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PresenTense Institute for Creative Zionsm

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We understand the need for fostering, developing and aligning the talent stream

Why PICZ?

We recognize that Jewish collective action is important, and that there is such a thing as Jewish mission: Normal is not enough

We understand that Social Networks are the key to value in the Information Age, and the Jewish Network is due to an upgrade for efficient social capital creation

We’re excited by pioneering and innovation

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Node Structure

Community Space

Creative Space

Resident Space

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Eli Winkelman

Avi Bass

Came with: Talented rap skills and an idea for Bible raps

Developed this: A Bible Rap curriculum that can affect youth on a national scale

Matt Bar

Came with: Successful local model for engagement, Challah4Hunger

Gained this: Paradigm for decentralized activism, and inspiration to pursue her passions

Came with: An idea for a trip to Israel and a passion for the Jewish StateDeveloped this: An understanding of the operating environment and tools available

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SROI

2007

ImpactAliyah

BibleRaps

Challah

HyperSemitic

RoofTop

Doogre

73 Members 14 Fellows

2008

2009

Already hundreds of people around the world

As fellowship grows, and year long events generate more interest, number of people involved grows

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Why it workedNetwork connected to the vision of a framework for innovation

Strong community interest in content-rich programming

Network capitalized on deal-flow to realize projects launched

Alumni network vibrant – Fellows, Members and Faculty continue to interact and synergize.

Established a positive narrative for Jewish youth and our collective future

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Primary beneficiariesLocal: Participate in revival of Jerusalem arts and culture, and make Jerusalem a hub of socially-minded pioneering in Israel

Regional: Participate in transformation of Israel into a global leader in social pioneering, and reverse brain-drain to focus Jewish energies on solving problems in and from Israel

Global: Direct new projects from the periphery into the mainstream, focus Jews on creativity and creative contribution to reshape the Jewish World

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Garin of New Pioneers

Doers, not “Leaders”