By Rabbi Andy Gordon, Bolton Street Synagogue, Baltimore, MD What does it mean to be generous? Merriam-Webster Dictionary translates generous as “characterized by a noble or kindly spirit; liberal in giving; marked by abundance or ample proportions.” A person who is seemingly generous is willing to give of him or herself and provide resources for… Read more »
In 2008, the United Nations declared August 19 to be World Humanitarian Day to commemorate the loss of life in the 2003 Canal Hotel bomb attack in Baghdad and to pay tribute to aid workers who have risked and lost their lives in humanitarian service. In addition, World Humanitarian Day also highlights all humanitarian crises… Read more »
This is the first in a four-week series about Lake Institute on Faith & Giving’s course offering, Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). Each week will be a different perspective on this course and the way it has impacted individuals and religious organizations. By Rafia Khader As a new program manager at Lake Institute on… Read more »