I often argue that one of the many challenges facing the organized Jewish community today as it attempts to reach the under-engaged, particularly the so-called millenials (but also those in the boomer generation who have left) is the spate of “hidden agendas” and lack of transparency. This lack of transparency contains many factors. While not all of it is financial, we applaud those organizations that are totally transparent in their finances, as well as in their fundraising. That is why we were thrilled to be granted a “GuideStar Exchange Seal,” indicating the transparency of our finances by Guidestar, a well-known resource in the field of philanthropy and non-profit organizations.