Inaugural gathering was meant to answer funders' requests for international networking, streamline donor visits and establish the group as a convener of high-level discussions

The U.S. midterms and Israel’s deadlock add uncertainty, but could also push funders to become less shy about entering the political arena, JFN’s Spokoiny says

The eight-figure gift will go toward a new $150 million building that is meant to upgrade, expand cancer care for kids

Some $100 million was raised for the fund, allowing roughly $350 million in loans, some of which has already been repaid and loaned out again, JFNA says

The pilot program aims to launch in other states in years to come