A Foundation Works To Combat Antisemitism by Bolstering Security at Jewish Organizations

A Foundation Works To Combat Antisemitism by Bolstering Security at Jewish Organizations

In response to an uptick in antisemitic incidents in the United States, the Tepper Foundation seeded a new fund with $2 million in support of heightened security measures at Jewish communal organizations.

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Five Questions for Jared Armstrong, a Hoops Player in Israel Working to Bridge Understanding

Five Questions for Jared Armstrong, a Hoops Player in Israel Working to Bridge Understanding

Growing up in Maryland and now playing for an Israeli basketball team, Jared Armstrong has a foot in two worlds. He’s bringing his unique background to bear as he seeks to forge ties between Black and Jewish youth.

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How the Jewish Future Pledge Has Drawn Thousands of Signatories

How the Jewish Future Pledge Has Drawn Thousands of Signatories

Since its launch three years ago, the pledge has attracted more than 43,000 individuals and foundations, committing at least half of funds they leave behind to charity to go toward Jewish causes. We talk to its founder and key donors.

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How Philanthropy is Responding to the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis So Far

How Philanthropy is Responding to the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis So Far

As devastating casualties mount in Israel and Gaza, a number of foundations, major donors, corporations and pooled fundraising efforts are channeling support to the region. Here’s an overview of the funding response to date.

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Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks, Jewish Federations Are Upping Their Security Funding

Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks, Jewish Federations Are Upping Their Security Funding

Physical security is a rising priority for local Jewish funders concerned about hate crimes and violence. Here’s a look at how Jewish federations are backing efforts to strengthen their communities’ defenses.

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How Does the Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston Approach Philanthropy?

How Does the Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston Approach Philanthropy?

The Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston is a unique philanthropic vehicle that supports nonprofits in Boston and beyond. Here are some details about this youth philanthropy organization and how it operates.

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Promoting Jewish Culture Through the Arts in Boston and Beyond

Promoting Jewish Culture Through the Arts in Boston and Beyond

Jewish Arts Collaborative is a unique, creative organization sharing Jewish culture in Boston and beyond. The donors and local leaders behind it explain how the effort got off the ground and what makes it so special.

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How the Alon and Rosana Miller Foundation Prioritizes Jewish Causes in Los Angeles

How the Alon and Rosana Miller Foundation Prioritizes Jewish Causes in Los Angeles

Alon and Rosana Miller launched their philanthropic foundation following their company’s success. They have been quietly awarding grants to Los Angeles organizations as part of a commitment to their faith.

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A New Effort to Diversify Jewish Organizations Starts With Philanthropy

A New Effort to Diversify Jewish Organizations Starts With Philanthropy

There’s more racial diversity in the American Jewish community than you might expect, but Jews of color are underrepresented in organizational leadership. This fellowship is cultivating diverse Jewish leaders in philanthropy.

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Hillel Celebrates 100 Years — and Rallies Some Major Jewish Donors

Hillel Celebrates 100 Years — and Rallies Some Major Jewish Donors

The popular Jewish student organization Hillel is marking a century in operation with an ambitious fundraising campaign. The effort has raised more than $100 million to bolster its work at a critical time.

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Why Jewish Funders Are Looking Toward Jewish Community Centers to Meet Today’s Challenges

Why Jewish Funders Are Looking Toward Jewish Community Centers to Meet Today’s Challenges

Often undervalued in the past, Jewish Community Centers operate across the country. For some funders and leaders, they represent an underutilized opportunity to tackle antisemitism, declining synagogue affiliation and more.

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How the Jewish Funders Network Builds Knowledge and Connections

How the Jewish Funders Network Builds Knowledge and Connections

JFN now includes more than 2,500 private foundations and individual donors from 11 countries, including a growing cohort of Israel-based philanthropists. We go behind the scenes with the network’s leadership and members.

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Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here's an Overview

Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here's an Overview

Hedge fund billionaire Daniel Och and his wife Jane have been prominent givers in New York City, backing Jewish organizations, spinal health, charter schools and more. Here’s a rundown and some recent developments.

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Antisemitism Is Surging in America. This $25 Million Campaign Aims to #StandUpToJewishHate

Antisemitism Is Surging in America. This $25 Million Campaign Aims to #StandUpToJewishHate

Amid frightening new statistics on the rise of anti-Jewish hate incidents, Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism made a big commitment to fight back. Here’s how the campaign will work.

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In Response to Violent Extremism, Some Funders Seek to Defuse Hate

In Response to Violent Extremism, Some Funders Seek to Defuse Hate

Following disturbing acts of violence in recent years, some foundations are getting involved in anti-hate work, including efforts to curb division in American communities.

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Evolving Family Models Alter the Ways a New Generation Gives Back

Evolving Family Models Alter the Ways a New Generation Gives Back

More and more people are opting not to have children, even as the greatest wealth transfer in history gets underway. Guest author Dan Rothblatt discusses why donors without children are poised to change modern-day philanthropy.

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Seeing Progress and Potential, Jewish LGBTQ Donors Form a Network to Support Their Community

Seeing Progress and Potential, Jewish LGBTQ Donors Form a Network to Support Their Community

More Jewish donors are supporting LGBTQ communities, but there’s still much room for growth. Three philanthropists formed the Jewish LGBTQ Donor Network to increase giving, educate and build connections.

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With the Right Wing in Charge in Israel, Jewish Donors Can't Afford to Turn Away

With the Right Wing in Charge in Israel, Jewish Donors Can't Afford to Turn Away

Donors from the U.S. helped sow the seeds for Israel’s current right-wing leadership. Guest author Jo-Ann Mort discusses how that happened and calls on liberal and progressive Jewish donors to step up at a critical moment.

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Cultivation: How the Grinspoon Foundation Is Helping Build a Jewish Future

Cultivation: How the Grinspoon Foundation Is Helping Build a Jewish Future

For the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, cultivating giving from others is a big part of its efforts to move money out the door for the Jewish community. Here are some key approaches the foundation’s taking.

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How Daniel and Bonnie Tisch Support New York Nonprofits Through the Damial Foundation

How Daniel and Bonnie Tisch Support New York Nonprofits Through the Damial Foundation

Here's what nonprofits should know about the Tisch family and how they award grants in New York City through their Damial Foundation.

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