrut
Kashrut law is probably one of the defining traits of Jewish life, as one can't argue with the central role of food in our tradition. But are the laws we received at mount Sinai adequate for keeping a healthy diet physically and spiritually; as an individual and as a society.
In Jewish tradition before consumi... more -
Neshama Carlebach, music and soul
Since the age of 5 Nashama knew she was destined to sing. But her grooming for center stage was cut short when her father, Rabbi and mentor Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach Zaz"al died of a sudden heart-attack. Today she lives in New York with her husband and performs around the world -- all while raising two sons. The s... more
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A Jewish Conversation on Social Justice
While on a big mission, like when you go out to repair the world, you sometimes forget why you’re doing whatever it is you’re doing. Yet, without the meaning of the cause your mission may loose its goal. When we got a chance to talk to some big Doers on the mission about their goals it was truly inspirin... more
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Evan Kleinman - "Punk Jews"
Evan Kleinman is a four-time Emmy nominated producer and director. He has produced television programming for NBC, online media for New York Magazine and Broadway.com. Evan believes New Media and social networking are best utilized to bridge gaps between communities and people that... more
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Jews and social media
While Jews, since the times of Avraham and Moshe Rabeinu have been on the cutting edge of media development for the last four thousand years, it seems Jewish organizations didn't really get the hang of social media. Perhaps it’s an issue we have with “letting go” (did someone say Jewish mother?) We... more
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Jewish Farming
Today, when everyone is plugged into their personal electronic device we forget what is this to eat a fruit straight from its root. Adding to it the two thousands years of Jewish exile from our land will annul it as a Jewish experience all together.
Jakir Manela and Nati Passow are young charismatic Jewis... more
