The notion of Jewish Peoplehood encompasses Judaism as a civilization with a collective story, religion, culture, language, ethical tradition, and dedication to community. Today, Jews of all ages have many ways to be Jewish, do Jewish, and feel Jewish. Respecting this diversity, we support a myriad of programs and organizations whose work deepens Jewish identification, inspires community involvement, strengthens the connections between Jews around the world, and counteracts the rise of antisemitism and efforts to delegitimize Israel.
“Rywka’s Diary” exhibit makes US debut
Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, "The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Lodz Ghetto" made its US premiere at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee. The exhibition, which originated at the Galicia Jewish Museum in Kraków, Poland, will travel to museums across the US in the coming years.
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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.
Celebrating Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Koret believes that caring for the earth (the Jewish value of shmirat ha’adamah) is a fundamental part of sustaining healthy and vibrant communities. Our grantee Urban Adamah is meeting critical needs of food distribution and community connection through a Jewish, earth-based lens.
Our Pandemic Year: 12 months of frenzied fundraising and philanthropy
Bay Area Jewish funders and fundraisers reflect on the pandemic one year later. “At the beginning of the pandemic, the only thing that was certain was that no one knew what to expect — foundations and grantees alike,” recalls Danielle Foreman, Koret’s director of programs. (Photo/Seth Leslie)
In an era of rising antisemitism, giving for Holocaust education is even more critical
Inside Philanthropy explores funding trends in Holocaust education among younger Jewish donors. Our CEO, Jeff Farber weighs in, “By teaching the lessons of history and imparting how they resonate within the context of today’s politics, Holocaust education programs can help reverse the worrying trend of growing identity-based hate.”