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Alejandro Crosa (left) and Adam Nash are the founders of Daffy.
Posted inTech

An easy way to make regular donations to your favorite non-profits? There’s an app for that.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 1, 2021
Makom Shalom, the outdoor amphitheater where Shabbat services are held at Camp Tawonga, was donated by the Leslie family. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
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Camp Tawonga receives ‘transformational’ $5 million gift

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss October 22, 2021
Emma Mayerson
Posted inNews

Early lessons in philanthropy inspired her to create this group for teen girls

Dan Schifrin by Dan Schifrin October 18, 2021
Joy Sisisky will serve as the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund's interim CEO starting Dec. 31, 2021.
Posted inPhilanthropy

In a time of global suffering, Federation sees growth in Jewish giving

by Dan Pine October 14, 2021October 14, 2021
Lila Corwin Berman speaking at Stanford on Oct. 5, 2021. (Photo/Andrew Esensten)
Posted inPhilanthropy

Author Lila Corwin Berman grabs third rail: Jewish philanthropy

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten October 12, 2021October 12, 2021
Anne Germanacos
Posted inBay Area, News, Philanthropy

Unconventional philanthropist Anne Germanacos funds human rights, social justice, the arts and more

by Liz Harris October 7, 2021October 8, 2021
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in Mountain View, 2019 (Photo/JTA-Ian Tuttle-Getty Images)
Posted inPhilanthropy

Which local Jewish institutions shared the $1.3M Zuckerberg-Chan gift?

by Dan Pine October 6, 2021October 7, 2021
Sen. Scott Wiener presents to Sharon Silverman, then president of Hebrew Free Loan, a State Senate resolution commending the organization for 120 years of service the organization's 2017 gala. (Photo/Kamran Zohoori)
Posted inBay Area, Jewish Life, News, Philanthropy, Seniors

At 81, Sharon Silverman reflects on a life of trailblazing volunteerism and leadership

by Liz Harris September 30, 2021October 1, 2021
Ron Wornick reads to a class at the school that bears his name. (Photo/ Courtesy Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School)
Posted inEducation

Passionate about education, Ronald C. Wornick dies at 89

by Dan Pine August 3, 2021August 4, 2021
Stephen Spielberg and Kate Capshaw attend the 2018 Arthur Miller Foundation Honors at City Winery in New York City, Oct. 22, 2018. (Photo/JTA-Mike Coppola-Getty Images)
Posted inPhilanthropy

Steven Spielberg launches foundation to fund Jewish-themed documentaries

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

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