PANIM: The Institute for Jewish Leadership & Values


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	"PANIM taught me how interconnected Judaism and politics are. You cannot be a Jew without trying to heal the problems of our world. You cannot be politically active without struggling with Jewish values." - Julia Greenberg PeP alumna Chicago, IL

Read an op-ed by Rabbi Sid Schwarz in the Washington Post:
Youth and Public Service

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Since PANIM was founded in 1988 by Rabbi Sid Schwarz, more than 30,000 Jewish teens have experienced PANIM programs, with over half traveling to Washington, DC, for intensive multi-day leadership seminars and the rest having been impacted by PANIM programs in their home communities.

PANIM educates, inspires, and empowers Jewish youth to a lifetime of leadership, service, and advocacy on behalf of the Jewish people and society at large. PANIM’s unique approach to Jewish education – integrating Jewish learning, values and social responsibility – reinforces Jewish identity and inspires a commitment to become agents for positive social change in the world. PANIM is training the next generation of Jewish leaders through advocacy training, community-service, leadership training and social entrepreneurship. PANIM offers professional development through conferences, training, conference calls, and one-on-one technical assistance. PANIM is committed to helping the Jewish community realize its historic legacy to advance tzedek and shalom (justice and peace) in the world.

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WHAT'S NEW AT PANIM

Rabbi Sid Schwarz Series from JInsider
A series of short videos from Rabbi Sid on contemporary issues of interest.

Looking for the JCI Seminars? See our FAQ for information on our new dual-track seminars.

Also check out the FAQ for information on our new Shabbaton seminars!

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Registration is now open for 2009-2010! Click here to see the dates and go to our online seminar interest form.

Announcements:

PANIM's Annual Benefit Dinner to take place June 14, 2009. This year's honoree is Rabbi Sid Schwarz, founder and president of PANIM.
Read about PanimWorks: Southwest 2008 on the PanimWorks: Southwest Blog !
Panim's PanimWorks: DC JAM and PanimWorks: Southwest earn media coverage.

FEATURES

Watch the video about PANIM's four-day seminars in Washington, DC!

PANIM's Annual Benefit Dinner took place June 14th, 2009!
Click here to see the tribute video for Rabbi Sid which was presented at the dinner.

Click here for more information about the dinner and tribute opportunities.

PANIM's newest summer program PanimWorks: Southwest will have three exciting sessions in the summer of 2009! PanimWorks: Southwest is program of cultural exchange, physical challenges, and adventure in the rural Souhtwest.

Click here for more information.

Just: Judiasm. Action. Social Change.

Just is not just a book, not just a curriculum, not just a resource guide, and not just a “how to”manual for implementing social justice initiatives. What we present in this ground-breaking curriculum is a set of textual resources, discussion questions, and planning exercises related to social action and community service. Go to www.justaction.org to view this free online resource.