January 2012
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CFP: JEWISH CYBERCULTURE
Fifth volume in book series on Jewish Cultural Studies, edited by Andrea Lieber, Sophia Ava Asbell Chair in Judaic Studies, Dickinson College, USA, (lieber@dickinson.edu) and Simon J. Bronner, Distinguished University Professor of American Studies and Folklore, The Pennsylvania State University, USA (sbronner@psu.edu) Format and Guidelines: 7,000-9,000 word essays in English, prepared...
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American Jewish Committee: Assistant Director
The Assistant Director, Communications and Outreach, will manage all aspects of the NJ Region’s communications program, working with staff and leadership to ensure that AJC NJ is positioned as a dynamic and vigorous presence among key stakeholders (current and prospective donors, coalition partners, rabbis, media, etc.). In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for advancing and...
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Building a Jewish Presence Through Social Media
Quick and effective communication may run afoul of traditional Jewish culture for the “The People of the Book.” Consuming information in 140 characters requires true customization of message. Branding a nonprofit in a digital world is a highly effective endeavor, and a new feat for organizations nearly or exceeding a century in age!
This panel’s discussion will focus on three key issues: (1)...
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Seven Social-Media Pitfalls for Nonprofits
Nonprofits are flocking to social media as a way to communicate with stakeholders.
While that effort to engage donors and supports is laudable, it’s also fraught with challenges.
Be aware of these seven pitfalls when venturing out into the world of social media.
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Shalit opens Facebook page
Former captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit reportedly has opened a Facebook page. The Facebook page is not open to other social media users, according to reports. He reportedly only has a few Facebook friends, including his sister and some close friends.
His profile picture is slightly blurry.
Facebook was not in wide use when Shalit was abducted more than 5 years ago.
Meanwhile, Arab-Israeli...
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New Network-Weaving Paradigms
Networks are not the same as social media: Networks existed long before the existence of social media, and while it can be argued that social media tools may be an influence on structures and paradigms of networks, they are exactly that: tools.
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Social Media: It’s Not Just Facebook and Twitter...
As the social web becomes a main news source for many people, these types of platforms are likely to proliferate. NPOs should be taking advantage of these free tools to get the message out about their cause.
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Israeli students paid $2,000 to use social media...
…according to Al Jazeera, the Electronic Intifada (EI) has uncovered a program which is believed to pay Israeli university students for their contributions to social networks in general, in an effort to combat anti-Semitism on the Internet…
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The Tweet Life On Twitter
This Week’s Top Three Tweet-Worthy Events From Jews Who Make News
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JSpace - Social-media platform joins Jewish dating...
Jspace.com - launched in November as a Facebook-style platform where individuals can sign up for profiles, in addition to hosting pages for Jewish organizations, event calendars for Jewish communities, Jewish-related news stories and more - rolled out a free dating section Dec. 24 at a launch party in New York.
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Diverse lineup set for Jewbilee in Los Gatos
The third annual Jewbilee is scheduled to take place from 1 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Addison-Penzak JCC in Los Gatos….Among the options: Tom Johanix, South Bay director of AIPAC, speaking on “Israel: A Strategic Asset for the United States;” Middle East expert David Meir-Levi discussing the Arab Spring; Rabbi Lisa Levenberg of Los Gatos’ Congregation Shir Hadash addressing “If Rabbi Hillel...
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Jewcier: yet another dating site
Operating in beta format since September 2010, Jewcier is a dating site dedicated to helping Jewish singles accomplish their dating goals in a relaxed and fun online dating environment. With a platform similar to other Jewish online dating sites, Jewcier differs in one essential way - attitude. Offering thought provoking profile questions, blog content aimed at helping singles become happier...
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Celebrating a Milestone
In 1887, just months after the Statue of Liberty extended her torch to welcome immigrants to America, the Jewish Exponent was launching what would soon become a critical lifeline for the Jewish newcomers finding their way to this region….
We are also taking concrete steps toward building that future, overhauling our website, redesigning our print publication and developing a social media...
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The Covenant Foundation Announces New Grants
The Covenant Foundation today announced nearly $900,000 in new grants as part of its mission to support and advance excellence and impact in Jewish education.
Signature grantees include:
G-dcast, San Francisco: $100,000 for two years for the Media Beit Midrash program, which will engage college-age animators to study and learn about the Minor Prophets and their teachings, and to creatively...
