tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post7725296117516355766..comments2023-07-27T04:33:11.719-05:00Comments on UJ Thee and Me: HUH?Gracklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14315763008609379449noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-6235400080677569942019-09-25T16:49:15.681-05:002019-09-25T16:49:15.681-05:00Many of you may be aware of the latest controversi...Many of you may be aware of the latest controversial speaker in NYC<br /><br />https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-columbia-malaysian-leader-says-holocaust-victim-numbers-debatable/<br /><br />My question is where was JFNA and UJA New York in actively combating one of the most important US universities conferring such a dignified platform to an unrepentant anti-Semite?<br /><br />Shouldn’t this be their role?<br /><br />UJA - NY used to make non-sensical protests against meaningless issues like the Klinghoffer opera from John Adams, which most thought was trash opera in the first place. But, where are they on issues of substance?<br /><br />Oh yes, conducting surveys on where their TV/Movie professionals should have an outing - Cannes vs Hollywood? (Thanks to your other reader)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-90894703570251911852019-09-24T10:50:57.804-05:002019-09-24T10:50:57.804-05:00It is indeed good to see that other organizations ...It is indeed good to see that other organizations are filling the vacum created by the failed merger and the negligence of our lay leadership in failing to keep our professionals on track with what was supposed to be our mission. At least others are fighting to keep that mission alive. <br />Our failure is criminal but let us hope that the success of others will save us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-88189839244786021212019-09-24T10:08:11.335-05:002019-09-24T10:08:11.335-05:00Re Paul Jesser’s comments, please review the progr...Re Paul Jesser’s comments, please review the programming from <br /><br />https://www.israeliamerican.org/<br /><br />These programs are quite impressive and laudable and also appear to copy the work of Federations and JCC’s of year’s earlier<br /><br />In fact, the organization appears to have been founded by Israeli’s nationally that felt abandoned by the Federation System<br /><br />Are you a member of JNF leadership? The quality of their videos is quite impressive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-3241085678192211102019-09-24T07:58:33.333-05:002019-09-24T07:58:33.333-05:00To Anon @11:31 p.m.: I will not publish your scurr...To Anon @11:31 p.m.: I will not publish your scurrilous and anonymous attack on a Copmment from one who has the courage to put his name on his correspondence. I noted that you also anticipated that I would not print your screed because I work with JNF -- you were correct.RWEXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583858140298821830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-80160295524752331362019-09-23T18:56:20.815-05:002019-09-23T18:56:20.815-05:00Please share the Sheol comment!Please share the Sheol comment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-15402825466131927082019-09-23T15:11:19.207-05:002019-09-23T15:11:19.207-05:00IN TERMS OF SUPPORTING ISRAEL: JNF TAKES OVER WHER...IN TERMS OF SUPPORTING ISRAEL: JNF TAKES OVER WHERE THE UJA/FEDS LEFT OFF...<br /><br />In my Fed days, about 2/3rd of funds raised by the Feds/UJA went 'overseas', the largest chunk going to support activities in Israel.<br /><br />Today that % has dropped to probably around 10%.<br /><br />If you watch this video, and you are of a certain age (i.e. altakokker), you might imagine that it was a UJA/Fed video from those earlier years. It is not - it is the latest JNF video. https://youtu.be/pdxJzoDpQHUpaul jesernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-91524777056953477562019-09-23T14:47:03.891-05:002019-09-23T14:47:03.891-05:00Live and learn. Y'all teach me something new e...Live and learn. Y'all teach me something new every day.RWEXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583858140298821830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-13510915755839377812019-09-23T14:43:42.912-05:002019-09-23T14:43:42.912-05:00No, it was SHEOL (Google it).
