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News

DIY Innovation in the Jewish Community

February 3, 2010

This month’s issue of Sh’ma features a roundtable discussion with a variety of key players involved in emerging communities, including our own Lisa Lepson.  Hear from funders, entrepreneurs, and social incubator directors about what defines Do-It-Yourself Judaism and the potential impact it has on Jewish communal infrastructure.

Read entire conversation on page 8.

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76 Applicants Advance to Stage 2!

February 1, 2010

The application launch for the 2010-2012 Dual Investment Program was incredible!  Approximately 130 social entrepreneurs from across the country submitted Venture Concept Papers and shared with us their visions that seek to transform the Jewish landscape.

After careful deliberation by Joshua Venture Group staff, 76 applicants advanced to Stage 2.  They will have four weeks to complete their Venture Proposals —…

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Spies Like Us: A Joshua Venture Group op-ed

December 23, 2009

A recent op-ed in the JTA sparked much conversation about the financial hurdles social entrepreneurs face in starting up their ventures. Lisa Lepson, our ED, weighs in on the challenges and opportunities facing Jewish social entrepreneurs today. Full article here.

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Unable to attend one of our info sessions? Have additional questions?

December 14, 2009

Call in to our Last Chance Q&A Session: Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST.
RSVP to info@joshuaventuregroup.org for call information and instructions.

Other opportunities for more information:

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Apply now to be a Joshua Venture Group Fellow!

November 23, 2009

Applications are now available for Joshua Venture Group’s Dual Investment Program. We will select eight Fellows to participate in our 2010-2012 Dual Investment Program. Each Fellow will receive $100,000 worth of funding and support over two years.

Applications are due at 11:59pm on January 3rd, 2010. Learn more about the program. Apply now!

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News of Our Relaunch Hits the Press

November 10, 2009

Find out what the buzz is all about…

Tamar Snyder profiles the return of Joshua Venture Group and the search for our third cohort of “Jewish change-makers” in The Jewish Week:

“After a four-year hiatus, the Joshua Venture Group has hired a new executive director and will begin soliciting applications for its third cohort of Jewish change-makers. …”

Full article

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Info Sessions spark excitement, inspiration…

October 3, 2009

…and we’re hitting the road again!

Our visit to the West Coast was fantastic! After engaging with so many emerging social entrepreneurs and hearing their inspiring ideas, we left feeling energized and reinvigorated — and excited to see what the East, Midwest, and South have to offer!  Check out j. weekly’s article to hear the perspectives of JVGroup alumni and to learn…

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Joshua Venture Group is Back!

September 29, 2009

Joshua Venture Group is pleased to announce the relaunch of our renowned and respected Fellowship Program. Renamed the Dual Investment Program to highlight our commitment to supporting both the venture and the leader, our program provides significant early-stage capital, along with the tools and resources to help social entrepreneurs grow and sustain their enterprises. READ OUR PRESS RELEASE.

We believe that Jewish…

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