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Sep 20, 2021, 11:55 PM

Inspiration4: Jewish Leadership in the Space Age

Enough with the billionaire's going to space, am I right? In a year with inaugural launches by Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson in to suborbital space, why does another launch by another company even matter? It matters because this...

Aug 12, 2021, 12:25 AM

What does the Space Age mean for the Jews?

The space age, whether or not we're prepared, has arrived. While the focus is on science and technology, the popular conversations seem to avoid considering the impact this will have on culture and society. Jewish communities have long been...

Jun 11, 2021, 2:42 AM

5 ways Jewish summer camp is like a startup

As camps get ready to open, I am nostalgic for my time on staff. I loved working at camp, I enjoyed the open collaboration, I loved the passionate production of experiences from seemingly nothing more than an idea. Moving...

Mar 16, 2021, 3:37 PM

Our first seder in outer space

When we broach that final frontier, we're going to need to divest ourselves of the particularism of our Jewish past and bring our ethos to the universe

Apr 20, 2016, 11:15 PM

The Seder is a Social, Media Experience

Illustrative. An Israeli family seen during the Passover seder on the first night of the week-long Jewish holiday. (Nati Shohat/ Flash 90)

The exodus most certainly would have been a major topic on Twitter, Facebook, et al

Apr 28, 2015, 10:32 PM

Independent, Ad-Free Social Network to Connect Jewish Leaders

Young Jew plays on a cellphone in a synagogue during morning prayers. (Serge Attal/Flash90)

What do people who attend JewSchool do during the summer? Go to Jew.Camp, of course

Mar 2, 2015, 9:49 PM

The Jewish Hashtag Review

So I'm doing an experiment on my website, mostly because no one else is doing it, and it's something I want to see. This idea came to me a few weeks ago when I made a short article about...

Mar 2, 2015, 12:41 AM

Jewish Social Networks: Flops, Successes, and the Future

Screenshot of jewishnet.ru, a growing social network with 80,000 daily users. (photo credit: JTA)

Jews like to talk to each other online, but some sites are better at facilitating that than others

Feb 14, 2015, 5:35 AM

Trending on the hashtag #ShabbatShalom

Shabbat Shalom Every Friday as Jews prepare for Shabbat, the People of the Book on Facebook and Twitter, regardless of religious affiliation, are known to post Shabbat greetings. Selfies, table photos, and links to favorite commentators are popular Erev Shabbos post...

Feb 12, 2015, 9:21 PM

5 Essential Start-up Skills Camp Counselors Develop

Leadership by Design There is a lot of talk about the power and impact of Jewish Camp. Across movements, Jews seem to agree that our camping movements are the stronger institutions serving our communities. Articles regularly merit the benefits of Jewish Camp on families and...

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About Me

Jacob Sager is an entrepreneur, father of 4, and retired Camp Counselor. He's grew up on the internet and once made a Jewish Social Network. For now, he's imagining the Jewish future in virtual reality and in outer space. Follow him on Twitter or Linkedin for more content.

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