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28 Southern Jewish Life • July 2017
The Jackson-based Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life is once again listed in Slingshot: A Resource Guide to Jewish Innovation. Published annually since 2005, Slingshot highlights innovative organizations in American Jewish life “with particular resonance among the next generation.” The guide is distributed to 7,500 funders, foundation professionals, federation executives, and not-for-profit leaders annually, in addition to tens of thousands of online downloads. This year, for the first time, organizations were asked to apply based on where they are in their life cycle: start-up, mezzanine or legacy. Applications and evaluations were tailored to life cycle, giving organizations a greater context to share their work within an ever-expanding ecosystem. “The whole ISJL team is proud to be included in the Guide, and honored to be in such inspiring company,” said Macy Hart, the ISJL’s founder and president. Stefanie Rhodes, executive director of Slingshot, which publishes the Guide each year, said “Slingshot’s work is to help Jews find, fund and connect to meaningful, exciting experiences in Jewish life. After 12 years, the book remains relevant in a changing world because we continue to highlight organizations doing exceptional work, serving as the trailblazers for what is possible, meeting the community’s evolving needs and inspiring all of us.” Sarah Rueven, Slingshot board chair, said “It is clear that innovation is a critical component of today’s Jewish community and embracing organizational life cycles will be important for all of us as we seek to support and sustain Jewish innovation. Slingshot is highlighting the work of organizations that strengthen Jewish life by rising to the challenges of the day and making our community more relevant to our generation.” Listed organizations were selected from among hundreds of finalists and reviewed by nearly 100 professionals with expertise in grant-making and Jewish communal life. Slingshot noted ISJL’s innovation amd its long-term commitment to ongoing programming and service. Organizations included in this year’s Guide were evaluated on their innovative approach, the impact they have in their work, the leadership they have in their sector, and their effectiveness at achieving results. Selected organizations are eligible for grants from the Slingshot Fund, a peer-giving network of young donors with an eye for identifying, highlighting and advancing causes that resonate the most with the next generation of philanthropists. Furthermore, the Guide is a frequently used resource for donors seeking to support organizations transforming the world in novel and interesting ways. Other organizations with regional ties in the 50 include Moishe House, which has a location in New Orleans, Jewish Kids Groups in Atlanta, and Challah for Hunger.
Regional Day School conference in Metairie Torah Academy in Metairie is hosting the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools Gulf Coast Regional Conference on Aug. 8. Established in 2002, the consortium works with Orthodox Jewish day schools across North America. Eli Shapiro, director of the Digital Citizenship Project and CoJDS, and Rabbi Hillel Adler, national director of marketing and recruitment for CoJDs, are among the featured speakers. Also presenting are Temima Feldman, principal of Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway; Becky Udman, preschool director at Torah Day Schools in Dallas; and Chaya Shapiro, Kindergarten teacher at Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway. There is an early childhood track, and a teachers and administrators track. The conference is free, with registration at cojds.com.