Dov Gartenberg
Dov Gartenberg grew up in Southern California and attended UC Berkeley before continuing his studies of religion and Judaism at Harvard University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. Dov has been recognized for his innovative approaches to Jewish Education and Outreach by Synagogue 3000, the Hartman Institute, and the Legacy Heritage Foundation. Dov is currently using a Shabbat Hospitality Initiative to revitalize an LA-area congregation using new ways to enhance table Judaism on Shabbat and Festivals.
The Innovation Ecosystem: Values and Visions of the Emerging Jewish Community
Joshua Avedon,
Melissa Balaban,
Dov Gartenberg,
Sam Yebri
Identity and Responsibility,
Teen Approved
The landscape of new Jewish organizations has multiplied the opportunities to build community and live Jewishly. They include new spiritual communities, social justice organizations, learning initiatives, and cultural collectives. The new organizations are not just important because they provide new entry points to Jewish life for individuals and families that otherwise would not be engaged; they are also the source of many of the ideas that will transform Jewish life in the 21st century. This session is about the strategies, principles and approaches of social entrepreneurs who have launched new organizations in both creative and systematic ways to develop a community that is innovative, engaging, fiscally responsible and sustainable. Meet emerging thought leaders and hear how they integrate their values and their vision to make a difference.
Jewish Hospitality: The Slow and Storied Sacred Feast
Identity and Responsibility,
Text and Thought
This session explores an approach to building community, fostering spirituality, and revitalizing synagogue life by concentrating on slow eating table experiences on Shabbat and Festivals and by raising Hachnasat Orchim (Jewish Practice of Hospitality) to a central place in congregations. Utilizing text and story to create highly interactive table experiences that inspire people to open their homes and tables, we will share examples from Shabbat table activities and unique festival table experiences for Hanukah and Erev Yom Kippur.
