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…
[This article originally appeared in eJewishphilanthropy and is republished with permission.] In our first book, The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan, Charles Bronfman and I noted that one of the largest problems in philanthropy is the lack of intentionality of many, if not most, donors as they give money away. Here…
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…
The daughter of former Jewish Communal Fund President Larry Zicklin, Yudit Zicklin-Sidikman has forged her own professional and philanthropic path. Nearly a decade ago, she founded the Israeli nonprofit El HaLev (“To the Heart”) with the goal of combating violence against girls and women, enhancing their personal safety and promoting economic advancement. In an exclusive…