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

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School: Offering a holistic approach to Jewish education

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School has begun an ambitious renovation that will add state of the art facilities to enhance its curriculum and foster a strong, vibrant Jewish community. We spoke with head of school Adam Eilath about his educational philosophy and how Wornick's plans will help it remain a special and responsive place for children to learn and grow.

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The Monkey King at SF Opera: Engaging creativity, community, and technology

The Monkey King, an action-packed new opera, made its world premiere in San Francisco in November 2025. All eight performances were sold out, and the wildly enthusiastic audiences included many new opera-goers. We spoke with General Director Matthew Shilvock about SF Opera’s success in presenting new works and in attracting new patrons.

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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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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

“Among Neighbors” honored with a Robert and Ethel Kennedy Journalism Award
May 2026 | Jewish Peoplehood

“Among Neighbors” honored with a Robert and Ethel Kennedy Journalism Award

“Among Neighbors” has won a Robert and Ethel Kennedy Journalism award for its coverage of the aftermath of World War II on a small Polish town.

San Francisco Symphony names Elim Chan as its first female music director
May 2026 | Arts and Culture

San Francisco Symphony names Elim Chan as its first female music director

Elim Chan will become the first female music director in the San Francisco Symphony’s 115-year history when she takes control in September 2027.

Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families focuses on AI, tech
Mar 2026 | K-12 Education

Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families focuses on AI, tech

Common Sense Media hosted its third annual summit where leaders in the field discussed technology, AI, and the future of learning.