IC 2012 Review via Social Media!
In February 2012, BBYO’s International Convention (IC) brought together nearly 900 Jewish teens from 13 countries to celebrate and strengthen AZA, BBG and the Jewish people.
Our talented teen leadership and professionals made full use of the various communication channels at their disposal. Our central media hub, the IC Blog, received 38,000+ page views. There were over 3,000 tweets using the #AZABBGIC2012 hashtag and our live broadcast on Jewish Life TV and Jewish Rock Radio had the potential to reach an audience of millions. Our thanks goes out to all of you who made this possible.
In the spirit of social media, we offer this International Convention recap:
On Twitter…@BBGSganit: So this is what 900 teens look like… Whoa. #azabbgic2012
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(Source: bbyo.org)
Israel Plans Strong Presence at SXSW 2012
There’s also a panel called Building a Jewish Presence Through Social Media organized by the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Houston.
(Source: thejewishoutlook.com)
Proper etiquette for social media!
Prior to Twitter, and Mark Zuckerberg’s brilliant invention of Facebook (hopefully you can feel the sarcasm), or even texting on our phones, people used to have manners….
(Source: jewishjournal.com)
…In an era when talk is visible, it’s crucial that all internal decisions in an organization are made with communications in mind. Before staff changes are made or before internal decisions are made, consider how to message these to your staff and leadership. Doing so will help you control the message that inevitably gets out,. And, if someone does publicly say something contrary, your response will be ready.
Agunah Cases in the Age of Facebook
Friedman had been formally charged with contempt of proceedings by the Rabbinical Council of America for refusing to give his wife, Tamar Epstein, a Jewish divorce. … full scale social media attack has been waged recently to compel Rep. Dave Camp to force Aharon Friedman to give his ex-wife a get. This will be the first major agunah case in which social media plays a fundamental role…
(Source: thejewishweek.com)
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 electronically in Word, following Oxford Guide to Style (in-text citation with reference list at the end) Deadline for submissions: August 1, 2012 The Jewish Cultural Studies series, published by Littman Library of Jewish Civilization, invites original papers for a volume on Jewish Cyberculture. Topics of interest for the fifth volume in the series include effects of social media on Jewish identity, perceived conflicts and integration of the Internet with religious values, adaptation of technology such as cell phones and webcams for religious purposes, marketing and consumption of Jewish books and products in cyberspace, rise of virtual Judaism and Jewishness, changes to oral and social genres such as humor and ritual in digital cultural contexts, effects of the Internet on Jewish/non-Jewish relations, and the use of technology to challenge or redefine traditional structures of authority in the Jewish community. For inquiries and proposals, contact Simon J. Bronner at sbronner@psu.edu. For more information on the Jewish Cultural Studies series, see http://littman.co.uk/jcs.
(Source: ajsnet.org)
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 managing AJC’s Parlor & Policy outreach initiatives in areas around the state.
Primary Communications Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications program for the region, including updating the Website, sending out regular emails and using social media to advance the organization’s agenda and engage stakeholders.
(Source: bridgestar.org)
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) Targeted Update Messages; (2) Facebook Markup Language (FBML) Tags; and (3) Community Engagement
(Source: schedule.sxsw.com)
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.
(Source: ejewishphilanthropy.com)
