Date Your Donors for Jewish Education

In this episode, host Jonah Halper sits down with Rabbi Shmuel Schuman, CEO of the Hebrew Theological College (HTC), and Rabbi Josh Zisook, Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, to discuss the institution’s centennial celebration. They reflect on HTC's remarkable journey from its founding in 1922 to its current standing as a premier educational institution under the Touro University umbr...

In this episode of Date Your Donors, host Jonah Halper sits down with Rabbi Eliyahu Stern, a leader and co-founder of the Executive Directors Network (EDN), to explore how a grassroots email list evolved into a lifeline for Jewish nonprofit leaders. Rabbi Stern shares his personal journey from learning in yeshiva to pioneering EDN, a supportive community for executive directors of yeshivas and Jew...

Host Jonah Halper sits down with David Bryfman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project, to explore the evolving landscape of Jewish education and its impact on the Jewish community. They dive into the organization’s century-long mission to empower Jewish educators, discuss the challenges of adapting to modern needs, and share insights into how Jewish education fosters stronger individuals, families,...

Join host Jonah Halper as he dives deep into the fascinating intersection of Jewish education, institutional leadership, and fundraising strategy with Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Rothman. In this episode, explore Rabbi Rothman’s journey from educator to executive director at Yeshiva Flatbush, one of the largest Jewish schools in the U.S., and his pivotal role in shaping the business side of Jewish education...

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