Collaboratory 2026 brought together grassroots innovators and institutions in Louisville. Now participants are weighing in on why it mattered and what’s next.
From Connection to Capacity: How Boston Is Supporting Jewish Civic Leadership
We’ve seen firsthand how connecting grassroots leaders with the right support is helping build stronger, more coordinated Jewish civic leadership across Greater Boston.
‘Collaboratory’ aims to boost post-10/7 innovation, connecting grassroots activists to legacy groups
One of the many consequences of the Oct. 7 terror attacks and subsequent global rise in antisemitism has been the emergence of a host of new grassroots Jewish organizations and initiatives, led by a new generation of Jewish leaders.
Last month, a group of grantmakers brought approximately 100 of those emerging leaders to Louisville, Ky., for a “Collaboratory,” aimed at helping the new sector “professionalize” and connect them to more established Jewish organizations, Adina Poupko, executive director of the Natan Fund, which helped spearhead the gathering, told eJewishPhilanthropy.
From WhatsApp chats to City Hall, a new Jewish activism is born
In the wake of Oct. 7, some in the Jewish community turned to faith, philanthropy or federal advocacy. Others set their sights closer to home, organizing to shape school boards and influence city councils
Our purpose is to enable entrepreneurs to bring bold Jewish ideas to light. We help them reach Up to people in new ways that are meaningful, more inclusive, and create a brighter future for our Jewish community and the world we share.
