Jewish Women's Archive
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I had the opportunity to participate in the "Institute for Educators" in Summer 2008 through a fully subsized scholarship. The experience I received cannot be put into words--from the well-knowledgable participants to the wealth of support offered from the staff, I came back to my congregational school armed with ideas to educate future generations of Jewish youth, both men and women! I continue to utilize the media and sources on the JWA website with students who might normally feel that experiences of Jewish women are not relevant to them. It is truly amazing to see their faces and hear their comments when they have an "aha" moment through their learning and realize the impact that history and women have had on their lives. I appreciate the continued connection with JWA staff, especially their excitement and resourcefulness in thinking outside the box for new ways to reach our Jewish youth. Todah Rabah to JWA for all that they do. It is an amazing organization that deserves all the support and recognition possible!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the JWA website, an unparalleled learning experience, a wealth of continued support
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Great resources, an opportunity to celebrate Jewish Women.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
educators, mentors, and colleagues who always made us feel like a part of the family.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
provide additional opportunities for Jewish educators and Jewish youth.
Ways to make it better...
my experience was complete
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial support during a tough economic time.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Thank you for all that you do.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
We LOVE JWA and their curricular materials, especially the Go and Learn fully-developed lesson plans. The Educators' Summer Conference gave us an opportunity to fully develop an educational program that I delivered and have been invited to do again. Their online archive is amazing as is their Oral History guidebook.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have been invited to deliver for a second tiem the program I developed under the JWA's auspices.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The caliber of professors, instructors, and staff they brought to the summer conference.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
continue to pay generous stipends to their attendees. I truly felt my time was honored when I received a stipend.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Not only do I support the Jewish Women's Archive and its mission, but I have had the pleasure of personally benefitting from their work. My granddaughter was given an assignment to write about a Jewish woman made an important contribution to American life. Through the Jewish Women's Archive, she found several women in sports, commerce, and community life whom she admired but didn't know where Jewish. She now regularly refers her friends to the JWA website and aspires to become a Jewish woman who will make her own important contributions. Her 23 first cousins (girls and boys) have joined her as fans of the Jewish Women's Archive, too.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand its work to include many more stories -- both first person and through documented research. It could also train more educators to include, in their cirricula, the role of women in shaping American Jewish life.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009