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Spielberg’s Wunderkinder Foundation joins list of Madoff victims

Steven Spielberg suffered some losses in the Bernard Madoff fraud scandal, though apparently nowhere near a rumored $300 million. However, the famed filmmaker\’s private Wunderkinder Foundation had some investments with Madoff, though Spielberg spokesman Marvin Levy said he was unable to detail the assets or losses of the foundation.

Trip highlights our duty to help worldwide

Our Jewish communities now have the resources they never had before. We have a certain influence over everything in which we become involved. Let us now employ the hope that defines us as Jews and ameliorate the world\’s conditions for ourselves and for whomever else we can before our entrenchment in despair becomes possible again.

Alter Kayakers make waves in Newport Bay

The Alter Kayakers stand out for their awesome endurance and robust bearing, and they cram their days with endless bicycling, hiking, tennis, martial arts and river rafting. But no one has to quit when his abilities falter.

Pick a cause

In addition to my business, I always take on the opportunity to help in my own community. I believe that it is important to help out whenever you can, whether it\’s picking up trash at the beach or working at a charity benefit, as well as taking on new challenges.

Social Action Groups Fight for Cleaning Ladies’ Rights

When Jews hire people to do household jobs — anybody who cleans, cooks, does the laundry, cares for children or elderly parents — we are the ones who represent the privileged class, with the funds to hire help. Jews today are generally wealthier and better educated than the majority of Americans.

It May Be Time to Change Goals, Ideas on Philanthropy

We are donors to universities, museums, orchestras and hospitals, but when it comes to Jewish philanthropy, we fall short. Today, perhaps 20 percent or less of Jewish giving goes to Jewish causes.

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