Tagged Jewish professionals

Op-Ed: To keep Jewish professionals, let them go
September 22, 2014 / Adam Simon, JTA

(JTA) — I recently attended a farewell party for someone switching jobs from one Jewish organization to another. Among many accolades, one person giving a toast said, “While we are sorry to lose him, at least he is still committed to working in the Jewish world.” While I appreciate… Read more »

Israel debate tricky for Jewish professionals in Tucson, across U.S.
May 5, 2011 / Ron Kampeas, JTA
Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon

The speaker invited then uninvited. The signature on the petition removed. The activity joined, then unjoined. The job threatened. Rabbis and Jewish professionals increasingly are being faced with a dilemma over discussing divisive topics — especially regarding Israel — central to how they see their Jewish missions without losing… Read more »