In the United States, when Jews say they identify as part of the Jewish “community,” they are saying they belong to a broad cultural and religious framework. They could be referring to the community of Jews in their city, their state, the country at large or the world — and it doesn’t necessarily mean that…
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‘All you gotta do is listen’: Connecting at a Black-Jewish Shabbat marathon
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
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles will distribute $8.5 million in funds for Covid-19 relief to support nonprofit organizations, both Jewish…
Books
She wrote the book on George Soros
Journalist Emily Tamkin’s comprehensive dive into the influence of George Soros is coming out into a very different world than she thought it would be…
Philanthropy
New Jewish Pride Fund grants give agencies hope
Four years ago, Sam Goldman, a development professional in San Francisco who serves on the boards of some big-name Jewish agencies, made a decision to…
U.S.
UJA-Federation of New York announces layoffs as CEO forgoes pay
In the past few months, UJA-Federation of New York has awarded millions of dollars in emergency grants to help organizations survive the COVID-19…
Pride
LGBTQ activist Arthur Slepian set to become Federation chair
In preparing to become the next board chair of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation, Arthur Slepian says he has been doing some “unlearning.” That’s…
Philanthropy
Koret Foundation awards $50 million in grants to local universities
The Jewish philanthropic Koret Foundation has announced $50 million in grants to 12 Bay Area colleges and universities, including $12 million to UC…