Philanthropy

The Jewish News of Northern California

Jan Reicher (left) and Debbie Findling are encouraging Wexner Heritage Program alumni to donate to organizations supporting victims of sexual violence and trafficking. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Wexner helped shape these Jewish leaders. Now they want a reckoning over his Epstein ties.

by Emma Goss June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

For three decades, Debbie Findling led with it. The Wexner Heritage Program appeared on her CV, LinkedIn page and professional biography. Her participation in it was part of her Jewish […]

The gift that keeps giving— for generations to come

by Special to J. June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Kim Bistrong is stepping into the role of development director. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Philanthropy

J. welcomes banjo-playing development director

by J. Staff June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

Shaare Zedek medical center. (Wikimedia/Nizzan Cohen)

Philanthropy

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum donates $200 million to Israeli hospital

by J. Staff May 8, 2026May 26, 2026

Dave Goldberg, right, with wife Sheryl Sandberg in Sun Valley, Idaho, July 10, 2013. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

California

Sheryl Sandberg endows scholarship at Camp Ramah in California in honor of late husband

by Grace Gilson May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

The ASHRU Fund, a new fund created by Jewish leaders, aims to support survivors of sexual violence and trafficking. (Screenshot)

Philanthropy

Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund

by Grace Gilson April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Brooklyn-based author Jonathan Safran Foer (right) talks with Elizabeth Rosner about his family and newfound appreciation for Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay at its annual fundraiser in Oakland, Oakland, April 19, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Books

‘Everything Is Illuminated’ author lauds JFCS East Bay’s social service mission

by Niva Ashkenazi April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

Itzhak Perlman, Phyllis Cook and Laura Lauder (Courtesy)

Philanthropy

Itzhak Perlman appears at Federation event celebrating endowment campaign

by Lea Loeb March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

A scientist from 1920s and one from today. Both are wearing lab coats.

A Century of Partnership: American Friends of the Hebrew University and the Transformation of Scientific Innovation

by Special to J. February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Jewish summer campers use their bodies to form a Star of David. (Courtesy Foundation for Jewish Camp)

Philanthropy

S.F.-based Jim Joseph Foundation has leaned into learning for 20 years

by Lea Loeb February 2, 2026February 2, 2026