“Nobody gives away money as wisely as they earn it,” noted Andrew Tisch at Jewish Communal Fund’s NextGen Advisors Network breakfast, which was held on March 19 at his office. Andrew, co-chairman of the Board and chairman of the Executive Committee of Loews Corporation and former President of Jewish Communal Fund (2003-2006), engaged the group…
Headed to sunny Miami for the 2014 Jewish Funders Network Conference? Join JCF’s Ellen Israelson and Tamar Snyder at a breakfast roundtable at the Cabana Club on Tuesday morning (March 11) on the topic: “Legacy & Succession Planning: Innovative Tools to Spark Meaningful Conversation.” Together we will explore innovative tools and resources JCF has created to…
For many Jews, giving is a part of who they are. After all, tzedakah literally means “justice,” even though it’s often translated as charity. It’s a way to create a world where fairness is the rule rather than the exception. Since giving is a central tenet of Judaism, tzedakah is also a way to manifest…
Typhoon Haiyan has wrought widespread destruction in the Philippines. One of the strongest storms on record, more than 10,000 people are feared dead, with reports of ocean surges as high as trees. Below are a selection of charities engaged in relief efforts to which JCF fund holders may wish to contribute: The Jewish Federations of…
[Note: This post is reprinted with permission of Jewish Teen Funders Network; view the original post here.] From menurkeys to sweet potato latke recipes, there are many creative ways to celebrate this year’s unique overlap of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. In an effort to move beyond the kitsch, I would like to offer some additional ideas for blending…