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Israeli teens arrive for ‘bridge-building’ trip
The 19 teens, all residents of Arad, are participants in Project Gesher, a three-year bridge-building project — gesher means “bridge” in Hebrew — linking them with 22 teens from five NJ communities…Since 2009, the two groups have been “meeting” each other via Skype and communicating individually via e-mail and social media like Facebook, learning about one another’s interests and...
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JewishCare NSW
What kind of things do you want from JewishCare’s social media?
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In God We Trust, Not the Media
The advice I have for Israel stands for any organization or group with an “underdog” status or that is suffering the consequences of being misunderstood. …. Use social media frequently. Social media shouldn’t be used only as an emergency channel or to impart pearls of wisdom a few times a year. Social media should be used on a daily basis, and in a positive way. In the long run, it is the...
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Social-media marketing key
The social media are here to stay, so it’s critical that you get involved. In order to be successful in today’s economy and business climate, you must contribute online. At a minimum, we recommend Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Blogging and video will give you the extra edge. Here are our tips for social-media success…
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Canfei Nesharim - Intern
This is an internship for Jewish environmentalists who are interested in social media networking. Interns will work on Jewcology.com, an exciting new social media portal serving the Jewish-environmental community worldwide.
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National Family Shabbaton Launches Jewish Adoption...
A National Family Shabbaton to be held June 29 – July 1, 2012, will officially launch Kochav Yam, the National Jewish Adoption Movement.
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Anti-Israel death threats from one of Twitter's...
Actually, it is too bizarre to be true but I am being stalked and death-threatened by Shereef Abdallah, an anti-Semitic wannabe Ed Miliband “lookalike”. He previously worked as a volunteer for Labour MP Glenda Jackson and was yesterday exposed by the excellent Martin Bright in the Jewish Chronicle.
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Facebook Removes Vicious Iranian Anti-Semite’s...
Following a request from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Facebook has immediately removed an anti-Semitic Facebook page posted from Iran, which was replete with genocidal threats and slanders against Israel, the Jewish people and Judaism.
December 2011
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Social media outbursts grab public attention
From comedians to rugby players to aspiring top models, there have been plenty of outbursts via social media in 2011, with some catching plenty of public attention. Comedian Raybon Kan created controversy with one fell swoop of the thumbs when he tweeted about train breakdowns on opening night of the Rugby World Cup. “Maybe adidas should run Auckland public transport. Nice German company....
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Interfaith dialogue and the road to peace
As valuable as e-communication and social media are, when it comes to understanding and appreciation of other views, there is no substitute for the good old-fashioned, face-to-face sit-down.
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American Jewish Committee - Assistant Director,...
The Assistant Director of AJC’s Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey Regional Office supports the Director in advancing AJC’s global advocacy, recruiting and developing local and national AJC leaders, and designing and implementing advocacy, programming and communications initiatives to establish a visible presence in the community and among important AJC constituencies.
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Social Media 201-J: The Jewish Framework for...
How Can Social Media Help Jewish Professionals?
Connect
Support outreach & fundraising efforts
Strengthen community
Create stronger, more valuable relationships
Court engagement from “younger” people
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Jewish Social Media
Is it possible that the light unto the nations that emanates from the Jewish people is the light that illuminates our computer screens? Some would disagree or would object to even a humorous attempt at drawing that kind of parallel. But Michael Gerbitz, a longtime friend and neighbor here in the Five Towns and now a resident of Bet Shemesh in Israel, has, can we say, seen the light and is now...
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JCC Project Gesher: Teen Leadership Program...
..Over the past year the American teens representing the Katz JCC in Margate, Cherry Hill and Princeton/Mercer Bucks and The Central NJ JCC in Scotch Plains have been meeting monthly to learn about Israel, their Jewish identity and build leadership skills that will take their connection to their local Jewish Community and Israel to the next level. During these learning sessions the New Jersey...
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Communications and Resource Development as...
Successful integration of communications and resource development to bring sustainability to mission-driven non-profits is becoming increasingly reliant on new media and online social networking. The tool box is changing. In order to effectively utilize new social media, communications and development professionals should not be trapped into thinking this is an “either/or” situation. The key to...
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Project Based Learning and Social Media for Jewish...
