Jewish philanthropy

Half of America’s 25 most generous philanthropists are Jews. Few give to Jewish groups.

Of the Jews who made Forbes’ annual list of top philanthropists, only Lynn and Stacy Schusterman of the Tulsa oil dynasty, are prominent donors to Jewish causes.

Eli Broad, philanthropist who remade Los Angeles and gave to Jewish causes, dies at 87

Broad said he chose Los Angeles because it did not shun those born without wealth, or who do not belong to the right religion.

Jewish nonprofits are struggling. How should donors try to rescue them?

A new $80 million pool of funding for Jewish groups, leaders say, is just a fraction of what’s needed.

Global

Jews abroad support a Cambodian man’s commitment to his fellow orphans

Israel

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

Ideas

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

Obituaries

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

Global

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

Israel

Israeli government OKs $72 million anti-BDS project

Global

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

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