Work Above the Bull: All in the Family
Written by Brenda Gevertz, JPRO Network Executive Director
The Journal of Jewish Communal Service has been a significant resource on trends, developments, research and practices within the Jewish community. We are proud of the significant contributions that the Journal has made to our field and community. Yet, we also know that people access knowledge very differently today than when the Journal was founded. As part of JPRO’s renaming and rebranding process we conducted a broad survey of our constituents and we want to be responsive to these changing practices. Just as professionals need time for reflection and renewal, it is now time for this Journal to pause and consider what new directions it may take. Your guidance and recommendations are most welcomed! We would love to hear your suggestions on the knowledge you seek and the formats you use for obtaining it.
In January, I had the privilege of accompanying our 2014 JPRO Award Winners on a specially designed Rodkin Educational Seminar to Budapest and Israel. This dynamic group of young professionals explored issues ranging from Jewish identity to religious pluralism, security and entrepreneurship with some of the leading thinkers, activists and practitioners. Here are just a few of the pictures from the Rodkin Seminar.