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“There’s sort of this false impression that the pandemic is over, but food security is very important.” Ashley Rodwick, Senior Program Officer at the Koret Foundation, spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle about the Foundation’s recent $2.2 million investment in food banks and programs addressing food insecurity in the Bay Area.

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.

The Koret Foundation is saddened by the passing of Robert Friend, former board member to the foundation and dedicated patron to our community. May his memory be a blessing.

The Koret Foundation will award $6 million in grants to about 40 cultural institutions to help rejuvenate the Bay Area arts scene following three economically tough years.

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.

Koret has announced grants totaling $3.25 million to support civics education for California students, targeted toward programming that teaches young people to understand the nature of democracy, engage proactively as citizens and keep themselves informed in an age of hyperpartisanship.

Koret’s CEO, Jeff Farber, was awarded the 2022 Tzedek (righteousness) award at A Wider Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. View the recording of the celebration below.

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.

This Veterans Day, learn about Koret’s commitment to grantmaking that supports vets in key areas as they reintegrate into civilian life:

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.

We are proud to honor our local military veterans this Memorial Day and every day. Koret’s Veterans Initiative helps vets reintegrate into civilian life with mental healthcare, workforce development, and community building to combat social isolation.

Congratulations to our Koret Scholars! Despite a challenging year, you have achieved a great milestone. We’re so proud of you and are confident in your bright futures! Hannah Brownlee, Sonoma State University class of 2021, shared that the research opportunities provided by the Koret Scholars program set her up for a successful future: “This experience has motivated me to apply to graduate programs, and I will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall of 2021 to pursue my doctorate.”