By Janice Weinman Our sages understood that tzedakah is important not only because of the benefits it bestows on recipients, but also because of those it bestows on donors. Hands-on altruism enriches one’s life. Some of the most profound experiences of my own life have i … [Read more...] about New Pathways to Women’s Philanthropy
Hadassah / Hadassah Foundation
The Hadassah Foundation Awards $500,000 to Organizations Changing What is Possible for Women and Girls
The Hadassah Foundation is pleased to announce its 2019 grant recipients, ten organizations in Israel and the United states that are making it possible for women to advance in positions of power. The Hadassah Foundation has shifted its funding methodology in order to deepen … [Read more...] about The Hadassah Foundation Awards $500,000 to Organizations Changing What is Possible for Women and Girls
Moving the Jewish Community Forward Post #MeToo
By Meredith Jacobs I remember it so clearly, gathering around the small, round table with the senior staff of Jewish Women International (JWI). The #MeToo Movement was rising, issues we had been working on for decades - violence against women and girls, financial inequality, … [Read more...] about Moving the Jewish Community Forward Post #MeToo
The Hadassah Foundation Awards Over $300,000 to Israeli Organizations Promoting Women’s Equality in the Power Domain
The Hadassah Foundation, which invests in social change to empower women and girls in Israel and the United States, has awarded $335,000 in grants to five organizations that create a more equitable Israeli society for people of all genders and backgrounds. The Hadassah … [Read more...] about The Hadassah Foundation Awards Over $300,000 to Israeli Organizations Promoting Women’s Equality in the Power Domain
Comings and Goings: Hadassah Foundation Names New Director
The Hadassah Foundation, which invests in social change to empower girls and women in Israel and the United States, has named Stephanie Blumenkranz as Director. Blumenkranz will work in close partnership with the Hadassah Foundation board to deepen and execute the Foundation’s … [Read more...] about Comings and Goings: Hadassah Foundation Names New Director