CEO Update: Stand With Israel

Dear JCF family: Once again, our enemies have struck on a sacred day; a day that should have been celebratory is now filled with remorse due to the murderous attack Hamas terrorists have inflicted on Israel. The images and reports of a staggering number of deaths, casualties and hostages are horrifying. We pray for the…

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The Jewish Communal Fund Board of Directors Elects Four New Members

Jewish Communal Fund (JCF), the largest and most active Jewish donor advised fund in the country, approved the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new Trustees are Zoe Bernstein, Will Bressman, Uri Kaufthal and Barry Moss. “We are delighted to welcome a group of successful and talented individuals to the…

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Recent Trends in Charitable Giving

by Ellen Smith-Israelson, CFRE For years, financial experts have been discussing the great wealth transfer estimated at $68 trillion that is occurring as the boomers age and money transfers to their heirs. Many speculated that this would trigger a great windfall for charities, but is the much heralded Golden Age of Philanthropy actually upon us?…

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Charity Champion: JCF Trustee Holly Newman Kroft

by Tamar Snyder Holly Newman Kroft is a Managing Director and Senior Wealth Advisor at Neuberger Berman Private Wealth where she works closely with ultra-high net worth individuals and their families to develop customized investment solutions and address estate planning needs. Barron’s has consistently ranked Holly among the top advisors in the nation, including No.…

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JCF Staffer/Baruch Alumnus Reflects on JCF’s 50th Anniversary Gift

JCF’s Special Grant to CUNY Hillel Hubs Hold Special Meaning for JCF’s Igor Musayev On March 8, 2023, the Hillel at Baruch held a dedication thanking Jewish Communal Fund for its 50th anniversary special grant to support Hillel Hubs. Below is the heartfelt speech that Igor Musayev, JCF’s Director of Investment Services, shared at the…

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