Giving to the needy is important.
Dating back to Biblical times, Jewish tradition has incorporated the concept of "tzedaka" or charity. It is incumbent upon Jews to contribute freely to Jewish causes and help the needy. Federal and state governments give some grants for Jewish organizations. But most of the grants come from Jewish community groups and Jewish philanthropists.
Federal Grants
A synagogue in Seattle was attacked.
Federal grants can be given directly to an organization that works for the public good. Sometimes the government gives money to states, counties or cities for them to distribute grants to organizations as they see fit. The Federal government allots grants to the Jewish Family and Children's Services of Tucson, Arizona.These funds are designed to help the aged as well as families in need. Federal government contributes to "Aging in Place Initiative" to help needy Jewish families in Denver in conjunction with:
Allied and Federation of Colorado
300 S. Dahlia St.
Denver, CO 80246
Homeland Security rescues communities that suffer from terrorist attacks. They aided Seattle Jewish organizations after a terrorist attack on a synagogue. Funds are available if needed to assist sufferers of these attacks or to help prevent them from happening. They can be reached at:
U.S. Dept.
Homeland Security
Washington D.C. 20528
Jewish Community Groups
Jewish organizations thrive on grants from benevolent community groups throughout the United States.
The Jewish Community Foundation of Oakland offers grants to Jewish organizations to help Jewish causes. Included is the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, which began 95 years ago to aid children at risk. The Anti-Defamation League is another recipient whose aim is to combat anti-Semitism.
Jewish Community Foundation
300 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
Jewish Community Friends for Justice continues to give grants to rebuild the New Orleans Jewish Community after Katrina.
Jewish Friends for Justice
330 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10001
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston provides grants to Jewish organizations that strive to work for social justice and Holocaust awareness.
JCR
126 High St.
Boston, MA 02110
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles helps in operational activities, technical support and planning.
Jewish Community Foundation,
6505 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
Jewish United Fund for Metropolitan Chicago supplies grants to improve health and takes care of the needs of the Chicago Jewish community.
Jewish United Fund
30 S. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60606
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix furnishes grants to organizations that respond to emergencies, Jewish education and health of the elderly.
Jewish Community Foundation
12701 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Private Philanthropists
The Samuel Bronfman Family from Seagrams Liquor Company is one of the largest donors of grants. Their fund is used to organize Jewish life on college campuses. It helps Holocaust victims and sponsors Birthright free trips to Israel for college students.
Samuel Bronfman Family Foundation
222 E. 42 St.,
New York, NY 10019
The Jim Joseph Estate delivers grants to organizations such as Bnai Brith, which fights for human rights and tolerance. It advocates health reform especially for the aged. It also helps religious organizations to further religious awareness in young Jews.
The Gerald Polinger Family Foundations work to help Arab Jewish relations. They are known for contributions to educational facilities.
Gerald Polinger Family Foundation
5530 Wisconsin Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
The Bertha Effron Fund gives grants to institutions in Dutchess and Putnam Counties. These donations are geared to preserve Jewish culture.
Samuel Adelson is one of the latest sources of grants to Jewish organizations. His foundation put aside $500 million for Jewish causes. In 2005, he spent $25 million in Las Vegas to build the first Jewish high school.
