Jewish philanthropy

A group promoting high school programs in Israel is blaming its demise on apathy and Birthright

Lapid Israel hoped to raise money to lower the cost of the long-term programs. But leaders ask: How do you compete with free?

By Lev Gringauz July 5, 2018 12:31 pm

‘Engaging’ millennials is all the rage. But is it the best use of Jewish philanthropy?

Perhaps funders should spend more on education for children than on shallow engagement for young adults, writes the author of a new study on Jewish philanthropy.

March 28, 2018 11:34 am

Alan Sagner, NJ developer who backed liberal and Jewish causes, is dead at 97

A former chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, he was also an early supporter of J Street.

January 12, 2018 11:59 am

Groups pledge $2 million toward strengthening young adults’ Jewish identity

December 31, 2017 6:06 am

Israeli government OKs $72 million anti-BDS project

December 29, 2017 8:51 am

Dozens of JCCs worldwide to share $1.6 million for joint programs

November 24, 2017 12:05 pm

Federations rally around pluralism — but wish they didn’t have to

By Andrew Silow-Carroll November 14, 2017 1:10 pm

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The billionaire who founded Birthright has a private zoo

By Ben Sales July 6, 2017 1:12 pm

When politics gets in the way of Jewish giving

By Ben Sales March 28, 2017 12:27 pm

Reform movement gets $5M endowment for Israel high school program

October 20, 2016 5:29 am

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