Igniting and inspiring vibrant Jewish life, advancing self-sufficiency and stimulating social entrepreneurship in coastal North San Diego County and Jerusalem.
Encinitas CA & Jerusalem, ISR
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Our Pres & CEO Jim Farley is in Jerusalem! Jim and our EVP Charlene Seidle are meeting with partners, Jlem Model members, and our staff. These activists show that the city is a center of social innovation & reinforce that diversity drives Jerusalem's creativity. Shabbat shalom!
ALT This photo of Jim and Charlene with some of the JPI team is taken in the Jerusalem Model's coworking space, Restreet, where scores of social entrepreneurs from all sectors create, connect, and interact each day.
Our EVP Charlene Seidle spoke with our partner @SRE_Network about serving on the SRE Advisory Board. LF supports the SRE Network because we "put our trust in Jewish organizations to carry out their missions in ways that honor and reflect the best of our values."
#MazelTalk: Meet Charlene Seidle, EVP of the @LeichtagFdn and SRE Network Advisory Board member. She shares ways her vision for the Jewish community aligns with ours, and much more in our interview.
👉 Read and share: srenetwork.org/mazel-talk-wi…
#TuBAv, the Jewish holiday of love, is both an ancient and modern holiday, It used to be celebrated with unmarried women dancing in the vineyards dressed in white to encounter prospective suitors. It was the only day when people of different tribes were allowed to mingle.
Today, Tu B'Av can be celebrated in other meaningful, joyful ways. Come mark this special holiday with @thehivesd community this Sunday as they premiere "A Love Play for Tu B'Av," featuring the love stories of San Diego's Jewish community.
Register here: leichtag.org/event/a-love-pl…
Tomorrow at sundown ushers in a period of mourning in observance of the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av. Regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, we spend Tisha B'Av intentionally grieving. Grief can be significant to healing and even beneficial for our mental health.
Read about the importance of grief, a framework for a healthy mourning practice, and opportunities to support organizations with mental health services in North County San Diego. Shabbat Shalom.
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Staged on the East Jerusalem Central Library, Sinsila is a stunning terrace adjacent to a thriving apiary where women cultivate honey and sell it at their cooperative café. This café is also an education center where women gain tools to support themselves and their families.
This is only one focus of Sinsila Center مركز سنسلة , a community serving organization leading the charge for a more sustainable and green Jerusalem and one of our grantee partners. Discover Sinsila in this video! Give to their campaign here: giveback.co.il/project/68424
Near the center of Jerusalem is Temech, an organization that provides Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) women with opportunities to advance their careers and earning potential through tech work. Meet Beth Shapiro, Director of External Relations, and learn why she appreciates her work.
Here's part two about our Program Officer Mitchell Price's visit to Jerusalem! In this post, discover how our partners provide unconventional opportunities for growth to underserved communities in the city.
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The incredible Jerusalem Philanthropic Initiatives team hosted their annual Jerusalem Model conference at the Jerusalem Cinematheque this week - their first as an entire team!
The gathering brought together 100+ Jerusalem grassroots social activists from across the spectrum of religion, backgrounds and sector. The theme of Storytelling provided inspiration and professional tools.
With over 30 new members joining the Model, this conference served as a fresh beginning for its future.
If you're interested in learning about the Model, check out their website:jerusalemmodel.org/ Shabbat Shalom
Jerusalem is a unique city with abundant energy flowing through it. It's a haven for changemakers to experiment with ways to create a stronger, thriving shared society. We're honored to support organizations leading this work across the city!
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Our Program Officer Mitch wrote his first entry in a series about his experience on the ground in Jerusalem to give a glimpse of some of the work we support.
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Jewish thought compels us to continually fight for the freedom of all so that all may live justly and fairly in this world as we pursue tikkun olam (repairing the world).
We commemorate Independence Day today while still facing unjust access to freedoms and inequitable rights. The latest decision limiting reproductive care disproportionately impacts those with less access to healthcare and diminishes religious liberty.
Machane Yehuda, or the "Shuk" in Jerusalem, is known to be a destination for all visitors. It's hailed for its thriving culinary scene and nightlife, particularly on Thursdays. But on Fridays, it is buzzing for pre-Shabbat shopping until afternoon hits.