Tag: Jewish Causes

Following the events of Oct. 7 and the Israel-Gaza war, there has been a notable shift in the Jewish professional workforce, with an increasing number of talented individuals from outside the Jewish communal space showing interest in joining Jewish organizations like the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America.
The Hulu miniseries "Clipped" dramatizes the story of former Jewish L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling's downfall, focusing on his lifetime ban from the NBA in 2014 due to making racist comments about Black people.
The Jewish Future Promise (JFP) campaign urges Jews to commit at least half of their charitable bequests to build a Jewish future, with over 50,000 signatories including Noa Tishby, Modi Rosenfeld, Rabbi David Wolpe, Lizzy Savetzky, and Bernie Marcus.
Ruth Gottesman, the donor behind a $1 billion gift eliminating tuition at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, comes from a family deeply involved in philanthropy and aiding Jewish refugees during World War II.
Dr. Jay Robinow from Kansas City has been volunteering for fifteen years to build sukkot for members of the city's Jewish community, as well as for Jews across the state border in Kansas.
The article discusses the challenges facing American Jewish communities based on the findings of the 2020 Pew Research Center report on Jewish Americans.
The article discusses the need for a moonshot in Jewish philanthropy, aiming for universal Jewish giving.
Despite Mel Gibson's history of antisemitism and problematic behavior, he continues to find work in Hollywood due to personal relationships and a philosophy of accountability promoted by individuals like Robert Downey Jr. who vouched for Gibson's redemption.
Josh Kraft, the son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is set to take over his family's philanthropic efforts, including a foundation created to combat antisemitism.
Rep. David Trone, a Maryland congressman and co-founder of Total Wine & More, has a strong record of philanthropy and support for Jewish causes.
Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot, has established a foundation supporting various causes but has decided to sunset it within two decades of his passing to ensure his assets are used in alignment with his beliefs.
Anthony Scaramucci, also known as "The Mooch," expressed his support for a one-state solution during a meeting at Rutgers Chabad, criticizing organizations like J Street for their advocacy of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.