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Sep 17, 2026, 2:21 PM

Urban Renewal: an Updated Land Redemption Strategy

It’s time for the next frontier of Jewish philanthropy A Pushke That’s what my Yiddish-speaking grandma called the tin Blue Box found everywhere in Israel and the diaspora when we were young. A coin by coin, harnessing the collective force of...

Sep 16, 2026, 11:13 PM

I never let my children fundraise, until now

Illustrative. A Haredi yeshiva, August 29, 2013. (Nati Shohat/ Flash90/ File)

When the Israeli government cut its subsidies for Haredi Torah study, the rabbis enlisted the community to make up the shortfall. Even the girls. Even my daughter

Silas Anastacio

Sep 13, 2026, 4:58 AM

Pre-Rosh Hashanah Celebration with Grupo Chaverim

In August, Grupo Chaverim hosted a Pre-Rosh Hashanah celebration for the NGO’s beneficiaries—affectionately called “friends”—along with their families, supporters, staff, and volunteers at Clube Hebraica in the Pinheiros neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil. The afternoon was filled with connection,...

Sep 3, 2026, 2:24 PM

Israelis Abroad Want to Vote. We Should Have Been Ready.

For Israelis living abroad, voting begins with getting home. (AI-generated illustration)

When Israel’s election date was officially announced, I immediately felt called to return and vote. This election could alter the course of the country in profound ways, with consequences for Israelis and the global Jewish diaspora. Voting is my...

Sep 2, 2026, 10:02 PM

We Don’t Choose Sides. We Strengthen Communities.

Why Jewish Federation of British Columbia's Role Matters in Divided Times As we approach the High Holidays and enter the final stretch toward Israel's October 27 election, I find myself reflecting on a question that will become increasingly relevant in...

Aug 31, 2026, 9:29 AM

Lessons from Common-Sense Billionaire John Catsimatidis

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Over the past few years, I have had the tremendous pleasure of meeting John Catsimatidis, his lovely wife Margo and his amazing kids AJ and John Jr in NYC. Whether it be at the Union League Club, a Jexodus...

Aug 27, 2026, 9:13 PM

You Can’t Take It with You (Ki Tavo 5786)

Two decades ago, after leaving the Wall Street Journal, one of my wife's first jobs in the Jewish world was working for a nascent project at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation to send Jewish children’s books to families every month. The...

Aug 26, 2026, 8:46 PM

It’s Back To School Time – Donate School Supplies!

Friends, as a scholarly nerd this is my most wonderful time of the year. I get excited by fresh new school supplies and the prospect of learning and so do many of you. Please donate to your local Jewish...

Silas Anastacio

Aug 15, 2026, 9:43 AM

Women’s Movement That Helped Build Medicine in Israel Gains Strength in Brazil

A century-old organization, present on five continents, expands its presence in Brazil and connects Brazilian philanthropy to one of the world’s most advanced medical centers. Long before the State of Israel existed, a group of women decided that healthcare in...

Aug 12, 2026, 8:23 PM

Four Languages, One Bunk and the Power of Jewish Experiences

As philanthropists, grant-makers, and communal leaders, we are deeply trained in the language of logic. We live by quarterly reports, analyze financial statements, assess key performance indicators (KPIs), and evaluate organizational capacity. We look at our funding through a...

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