Esther Kustanowitz
Esther D. Kustanowitz is a writer, commentator and consultant who specializes in social media, pop culture, and Jewish innovation. A longtime consultant for the ROI Community, a global network for young Jewish innovators, she also coordinates the NextGen Engagement Initiative at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. She blogs often – see EstherK.com for more.
Engaging the Next Generation Meaningfully in a World of Options
Julie Auerbach,
Esther Kustanowitz,
Heather Wolfson
Identity and Responsibility,
The Future of Jewish LA
When it comes to social and community connections, today’s 20-somethings and 30-somethings are overwhelmed with online and offline options. How can we provide Jewish 20s and 30s with the online resources that they need and with in-person programs that engage them socially, communally and Jewishly? Hear from some of the people who are actively engaging this population in our community.
What’s the Next Big Idea for Jewish Los Angeles?
Andrew Cushnir,
Esther Kustanowitz
The Future of Jewish LA
As we open a new decade, and Federation celebrates its Centennial, what does our community need most? Join Andrew Cushnir, Esther Kustanowitz, and other innovative and creative thinkers with big ideas for the Jewish future for an inside peek at some ideas from the Next Big Jewish Idea search. Then we’ll talk about our communal needs and how we can meet them through innovative community and cultural initiatives.
"Withinnovation": Making Institutional Room for Partnerships and Innovation
Joshua Avedon,
Esther Kustanowitz
The Future of Jewish LA
People perceive Jewish innovation and Jewish institutions as two separate entities – but they don’t have to be. In our increasingly interconnected Jewish future, community institutions like synagogues and Federations are "withinnovating" - making room for innovation within their institutions, which can present challenges to innovators and institutions alike. Explore this emerging trend with some of LA's resident innovation experts.
Jews' Line is It Anyway? Improv for Jews
Arts and Performance,
Identity and Responsibility,
OK for Teens
What's so Jewish about basic improv comedy? This informal, participatory workshop introduces the basics of improv comedy within a Jewish community context - suitable for Jews and Judeophiles of all ages, and no comedy experience required.
