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February 2nd, 2011
Round-up of Reading on the Middle East Unrest

All of us here at CLSFF have been watching the events unfolding in northern Africa and the Middle East with a mixture of astonishment and trepidation. Astonishment at what people united in purpose and passion can achieve. Trepidation for the short-term safety and security of the people demonstrating and at the long-term ramifications of what the unrest might mean for geopolitical stability and Israel’s already tenuous position in the region.

While it is still too early to know with any certainty what the outcomes will be, we have compiled a list of articles that offer some insights on the situation. Please note: the opinions expressed are those of the authors and not of our Foundation. Our goal is just to provide a round-up of thoughtful reading that we hope will spark conversation. As always, we welcome your input and hope you will share articles you have found thought-provoking. Read More »

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Adam Simon
January 24th, 2011
Why Create a Jewish Equality Index?

Read a version of this post on the The Huffington Post!

Last month, the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was celebrated by millions across the country and around the world who believe that sexual orientation ought not to have bearing on whether you can serve and sacrifice for the country you love.

We at the Schusterman Family Foundation stood with those who welcomed this shift in direction for our country as it demonstrated that our nation is taking steps toward advancing openness and inclusivity of the LGBT community whose rich diversity strengthens the tapestry of interwoven identities embodying what it means to be an American.

Even more, the repeal of DADT offered proof that entrenched institutions can recognize the fallacy of previous decisions, change course and announce loudly and proudly that who you love should not limit what you do with your life. Read More »

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Justin Korda
January 24th, 2011
Opportunity: Applications for 2011 ROI Summit Now Open!

Cross-posted from ROICommunity.org.

We are very excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2011 ROI Summit, which will be held in Jerusalem from June 12-16, 2011. This will be ROI’s sixth Summit and we cannot wait to meet the next new cohort of young Jewish leaders, innovators and professionals from around the world.

Applications are now open and will be accepted until February 20th, 2011. Read More »

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Sandy Cardin
January 21st, 2011
Yom Haledech Sameach!

Yep, it’s that special day of the year on which we celebrate the birth of Ms. Lynn Josey Schusterman, our intrepid leader.

She was born in 1939, a little more than two weeks after Amelia Earhart—missing since July 2, 1927—was officially declared dead and when college students raised a little hell by swallowing goldfish at parties. Later that same year, John Steinbeck publishes The Grapes of Wrath, Lou Gehrig retires from baseball, the St. Louis—a ship carrying 907 Jewish refugees—is denied permission to land in Cuba or Florida and is forced to return to Europe, and Germany starts World War II. Read More »

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Team Schusterman
January 20th, 2011
Leading Chinese Officials and Academics Visit Israel

This week, a delegation of prominent Chinese officials and academics visited Israel for intensive dialogue and briefings with their Israeli counterparts in government, academia and policy-making circles.

The news has been making its rounds in media outlets across the world. Herewith, a round-up of some of the articles published thus far:

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Team Schusterman
January 20th, 2011
VIDEO: A Tale for Tu B’shvat

Happy Tu B’shvat—also known as New Year of the Trees! Our learning comes to you this week courtesy of G-dcast, ingenious creators (and ROIers!) of quirky cartoons rooted in classic Jewish texts.

In honor of Jewish Arbor Day, our friends at G-dcast put together this super awesome animation of the story of Honi the Circlemaker. Don’t know it? Watch the video!

It is an especially meaningful story for us here at CLSFF because, in case you never noticed, it is the inspiration behind our logo. Indeed, the very words around the tree read: “As our parents planted for us, so we will plant for our children.”

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Lynn Schusterman
January 19th, 2011
OP-ED: Answering Dr. King’s Call to Greatness

This was first published in the JTA.

On Monday, the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, 35 volunteers and 15 Teach For America teachers joined our team in Washington, D.C., to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King through a day of service. Together, they created thousands of study materials for hundreds of students in struggling schools across D.C.

The volunteers came together as a diverse group, from big cities and small towns, a range of professions and varying degrees of Jewish connection. But for those five hours, they were a community united in answering Dr. King’s call to greatness. In fitting testament, each wore a shirt proclaiming:

Everybody can be GREAT because everybody can SERVE. Read More »

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Evonne Marzouk
January 19th, 2011
Jewish Environmentalists Go Virtual: New “Jewcology” Site Fosters Worldwide Collaboration and Education

Cross-posted from ROICommunity.org. Evonne Marzouk is the founder and Executive Director of Canfei Nesharim and of Jewcology.com.

Environmental challenges are among the most significant issues we face today, both as a Jewish community and as global citizens. Climate change, species extinction, desertification, toxic pollution and a host of other problems are depleting the resources available for future generations and harming our health in the present.

The Jewish tradition offers rich sources of wisdom that can help us build a more sustainable future, with a focus on appreciation, gratitude, long-term responsibility and proper use of resources.  These teachings are being translated into programs, teachings and practical action steps by more than a dozen Jewish-environmental organizations around the world. Yet much more needs to be done to empower the Jewish community to become a positive and proactive partner in building a more sustainable world.

Now Jewcology.com, a unique new social media portal for Jewish environmentalism, is fostering a new level of engagement and collaboration for Jews who care about the environment. Read More »

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Roben Kantor
January 18th, 2011
Top 10 Reasons to Go to the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference!

On March 17-19, NTEN will host its annual Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington, DC. The Schusterman Family Foundation and Darim Online will be there, and we think you should join us.

Why? Thought you’d never ask … Read More »

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Team Schusterman
January 17th, 2011
2011 MLK Day of Service: Our Project in Pictures!

The team at CLSFF-DC is enormously grateful to everyone who came from near and far to participate in our 2011 MLK Day service project, to our partners at Teach For America who helped us organize and accomplish the project and, of course, to our fearless leader Lynn, whose vision and support made the day possible.

Our project was to make thousands of teaching materials for hundreds of pre-K, Kindergarten and elementary-aged students in struggling schools across D.C. We were joined by 35 volunteers and 15 Teach For America teachers who will use these resources in their classrooms. Together we created more than 1,500 paper books, 16,000 flashcards and 30 recorded stories!All school supplies were donated to the teachers, students and parents at the schools represented.

Herewith, our project in pictures … Read More »

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