$2M fund seeks to spiff up S.F., renew civic pride — and joy By Maya Mirsky May 19, 2023 San Francisco hasn’t gotten the best press recently. From department stores fleeing downtown to a wave of shoplifting, much of the news has been bleak. But two Jews with their hearts firmly in San Francisco want to make the city a more joyful, positive place — and they’ve raised $2 million to make it happen.… Read More
Obituaries Don Chaiken, dedicated East Bay philanthropist, dies at 86 In his role as a philanthropist, Donald Chaiken routinely met with leaders of nonprofits seeking grants. According to his daughter, Chaiken would consider… By Dan Pine May 15, 2023
Philanthropy Koret Foundation injects $6M into Bay Area’s major arts institutions The Koret Foundation will award $6 million in grants to about 40 cultural institutions to help rejuvenate the Bay Area arts scene following three… By J. Staff May 10, 2023
Bay Area Facing shortfall, Wilderness Torah launches urgent fundraiser Wilderness Torah, the Berkeley nonprofit that practices earth-based Judaism, is seeking to raise $300,000 by the end of the month in order to meet its… By Emma Goss Mar 16, 2023
Obituaries Dick Rosenberg, 92, philanthropist who banked on Jewish community Updated March 8 to add comments from his son. Back when he served as president and longtime board member of the Jewish Home (now the San Francisco Campus… By Dan Pine Mar 7, 2023
Bay Area Katie Couric is one proud Jew at Federation’s Day of Philanthropy For much of her life, Katie Couric didn’t know she was Jewish. At the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation’s annual Day of Philanthropy on Feb. 15,… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Feb 17, 2023
Bay Area Katie Couric to headline in-person Day of Philanthropy After three years on Zoom, the Jewish Community Federation’s Day of Philanthropy is back in person this year with journalist Katie Couric as the featured… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Jan 30, 2023
Bay Area Federation impact lending program helps this Oakland business thrive An Oakland-based coworking business has received a $250,000 loan through the impact lending program of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation and… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Jan 11, 2023
Philanthropy Jews of Color Initiative releases guide to racial equity in philanthropy The Jews of Color Initiative, a Bay Area-based racial justice nonprofit, has released its first-ever Jewish guide to giving through a racial equity lens.… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Dec 5, 2022