Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom
The prize winners of the Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom are announced at the 2016 Jewish Futures Conference.
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The Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom celebrates applications of Jewish wisdom that help people live better lives and shape a better world. In 2016, the inaugural Lippman Kanfer Prize celebrated applications of Jewish wisdom in all areas of life and received over 200 applications from a diverse array of organizations. The 2016 Prize winners were announced at that year’s Jewish Futures Conference.
2016 Winners:
- National Winner:
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- National Runner-Up:
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Encounter
- Local Winner:
Hadran Alach: Bringing our Jewish Agricultural Heritage to Life
- Local Runner-Up:
Milwaukee Jewish Artists’ Laboratory
Urban Adamah Fellowship
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