Tova Serkin's Blog (7)

Happy 100th birthday Tel Aviv! One of the most exciting, vibrant cities in the world, Tel Aviv has something for everyone - art, music, shopping , architecture, clubs, restaurants, and of course the beach. Whether you’ve lived in Tel Aviv, have friends or family there, or have fond memories of a trip - this is your chance to give back. Join JGooders in celebrating Tel Aviv 100th,… Continue

JGooders is in Haaretz today: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1073246.html I'm so proud of this initiative - only four-months old and already 170 projects on the site, thousands of dollars raised. I only left KolDor professionally because I truly believe that this is the future of Jewish philanthropy JGooders is a unique model in that it of course focuses on the Jewish and Israeli arenas - but also makes NO money from the donat… Continue

To see the end of the story go to: https://www.jgooders.com/info.asp?infoid=24 then take 5 minutes to make a donation to the project of your choice - and/or send your friends and family a gifting certific… Continue

As I think most of you know, I just began a new position at www.jgooders.com, an exciting Jewish e-philanthropy start-up. The idea is to allow non-profits in Israel and Jewish/Israel-related organizations elsewere to advertise specific projects and to use the site to fundraise, recruit volunteers and build online networks. While this is no way replaces the classic philanthropy models that exist in the Jewish world but it does allow people to make smaller donations and still have significant imp… Continue

Claude has an article about what European Jewry can learn from American Jewry - check it out here: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1003233.html or below: w w w . h a a r e t z . c o m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last update - 03:36 18/07/2008 Lessons from the New World By Claude Kandiyoti BRUSSELS - European Jews are tired of hearing about their imminent demise. When discussions turn to disaffiliation, ambivalence toward Israel or J… Continue

Documentary Film about Jewish Social Activists JTN PRODUCTIONS is developing a new documentary about Tikkun Olam -- Jews involved in "repairing the world"/social activism projects. We're looking to feature young Jewish Americans (under 35 years of age) spending 6 or more months engaged in exciting and interesting volunteer work and "direct service" projects far from the comforts of their homes. Examples might be…those who are caring for babies orphaned by AIDS in South Africa, training Afghani… Continue

Hi everyone - my personal blog on this site will be used to share all kinds of interesting opportunities. If you want to add something here - just let me know. thanks! Tova Continue