As Israel-Iran war breaks out, JFN’s Andrés Spokoiny to funders: ‘Pace yourself’

From eJewish Philanthropy (June 17, 2025)

Five days into Israel’s conflict with Iran, scenes of destruction from direct ballistic missile hits in Tel Aviv and other metropolitan centers, and a climbing number of civilian casualties have sent shockwaves through the Israeli and Jewish communities.

As Diaspora funders look for ways to provide support, eJewishPhilanthropy’s Nira Dayanim spoke with Andrés Spokoiny, president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, about crisis funding “do”s and “don’t”s, the best channels through which to direct giving and takeaways from the aftermath of the Oct. 7 terror attacks.

Read the full article by Nira Dayanim in eJewish Philanthropy.