Ben Vorspan, at The Blogs

Ben Vorspan

Nonprofit Creativity Writer, Speaker & Consultant

Nov 30, 2024, 9:36 AM

Giving Tuesday: A Creative and Meaningful Approach to Tzedakah

Giving Tuesday is almost here—the perfect antidote to the consumer chaos of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s a day dedicated to generosity, to thinking beyond ourselves, and to embracing the Jewish value of tzedakah. But let’s be honest:...

Nov 28, 2024, 7:52 AM

Imagineering the Future of Gratitude: What Judaism and Thanksgiving Teach Us

Thanksgiving is one of those rare holidays that feels universally accessible. Who doesn’t appreciate a day dedicated to gratitude, family, and food? But for me, as someone rooted in Jewish tradition, Thanksgiving feels even more profound. It’s not just...

Oct 21, 2024, 7:52 PM

The Spirit of Celebration: Lessons from Simchat Torah and the World Series

As the Dodgers and Yankees prepare to face off in the World Series, fans across the nation are gearing up for a thrilling, high-stakes showdown. Baseball’s biggest event brings with it a sense of anticipation, camaraderie, and a bit...

Oct 15, 2024, 8:07 PM

The Sukkah and Disney Magic: Lessons in Hospitality and Connection

As we celebrate Sukkot, we get to do something pretty special — we set up a Sukkah, a temporary, slightly wobbly shelter, and turn it into a cozy, welcoming space. We invite friends, family, and even some surprise guests...

Oct 7, 2024, 12:18 AM

My Phone Won’t Let Me Atone

It was 10:08 AM on Rosh Hashanah morning, and I was settling into my seat near the rear of the social hall, a good 50 feet beyond the rarely-opened room dividers at the back of the sanctuary. I donned...

Oct 2, 2024, 11:31 PM

Creativity in the Rituals of Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is here, and while it’s easy to get caught up in the usual whirlwind of buying honey, prepping the perfect brisket, and wrangling relatives for dinner, have you ever stopped to think about the opportunities for creativity...

About Me

Ben Vorspan is the author of The Nonprofit Imagineers and has held positions at many prominent Jewish nonprofit organizations including Hebrew Union College, The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, Hebrew at the Center, and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

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