Stories of Giving

The Ross Family’s Lasting Legacy

February 29, 2024

Touching People’s Lives with Humor and Humanity As an Emmy award-winning comedy writer and producer, Michael “Mickey” Ross helped create…

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The Stein Family’s Tikun Olam Foundation

February 29, 2024

For longtime Jewish Community Foundation donors Mindy and Gene Stein, philanthropy is a very collaborative family business where all of…

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The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation

February 29, 2024

When Erwin Rautenberg, of blessed memory, established the private foundation several decades ago that bears his name, his core mission…

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Jeff Astrof and Shawni Modrell-Astrof

February 29, 2024

As our family of caring donors grows, so does our capacity to have a real, measurable impact in our community…

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Leading by Doing: Eileen & Paul Meshekow

April 27, 2023

When it comes to allocating discretionary income, we are often forced to choose from an endless list of competing priorities.…

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Klara & Martin Shandling

December 13, 2022

Martin served as president of Beth Jacob Congregation, the largest Orthodox shul west of the Mississippi, and has an intimate…

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Stacy Reznikoff Kent & Ranon Kent

December 13, 2022

Stacy and Ranon are second-generation Foundation donors, having learned the value of tikkun olam and strategic giving from their parents. They opened…

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Taking Their Own Advice: Sue & Paul Hoffman

September 23, 2022
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“We both grew up with an understanding that giving tzedakah is an essential part of being a Jew and of strengthening the…

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Dreaming Bigger: ETTA

September 23, 2022

The grants we’ve received have allowed us to dream bigger in so many ways. As medical knowledge and diagnostic tools…

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Modeling Compassion: Georgina & Alan Rothenberg

September 21, 2022

I always tell people that if they want to get started as philanthropists, there’s no better way to do it…

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Sharing Blessings: The Baran Spiwak Family

September 21, 2022

The Foundation really honors what was important to our parents,” Sheila says. “I like to think they’re smiling somewhere. Philanthropy…

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Driven by Social Activism: Pam & Evan Kaizer

April 5, 2022

It takes a special kind of soul to make a lifelong commitment to prioritizing community needs, but Pam and Evan…

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Dorit & Harry Nelson: Sparking Joy through Tzedakah

November 15, 2021

Our hearts are pulled in so many directions because there are so many needs. We do our best to meet…

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Foundation Trustee Jeffrey Loeb

November 15, 2021

by Jeffrey Loeb, Foundation Trustee and family wealth consultant, Loeb & Loeb LLP One secret to maximizing the power of…

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Arthur Greenberg: A Life of Service and Philanthropy

October 29, 2021

I’ve made arrangements in my estate plan that will enable my sons to use the Foundation for their own charitable…

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Raphael & Sasha Morozov

October 1, 2021

To make the most impact, one must not simply donate but think outside the box, mentor, and volunteer. Raphael and…

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Jane Jelenko

October 1, 2021

The Foundation has helped guide me on how to most strategically structure my giving. The breadth of expertise has been…

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Jessica Nadel & Josh Feffer

September 30, 2021

by Steve Gamer, Vice President of Advancement Josh Feffer and Jessica Nadel established a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) in 2015.…

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Jeremy Barnett

September 30, 2021

A Calabasas resident, Jeremy is the chief marketing officer for Cyberscout, a cybersecurity services company. The Barnett family has been…

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Q&A with David Jacobs, Financial Planner and Foundation Donor

September 30, 2021

David is a financial planner involved in the LA Jewish community and says The Foundation has an excellent reputation among…

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Honoring the Past: Suzanne Weiss Morgen

September 26, 2021

To hear Suzanne Weiss Morgen tell it, philanthropy is not unlike singing: Both disciplines require you to find your voice…

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Sheila Baran Spiwak: Healing the World

September 26, 2021

I think advancing human rights and animal rights are part and parcel of the same thing. Both touch who we…

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Susan Hirsch Wohl: Building a Legacy

September 26, 2021

Giving back comes naturally to Susan Hirsch Wohl. Growing up in a house with parents who emphasized the importance of…

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Marcia and Dick Volpert: For The Common Good

September 22, 2021

When it comes to giving back, few Angelenos are as involved or invested as Marcia and Richard (Dick) Volpert. For…

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Whizin and Schultz: Life’s Purpose Is For Helping People

September 21, 2021

I feel like my purpose for coming into this world was philanthropy. It’s immensely fulfilling work. Helping others is at…

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