“All I am asking is that you feel Jewish. Because if you feel Jewish, you will do what one Jew does for a needy Jew: you will help.” — Golda Meir When I began my role at the Jewish Communal Fund 18 months ago, I hung this quote above my desk. Our community of givers is…
The news from Israel does not get any better: our hostages are still being held and my heart is very heavy. Yet, JCF and the entire American Jewish community are standing with Israel and sending financial support for the list of growing needs. JCF Fundholders have responded by recommending over 3500 grants totaling approximately $35M to…
It’s been another week of fear and anguish in Israel yet, you continue to show up for your community. As of this writing, you have sent close to $30 million across over 2,500 grants for Israel relief efforts. Today, I want to highlight ways you can support Israel through investments in your JCF account 1. Israel Bonds…
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…
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…