Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia is philanthropic foundation whose cited mission is:
- 'to mobilize financial and volunteer resources to address the community's most critical priorities in Greater Philadelphia, in Israel and around the world.'
It created the Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Its aim is 'to empower Jews and non-Jews in the Greater Philadelphia area to support Israel as the democratic nation-state of the Jewish people, with the absolute right to live in peace and security as a member of the community of nations. The IAC engages the community in activities that build a positive relationship with Israel by educating about Israel and encouraging political support for Israel, while supporting individuals and organizations that share this goal. The IAC encourages and promotes dialogue among individuals and organizations whose views fall within the broad spectrum of viewpoints based on support for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.' [1]
Contents
Contact
Website: https://www.jewishphilly.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewishphilly/
People
Board Members 2015-2016 [2]:
- Bernard Newman - President
- Gary E. Erlbaum - Vice President
- Morey H. Goldberg - Vice President, Endowment Corp.
- Richard J. Green - Vice President
- Arthur Karafin - Vice President
- Wayne D. Kimmel - Treasurer
- Rena Kopelman - Vice President, PSF
- Susanna Lachs Adler - Vice President
- Gail S. Norry - Vice President, Campaign
- Ellyn Golder Saft - Secretary
- Naomi Adler, Esq. - CEO
Donations
2014
Gave $21,268,459 in grants, including [3]:
- American Friends of Leket Israel: $31,250
- American Jewish Committee: $6,398
- Anti-Defamation League Foundation: $553,498
- Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: $45,830
- Birthright Israel: $129,210
- Central Fund of Israel: $5,400
- Friends of the IDF: $6,780
Overseas donations
Gave $142,642 to the Center for Israel and Overseas at the Israel Office.
Invested $20,457,441 in the Central American and Caribbean region.
Grants received
References
- ↑ Get involved: Israel Advocacy, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia, accessed 17 october 2016.
- ↑ [https://www.jewishphilly.org/about-us/board-directors About Us: Board of Directors}, Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia, accessed 17 October 2016.
- ↑ Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia, Form 990, 2014
