Jewish Women's Archive
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October 31, 2009
Jewish Women's Archive is an extraordinary organization that does unique work and fills a much-needed role. No other organization is compiling now what will in future be the history of Jewish women, and nowhere else is there this rich treasure trove of information about Jewish women up till now - to explore, dip into, or immerse oneself in, depending on the need or the mood. It is an incredibly versatile and precious resource. JWA's Jewish Women's Encyclopedia in particular is something I make frequent use of, and refer others to. It is an extraordinary and wonderful piece of scholarship. I can barely imagine the landscape of Jewish feminist history and knowledge without the JWA.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extraordinarily devoted, smart, and creative.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 30, 2009
What's remarkable about JWA: first, the only organization I've every dealt with in which everyone (board and staff) has put aside personal matters and concentrates on the JWA tasks at hand. Second--this lack of self-importance has made JWA flexible, open and remarkably effective. Its web-site and newsletters are always interesting, never static. I've learned a lot about the ways history intersects with private and public life. I'm particularly impressed with the way it uses direct means (meetings, study guides, conferences) in conjunction with web-based opportunities. Open 24/7, no appointments needed--who could ask for a better organization?
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Preparation for a child's becoming bat mitzvah
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the lack of vanity or self-importance in staff and board
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
varied, but all interested in the intersection of history with the moment and the individual
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
strengthen its web presence; do more public face-to-face programs; prepare more down-loadable materials for teachers
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 12, 2009
I helped create a pilot project for the archives at the beginning of its' exploration of how best to outreach to a broad audience for stories, funding and expansion of a core idea and ideal. It took shape as an oral history project, an art exhibit, and a historical exhibit and it involved three organizations working together to bring about this very rewarding community event. It was replicated in two other cities and proved to be a successful event.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Exceptional educators, historians and innovators looking to engaged women at all levels, and to document their lives with repsect and great care.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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