Maya Norton
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Welcome to my blog. I am an American and Israeli passionate about philanthropy, particularly Jewish philanthropy. My primary areas of interest are giving and living generously, technological integration in the Middle East and Muslim countries, green technologies, and social innovation.
I am a blogger, freelance writer, and nonprofiteer. I love reading, writing, and hearing people's stories, especially those whose lives are different than my own.
You can also find me at my home blog, The New Jew: Blogging Jewish Philanthropy.
Latest posts by Maya Norton
16 October 2009
Israel
Daniel Lubetzky's Peaceworks blog posts photos of what countries around the world eat in one week. Each photo shows a family in their kitchen surrounded by a week's worth of food.
Israel
BaLashon (On the Tongue) explores the Hebrew term kalgas קלגס, meaning soldier. He discovers Latin roots: “Caliga- Roman sandals, secured with nails (which made quite a bit of noise)- were apparently frightening enough to give their name to the Roman soldiers.”
China
Can Tel Aviv join the Netherlands and China as an ideal location for cyclists? Ami Vider of Tel Aviv Tomorrow discusses its potential.
7 October 2009
Israel
Israeli youth who conscientiously object to army service are on an international tour to raise awareness. Ibn Ezra reports: “They did not dwell on their personal stories. They are using their visit to educate people about the conflict, and the dispossession of the Palestinians. On this score they were eloquent and ferocious.”
Israel
Envision this: a woman prays at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site in Jerusalem, while holding a cell phone that relays the prayers to a friend. Leiv Esther reflects on the old and the new uniting to enhance our religious practice.
Israel
Jews are currently celebrating the holiday of Sukkot (Feast of the Tabernacles). Israelity features photos of sukkah booths and festivities around Jerusalem.
Israel
Blogger and social innovator Daniel Lubetzky of Peaceworks, an organization promoting business relationships among Arabs and Jews, has been named by Times Magazine as one of 25 “Pioneers in Social Responsibility.”
Israel
The Anne Frank House has released the only known film footage of Anne Frank, taken on June 22nd, 1941. This 20 second video, sourced from Israellycool, features Frank at 12 years old leaning out of a window at a neighbor's wedding.
Israel
Ahmed Amrani, municipal leader and eco-activist, speaks about his role in increasing environmental awareness among the Bedouin of southern Israel.
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