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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What Does the Billionaire Donor Revolt at Ivy League Schools Mean for Higher Ed Philanthropy?

What Does the Billionaire Donor Revolt at Ivy League Schools Mean for Higher Ed Philanthropy?

Affluent donors have threatened to withhold support to protest school administrators’ responses to the Israel-Hamas war, among other related issues. We dig into its potential implications for the field.

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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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Jeff Yass Is One of America's Biggest Political Donors. What Does His Philanthropy Look Like?

Jeff Yass Is One of America's Biggest Political Donors. What Does His Philanthropy Look Like?

With a fortune of $28.5 billion, the Wall Street winner has deep libertarian beliefs that form the basis for his vast political giving and more modest philanthropic record — which does come with some interesting twists.

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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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Donor-Advised Funds Arrive in Israel—With an Important Fix

Donor-Advised Funds Arrive in Israel—With an Important Fix

An explosion of wealth in Israel is driving growing giving. Now, thanks to an effort by the Jewish Funders Network-Israel, donors in the country will be able to make use of DAFs—but will have to meet payout requirements.

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Why It’s Time for Philanthropies to Invest in Israel

Why It’s Time for Philanthropies to Invest in Israel

An investor with deep ties to Israel argues that U.S. foundations and philanthropists have a major opportunity to support Israel while also earning returns on their endowments and wealth. Here’s what that looks like.

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