I didn't want to...No, it was SHEOL (Google it).<br />I didn't want to use the more common word, Hell, so I took a more Jewish route.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-90648761081171616052019-09-23T14:29:23.414-05:002019-09-23T14:29:23.414-05:00Friends, one of you just wrote , anonymously, but,...Friends, one of you just wrote , anonymously, but, I believe, misspelled either "Seoul" or "shul"-- you may wish to resend RWEXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583858140298821830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-58297931411844396562019-09-23T14:25:37.455-05:002019-09-23T14:25:37.455-05:00Our next mission will be to Sheol to see JFNA Glob...Our next mission will be to Sheol to see JFNA Global Operations in action!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-91387619162140723122019-09-23T13:33:37.945-05:002019-09-23T13:33:37.945-05:00Now you can all vote where to go with each UJA div...Now you can all vote where to go with each UJA division.<br />If not Hollywood, how about Cannes? Or some great film location?<br /><br />From this morning’s UJA email:<br /><br /><br />_________________________________________________________<br /><br />Hello,<br /><br />We want to take you on an adventure, and we need your opinion! <br /><br />Here at UJA, we do incredible work with many communities -- Jewish and secular. This amounts to some incredible insider information ... and connections. We use this knowledge when planning our missions. We have one in the works right now.<br /><br />That's where you come in. We'd love if you could answer this five-minute survey and let us know where in the world you'd like to travel with us, for how long, and with whom. We want to create a trip that's perfect for you, so we need to hear your voice. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your time, and hope to meet you at the airport! <br /><br />Best,<br />The Entertainment, Media & Communications Team at UJA <br /><br /> <br /> <br />Take The Survey<br /> <br /> The Entertainment, Media & Communications Division (EMC) is planning a trip and would love your input! Whether or not you've traveled with us in the past, we'd really appreciate a few minutes of your time to help us identify the right destination and time frame for this adventure. <br /><br />This mission will be open to any current or prospective donors of UJA. Thank you in advance for your time and answers. <br />Question Title<br />* 1. Which if any of these destinations are you interested in traveling to on a UJA EMC trip? Please check all that apply.<br /><br />*all destinations will include unique experiences in the Entertainment/Media industries, as well as insight into UJA's life-changing work.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-52608028094555207532019-09-23T06:40:02.392-05:002019-09-23T06:40:02.392-05:00Sorry to say so but this is ideological bankruptcy...Sorry to say so but this is ideological bankruptcy of what was once a federation system dedicated to Jewish Peoplehood - to the Jewish People in North America, in Israel and around the world. <br />It seems that Israel is now out and the rest of the world remains as a tourist stop for what used to be missions and are now more tourism than anything else.<br />JFNA has led the way down and now even federations like New York are beginning to waver and fall.<br />JFNA destroyed collective giving and campaigning for Israel and Overseas, changing even the name of "Israel and Overseas" to "Global Operations" but doing nothing except empire-building and expanding waste of valuable resources - accomplishing zero in Israel and globally.<br />Evey community and every person is following the lead and putting themselves first.<br />If I am only for myself who am I? You are nothing!<br />JFNA - Just Full of Nothing at All!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-37106406629801218212019-09-22T15:28:10.784-05:002019-09-22T15:28:10.784-05:00Richard please send all Feds’ your blindfolds, ear...Richard please send all Feds’ your blindfolds, ear plugs and nose plugs so they can see the extremely dysfunctional historic partners like you and we can return to sending them blank checks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8565163061165974643.post-43658962997214610222019-09-22T11:00:07.210-05:002019-09-22T11:00:07.210-05:00Richard
You shouldn’t be confused.
Unfortunately...Richard<br /><br />You shouldn’t be confused.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the last few sets of UJA leadership did not have a strong view on international allocations. They have consistently cut both JAFI and JDC, but more the latter. They also cut other international allocations last year without even telling the staff and lay committees in advance.<br /><br />In its effort to seem more au courant, UJA has proliferated almost dozens of lay allocation and oversight committees. At last count, there were likely 30 or 40.<br /><br />Their fund raising prowess lasted far longer than their focus on effective allocations and programming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com