Development Corporation for Israel, commonly known as Israel Bonds, and Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) are proud to announce the launch of a strategic partnership that will enable individuals and families to maximize their charitable giving while at the same time invest in Israel. Now, for the first time, people who open a donor advised fund…
Last week, Offi Zisser, the Director of Advisory Services for Jewish Funders Network’s Israel office, spoke to a group of Jewish Communal Fund donors about the philanthropic landscape in Israel, how it has changed in recent years, and opportunities to get engaged. Here are five things you should know about philanthropy in Israel today. 5.…
Although a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas was reached on November 21, the conflict is “far from over,” Israeli officials say. “Millions of Israelis are still under rocket fire or in bomb shelters. It’s too early to declare this finished, but we hope it will be,” said Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Michael…
During Thanksgiving weekend, families often go around the table and discuss the people and things for which they are thankful. While this adds meaning to the day, many families want to do something together to help those in need and to teach their children and grandchildren the values they hold dear. Here are 25 things…
By Margalit Rosenthal This year marks the publication of the eighth edition of Slingshot, a resource guide for Jewish innovation. While not a scientific study of the field, the guide offers one of the longest lenses on innovation in the contemporary Jewish community, providing insight into where innovation has occurred and also where it is most…