The real challenge for Jewry in the 21st century is to develop concepts of “multi-dimensional” and “multi-purpose” giving. To leverage philanthropic dollars to generate multiple effects- much as smart investors leverage investment dollars to generate multiple effects.
We must replace the either/or decision making of how to divide the Jewish philanthropic dollar with “national/universal projects” that [...]
I am often dismayed at the level of Jewish discourse regarding Israel. Presidents and candidates are judged by the music of their language not by the consequences of their policies. Competition for the Jewish vote is based of who loves and supports Israel more.
A recent Jewish and Israeli parlor game has been “who was better [...]
Blog II
Reevaluating Settlement Policy
Since 1967 nothing has done more damage to Jewish unity and the status of Jews around the world than Israel’s misconceived settlement policy. A good case could be made that some of the post-Six-Day-War suburbs of Jerusalem and the middle-class settlements contiguous to Israel’s pre-Six-Day-War borders contribute to Israel’s vital interests.
But the [...]
Tsvi Bisk is an American-Israeli futurist, social researcher and strategy planning consultant. He is the Director of the Center for Strategic Futurist Thinking (www.futurist-thinking.co.il). He is co-author of Futurizing the Jews (Praeger Press 2003) and author of The Optimistic Jew: A positive vision for the Jewish people in the 21st century (Maxanna Press 2007). Tsvi [...]
Tsvi Bisk author of the Optimistic Jew: A Positive Vision for the Jewish People in the 21st. Century discusses his views on the future of the Jewish People. All Israel Seen listeners will receive a discount on the purchase of book when you go to the following web sites and enter the code “TOJ Discount” [...]