Chai Giving Circle
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    Chai Giving Circle

    Each cohort of the Chai Giving Circle is a small group of like-minded individuals who appreciate the importance of giving and the power of combined resources and knowledge. The group pools their charitable donations, engages in social justice learning and philanthropic research together, and collaborates in deciding how to allocate their giving.

    To learn more about and sign up for the upcoming Giving Circle, please contact Michelle Kracoff at [email protected].

    For past cohorts, click here.

     

    2024–2025 Participants and Funders:

    Host Committee: Vera Baum, Maddy Chaleff, Mimi Ezray, Andi Frenkel, Karen Orzechowski, Orli Rinat, Nicole Singer, Shannon Stein

    Julie Arnheim Beth Delson Karen Rau Deborah Sloss
    Jill Asher Yudy Deng Tina Rosenblum Debra Stout
    Leslie Behar Lori Kaplan Nancy Rudin Tzipor Ulman
    Lorraine Brown Steve Levy Lauren Segal Beth-Ann Wenger
    Viviane Cohen Janice Lisbonne Heather Shaw Emily Wu
    Catherine Crystal Foster Susan Mirbach Susan Sims  

     

    This year's OFJCC Giving Circle focused on a powerful theme: Young Adult Jewish Engagement—a crucial area for cultivating the next generation of Jewish leaders. Over several months, a dedicated group of donors came together to explore emerging trends, hear from national and local experts, and engage deeply with many incredible applicant organizations.

    Together, we made meaningful investments in programs that are innovating, inspiring and building vibrant Jewish life for young adults. We're proud of this year’s cohort—and grateful to our Giving Circle participants for their curiosity, commitment and vision. The funds were awarded directly to local Bay Area initiatives, with the following grantees: Lunar Collective, OneTable, Honeymoon Israel and the OFJCC's young adult program, ENGAJ.


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