November 10, 2011
13 Cheshvan 5772

Adam Mansbach

November 3, 2011
We would like to thank our event chairs, Melissa Heller and Steven Douglas, for their efforts and support, as well as Adam Mansbach for sharing his evening with us. Thanks also to Riva Gambert and the Book Festival committee for their support of this event. Click here to see photos.

What Will Our Community Be Like In 50 Years?

You can help ensure that the future is bright. Consider making charitable bequests to the Jewish community in your will or trust.
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Donor Advised Funds: Your Giving… Your Way.

When you open a Donor Advised Fund at The Jewish Community Foundation, you call the shots. A donation to the fund puts you in the driver’s seat of creating a lasting legacy with direct impact on the areas that matter most to you.

When you make a tax deductible contribution, your funds are invested to grow over time. You recommend grants from your fund at your convenience. Donor Advised Funds are a smart charitable investment. It’s like having your own personal foundation—with better tax benefits and without all the paperwork. Read more …

Launch of the East Bay Jewish Teen Foundation 2011-2012 Year

A new year of the East Bay Jewish Teen Foundation has begun, and already the excitement is palpable. The Teen Foundation is made up of a group of high school students determined to make a difference through the application of tzedakah and other Jewish values. We engage directly in the practice of philanthropy and collaborative grant making for the purpose of tikkun olam, repairing the world. Read more …

Leadership Council 2011-2012
Dan Cohen, Jackson Fox, Sarah Kadesh, Julia Klein, Garrett Langfeld, Amanda Moore, Ben Sher, Nathan Usem

EBJTF Board 2011-2012
Jessica Adler, Garrett Candau, Scott Dresser, Shoshana Edelman, Jenna Feldman, Sophia Grossman, Sarah Kluger, Zach Kramer, Samantha Lettieri, Aliza Levin, Bryn Lewin-Ofell, Noah Lourie, Rachel Simon, Anna Treidler, Keiko Tokuda

Israel Trip Scholarships Available

The Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay manages several endowment funds that offer a variety of need-based financial aid awards to teens and young adults (35 and under), who wish to participate in a program in Israel. Awards are available and open to high school, college and young adult programs through the generosity of the Goodman, Eisner, Schudmak, Friedman and Derek Israel Funds. Applications are due by December 16 at 5:00 p.m. Applications are available online at http://jfed.org/who_aid_israel.html.

For more information or questions please contact Jessi Norris, Planning Associate, at jessi@jfed.org or call 510.318.6411.

Tax-Free IRA Gifts: Get A Break… Give A Break

It’s a win-win situation—enjoy a significant tax break for yourself while helping to give a much needed break to the Jewish community.

People who are 70 ½ or older with IRAs and 401(k)s are required to take annual, taxable distributions. Read more …

Jewish Funders Network’s Annual Conference

The JFN International Conference is an extraordinary opportunity for funders from around the Jewish world to strengthen personal connections and build partnerships. Through top-level presenters, innovative learning experiences, networking opportunities, site visits, and big-picture thinking on the Jewish future, the Conference is a unique experience for Jewish philanthropists. Read more …

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