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23.6.2022 CoLab 06 reunion
Almost a year has passed since the end of CoLab 06, and we miss the encounter and the deep conversation.
We met in Modi’in and as if we parted yesterday, we caught up, shared, thought together – and above all left with a desire for more. Waiting for the next meetings…
25.5.21 Alumni meeting with rabbis who lead congregations in New York
Following the events in Israel, the UJA Jewish Federation of New York initiated a delegation of rabbis who lead congregations in New York to demonstrate solidarity by coming to Israel and conducting informal meetings with men and women from different communities. During the short visit they met with members of the Co.Lab community for a joint conversation about the challenges of the hour.
The meeting was exciting, enriching and connections were made. Thanks to the Co.Lab fellows who came at very short notice and allowed to present a variety of voices.
Co.LAb alumni meeting with Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA Federation of NY 20.5.21
A group of Co.Lab graduates met with Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA Federation of NY, during his visit to Israel to discuss and share their thoughts on current events in Israel and on desirable directions for investment.
Thanks to Ran Yul (who also hosted us), Deputy VP of Human Resources at the Israel Association of Community Centers; Moshe (Kinley) Tur-Paz, who is currently leading the first virtual school of its kind in Israel; Kher Albaz, Chairperson of AJEEC-NISPED; Shmuel Shattach , Executive Director of the Ne’emanei Torah va’Avodah Movement; Ola Najmi, Director of the Safe Communities Initiative at the Abraham Initiatives; Shay Weizmann, Rabbi and Parliamentary Advisor; Victor Weiss, former CEO of the Heschel Center, who currently promotes sustainability on a variety of platforms; and Giti Karpfen, CEO of Naomi Medical, for their willingness to meet during this tense time and to have a nuanced conversation as well.
Many thanks also to Nawa Jahshan-Batshoun, CEO of Co-Impact, who joined another meeting with Eric on Arab society and bravely shared her thoughts on the events.
9.14.20 Community gathering with an emphasis on connecting Co.Lab 01-05
Co.Lab cohorts at three parallel sites – North, Central, Jerusalem. Each session began with an introduction and a workshop or lecture, followed by a mapping and discussion of current challenges of the period, opportunities and ideas for action. To the gathering summary