News

January 2025

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Thoughts & Opinions

Koret Grantees Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 20th, Americans honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr in a variety of ways. Many chose to celebrate Dr. King through a day of service, recognizing that a day “on” rather than a day off is a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the service of others.

November 2024

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Foundation News

A Special Sukkot with the Osher Marin JCC and Congregation Rodef Shalom

This Sukkot, the Koret team spent a day in the North Bay visiting two grantees: the Osher Marin JCC and Congregation Rodef Sholom. In the spirit of Sukkot, we were graciously welcomed by both organizations.

September 2024

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Quarterly Update

Fall Update: Resolve, Resilience, Renewal

Next month marks twelve months since the Hamas attacks of October 7. A full year of suffering, uncertainty, and loss—in Israel and in Gaza— for so many people, so many families, entire communities. Yet again, as the Jewish people have been compelled to do numerous times throughout the arc of history, they have proven their ability to not only endure, but to rise up and redefine what it means to be resilient and hopeful.

February 2024

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Foundation News

Koret study finds Jewish preschool ‘deserts,’ high tuition costs, staff retention are key issues

A new research study supported by Koret Foundation, Rosov Consulting, and EarlyJ, “Exploring the Jewish ECE Ecosystem,” was shared with more than 180 participants across three locations last month. The findings from the research are available in full to the public.

January 2024

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Thoughts & Opinions

Exploring the Jewish ECE ecosystem in the San Francisco Bay Area: Download the full report

Koret, in partnership with EarlyJ and Rosov Consulting, conducted a study to assess the state-of-play for Jewish ECE in our region. We have chosen to provide open access to the research in hopes that it will help practitioners, locally and beyond, make better informed grants toward expanding access to and increasing the quality of Jewish ECE programs.

June 2023

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Quarterly Update

Koret Summer Update: Celebrating 75 Years of Israel

Seventy-five years ago this past month, the modern state of Israel was born. In the decades that followed, the resilience and ingenuity of the Israeli people has inspired. Since the foundation’s inception, Koret has supported Israel in a variety of ways. Today, Koret’s efforts are focused on strengthening the bonds of the Jewish people and supporting the U.S. – Israel relationship.

March 2023

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Quarterly Update

Koret Spring Update: Celebrating Bay Area Arts and Culture

Koret has announced $6M in new grants to support local arts and cultural organizations over the next three years. More than 40 such institutions will benefit from Koret’s investment in the next generation of artists, audiences, and patrons.

December 2022

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Thoughts & Opinions

To sustain our JCCs for years to come, vote with your feet

“The institutions we depend on to connect Jewishly are now depending on us to show up and rekindle those feelings and experiences of community that were lost.” In this op-ed originally published in the J, Weekly, Koret’s Rachel Schonwetter shares why it’s time to show up for our local JCCs, and what we can do.

December 2022

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Quarterly Update

Koret Winter Update: Supporting local veterans and their families

Koret recently renewed its commitment to local veterans with a $1.5 million investment in the Koret Veterans Initiative over three years. First launched in 2019, this initiative helps Bay Area veterans address barriers to success.

May 2022

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Foundation News

$10 Million Koret Foundation grant to establish Koret center for Jewish civilization at TAU

The Koret Center at TAU, Israel’s largest research university, will work to bridge divides and improve relationships between Jewish communities worldwide by centering on the common bonds that have united the Jewish people for millennia. Read the full story at the Jerusalem Post.

January 2022

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Foundation News

On International Holocaust Remembrance day, keeping memory alive through storytelling

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember those we lost through stories. Rywka’s Diary provides a glimpse into the life of an ordinary girl during extraordinary times.

October 2021

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Foundation News

Koret President Dr. Anita Friedman receives Visionary Leadership Award from Tel Aviv University

Dr. Anita Friedman will receive Tel Aviv University’s prestigious Visionary Leadership Award at their 2021 virtual gala. The gala is raising funds for three important initiatives at Tel Aviv University: student scholarships, medical research, and The Center for Combatting Pandemics.