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JEWISH INTELLIGENCE

04/01/2010 | Mark Pearlman of JInsider

The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education in Manhattan goes beyond just teaching. Through a variety of intellectually rigorous classes and an emphasis on equal access, Drisha has sought since 1979 to revitalize the Jewish community through learning. Its classes have inspired thousands, and for that JInsider is awarding Drisha its Yasher Koach heksher of organizational excellence.

An Evolving Mission

Regrettable Moments & Jewish Do-Overs

03/22/2010 | Mark Pearlman of JInsider

It has been a “season of regret,” with corporate miscues and apologies rampant: Toyota’s recall, NBC’s Jay Leno/ Conan O’Brien scheduling gaffe and final recognition of Time Warner’s AOL blunder. If only there were a do-over. What are the biggest mistakes in Jewish history? We asked Rabbi Charlie Buckholtz, senior editor at the Shalom Hartman Institute and author, to describe regrettable moments in Jewish history where a do-over might have been helpful. Tell us what you think. Any regrets on our regrets? E-mail us at connect@jinsider.com.

Regrettable Moments & Jewish Do-Overs

03/18/2010 | Mark Pearlman of JInsider

An Inspiring Jewish Journey

03/11/2010 | Mark Pearlman of JInsider

JInsider recently launched the $100 Million Idea, a brainstorming program for the Jewish future. The premise: Imagine you have just won the lottery and will donate $100 million to the Jewish community in 2010. What would you do with it, and why? We received such incredible responses that we wanted to share another one with you this week. Check out other thoughtful responses at jinsiderblog.com and tell us what you think at connect@jinsider.com.

Have Sticks, Will Travel

07/08/2009 | by Steve Lipman | Staff Writer

Ariel Eber, goaltender for the U.S. women’s field hockey team in the Maccabiah Games four years ago slipped while walking down a flight of stairs the day before her team’s gold medal game. She broke her ankle.
The next day, she was in goal. She decided to play, in pain, she says, because “I was the only goalie” on the squad. “That’s what painkillers are for.”

Her coach agreed with her decision.
Her coach is her mother.

Friend Jay Feinberg, Save A Life

05/15/2009 | Sharon Udasin | Staff Writer

In these days of tracking Tweets and finding Facebook friends, one organization is using the social media craze to try to save lives, through the click of a mouse.