Presentation for Brandeis University Visiting Position in Jewish Communal Innovation

1. Intro Slide Translating Judaism for the Post-Digital Age Presentation on the Jewish Future Brandeis, 2008 Ariel Beery Co-Founder, PresenTense

2. Imitation vs Assimilation “ When once the community is started on this path … self-love will make it believe in its own strength...” – Ahad Haam, “Imitation and Assimilation” (1893 ) Our opportunity: To learn from the best practices of human civilization, and to develop a unique strategy for Jewish success in the dawning era.

6. Platform Platform according to pmarca : “a system that can be programmed and therefore customized by outside developers -- users -- and in that way, adapted to countless needs and niches that the platform's original developers could not have possibly contemplated, much less had time to accommodate.” = Not an organization  an organizing framework . We need a Platform

7. Macro: Organizing Framework London Buenos Aires Paris Bombay Moscow Our vision: A network of creative spaces sharing value, so the whole is more than the sum of its parts This network enriches current institutions and connects them worldwide New York Singapore Jerusalem

8. Micro: Node Structure Community Space Creative Space Resident Space Gathering creative sparks = lighting the Eternal Fire Each node radiates new energy to its host community

10. Proof of Concept 18 Fellows from around the world, 12 Projects 4 Projects come to proof-of-concept in 5 months Proto-Node in Jerusalem for 6 Week Period Summer 2007 Institute Space + Network + Enabling = Creativity

11. Some Projects Launched Came with: Talented rap skills and an idea for Bible raps Developed this: A Bible Rap curriculum that can affect youth on a national scale Matt Bar Came with: Successful local model for engagement, Challah4Hunger Gained this: Paradigm for decentralized activism, and acquisition by more established organization Eli Winkelman Came with: An idea for a trip to Israel and a passion for the Jewish State Developed this: An impressive proof-of-concept leading to acquisition offers and investment opportunities Avi Bass

13. Translating Judaism’s Value “ On a personal level…I feel so empowered as a part of the PresenTense network, sitting here in Chicago but being part of a global community working towards a vision of Jewish creativity. It's something I'm committed to, and I'm so excited to be working with you on making it happen!” --Deborah Fishman, PTMagazine Managing Editor The Network will provide a living example that being part of the Jewish People adds value to human life, bridging personal vision with collective mission.

14. To bring the next age Connect the sparks and give people the reason to be Jewish: it is the best way to live in this new world