The Space between the Silos: Nurturing the Jewish Ecosystem

Publication Date: January 2007

Publisher: Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education

Author(s): Nachama Skolnick Moskowitz

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: Jewish Organizations; Jewish Continuity; Community Development; Jewish Education

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Moskowitz uses ecosystems as a metaphor for the interaction between various Jewish organizations and institutions. Citing Jack Wertheimer's "Linking the Silos: How to Accelerate the Momentum in Jewish Education," Moskowitz agrees that bridges and links between these organizations and institutions should be built and strengthened. She expands upon this notion to highlight the importance of creating and nurturing smaller "systems" (e.g., classes, families, book discussion groups) so they can flourish on their own as well as connect to established institutions.