bridges 613

On this episode, Elizabeth Gossage and Brianna Greenspan showcase four organizations and the resources they have developed for this year's Passover during a pandemic.  Introducing the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, 18 Doors, Jewbelong, and The Jewish Emergent Network.

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Sheltering at home has helped me to realize the great need for connection to each other. This pandemic is the perfect time to introduce Bridges 613 and start regular podcasts. The main reason for Bridges 613 is to dispel the concerns that the American Jewish community is at risk. 

I recall the strong response in the community when the Pew Report came out in 2013. The Report concluded that Jewish Millennials aren't joining Jewish institutions and synagogue. It also noted that, despite everything, they are proud to be Jewish. Studies by the United Jewish Appeal in New York and The Barna Group have shown that Jewish millennials are searching new ways to connect to Judaism. Over the past 20 plus years, organizations formed that fulfill this need. Today millennials and other generations connect Jewishly in was that are revolutionary and transformative. These organizations focus on providing deep meaning and purpose and are inclusive. They do away with barriers to entry for people who have felt unwelcomed in the past. 

In the first episode of The Bridging Connections Podcast, you will hear Brianna Greenspan and I chat about why I started Bridges 613. I highlight a few of the trailblazing organizations. I hope to show case these and many more in the episodes to come.

The organizations mentioned in Episode 1 are:

1.    Moishe House- provides vibrant Jewish community for young adults by supporting leaders in their 20’s as they create meaningful home-based Jewish experiences for themselves and their peers.

2.    At The Well – connects women to body, soul, and community through wellness education and Jewish spirituality.

3.    ChiTribe’s-  goal is to make Chicago Jewish life more transparent and accessible to a modern Jewish community. 

4.    Svivah’s – mission is:  Inspiring, supporting, connecting and celebrating Jewish womanhood

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