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Why We Structure Our Strategic Planning Like the Five Books of Moses (And Why It Actually Works)

How ancient wisdom meets modern strategy for Jewish organizations ready to write their next chapter

When we tell prospective clients that we structure our strategic planning process around the five books of the Torah, we usually get one of two reactions: excited nodding from Jewish leaders who immediately "get it," or slightly puzzled looks from folks wondering if we're about to require them to study Talmud during budget meetings.

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“Our Team is Thriving!” How Tiny Windows Transformed ISJL’s Education Department

In 2023, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) faced a critical turning point. Their Education department, which had long relied on a successful but increasingly strained model, needed an overhaul. ISJL’s partnership with TW not only solved the immediate challenges facing the Education department but set the stage for long-term success. 

“This was exactly what we needed. Our team is thriving, and our communities are stronger because of it.” - Molly Levy, Director of Education.

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