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Submitted by deborahfishman on Mon, 2010-02-08 22:05
PT10: The Digital Issue is about to launch -- making it the first-ever magazine issue produced and released on Google Wave! Get ready to be a part of digital history by Waving into the conversation (and if you don't have Wave, let us know so we can get you an invite to participate!)
Here's a sneak preview of what's to come, from PT contributor Ezra Shanken.
PresenTense was founded as an all-volunteer organization, and to this day we continue to rely heavily on the contributions of our volunteers from around the world - magazine writers and editors, steering committee members, Creative Zionist Circle organizers, event planners, and more! We would not be here without their commitment and dedication.
Over the next few weeks, we're featuring interviews with members of our volunteer community. Meet our volunteers!
Evin Simon
What has been your involvement with PresenTense?
I've been a Copy and Associate Editor on the past 3 issues of PTMagazine, and am anxiously awaiting to work on the digital issue.
Tell us a little about yourself and what you do (outside of PT).
I'm a full-time nurse's aide working with the elderly in Columbus, OH. I'm also a part-time student preparing to apply to graduate school for Speech Pathology.
What do you get out of your involvement with PT? (Why do you find it meaningful?)
I really enjoy helping the writers and other editors make a piece fantastic. It's rewarding to see an article grow throughout the creative process and then appear, hopefully flawless, in print!
Want to join our volunteer community? Email deborahfishman@presentense.org.
Shalom!Bible Raps is revving up for Spring/Summer Tour '10! Starting in March, we're bringing our acclaimed interactive workshop across the U.S. We professionally produce original raps made by YOUR Jewish students, campers & conference-goers. With over 1,200 participants to date, March-May destinations include:
Atlanta, GA Boston, MA Boulder, CO Eugene, OR Nashua, NH New Orleans, LA New York, NY
Please contact us if you are in any of these areas & want us to swing through. To book us at your Hillel, school, camp or conference, e-mail biblerapstour@gmail.com For mp3 and video made by past participants, visit Bible Raps Nation
Sincerely,
The Bible Raps Team Matt, Ori, Yael, Adam & Jamo
Spotlight: Yael Kreiger
Bible Raps curriculum whiz Yael Kreiger has already achieved several milestones in 2010: Having celebrated her wedding in January, Yael's Bible Raps Teacher's Tool Kit has now been distributed to more than 150 teachers representing 6 countries and 20 U.S. cities. In fact, eight classrooms are now pioneering semester or year-long Bible Raps courses! Pilot classes include:
*Harrison, NY JCC *Hartford, CT YACHAD Community Hebrew High School *Nashua, NH Temple Beth Abraham *Orlando, FL The Beit Hamidrash program *St. Louis, MO Solomon Schechter Day School
Thank you teachers for your amazing initiative! By developing the Teacher's Tool Kit, Yael has proven that the essence of Bible Raps--fun, interactive rhythm & rhyme-based teaching--can be replicated in classrooms everywhere. Want the Bible Raps curriculum in YOUR classroom?E-mail Yael and ask for a FREE copy of our Teacher's Tool Kit! Already using Bible Raps to teach? Tell us about your experience and you could be featured in our Spotlight! Special thanks to the Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation for their support of Bible Raps Teacher's Tool Kit. Call for Investors Bible Raps is actively seeking investors to grow impact of Yael's curriculum efforts. These efforts include a Bible Raps-enhanced interactive map of Israel, new Bible Raps web features (e.g. webisodes), production of two more Bible Raps albums, and a revamped Teacher's Tool Kit. For sponsorship and investment opportunities, e-mail Adam
About Bible Raps
The Bible Raps Project is an innovative educational tool that uses rap and hip hop to enliven the core Jewish texts. It is designed to make the tradition more appealing and more accessible through the use of technology, rhythm and rhyme.
Bible Raps 609 Granada Court Iowa City, Iowa 52246We want to hear from YOU! Shout out to Bible Raps by E-mail, Facebook, or Twitter.
February 12-15, 2010 Bible Raps is about to bask in California sun and bring our acclaimed Bible Raps workshop to Los Angeles! Learn with us, rap with us and say hi! More info at LimmudLASpecial thanks to the ROI Community for sponsoring us at LimmudLA!
What's Love? Free MP3Valentine's Day is February 14th, which makes us wonder, What Is Love? Hashmeini (make me listen), a new Bible Raps track by Matt Bar (feat. Ori Salzberg), tackles this question from a Jewish angle. Download this track for FREE here, and share with your loved ones!
PRESS BOX
"[Matt] Bar earned his spot on the line of pioneer Jewish rappers..." -- Iowa City Press-Citizen January 25, 2010
Read on as Matt gets compared to Matisyahu, Asher Roth, and...Chaim Nahman Bialik?
Now entering its third Summer tour, Bible Raps is deeply grateful to the PresenTense Institute for its ongoing support and mentorship. PresenTense is currently accepting applications for its 2010 Summer Fellowship in Israel. Jewish entrepreneurs encouraged to apply. For details, visit the PresenTense Fellowship site.
Submitted by jonathanmatthews on Sun, 2010-01-31 15:55
Today at PresenTense the staff made a strong recruiting push for the February 15th application deadline for the Summer Institute in Jerusalem. Want to learn the business skills and tools to launch your social venture? For more details and to apply visit www.presentensefellowship.com.
Bible Raps curriculum whiz Yael Kreiger has already achieved several milestones in 2010: Having celebrated her wedding in January, Yael's Bible Raps Teacher's Tool Kit has now been distributed to more than 150 teachers representing 6 countries and 20 U.S. cities. In fact, 
Special thanks to the Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation for their support of Bible Raps Teacher's Tool Kit. 
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