The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

Grantee Spotlights

Israel on Campus Coalition: Empowering student advocacy and promoting dialogue

ICC is dedicated to inspiring college students in the U.S. to see Israel as a source of pride. Founded in 2002, ICC educates and trains student leaders, Jewish and non-Jewish, to become advocates on campus and in the media. We spoke with three ICC Fellows about how the organization has provided ongoing moral support, giving them the courage and tools to stand up and speak out at this fraught time.

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Common Sense Media: Providing media literacy for all

Media literacy is key to empowering young people to sort through the noise to find the news, and classrooms are an ideal space for discussing complex topics.

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ANU Museum of the Jewish People: Shifting its paradigm in the post-October 7 world

ANU Museum of the Jewish People has become a nexus for helping people—in Israel and around the globe—to explore their feelings, process their grief, grow their resilience—and take the long view of Jewish history in the wake of the October 7th attacks. This is the first in a four-part series.

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Guided by Jewish values, the Koret Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all who live in the Bay Area and to ensuring the vitality of the global Jewish community. We champion community leaders and institutions that can do the greatest good for the most people.  

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News

Black and Jewish Americans Gather for Juneteenth Celebration
Jun 2025 | Jewish Peoplehood

Black and Jewish Americans Gather for Juneteenth Celebration

The JCCSF was one of many Jewish organizations who hosted a Juneteenth celebrations this year, building solidarity and community

Summer Update: Art as a Tool for Understanding
Jun 2025 | K-12 Education

Summer Update: Art as a Tool for Understanding

Art has the capacity to transform society, and a vibrant cultural landscape enriches our community immeasurably. The Koret Foundation’s commitment to the arts has been a cornerstone of our work over the past nearly 50 years.

Music@Menlo Launches Summer Concert Series
Jun 2025 | Arts and Culture

Music@Menlo Launches Summer Concert Series

Music@Menlo launches their summer concert series