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In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the decision he made to go back to work “nine to five” while still working on JCast Network. He discusses the reasons that influenced the decision, and the wonderful organization where he found work, RAVSAK. Once again, Darone invites you the JCast Network […]
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Launching a nonprofit venture is one of the most powerful and fulfilling ways we can make a difference.
So, how can you build a nonprofit that will transform your personal passion for social change – from that first a-ha moment when inspiration strikes, into an impactful, well funded and managed organization? How can you keep your vision alive from your first proudest moments of founding to the gut-wrenching milestone of passing on the reins of leadership at the right time?
These are some of the questions that are discussed in The Art of Doing Good: Where Passion Meets Action (Jossey Bass, 2012) by Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon of The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies.
In this episode of Smorgasbord, JCast Network Executive Director and host Darone Ruskay speaks with the authors to learn more about the book and their vision of social entrepreneurism.
For more information about the book, please visit ArtOfDoingGood.com. The book is available now on Amazon.com.
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In Episode Six of Jewish Food for Thought: An Animated Series, “Love & Fear (Part Three)”, Hanan and his parents discuss the complicated role of fear in your life.
Is love related to fear, and if so, how? How can the space between two people actually bring you closer together? What can you learn from fear? And even when you are fearful, can you choose to trust?
Please let us know your thoughts. What did this animation make you think about? How do you feel that fear is connected to finding and being in love?.
Jewish Food for Thought is made possible through the support of The Covenant Foundation and the Foundation for Jewish Culture.
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In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the newest podcast to join the JCast Network, a collaborative work with The Covenant Foundation. The new podcast, entitled From Dreams to Deeds: Join The Journey will be an opportunity for Covenant Award recipients and other grantees to tell their stories, tell about their work, […]
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In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the newest podcast to join the JCast Network, a collaborative work with The Covenant Foundation. The new podcast, entitled From Dreams to Deeds: Join The Journey will be an opportunity for Covenant Award recipients and other grantees to tell their stories, tell about their work, […]
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In Episode Five of Jewish Food for Thought: An Animated Series, “Love & Fear (Part Two)”, Hanan and his parents discuss the reasons why people use fear to feel powerful.
They discuss the ways that people use fear in order to feel in control. In thinking about fear, Hanan and his parents discuss Adam and Eve, and the fear that they felt after eating from the tree of knowledge.
Please let us know your thoughts. What did this animation make you think about? Do you use fear in order to feel more in control?.
Jewish Food for Thought is made possible through the support of The Covenant Foundation and the Foundation for Jewish Culture.
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In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the complexities of taking vacation as a parent of twin boys under the age of two, and when he is solely responsible for the production of tens of podcasts a week. Once again, Darone invites you the JCast Network listener to consider making […]
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In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about an experience earlier in his career when he had to make a difficult decision, and how he made it WRONG. He tells this story in thinking about the complex goings on at Camp Ramah, Canada, and the story of Solomon. Once again, Darone […]
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In Episode Four of Jewish Food for Thought: An Animated Series, “Love & Fear (Part One)”, Hanan and his parents discuss the idea of true love.
They discuss what love is really about, and that love is not about the “I” but rather about the other person.
Please let us know your thoughts. What did this animation make you think about? What is your concept of love? Please comment below, and begin the conversation.
Jewish Food for Thought is made possible through the support of The Covenant Foundation and the Foundation for Jewish Culture.
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In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about how naive he was fourteen months ago when he began JCast Network. At the time he thought that finding money would be simple, as he had an idea that everyone thought made sense, and he had the passion and know-how to make it […]
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