Stories of Giving
JQ International
“After years of successful partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, JQ has…
Hyman & Neuman: A Family Who Gives With Meaning
For doctors Sheryl Neuman and Mark Hyman, philanthropy is a way of Jewish life to…
Heidi Monkarsh – Lion of Judah to support the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign
Legacy: Lion of Judah (LOJE) fund at The Foundation which will provide permanent support to…
Heidi and Joyce Monkarsh
As someone who created a Lion of Judah Endowment through The Foundation, it’s humbling to…
Gwen & Jeremy Rosenthal: Creating a Philanthropic Family
Since Jeremy Rosenthal was in high school, he has been practicing the Jewish tradition of…
Goldie and Samuel Sycowski – Founders of a Community Library and Resource Center in Israel
Goldie and Samuel Sycowski, of blessed memory, wished to leave a gift to Israel with…
The Gindi Family: A model for intergenerational philanthropy
Whether you’re an individual, a couple, or a multigenerational family considering your philanthropic options, the…
Gerber Family: Going All In With Their Philanthropy
Jewish continuity is a core focus of Natalie and Jonathan Gerber’s philanthropy. That’s why they…
Fran Morris & Richard Rosman – The Ki Tov Fund
Live in: Pacific Palisades Occupation: Richard is a business attorney. Fran is the executive director…
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation
When asked how Erwin Rautenberg would react to the impact his foundation is having on…
Jewish Family Service LA
Thanks to The Foundation’s generous support, Jewish Family Service LA will be able to connect…
East Los Angeles Women's Center
“The Foundation grant provided the funding necessary for ELAWC to implement a program that has…
Foundation Trustee Jeffrey Loeb
by Jeffrey Loeb, Foundation Trustee and family wealth consultant, Loeb & Loeb LLP One secret…
Q&A with David Jacobs, Financial Planner and Foundation Donor
David is a financial planner involved in the LA Jewish community and says The Foundation…
Leah Bishop, Attorney, Loeb & Loeb
Leah Bishop, Esq., is co-chair of The Foundation’s Professional Advisor Speaker Series Planning Committee, and…
Tom Corby, CPA, Corby & Corby
One of my clients with his own family foundation had traditionally made large donations to…
Alan S. Watenmaker, Attorney & Managing Member at Hoffman, Sabban & Watenmaker
With help from The Foundation, I was able to establish a philanthropic legacy for my…
Pam & Evan Kaizer: Driven by Social Activism
It takes a special kind of soul to make a lifelong commitment to prioritizing community…
Dorit & Harry Nelson: Sparking Joy through Tzedakah
Our hearts are pulled in so many directions because there are so many needs. We…
Arthur Greenberg: A Life of Service and Philanthropy
I’ve made arrangements in my estate plan that will enable my sons to use the…
Raphael & Sasha Morozov
To make the most impact, one must not simply donate but think outside the box,…
Jane Jelenko
The Foundation has helped guide me on how to most strategically structure my giving. The…
Jessica Nadel & Josh Feffer
by Steve Gamer, Vice President of Advancement Josh Feffer and Jessica Nadel established a Donor…
Jeremy Barnett
A Calabasas resident, Jeremy is the chief marketing officer for Cyberscout, a cybersecurity services company….
Suzanne Weiss Morgen: Honoring the Past
To hear Suzanne Weiss Morgen tell it, philanthropy is not unlike singing: Both disciplines require…
Sheila Baran Spiwak: Healing the World
I think advancing human rights and animal rights are part and parcel of the same…
Susan Hirsch Wohl: Building a Legacy
Giving back comes naturally to Susan Hirsch Wohl. Growing up in a house with parents…
Marcia and Dick Volpert: For The Common Good
When it comes to giving back, few Angelenos are as involved or invested as Marcia…
Whizin and Schultz: Life’s Purpose Is For Helping People
I feel like my purpose for coming into this world was philanthropy. It’s immensely fulfilling…
Unistream
‘A grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles enabled Unistream to establish a…
Hillel at UCLA
When our students look back on the pandemic, we know they’ll recall how their Jewish…
Jaffa Institute
During these difficult times, at-risk youth, families, the elderly, and Holocaust survivors need our help…
MLK Community Healthcare
The Foundation’s support speaks to innovation and equity; themes that are threaded in the fabric…
East Los Angeles Women's Center
“The Foundation grant provided the funding necessary for ELAWC to implement a program that has…
Jewish Family Service LA
Thanks to The Foundation’s generous support, Jewish Family Service LA will be able to connect…
JQ International
“After years of successful partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, JQ has…