Start And Stop for Jewish Startups?

When you’re smaller, there’s less to lose, says Daniel Septimus, founder of MyJewishLearning.com. “UJC and Hadassah laid off a ton of people. We didn’t lay anyone off.”

Although the philanthropic universe has shrunk, Raucher firmly believes in the importance of continuing to invest in Jewish innovation, even during this downturn. “The future of the Jewish community as a whole are with people who feel invested in and have ownership of their Judaism,” she says. “We should not abandon them.”