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The 50-Minute Slingshot Fund, Cumberland E
Philanthropy isn’t just a value in Jewish life, it’s what makes our organizations
successful and sustainable. Join Slingshot for a fast-paced, highly interactive
session where we will make a real monetary grant to an innovative Jewish
organization of your choosing. In this session, you will learn about amazing
Jewish organizations across the country, explore your own funding values and
participate in an allocation process like no other. Experience a great philanthropy
exercise that you can bring back to your chapter and community.
Facilitator: Julie Finkelstein, Slingshot
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The Ethics of War – When is it OK to Steal or Kill?, Reverchon B
During World War II, over 30,000 Jews fought as partisans – armed resistance
fighters. They saved thousands of lives while fighting against a stronger enemy.
Stealing, killing and revenge were just some of the ethical issues they wrestled
with every day. Learn about the partisans and explore dilemmas the partisans
faced, and that millions are still facing today.
Facilitator: Mitch Braff, Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation
The Torah says WHAT?!?!, Cumberland K
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Program Schedule
Unscroll the Torah with Unscrolled. We will take a peek at some of the most
daring interpretations of the Torah – for real! We will think about what this
ancient document means in the 21st century and then we will create our own
commentary on this week’s Torah portion - Ki Tissa.
Facilitator: Dina Mann, Reboot
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Tov Yalla Bye, Pryor-Crockett
Is it fun to be Jewish, American and Israeli? Do I want to maintain my Israeliness
and keep it in my life or maybe it’s not so important? And what’s so special
about the phrase: ‘Tov Yalla Bye’? In this session, we will talk about whether we
see ourselves as Americans or as Israelis, both or none, and learn some cool new
Hebrew slang.
Facilitator: Tova Birnbaum, World Zionist Organization
Utilizing Your Swoosh – the Nike Approach to Customer Service,
Reunion B
Join former International N’siah, Michelle Caplan, for a lively conversation about
customer service and how it relates to BBYO.
Facilitator: Michelle Caplan, Nike