Philanthropy

Laugh Your Way To Giving, The Sequel Featuring Writers from The Onion

October 6, 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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More information coming soon. Online registration goes live on August 10!

Jewish Federation Announces Nearly $10 Million for the Jewish Community

Posted on Thursday Jul 8, 2010 3:26 PM
Over $10 Million for the Jewish Community

Nearly $10 million worth of grants, scholarships and allocations to our community and to Jewish Federation programs, services and operations were recently approved and announced by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: $5.261 million from the Community Campaign, $3.5 million from endowment funds, $854,888 in donor designated funds, $102,223 for specific local projects, $42,370 for specific overseas projects, $101,727 in Jewish overnight camp scholarships, and $19,824 in teen Israel scholarships.

J.Team

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The Jewish Youth Philanthropy Program, or J.Team is comprised of teens from 9th - 12th grade who share a common interest in social action. Meeting monthly over the school year, they will participate in nonprofit site visits and community service projects, while learning about Jewish values of giving.

Women's Philanthropy

Women's Philanthropy engages women of all ages and giving levels in social, educational and philanthropic events and activities, allowing all Jewish women in Seattle to be included in the Jewish Federation and participate in creating community.

Together, Women’s Philanthropy and the greater Jewish Federation work toward strengthening, repairing and ensuring the Jewish community in Seattle, Israel and around the world. Collectively, Women’s Philanthropy generates one-third of Seattle’s annual Community Campaign.

Contact Information
Contact Name: 

Anna Frankfort, Women's Philanthropy Director

Email: 
AnnaF@JewishInSeattle.org

An Increase in Funds Heads Overseas To Aid Jews In Need, including Holocaust Survivors

Posted on Thursday Jul 8, 2010 6:14 PM

Holocaust survivors are struggling in many parts of the world, including Israel. (See The Seattle Times’ July 8 article “Holocaust survivors’ poverty…”) 

The weak economy world-wide has heightened their and other poor Jews’ struggles as governments decrease benefits and services and, in some places, political unrest has escalated. The economy has also affected charitable giving on which thousands rely for food baskets, prescription medication, home visits and community centers, paid for by Jewish communities in North America and Europe.

Ben-Gurion Society's Night at the Seattle Art Museum

July 22, 2010 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The Ben-Gurion Society of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle cordially invites its members to a private viewing and curator-led tour through the Andy Warhol Media Works exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Following the tour, we will view a collection of hand selected Jewish works of art, learn about each piece, the artists who created them and the context in which they were created.

Chai Society Reception

August 31, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle invites you to an exclusive reception for current and prospective Chai Society* members, hosted by Jeff and Judy Greenstein at their South Lake Union space.

Come enjoy an evening in their contemporary art exhibition space and engage in a stimulating conversation with Sam Amiel from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC).

Jewish Teen Philanthropy Program Completes First Year; Grants $7,200

Posted on Monday Jun 7, 2010 2:59 PM

On June 6, 22 Jewish teens will present checks totaling $7,200 to nonprofit agencies they chose as a group over this past school year. This will complete a year of philanthropic learning experienced by members of J.Team, or the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Team, at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.

J.Team Completes First Year with $7,200 in Grants to Nonprofits

Posted on Monday Jun 7, 2010 2:55 PM
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On June 6, 22 Jewish teens presented checks totaling $7,200 to nonprofit agencies they chose as a group over this past school year. This was the culmination of a year of philanthropic learning experienced by members of J.Team, or the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Team, at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.

Mother's Day Tribute Cards Available

Posted on Friday Apr 30, 2010 12:20 PM

This Mother's Day, show your mother that you care about her and Jews in need locally and worldwide with a Mother's Day tribute card from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.

Send a tribute card today at www.JewishInSeattle.org/Tribute.

We offer a variety of tribute cards for all occasions to honor that special someone. Whether you're celebrating a graduation, wedding, anniversary, or remembering a passing or yartzeit, or just wanting to make your gift to the Jewish Federation extra special, we have a card for you.

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