Since the outbreak of war in Israel, JCF’s dedicated community of funders has sent over $53 million across more than 5,000 grants to emergency relief funds. Our CEO, Rachel Schnoll, continues to provide updates on donors’ generous contributions.

Another way fundholders can support Israel is by investing their DAF assets in Israel Bonds and loans through our Ogen Social Impact program which provides financial resources to families and businesses in need in Israel. To make you charitable giving efficient and organized, open a fund today at JCF, the largest Jewishly affiliated donor advised fund in the nation.

Since October 7, our JCF network of fund holders and the entire Jewish community have come together to support each other and find ways to respond to the new and sobering reality that we confront. In addition to sending tens of millions of dollars in grants to support many Israel relief efforts, JCF has organized programming to help inform our fundholders. On November 29, JCF hosted a webinar entitled The Philanthropic Response to the Crisis in Israel and Domestic Antisemitism.

  • Finding Hope and Generosity in Challenging Times
    As Thanksgiving approaches, we find ourselves navigating a complex and challenging global landscape. One hundred and one hostages remain in Gaza, young Israeli soldiers continue to be killed and injured on the frontlines, Jews were assaulted in the streets of…

    Continued

  • JFC Fundholders’ Record-Breaking Generosity
    In March 1972, the Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) held its inaugural meeting at the Harmonie Club, where Herbert M. Singer was elected as JCF’s first President. With great foresight, he declared his belief that this new donor advised fund would…

    Continued

  • Celebrating Milestones, Confronting Challenges
    It is late spring, and there is much to celebrate – Shavuot, Father’s Day, and, for many families, graduation. My daughter Sarah just graduated from Colgate University, and my family couldn’t be prouder of her remarkable achievements. This year’s graduation…

    Continued

  • Women’s History Month and JCF Leadership
    Women’s History Month has been celebrated since 1987 to reflect on women’s often overlooked contributions. During the month of March, we celebrate strong women who took brave risks to pursue important milestones such as suffrage and leadership in the business…

    Continued

  • Update from Israel: Resilience and Courage
    Last week, my husband and I returned from a transformative trip to Israel, where we joined a UJA Israel Solidarity Mission. There has been no shortage of information about the impact of the October 7 attacks on the people of…

    Continued

  • Combating Antisemitism Through Powerful Philanthropy
    January 27th marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. To many people in our community, reflecting on the Holocaust feels more relevant now than ever. In addition to honoring the memories of the six million Jewish lives that were lost, we remember…

    Continued