The estate of Dr. Jack Gottlieb (z”l) through the Theophilous Foundation has bestowed a gift of $270,000 to fund both a Dr. Jack Gottlieb Memorial Concert Fund and a Dr. Jack Gottlieb Memorial Choral Series, according to American Conference of Cantors (ACC) President Steven Weiss. The purpose of this fund is to endow a regular concert to be performed at the Conventions of the ACC in honor of Dr. Jack Gottlieb’s years of dedication to the American Cantorate and as a living testament to his love of Jewish music. This Memorial Concert Fund will allow members of the ACC to learn and sing Gottlieb’s original and collected music and to expose this music to the larger Reform Jewish community. The inaugural concert is being held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Congregation Ner Tamid, Henderson, Nevada. … [Read more...]
Grant to Jewish Social Justice Roundtable Builds Racial Justice Efforts
Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah has announced a significant 2-year grant to the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable (JSJR), launching the implementation of the Roundtable’s new multi-year commitment to racial justice and racial equity as an expression of Jewish and justice values. As a distinct religious demographic, Jewish Americans are particularly poised to begin to address the root causes of racism and discrimination by taking action at the individual, interpersonal, and institutional levels. Data shows what the foundation and the Roundtable know anecdotally - the moment is ripe for this investment of time, money, emotional reflection and structural change. If successful, this effort could place our multiracial Jewish community at the cutting edge of the work for racial … [Read more...]
Women of Reform Judaism Awards $339,300 in Grants to Youth, Education, and Special Project Initiatives
Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), through its YES (Youth, Education, & Special Projects) Fund, has awarded $339,300 in grants to 15 programs that will strengthen Jewish life and provide the tools necessary for religious, social, and educational growth in North America, in Israel, and around the world. These grants will help nurture Jewish youth engagement by supporting youth programs around the world, including middle and high school youth programs in North America, PJ Library, camps in the former Soviet Union (FSU), post-college Jewish advocacy fellowships, Bat Mitzvah education for Israeli girls, and scholarships for girls to attend a science and technology summer camp. Other grants will provide scholarships for rabbinical students and Jewish professional programs in North America, Berlin, … [Read more...]
LAVAN Announces Inaugural Impact Investor Fellowship
LAVAN is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Impact Investor Fellowship. The first program of its kind in the Jewish world, the Fellowship will bring together a cohort of 25 young leaders committed to aligning their capital with their values. Over the course of the program, Fellows will acquire a deep understanding of the impact investing space, learn the fundamentals of angel impact investing, gain hands-on investing experience, and become part of a closely knit cohort committed value-aligned investing. The Fellowship will begin in September 2017. Educational sessions will take place in New York City, and participants worldwide are encouraged to participate virtually. For more information and to apply please visit www.lavanproject.com/fellowship. Applications are due July 20th, … [Read more...]
The Charles Bronfman Prize Names David Lubell as 2017 Recipient
Founder of Welcoming America recognized for building inclusive and prosperous communities for immigrants across the U.S. and beyond NEW YORK, June 19, 2017 - The Charles Bronfman Prize today announced David Lubell, Founder and Executive Director of Welcoming America, as its 2017 recipient for his work creating welcoming communities for immigrants and refugees. The Charles Bronfman Prize - and an award of $100,000 - is presented annually to an innovative and dynamic humanitarian under the age of 50 whose work is informed by Jewish values and has global impact that changes lives and inspires future generations. “At a time when the U.S. and countries around the world face unprecedented polarization, David Lubell’s work creates understanding and connectivity between Americans and immigrants,” said … [Read more...]
UpStart Accelerator Announces Tenth Cohort of Game-Changing, Innovative Jewish Organizations
Who will be the next cohort of innovators to make their mark on Jewish life? The UpStart Accelerator - the Jewish community’s leading engine behind the success of innovative, early-stage organizations - just answered this question with the announcement of its tenth cohort of cutting-edge organizations. Selected from the Accelerator’s largest applicant pool ever (92 from around the world), these nine organizations are opening up new access points to Jewish life. Since 2006, UpStart has served as a launch pad for nearly forty Jewish organizations, including Moishe House, Orot: Center for New Jewish Learning, 30 Years After, Jewish Kids Groups, and Urban Adamah. UpStart is on the verge of completing a major merger, bringing Joshua Venture Group, Bikkurim, and the U.S. programs of PresenTense into … [Read more...]
Applications Open: Amplifier Summer Convening
For generations, giving and tzedekah have been key parts of Jewish tradition, but how do we actually feel about the way we give? At Amplifier’s Summer Convening on August 6th, explore the model of giving circles, groups who pool their charitable donations and decide together how to give them away. Share what inspires you to give, and discover how to bring your family, friends and community together to give in an intentional, meaningful way. Learn more here. … [Read more...]
Israel’s Best Artists Use Creative Talents to Support Special Education
The Athena Fund, an Israeli nonprofit empowering Israel’s teachers, announced that more than 50 of Israel’s best artists, have donated their artworks to a charity art auction to benefit Israel’s special education teachers. Each artist received an old laptop that is no longer in use (contributed by high-tech companies), and turned it into a unique 3D artwork. The works will be auctioned off at a gala evening, called ARTiPAD, organized by the Athena Fund. The event will be held at the First International Bank headquarters in Tel Aviv, on June 22. Proceeds will be earmarked for purchasing iPads for special education teachers in Israel. Top Israeli businessmen, industry leaders, philanthropists and art collectors will participate in the live and silent auctions. Bidders outside Israel are able to … [Read more...]
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