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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Women and Philanthropy
[Reprinted with permission from Sh’ma Now, a curated monthly conversation on Jewish Sensibilities. These articles, examining the differences between philanthropy and tzedakah, originally appeared in October 2001.] By Barbara B. Dobkin and Nancy Schwartz Sternoff There is always an inherent danger in addressing the issue of gender. Clearly, the behavior of neither males nor females is monolithic, and the retorts are always quick, "not … [Read more...] about Women and Philanthropy
Women of Reform Judaism Award Grants to 15 Programs
Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), through its YES (Youth, Education, & Special Projects) Fund, has awarded $321,000 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 including middle and high school youth programs in North … [Read more...] about Women of Reform Judaism Award Grants to 15 Programs
San Francisco Jewish Women’s Fund Announces 2018 Grantees
The San Francisco Jewish Women’s Fund (SFJWF) of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties - a giving circle dedicated to helping women and girls in the local Jewish community thrive - has named their 2018 grantees. Five organizations were selected from a record-sized applicant pool to receive this year’s grants, totaling nearly $200,000. The funders centered their attention on organizations … [Read more...] about San Francisco Jewish Women’s Fund Announces 2018 Grantees
Tikkun Olam Women’s Foundation Announces 2018/2019 Grantees
The Tikkun Olam Women's Foundation (TOWF) has announced its grantees for their 2018/2019 grant cycle. An independent project of the United Jewish Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, TOWF is a member-governed nonprofit based in Bethesda, Maryland. Since 2006 they have funded more than 42 organizations in the DC metro area and in Israel, awarding over $1.5 million in grants. TOWF funds Jewish women and girls in the … [Read more...] about Tikkun Olam Women’s Foundation Announces 2018/2019 Grantees
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