Jewish philanthropy

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

It's an issue that not only creates antagonism between the Diaspora and Jerusalem, but one that divides American Jews as well, writes JTA's editor in chief, Andrew Silow-Carroll.

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The billionaire who founded Birthright has a private zoo

Philanthropist Michael Steinhardt is a sort of Noah at home, which he shares with 30 species and hundreds of birds.

With the rise of federation-managed ‘donor-advised funds,’ politics can complicate Jewish giving

Donor-advised funds are supposed to give philanthropists more choice — until federations set limits.

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

United States

Both rivals in battle over Koret Foundation to step down from its board

Culture

6 revealing stats about Jewish nonprofits and the people who work for them

United States

At $153.4M, NY federation campaign grows for 4th consecutive year

First Person

Why infertility is a Jewish issue — and what we can do about it

United States

Jim Joseph Foundation awards $17.4M for camps and other Jewish ed venues

United States

Jewish philanthropist charged with bribing NYC union leader

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