The Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund announces the opening of its 2018 grant cycle. The Fund seeks to support the Jewish community in North America and Israel by searching out and supporting those unique ideas that are backed by passion and by leadership with a plan to strengthen and positively impact our Jewish community. Visit www.JVPF-LA.org for details. … [Read more...] about Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund Accepting Applications
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Jewish Unity and an Israel Issue we can all Get Behind
By David M. Schizer It is no secret that American Jews are increasingly at odds with each other, and that fissures have emerged between many American Jews and the Israeli Government. But it is essential to put this fact in perspective. How many American Jews agree with every policy of our own government? If we think of global Jewry as a family, how many of us always agree with our own siblings, parents, and spouses? Disagreements are a … [Read more...] about Jewish Unity and an Israel Issue we can all Get Behind
Yitzhak Rabin Foundation set to Close
The Yitzhak Rabin Foundation has announced that having succeeded in achieving its goals, it will be discontinuing operations effective March 1, 2018. The Foundation, also known as the American Friends of the Yitzhak Rabin Center, provided over $17 million to complete the Yitzhak Rabin Center and Israeli Museum in Tel Aviv. Today, the Center hosts tens of thousands of visitors annually, sponsoring seminars and workshops for schoolchildren and … [Read more...] about Yitzhak Rabin Foundation set to Close
With New Multi-million Grant, BBYO will Expand Jewish Learning at Events and Experiences
In order to strengthen BBYO’s ability to deliver meaningful Jewish experiences to Jewish teens, the Maimonides Fund has awarded the organization a grant of $3.9 million. This is the fourth multi-year, multi-million-dollar grant BBYO has received toward a capacity building plan designed to expand the organization’s reach and impact across the globe. A primary focus of this new grant will be felt at the more than 100 teen-led weekend retreats … [Read more...] about With New Multi-million Grant, BBYO will Expand Jewish Learning at Events and Experiences
Rose Community Foundation Announces New Grants
Between October and December 2017, Rose Community Foundation awarded the following grants in the "Jewish Life" program area: Boulder Jewish Community Center (Boulder): $100,000 over two years to increase the capacity to generate fundraising income with a new senior development and external engagement director. Denver Jewish Day School (Denver): $114,872 for upgrades to administrative software and marketing materials, a new makerspace and … [Read more...] about Rose Community Foundation Announces New Grants
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