Your Dispatch At The End Of The Solar Cycle
Tech Tribe Dispatch #280
š” Think:
Listen to the Lights
As the final hours of 2024 coincide with the glow of Chanukah, I'm reaching out with urgency and purpose.
The Rebbe taught us: "A little light expels a lot of darkness."
At Tech Tribe, we're proving this daily in the heart of the tech industry. But we need your help to keep illuminating.
In just the past month:
ā¢ We provided premium Chanukah celebrations at major tech companies
ā¢ Sponsored menorahs and Jewish programming where corporate budgets wouldn't
ā¢ Delivered Torah classes with Jews from across the tech echosystem
ā¢ Created spaces for Jews in tech to connect and grow together
The impact?
Here's what our community is saying:
"Rabbi Lightstone, I find myself right now in a meeting discussing AI and ethics. Making me think of the Shabbat dinner where we discussed Judaism's approach to ethical AI. Pretty useful!"
- David, Software Engineer
"I have really enjoyed their events over the last 2 years because they always include an element of depth, learning, but also fun. Rabbi Lightstone is a vibrant, creative and wise Jewish leader that I love learning from..."
- Margarita, Director of Product
Each Jew, Inspired in his or her own way.
The future of technology must be guided by Jewish wisdom and values.
Together, we can make this happen - but we must act now. blessings for Chanukah light and goodness,
Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone
P.S. As I'm sure every other email you get today will tell you, December 31st is your last chance for a 2024 tax deduction. Thank you for considering us!
šĀ DO:
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Fuel Tech Tribe for 2025.
š First Friday(ish): AI Shabbat. Join us on Friday, January 10th for a unique Shabbat meal! Weāve asked the LLMs to curate our menu and suggest recipes - from the drink menu to dessert. Will the Robots get it right?
š· The CYP Shabbat Experience
The program begins at 9 AM on Friday, January 17th, and concludes at 2 PM on Sunday, January 19th.
š¬ Watch:
What's Tech Tribe like in action? Check out our latest class when it premieres today, 3pm, December 31st!
Our latest class at Google on chanukah, electricity and the meaning of the mitzvah.
š± #ChaiSociety
Special thanks to the #ChaiSociety members who donate monthly to support our community!
Adam Kotok, Avrohom Margolis, Bill Dilworth, David Lobron, Cal Nathan, Chanoch Rosenberg, Fitz Tepper, Hershey Gutnik, Jacob Ner-David, Lev Podelko, Levi Plotkin, Liel Leibovitz, M. Kahn, Manilan Houle, Mattanya Ginsburg, Melissa Davis, Mendel Konikov, Michael Morgenstern, Nikita Sokolsky, Scott Shapiro, Sholom Laine, Tzali Reicher
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š Read:
š² The Terrible Truth About Dreidel
š” The Story of Gelt
š Straightening Out the Menorah
š„ The Menorah, the Rebbe and the Aesthetics of Transcendence
š„ Lit:
This week, light Shabbat candles in NYC at 4:14 PM
For Shabbat candle-lighting time in your area click here.
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