At the end of September, JCF and The Jewish Funders Network co-hosted an event celebrating the Goodnation Partnership Launch of the Jewish Philanthropy Project. We were honored to have Dr. Jack Wertheimer deliver introductory remarks that provided an overview of trends in the Jewish philanthropic world. To learn more about this fantastic philanthropic platform and service, visit…
For Fundholders looking to maximize their local community impact, JCF offers the opportunity to help lower-income borrowers get back on their feet financially or invest in a brighter future. We’re delighted to announce that since the launch of the JCF Social Impact Loan Program in November 2018, JCF Fundholders have provided more than $1 million…
In addition to JCF’s $2 million annual gift to UJA-Federation of NY, the JCF Special Gifts Fund supports kosher food banks, an adaptive playground for those with special needs, programs for Holocaust survivors with dementia, and more. Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor advised fund in the country, approved grants…
After retiring from a successful career as a communications executive for L’Oréal USA, Suzanne Davidowitz now has the time to devote to volunteering and mentoring efforts. In this interview, the new JCF Trustee talks about how her work at L’Oréal got her involved in philanthropy, the charitable causes she is passionate about, and the importance of…
Watch how Israeli artist Ronny Carny transformed the JCF conference room into a work of art highlighting our grant-making and the tremendous impact it has on so many facets of our community. Ms. Carny is an art teacher and lecturer at several institutions including the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem and the…