Hakhel Resources: Work Towards a Mission

A unique resource library for Jewish Intentional Communities.

Inspiration. Tools. Support.

Radical wisdom for a company, a school, a life

by Ricardo Semler
In short, this is a great master. Get this inspiration and impliment it in ALL fields of your community.
Do you consider yourself as a brave educator? A creative leader? Ask your mates what is their definition for bravery. It's an essential question to be asked once in a while. Ask yourself what can bravery add to the new generation of our community? What would it do to our common future?

The Return of the Utopians by Akash Kapur, The New Yorker

by Akash Kapur
Intentional communities in retrospective!
Think of the connection between Tikun Olam and the utopian movement. Where are the ponts we should be very careful with? What shall we pay attention to? Good intention can go wrong after all. What will keep the mission safe, and the process on track as well?

Soulful Organisations

by Frederic Laloux
Frederic Laloux offers a stunning point of view. It is actually so basic and makes so much sense, that we have to ask ourselves how came this isn't the norm everywhere.

Ravenna Kibbutz: A Jewish Intentional Community in Seattle

by Sebastian Schulman, the Yiddish Book Center
This short video gives the sense of glue which brings people together.

Overcoming Apartheid – the Global Ecovillage Network

by Kosha Joubert
And what about the rippelles? Could you beleive how much effect your community can create? This is a beautiful piece to read

Opportunity Village: Community For The Homeless

by Originals | msnbc
It is touching, it is hopeful, and goes hand in hand with your communal heart.

Most leaders don’t even know the game they are in

by Simon Sinek at Live2Lead 2016
How does the way we reach out to our team and community reflect on our leadership?

Kehilah Strategy – Creating a communal way

by Noa Asher Berkeley
Try this visual concept and see how to create clarity for realizing your vision effectivley

Intentional Community at Phillip in Canberra: Disability at The Centre of Neighbourly Relations

by Ewan Gilbert
It's touching, and it's really doable. Grab somr inspiration.
Take the time and ask around: how do you see the possibility of integration in your community? Is there openness for disabled? How much members feel in ease with this issue? This topic is an important prism for community resillience.

Hazon-Seal presentation JICC 2018

Sustainability as a core value demands rising awarness constantly. Here is a useful set for a community discussion. Method, Presentation and practical guideline for a fruitful process.

Happy together: the rise of the co-living startup

by Lizzie Widdicombe, The New Yorker
An insight into the transformation from urban aloneness towards communal fellowship.

Ecovillages Worldwide – Local Solutions for Global Problems

by Leila Dregger
What is an eco-village? And what is the contribution of this constellation to us all? Read this powerful article.