Presentation outline:
D’var Torah
What is Project Based Learning,
Steps to Implement
Digital Tools
Discussion
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Partners in Torah Unveils Newly Designed Website
Partners in Torah, a unique Jewish learning system that facilitates nearly 4,000 phone-based study sessions per week, has just unveiled its newly redesigned website, http://www.partnersintorah.org…
In designing the new website, a primary objective was to incorporate more social media portals into the site’s framework to better facilitate sharing, networking and collaboration by users of the...
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Online Media Manager - Jewish Federation of...
Reporting to the Web & Technology Director, the Online Media Manager is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of all online marketing initiatives, including formatting/sending e-mails, content development/posting for the Web site, Web site(s) management and updating, and maintaining/enhancing Federation’s social media presence.
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Jewcology: The Leading Edge of Jewish...
This Jewish environmental movement has great potential to inspire Jewish communities and others to embrace environmental values. To strengthen this burgeoning movement, a new project called Jewcology is developing leadership trainings, core teachings, and collaborative social media tools.
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Jewish doctor battles obesity through social media
While most may be skeptical of health tips disseminated over a Twitter feed, it helps if the person tweeting is a doctor.
That’s where Beachwood resident and lifelong Park Synagogue member Sara Stein comes in. Stein, a physician and bariatric psychiatrist, turned to social media tools after noticing how often she repeated the same information to many of her patients….
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Randy Gold Named North America’s 2011 Jewish...
The Jewish Federations of North America today awarded Randy Gold of Atlanta the 2011 Jewish Community Hero of the Year Award.
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Social Media Manager - Schusterman International...
Hillel is currently seeking applicants for the job of Social Media Manager at its international headquarters in Washington, DC. Hillel seeks a creative self-starter who understands the value of social media and how it can assist a non-profit organization in a variety of key areas, including fundraising, marketing, and community building. This ideal candidate should also be a technologist willing...
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Joy of Kosher Launches First Annual Best of Kosher...
The Best of Kosher awards will leverage the power of social media to allow brands and companies to promote their products and services to fans and followers on Facebook, Twitter and the social web. Nominees can download a special “badge” to display on their own website to encourage more votes during this innovative five-week long competition and follow the results in real-time on JoyofKosher.com.
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‘Love’ for Israel winning Twitter war
Jewish Agency’s social media head counters anti-Israel trend on Twitter with a message of love.
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Jewish.org seeks creative individual
YJP New York - is a dynamic and sophisticated network of young Jewish professionals that has blossomed to become the premiere Jewish social-and-business-networking-organization catering to thousands of young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s and is hiring to add to our workforce. We are seeking articulate, confident, engaging, social-minded, organized individuals who are...
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iPhone Apps and Religion
I’ve written several times about how technology is changing the global Jewish community, but I haven’t looked at other religious groups. Jamshid Ghazi Askar contacted me recently about an article he was writing on how different religious groups are using new technology like iPhone apps. It is interesting to hear how Mormons and Catholics are taking advantage of mobile apps in...
November 2011
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Why every little tweet helps
…Social media allows individuals to spread the message behind the charity as opposed to the charity itself. As a result, Jewish charities are competing with non-Jewish causes like never before. While social media open doors to new audiences for our charities, the same doors are available to the likes of Cancer Research and Save the Children, bringing them potential donors they would...
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Twitter offers 'radical connectivity' at GA
More than any of the content at this year’s General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, what fascinated me was the effect of social media – particularly Twitter – on the conference itself, and more broadly, on the Jewish community….
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Apple pulls ‘Jew or not Jew’ app worldwide
Apple has pulled the “Jew or not Jew” app from its app stores worldwide following a lawsuit from French anti-racism groups, reports the Register.
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5 Easy Ways To Give Back—Even When You're Flat...
Start a social media campaign. One woman and her family donated $2,000 worth of Walgreen’s gift cards and a trailer full of canned food to the Joplin Jewish community center. She did it through Twitter and a blog campaign. “You will inspire people–and there will be a ripple effect,” Mara wrote on her blog. Think about doing the same.
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Semifinalists Chosen for Jewish Community Heroes...
The Jewish Federations of North America announced the top 20 semifinalists for the third annual Jewish Community Heroes Awards, an online contest that recognizes and promotes acts of volunteerism in the North American Jewish community.
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UWO students captain Mitzvah Missions
Mitzvah Missions, an original student-led initiative at the University of Western Ontario (UWO), has proven to be a beneficial program to both Jewish students on campus and London’s community at large.
The program routinely gathers a large group of students to embark on volunteering expeditions in the community….
The Mitzvah Mission team uses many means to inform students about their ...