Stories of Giving

Heidi and Joyce Monkarsh

September 21, 2021

As someone who created a Lion of Judah Endowment through The Foundation, it’s humbling to know that they’re managing what’s…

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Gwen & Jeremy Rosenthal: Creating a Philanthropic Family

September 21, 2021

Since Jeremy Rosenthal was in high school, he has been practicing the Jewish tradition of designating 1/10th of his income…

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Goldie and Samuel Sycowski – Founders of a Community Library and Resource Center in Israel

September 21, 2021

Goldie and Samuel Sycowski, of blessed memory, wished to leave a gift to Israel with their estate, but unfortunately the…

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The Gindi Family: A model for intergenerational philanthropy

September 21, 2021

Whether you’re an individual, a couple, or a multigenerational family considering your philanthropic options, the Center for Designed Philanthropy can…

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Gerber Family: Going All In With Their Philanthropy

September 21, 2021

Jewish continuity is a core focus of Natalie and Jonathan Gerber’s philanthropy. That’s why they primarily support a wide range…

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Fran Morris & Richard Rosman – The Ki Tov Fund

September 21, 2021

Live in: Pacific Palisades Occupation: Richard is a business attorney. Fran is the executive director of the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable…

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The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation

September 21, 2021

When asked how Erwin Rautenberg would react to the impact his foundation is having on the Jewish community, Rautenberg Foundation…

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Jewish Family Service LA

September 21, 2021

Thanks to The Foundation’s generous support, Jewish Family Service LA will be able to connect homebound older adults to our…

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East Los Angeles Women's Center

September 21, 2021

“The Foundation grant provided the funding necessary for ELAWC to implement a program that has allowed us to meet the…

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MLK Community Healthcare

September 21, 2021

The Foundation’s support speaks to innovation and equity; themes that are threaded in the fabric of our work. Their gift…

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Debra & Steve Linesch: Building Bridges With the Nico Linesch Legacy Fund

September 21, 2021

Debra and Steve Linesch come from different backgrounds, but share underlying values that have shaped their lives. Debra grew up…

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Jaffa Institute

September 21, 2021

During these difficult times, at-risk youth, families, the elderly, and Holocaust survivors need our help more than ever. With the…

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Baran Family – The Baran Endowment: five generations of passionate philanthropy

September 21, 2021

The Baran-Spiwak family has an incredible legacy for supporting Jewish causes locally, nationally, in Israel and around the world with…

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Annette & Leonard Shapiro

September 21, 2021

For many years, Annette Shapiro has held pioneering leadership roles in the Jewish community and beyond, raising millions for a…

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Alan S. Watenmaker, Attorney & Managing Member at Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker

September 21, 2021

With help from The Foundation, I was able to establish a philanthropic legacy for my client. My client wanted to…

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