April 2019
Mimuna: Celebrate the End of Passover Moroccan Style
Celebrate Mimuna with people of all backgrounds and faiths at The Hive as we connect over food, music and learning! Mimuna is a practice from the North African Jewish community that brought Muslims and Jews together to wish for luck, blessings, and joy. According to the tradition, Jews received gifts of a pastry called mufletta, honey, milk, butter and green beans from their Muslim neighbors the night after Passover. Return to the world of hametz (leavened bread) the…
Find out more »May 2019
Yom Hashoah: A Holocaust Remembrance through the Arts
The Jewish calendar designates a sacred day, Yom HaShoah, to pause and remember the victims of the Holocaust. As our beloved survivors of the Holocaust age, we cherish every opportunity to hear their stories firsthand and commit to pass along their legacies and lessons to the next generation. Please join us for an evening as we learn from local survivor and artist Ruth Platner and view her enlightening art collection on display in our Farm House gallery. Channel your creativity…
Find out more »Jewish Wisdom, Women’s Experiences
Join us for a 5-session series as we use Jewish text and tradition as guides to explore contemporary issues facing women around the world. Although our ancient texts were written centuries ago, what insight, guidance, and perspective can they offer on topics such as divorce, sexuality, and infertility? The classes will be opportunities to learn together, but also will foster interactive discussion where each participant brings her own identity and perspective to the conversation. This class is for women, or…
Find out more »June 2019
Dessert & Discussion with Angelica Berrie
Join us for an armchair conversation with Angelica Berrie, President of The Russell Berrie Foundation and recently appointed to the Leichtag Foundation Board of Directors. Angelica is one of the most respected, creative philanthropists in North America. Her "cross-pollination" approach to giving has supported interfaith bridge building; a thriving, pluralistic state of Israel; Jewish community development; and diabetes care and research. Additionally, Berrie Foundation supports a more vibrant Jerusalem through entrepreneurship, robust arts, Jewish learning, and educational and professional development…
Find out more »August 2019
Creating a Culture of Philanthopry
An organization-wide philanthropic culture enhances fundraising results, strengthens relationships and leads to mission fulfillment. A philanthropic culture is the polar opposite of conducting fund development planning and activities in isolation. Instead, leaders, staff and volunteers all understand they are part of the fundraising team, and that every interaction with the public contributes to fundraising. Join us for this session which will introduce you to the power of philanthropic culture, provide indicators, and explore how you can use it to strengthen…
Find out more »September 2019
Donor Prospecting for Greater Giving
Join us to learn the strategies and techniques proven successful for identifying and cultivating donor prospects for your nonprofit. This workshop has something for everyone including those new to fundraising as well as those with extensive experience. Volunteers and board members are also welcome. You’ll leave with a clear plan of action to turn prospects into donors. Sharyn Goodson is the Leichtag Foundation’s Vice President of Philanthropy, where she manages Foundation grantmaking and its philanthropic consulting practice, leads funder…
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