Chronicle poll results: Working at a Jewish nonprofit
We asked our readers if they have ever worked for a Jewish nonprofit. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Have you ever worked for a Jewish nonprofit?” Of the 194 people who responded, 50% said yes and 50% said no. Comments were submitted by 48 people. A few follow.
Whether you have or have not worked for one, we can all agree that our local Jewish institutions are vital to the future of the Jewish people.
I have done many years of volunteering in my professional field. I have never had a paid position.
I was secretary to two rabbis in two different synagogues years ago. I am now retired. I would not trade the experiences for anything, and I am grateful for the knowledge I gained.
It gets harder and harder to fly under a “Jewish” banner and know you are safe in the U.S. and abroad.
Does teaching for a Jewish synagogues count? If so, then yes I have.
I would consider working for a Jewish nonprofit in retirement part time if I could find something that aligned with my skills and interests.
My wife and I both volunteer at several Jewish nonprofits. I am also a board member of a core partner of the Federation. As retirees, it feels good to give back to the Jewish community.
I love working for a Jewish nonprofit. It’s the most rewarding work a person can do!
While I haven’t been staff, I was a synagogue board member for four years (not in Pittsburgh) and it was both the honor of a lifetime and an incredibly difficult, complicated experience. I’m close with several people who have worked at Jewish nonprofits and have expressed similar feelings.
Considering all the hours I happily volunteered over the last four decades at or the JCC, Federation, ZOA, JFilm Festival, Rodef Shalom, et al., maybe I did work for a Jewish nonprofit?
These nonprofits are what makes a Jewish community; without people helping out at those, there would be far less community.
Working for a Jewish nonprofit was far from the most lucrative position that I’ve ever held, but it was by far the most satisfying. PJC
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