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The Jerusalem Post published this op-ed by Nigel Savage, CEO of Hazon, on October 2nd, 2019.

Nearly 50 years ago, Milton Friedman launched the era of “shareholder capitalism.” The world has changed a lot since then – for better and for worse.

This piece is the first in a series from our many contributors over the last 10 years of service to the Boulder Jewish Community, commemorating our 10th Anniversary this fall. Dear Cheryl and David, and the Boulder Jewish Community: Shaul Amir Congratulations on the Tenth Anniversary of the Boulder Jewish …

I always thought that emojis were a recent thing. So, imagine my shock when this morning I was studying tractate Ketubot in the Talmud, written in 200 CE, and the discussion was about smiley face emojis!

Although truly strategic philanthropy is highly individualized, some lessons are universal. Here are several lessons I've learned.

"Philanthropy should be taking much bigger risks than business," said Bill Gates. "If these are easy problems, business and government can come in and solve them."

Change is coming, and let's plan for it, and be part of it, for good.

Since disaster-related philanthropy is often an emotional response to a terrifying event, it is rarely strategic and, as a result, often not effective. Mistakes are common. Here are some ways to make sure that your generous response does the most good.

Sara-Jane Cohen responds to the American Jewish Congress about their "Jewish Guide to US Politics".

Jonah Kone offers a rebuttal to Paul Korda's letter "Detention or Concentration?"

Paul Korda makes a case for limiting the use of the term "concentration camp," arguing that its recent usage is offensive.

CU's Spring 2019 Coloradan featured an article about Hebrew. The piece, written by Sam Linnerooth, is called “Two Letters, Big Difference.” The title is a misnomer.

This year, during the 49 day Omer count that takes us from Pesach to Shavuot, and from the Exodus to the Revelation at Sinai, I have been preoccupied with the movie, "The Mustang," which I saw twice and would be happy to see again.

The best antidote to the current pandemic of hopelessness is philanthropy, which is inherently optimistic -- reflecting the fundamental belief that we can have a positive impact on stubborn societal issues and the lives of others.

Morah Yehudis shares her thoughts about the Poway tragedy from Wednesday night's Yom HaShoah service.

A group of us gathered around a table strewn with five different types of matzah, many bottles of wine and lots of Kosher for Pesach leftovers in the last moments of the final day of Passover. 

Across the United States, companies of all sizes increasingly recognize the importance of philanthropic community engagement. In 2017, those companies donated more than $20 billion to charitable causes.

Across the United States, companies of all sizes increasingly recognize the importance of philanthropic community engagement. In 2017, those companies donated more than $20 billion to charitable causes.

Straight talk about reverse mortgages for seniors, from a member of the Denver Jewish Chamber of Commerce.

BJN welcomes Interplay Recording and Multimedia Studios as a new advertiser.

Maybe all you’re missing is inside of you...

Impact investing is the rapidly expanding approach to financial markets that seeks to do well and to do good. It attempts to generate positive financial and social returns.

Economic and political volatility will impact the giving world.

I would like to bring some tips and teachings of Judaism that can help us bring more unity.

The U.S. ranks last among the G20 nations in achieving the SDGs, and 36th among all the countries in the world.