Philanthropy Author Lila Corwin Berman grabs third rail: Jewish philanthropy “You can write about Israel or BDS or anti-Zionism or whatever you want, but don’t touch the money.” That’s what a senior tax policy counsel at the… By Andrew Esensten Oct 12, 2021
Philanthropy Koret Foundation to give $2M to local arts, cultural orgs The San Francisco-based, Jewish-founded Koret Foundation has committed $2 million in grants to a dozen Bay Area arts organizations. The grants, announced… By J. Staff Oct 12, 2021
Profile Anne Germanacos: unconventional philanthropist Anne Germanacos always aspired to be a writer. She achieved that goal, publishing poetry, short stories and experimental novels. But the fifth-generation… By Liz Harris Oct 7, 2021
Philanthropy Which local Jewish orgs shared the $1.3M Zuckerberg-Chan gift? Mark Zuckerberg “likes” the Bay Area Jewish community. The Facebook CEO, along with his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, have turned their philanthropic eye… By Dan Pine Oct 6, 2021
Profile At 81, Sharon Silverman reflects on a life of trailblazing volunteerism Sharon Silverman has never worked a day in her life — for pay, that is. But the outgoing, energetic 81-year-old just can’t stop offering her time and… By Liz Harris Sep 30, 2021
Bay Area Zuckerberg and Chan give $1.3m to Jewish orgs, mostly in Bay Area Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are contributing $1.3 million to 11 Jewish groups, eJewish Philanthropy reported, citing a… By Asaf Shalev, JTA Sep 20, 2021
Philanthropy Goldmans fund gleaming new arts center for East Palo Alto youth What if we started with a blank sheet of paper and asked East Palo Alto youth, what do you want? That’s the question John and Marcia Goldman posed to the… By Liz Harris Sep 2, 2021
Obituaries Passionate about education, Ronald C. Wornick dies at 89 Ronald C. Wornick got a lot done. He turned an MIT degree in food science into a sterling career as a corporate executive and business owner, creating… By Dan Pine Aug 3, 2021
Philanthropy Polish leaders wrap up year of learning with Bay Area rabbis Bay Area-based Taube Philanthropies is celebrating the conclusion of a yearlong exchange program between local rabbis and Jewish community leaders across… By J. Staff Jul 6, 2021