tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post5562619577839240474..comments2023-07-27T04:33:11.719-05:00Comments on UJ Thee and Me: HOBSON'S CHOICE?Gracklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14315763008609379449noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-38208195199594949542016-05-02T14:44:02.879-05:002016-05-02T14:44:02.879-05:00"Relationship building over programing"?..."Relationship building over programing"? I am sure that if we explored the idea further we would find a great deal of confused jargon. I, and I'm sure many others, are all for relationship building: relationships with Holocaust survivors, the poor, the needy and the lonely; relationships with our special needs brothers and sisters; relationships with our history and our texts and efficacious ways of bringing justice and understanding to a broken world. <br /><br />My unsolicited advice to those who control the agenda and the purse strings - spend a little less time and resources on marketing, faddish consultancies and "kiddush and kugel" outreach. Focus on what we were set up to do and promote and support efforts which change peoples lives for the better. By focusing on the tachlis of what really matters alienated Jews of all ages may once again begin to feel the burn of Jewish community.Bob Hyflernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-64275459087262609232016-05-02T13:40:39.461-05:002016-05-02T13:40:39.461-05:00Unreal -- even for this circus.Unreal -- even for this circus.RWEXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583858140298821830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-63625088644441980332016-05-02T13:22:36.896-05:002016-05-02T13:22:36.896-05:00Richard -- on a separate note...if you look at tod...Richard -- on a separate note...if you look at today's (5/2/2016) FedWorld email....under the JEWISH EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT section...you will find the following.<br /> <br /><br />Marketing guru Seth Godin argues that the internet has replaced mass marketing with individual ‘tribes.’ Two articles review a new book that stresses the importance of relationship building over programming. Hillel outlines best practices for engaging young adults and creating a stronger Jewish community. Leading Jewish professionals offer one-line definitions of 'Jewish Engagement.'<br />• TED—Seth Godin on the Tribes We Lead<br />• Jewish Journal—The key to building community is social interaction, not ‘social networks’<br />• eJewish Philanthropy—Relational Judaism: The only experience left for Jewish community<br />• Hillel—The Hillel Model for Jewish Engagement <br />• Gina Schmeling—The zone of Jewish engagement <br /><br />ALMOST EVERY ONE OF THESE ARTICLES IS OVER A YEAR OLD...THE TED TALK GOES BACK TO 2009...THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTICLE IS FROM 2013...THE eJew ARTICLE FROM THREE MONTHS AGO...HILLEL MODEL HAS BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS...AND GINA'S ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN FEBRUARY 2015.<br /><br />I GUESS THEY HAVE NOTHING TO REPORT TODAY WORTHWHILE!!! AMAZING. AND THEY PUT THIS OUT THERE LIKE SOMETHING NEW. SHAME ON THEM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-30406973693611278122016-05-01T12:44:08.344-05:002016-05-01T12:44:08.344-05:00There is always an alternative - probably more tha...There is always an alternative - probably more than one.<br />The problem is that we have to care enough to put some effort into deciding what to do and then doing it. <br />Do we care enough or are we paralyzed by our apathy and fear to assert ourselves and do what needs to be done?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-25014315676648918332016-05-01T07:38:49.021-05:002016-05-01T07:38:49.021-05:00Richard, you forgot the most important vacancy whi...Richard, you forgot the most important vacancy which is now going on 7 years (or maybe longer) a top qualified professional at the very top position. Note to JS - (if you are reading this) "How do you go to sleep at night knowing you are so worthless?" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-4636841163008148982016-05-01T06:16:04.814-05:002016-05-01T06:16:04.814-05:00Those lay leaders coming into power sign a secret ...Those lay leaders coming into power sign a secret pledge upon nomination, certified by pricking their index finger in blood, to "say nothing" and "do nothing" over their entire term.<br /><br />Anyone have a better idea for the total lack of taking their responsibilities seriously?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com