After the Flood
Sarah Price Brown
August 24, 2006
Before Shelly Collen lost almost everything, her life had just fallen into place. Then Hurricane Katrina struck.
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Philanthropy
Siblings of Fallen Israeli Soldiers Take a Camp Break
Julie Gruenbaum Fax
August 17, 2006
Living with the trauma and sorrow of losing a brother or sister in the Israel Defense Forces has scarred all of the 30 12- and 13-year-olds who spent 10 days at Camp Ramah in Ojai earlier this month. The Legacy/Moreshet program, sponsored by Friends of the IDF (FIDF), gave kids who lost a sibling or parent in combat a bar or bat mitzvah present that allowed them to have an American-style summer blast — if not to forget, then at least to enjoy a respite from the sadness that follows them at home.
Local organizations seek funds to help Israel
Jewish Journal
August 17, 2006
Some of the local organizations collecting donations to aid Israel in its time of crisis.
A 10-Step Guide to Helping Israel
Amy Klein
August 3, 2006
As the conflict in Israel continues, Jewish groups are focusing their efforts — financial, spiritual, intellectual, personal and practical — on ways to help Israel. The following list — by no means comprehensive — includes 10 things you can do to help Israel.
The Roots of an Israel Marathon
Jewish Journal
August 3, 2006
Some people raise money for Israel, other people visit Israel, and still others look for a unique way to support the country, like Eat4Israel. Now a new group of local athletes wants to Run for Israel, in Israel. A marathon, to be precise. \”Roots Marathon\” is starting their training program this summer, inviting people of different faiths to run the 30th Tiberias Marathon or 10k in Northern Israel next winter.\n
Focus on Philanthropy
Amy Hirshberg Lederman
July 27, 2006
I don\’t know about how others think about gift giving, but I am honestly confused about it myself. Year after year, questions continue to gnaw at me like: What is the right amount for a gift? Should I support Jewish organizations first and then donate to other charities, like my alma mater or the Red Cross, only after I have made my Jewish gifts?
Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me a Donation Match
Chanan Tigay
July 27, 2006
A longtime Jewish organizational professional and fundraiser, Hyman last year launched the Center for Entrepreneurial Jewish Philanthropy (CEJP) to support and advise philanthropists who are considering major gifts to Jewish and Israel-related causes.
It May Be Time to Change Goals, Ideas on Philanthropy
Michael Steinhardt
July 27, 2006
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.
Panama Solar Project Shows Power of Tikkun Olam
Steve Factor
July 13, 2006
At 7 a.m., after a long, grueling red-eye journey from Los Angeles, our plane landed on a narrow runway carved out of the lush rainforest deep in a remote island area of the Panamanian outback. As my son, Adam, 13, and I trudged off the plane, 40 smiling Kuna natives eagerly welcomed us to the exotic island of Playon Chico. With vivid memories of Adam\’s bar mitzvah just a fortnight prior replaying in my mind, I couldn\’t help but think that this would be the adventure of a lifetime. Indeed, it was.
Young Lawyer Has a Ball With Bet Tzedek
Marc Ballon
June 22, 2006
Founded in 1997, the Justice Ball has grown into one of the nation\’s most successful nonprofit fundraisers/parties targeting young professionals, Jews and non-Jews alike. Over the past nine years, more than 16,000 attorneys, financiers and others have attended the soirees, and scores of them have gone on to become Bet Tzedek contributors and volunteers.
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