The Haas family has always had a soft spot for UC Berkeley. Family scion Levi Strauss, the German Jewish immigrant who founded one of the world’s most popular clothing brands, donated to the university’s first scholarship program in 1897. He also funded the installation of lighting in the library so students could study after dark.…
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Philanthropy
New initiative will significantly lower price of Jewish teen trips to Israel
A new initiative will significantly lower the cost of group trips to Israel for Jewish-American teens. The Jewish Education Project announced Tuesday that…
U.S.
Jewish Federations of North America raising $54 million for Covid fund
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Philanthropy
Koret Foundation grants $10 million more to nine Bay Area universities
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Bay Area
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Analysis
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Local Voice
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I had wanted to organize a Black and Jewish community event for a long time, celebrating our shared legacy. The timing now more than ever seemed right…
Philanthropy
George Soros’ foundation to give $220 million to racial justice groups
Open Society, the foundation founded by liberal billionaire philanthropist George Soros, is set to donate $220 million to racial justice groups in the…
Philanthropy
L.A. Jewish group using entire $8.5 million grants budget for Covid relief
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