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Dr. Bruce Powell for eJewish Philanthropy: We Are What We Believe In

By Reiner Lily | September 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Dr. Bruce Powell for eJewish Philanthropy: We Are What We Believe In

This article was originally published in the Jewish Journal. Click here to read the original article. Earlier this month, the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles presented the inaugural Marvin Schotland Leadership Award to Dr. Bruce Powell. Presently dean of the School for Jewish Education and Leadership at American Jewish University, Dr. Powell helped found…

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Bestows Dr. Bruce Powell With Inaugural Marvin I. Schotland Leadership Award

By Reiner Lily | September 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Bestows Dr. Bruce Powell With Inaugural Marvin I. Schotland Leadership Award

Tribute Honors Longtime Foundation President and CEO Who Retired in 2022; Award Includes $50,000 Donor Advised Fund The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced Dr. Bruce Powell as the recipient of its inaugural Marvin I. Schotland Leadership Award. The honor, which comes with a $50,000 Donor Advised Fund (DAF), was established…

Rabbi Aaron Lerner for Giving Voice: Why Tzedakah on the High Holidays?

By Reiner Lily | September 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Rabbi Aaron Lerner for Giving Voice: Why Tzedakah on the High Holidays?

Why Tzedakah on the High Holidays? by Rabbi Aaron Lerner, president & CEO This piece was originally featured in the August 2023 Giving Voice. As we enter the High Holiday season, Jewish wisdom offers a prescription of teshuvah (repentance), tefillah (prayer), and tzedakah (money to help others) to assist us as we attempt to wipe…

How to Help: Maui Wildfires

By Reiner Lily | August 29, 2023 | Comments Off on How to Help: Maui Wildfires

In the aftermath of the devastating Maui wildfires, which have killed more than 100 people and wiped out the historic city of Lahaina, The Foundation awarded two grants to support relief and recovery efforts on the island. One went to Jewish Federation of North America’s Hawaii Wildfire Fund, which will direct donations to local Jewish institutions,…

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $2 Million to Eight Local Jewish Nonprofits for Capacity-Building

By Reiner Lily | July 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $2 Million to Eight Local Jewish Nonprofits for Capacity-Building

Institution’s Next Stage Grants Support Infrastructure-Strengthening Initiatives at Organizations Advancing Jewish Engagement and Identity, Education, Health and Well-Being, and Economic Stability LOS ANGELES (July 27, 2023)—The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it has awarded a total of $2 million to eight local Jewish organizations. The funding comes through The…

Dan Rothblatt in Jewish Journal: “Finding Meaning in Philanthropy At Every Age”

By cfs_bridget | July 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Dan Rothblatt in Jewish Journal: “Finding Meaning in Philanthropy At Every Age”

Finding Meaning in Philanthropy At Every Age Fulfillment Is Closer Than It Seems and Need Not Wait by Dan Rothblatt, Executive Vice President This article was originally published in Jewish Journal. Click here to view the article on their website. In pursuit of well-rounded and meaningful lives, many of us feel the pull of home…

Charlotte Friedman in eJewish Philanthropy: “Effective giving after a disaster raises many questions, offers varied opportunities”

By Reiner Lily | May 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Charlotte Friedman in eJewish Philanthropy: “Effective giving after a disaster raises many questions, offers varied opportunities”

by Charlotte Friedman, Program Officer, Center for Designed Philanthropy This article was originally published in eJewish Philanthropy. Click here to view the article on their website. In recent years, it seems as if an endless stream of natural and human-made disasters dominates news cycles. Pernicious hate crimes, mass shootings, the pandemic and war in Ukraine…

Legacy magazine: Q&A with Rabbi Aaron Lerner

By Reiner Lily | April 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Legacy magazine: Q&A with Rabbi Aaron Lerner

Rabbi Aaron Lerner Takes the Helm Rabbi Aaron Lerner, president and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation, brings a unique blend of financial, rabbinical, and nonprofit expertise to the position. He cares deeply about the community and is passionate about impactful philanthropy. Question: Tell us about your family and what you like to do in…

Legacy magazine: Giving for Life – Philanthropy at Every Stage

By Reiner Lily | April 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Legacy magazine: Giving for Life – Philanthropy at Every Stage

Jewish tradition views giving back as a universal obligation independent of time or circumstance. At the Jewish Community Foundation, we customize our philanthropic guidance for every donor, whatever their age or stage in life. From teaching families about financial literacy to helping identify charitable passions and advising on charitable estate planning, we’re here to serve…

Spring 2023 Legacy Magazine

By Reiner Lily | April 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Spring 2023 Legacy Magazine