http://rabbibrant.com/2008/12/17/the-end-of-the-machers/ A Blog by Rabbi Brant Rosen Fri, 25 May 2012 21:46:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://rabbibrant.com/2008/12/17/the-end-of-the-machers/#comment-3846 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:35:05 +0000 http://rabbibrant.com/?p=2605#comment-3846 It seems that the era of the macher has also coincided with a loss of organizational involvement/investment on the part of smaller-scale donors. If Sarna’s theory holds, then perhaps the disenfranchisement of many American Jews has been catalyzed by the increasing sense that they are no longer needed by their community (eg, if one doesn’t need goods or services, then one simply needs to be needed). The universal trend in nonprofits to dedicate volunteers and professional staff on major gifts and advancement would also support this.

]]> http://rabbibrant.com/2008/12/17/the-end-of-the-machers/#comment-3842 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:59:11 +0000 http://rabbibrant.com/?p=2605#comment-3842 While the loss of wealth is devastating, it sounds like the demise of the “macher” is a good thing overall. I’m thinking of this summer’s controversy over the funding of Spertus by the JUF. When you have a few huge organizations controlling the purse strings, it’s easier to shut down dissenting voices. A diversified funding stream could mean a greater diversity in the types of projects Jewish organizations support.

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