By Ruth Salzman During the ten-plus years I’ve served as CEO of The Russell Berrie Foundation, I’ve never been quite as excited about an investment as I was earlier this fall, listening to President Reuven Rivlin of Israel announce a new initiative, designed by RBF in partnership with Start-Up Nation Central, that addresses two of Israel’s most pressing problems with one elegant, meticulously thought-through solution. The pressing problems: … [Read more...] about A New Approach for Diversifying Israel’s Tech Sector (and Why I’m so Excited About It)
Jewish Philanthropy
Arev Fund Announces Third Annual Round of Grants
The Arev Fund has announced its grantees for the 2019 cycle. This year, the grants support projects in the areas of spiritual leadership, communal life, social justice and education. The Arev Fund launched on January 15, 2016 as a giving circle of observant Jewish women with the mission of promoting impactful female Jewish philanthropy to spur change in the areas of spiritual leadership, communal life, social justice, and education in the … [Read more...] about Arev Fund Announces Third Annual Round of Grants
22 Community-Builders will Launch New Giving Circles in Fifth Incubator Cohort
In early November, twenty-two community builders gathered in NYC for the launch of Amplifier’s 5th Giving Circle Incubator - the most diverse cohort yet. Demonstrating clearly that giving circles are adaptable to any community and setting, these leaders are starting new giving circles at day schools, synagogues, Federations, across the Reform movement, in Hillels, and with their friends and neighbors in communities across the US, Israel and Latin … [Read more...] about 22 Community-Builders will Launch New Giving Circles in Fifth Incubator Cohort
Legal Battle between ORT Israel and World ORT Ends
The 11-year legal battle in the lawsuit filed by ORT Israel against World ORT to receive funds raised abroad has come to an end. The funds awarded to ORT Israel amount to some 28 million shekels. *** This week Israel's High Court issued a verdict rejecting the appeal by World ORT against the verdict of the District Court in the lawsuit ORT Israel filed against ORT America to receive funds raised from overseas contributors. The … [Read more...] about Legal Battle between ORT Israel and World ORT Ends
JWFNY, Shifting Direction Toward Deeper and Accelerated Impact
By Jamie Allen Black The news, first, is that the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York (JWFNY) is changing direction. For nearly 25 years, we’ve worked to highlight and empower women and girls and create an environment of equality, possibility, and self-actualization for them in economic, social, religious, and political spheres. By increasing opportunities for women and girls and challenging barriers to gender equality, we help form … [Read more...] about JWFNY, Shifting Direction Toward Deeper and Accelerated Impact
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