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