Poland’s Jewish history museum has chosen a new director, ending a simmering controversy over its leadership. The new director is Zygmunt Stepinski, who has been approved by Poland’s culture minister and will serve for three years. Stepinski had been serving as interim director and previously served as deputy to former director Dariusz Stola. Bay Area…
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Philanthropy
Philanthropy
Report that Wexner ignored harassment renews misgivings about prestigious Jewish fellowship
Like many recipients of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship, Avigayil Halpern depends on the stipend to cover her living expenses. Halpern, 23, uses her…
Editorial
More Jews of color in leadership positions is good for us all
Momentum continues to grow within the Jewish community to promote awareness of and advocacy for Jews of color. As a hub of Jewish innovation, the Bay Area…
Bay Area
Coming soon: A new leadership pipeline for Jews of color
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Philanthropy
S.F.-based Koret Foundation gives $10 million to Shoah Foundation
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Tech
Program helps local Jewish organizations build their tech know-how
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Philanthropy
The Kitchen lands three-year grant to expand musical outreach
The New York-based Covenant Foundation has awarded The Kitchen a $150,000 Signature Grant award, which will be used to expand the San Francisco…
Bay Area
JVS warrior Abby Snay leaves for gig with state agency
Six months ago, Jewish Vocational Service CEO Abby Snay stood with a group of beaming JVS trainees in the agency’s San Francisco headquarters. They had…
Trailblazers
How Jewish Home’s first-rate care begat a first-class donor
Part of Trailblazers, a series of profiles of Jewish men and women who build and sustain our Jewish community, supported by a generous donation from Carol…