JFN Devastated by Violent Attack in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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Washington, D.C. We are devastated by the horrific murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two young Israeli Embassy staffers who were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. last night. Their lives were taken in an act of antisemitic violence that has shaken our community. Yaron and Sarah were a devoted couple on the verge of engagement. Their commitment to building bridges to and fostering understanding of Israeli life was emblematic of the values we hold dear. This senseless act of hatred is a stark reminder of the rising tide of antisemitism and the urgent need for vigilance, unity, and action. We stand in solidarity with the families of Yaron and Sarah, the staff of the Israeli Embassy, and all who are mourning this profound loss. May their memories be a blessing. | | | | |
| | | | | | | This week, 49 funders and philanthropic professionals gathered at JFN’s Israel office for the opening session of the new Northern Foundations Forum. The forum, initiated with the support of Beyachad — The Stella and Yoel Carasso Family Foundation, The Russell Berrie Foundation, The Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation, and Crown Family Philanthropies, aims to strengthen knowledge-sharing/peer learning and coordination, and strategic investment in Israel’s northern region. Participants discussed their investments and their challenges, and engaged in an in-depth briefing with Li-at Cohen, Deputy Director General for Planning and Strategy at the “Tnufa for the Revival of the North” Implementation Headquarters, on government recovery efforts and upcoming strategic plans for the North. For more information and to get involved, contact Anat Danis, Forum Director. | | | | |
| | | | | | | Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | Zoom
11:30am - 1:00pm ET | 8:30am - 10:00am PT | 6:30pm - 8:00pm IT JFN will continue our Pro-Democracy Philanthropy series with the second session: Can Jewish and Democratic Coexist? Dr. Tali Yariv-Mashal will lead a conversation with: - Aaron Dorfman, founder of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy, on the process of building a shared Jewish and democratic narrative
- Elad Kaplan, Executive Director of Ne’emanei Torah Va’Avodah, on the connection between Zionism and the values of the Torah, and the challenge of building a strong Jewish-Zionist-Democratic narrative in Israel
- Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer and Ronit Heyd from the Shalom Hartman Institute (U.S. and Israel), on creating a discourse that enables deep and complex engagement with questions of identity, values, and democracy
Join us to explore how Jewish funders can support democracy and pluralism with intention and impact. While each session stands alone, the full series offers a richer, more cohesive learning journey.
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| | | | | | We encourage you to register even if you missed the first session in the Pro-Democracy Philanthropy series. Our initial session, Don’t Take Democracy for Granted: Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Need for Responsive Pluralism, can be viewed by JFN members here. | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Pave the way to a successful member experience by ensuring your profile is up to date. Find more professionals, get matched up with like-minded peers, and benefit from their professional skills and experiences. Login to your profile today to browse the directory and other resources we have available for you. - JFN Consultingoffers personalized philanthropic services to individuals, families and foundations. Senior Managing Director Yossi Prageris available for one consultation session (up to two hours) to JFN members free of charge.Click hereto reserve your complimentary consultation with Yossi
- Israel Advisory Servicesprovide in-depth workshops, mapping, strategic planning, and advice to help you fund more effectively, from top experts in Israeli philanthropy
- JFN’s Conciergeserviceaims to provide each member with a personalized user experience that addresses all of their philanthropic needs
- Our list of vetted agencies and nonprofits working towards Israel's recoverycan be found here
- Members who wish to consult about giving to Iron Swords-related needs can contactAnat Danis
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| | | | | | Honeycomb is proud to be working with the Kiryat Yearim Youth Village’s integrated youth philanthropy program. The Honeycomb team had the opportunity to visit the village to see how their youth philanthropy programming impacts their participants. Read more about theKiryat Yearim Youth Village here. | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | - The Jewish Community Foundation San DiegoandLeichtag Foundation’sphilanthropy team, Impact Cubed, are reuniting to integrate their services and amplify their impact across San Diego, Israel, and the broader Jewish world. Beginning August 1, this powerful partnership will expand JCF’s capacity to serve as a trusted philanthropic advisor, convener, and community builder.Read more.
- Idana Goldberg, CEO of the Russell Berrie Foundation, reflects on the deep roots of Jewish civic engagement in America, and how today’s funders can draw on that legacy to meet the twin challenges of rising antisemitism and democratic backsliding.Read more.
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