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Jewish Philanthropy, From A to C

Jewish Journal November 25, 1999

There was a sort of informal poll conducted among the delegates who gathered in Atlanta last week for the annual assembly of America\’s Jewish welfare federations.\nThe agency that convened them, the newly-designated United Jewish Communities, had scheduled a series of discussions for the assembly\’s second day on the four \”pillars\” that sum up its mission: Jewish renaissance, social services, Israel and overseas needs, and fundraising. Delegates were free to pick their \”pillar.\”

Young and Committed

Shlomit Levy February 18, 1999

When leaders from 119 North American Jewish federations met here this week, they did not make any earth-shattering decisions or vote on anything binding.

Answering the Call

Eric Silver February 18, 1999

Anne Roberts is passionate about the idea of tzedakah, a concept she has diligently instilled in her son Spencer Nieman.

A Call for Support

Ruth Stroud February 11, 1999

Few people look forward to being asked for money. But Super Sunday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles\’ largest single day of fund raising each the year, is the exception.

6505: Home for the Next Generation

Michael Aushenker February 4, 1999

For Federation executives and board members, 6505 Wilshire is more than just another building. It is a monument to years of memories; an edifice awash in nostalgic value.

A Commitment toEducation

Ruth Stroud January 29, 1998

In a move that many see as a turning point for the future of Jewish education in Los Angeles, the Jewish Federation ofGreater Los Angeles board agreed last week to almost double the amount that the Federation gives to Jewish day and Hebrew schools.

Postcards from Israel

Ruth Stroud October 16, 1997

In every picture, Melissa Kahn is smiling — whether covered with mud at the Dead Sea, riding a donkey up Mount Canaan or hiking from the Mediterranean to Lake Kineret. Kahn, 16, a junior at Harvard-Westlake School, mused recently about the eight weeks shes pent in Israel last summer on the Bureau of Jewish Education\’s Los Angeles Ulpan program.

Israel or Bust

Ruth Stroud August 14, 1997

The Federation had received only four cancellations — a total of seven people who decided not to go because of the twin blasts — according to Evy Lutin, mission co-chair. More than 350 people are signed up for the 10-day mission, which celebrates the kickoff of Israel\’s 50th-anniversary year. About 500 people are expected to make the trip.

Eastward Ho

Jewish Journal May 8, 1997

From where Phillip Liff-Grieff sits — literally — the Jewish community is looking better all the time.\n

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