Strategic Giving in Action: How Two JCF Fundholders Approach Philanthropy 

Photo credit: Canva via Piotreskswat When it comes to philanthropic giving, Jeff and Linda Solomon exemplify the power of strategy and intention. As Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) Fundholders, they’ve woven philanthropy into the fabric of their lives, turning it into a meaningful and impactful journey.  A Shared Journey   Jeff and Linda’s philanthropic story is deeply…

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Support Wildfire Relief Efforts with Your Donor Advised Fund

The recent wildfires in California have left a path of destruction, impacting countless lives and communities. Homes, schools, synagogues, and entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ashes. As firefighters bravely battle the blazes, we can offer much-needed support to those affected. Your JCF donor advised fund can be a powerful tool to provide immediate assistance.…

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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 Amsterdam, a Chabad Rabbi was murdered in the UAE, and the ICC has labeled Israeli…

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Legacy Planning Beyond Family: The Power of a Donor Advised Fund

For many people, legacy planning often evokes the image of passing on an inheritance to family members. However, the story of the Anita K. Hersh Philanthropic Fund shows a compelling alternative: entrusting friends who have become like family with a charitable inheritance.  As Irene Kohn, one of two friends Anita Hersh designated as successors on…

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