At a time when democracy faces critical challenges at home and abroad, this moderated discussion with Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) will explore core questions of how to protect justice, equality, freedom and democracy today. Rooted in his own Jewish upbringing and informed by his 25 years as a professor of constitutional law, Rep. Raskin’s defense […]
On October 7th, the world changed when Hamas brutally attacked Israel, massacring innocent civilians and committing horrific, gender-based sexual crimes. Fifteen months later, as we look to remaining hostages being released and a ceasefire taking hold, Israeli women leaders are on the frontlines of Israeli civil society rising to meet the challenges of this critical […]
Building upon the vision of SVARA’s new strategic plan, Manifesting the Jewish Future, and our focus on Expanding the Jewish Canon, we’re excited to host our second annual Conversation Series, bringing together Jewish thinkers, teachers, and learners to discuss the evolution of Jewish leadership. CREATING NEW PRECEDENTS Featuring Shira Kline, Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, and Alexandra […]
UpLift is a three-month virtual sprint designed for entrepreneurs in the early stages of building their ventures.
A 4-Part Series Over Zoom with Instructor: Amanda Silver
In this 1-hour interactive session, participants will learn how to better leverage policies to create systemic change, increasing safety in the workplace and communal spaces.
You are invited to join Elluminate’s Crown JEWEL Conversation featuring Avital Blonder, Founding CEO of Jindas – Social Urban Vitalization in Israel, on Thursday, February 6th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET. Low social mobility is a major threat to Israel’s resilience in the face of the many challenges it faces. Avital will discuss her work focused […]
Building upon the vision of SVARA’s new strategic plan, Manifesting the Jewish Future, and our focus on Expanding the Jewish Canon, we’re excited to host our second annual Conversation Series, bringing together Jewish thinkers, teachers, and learners to discuss the evolution of Jewish leadership. SEEDING WHAT’S NEXT Featuring Keshira haLev Fife and Laynie Soloman February […]
Tune into the findings of the groundbreaking report, On the Edge: Voices of Economic Vulnerability in U.S. Jewish Communities. Our conversation will shed light on the 20% of Jews in the United States who experience economic insecurity—spanning all denominations, geographies, and backgrounds. Speakers Dr. Ilana Horwitz , Tulane University, Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel Sumekh, Project […]
How do the particularities of nation, race, ethnicity, and gender shape what it means to be a Jewish woman? This series invites viewers into the lives of Jewish women around the world in the 19th and 20th centuries, from Iran to the US, from Ethiopia to Argentina
Explore foundational Jewish teachings about “justice”, and what “justice” means to you.
The New Year of the Trees + Nourishing the Growth to Come Featuring Naama Sadan, Chef Aliza Grayevsky Somekh, R’ Aliza Sperling, and R’ Dalia Davis
