The billion-dollar donor’s mother was a philanthropist, too: She helped Jews fleeing Hitler
Ruth Gottesman, whose $1 billion gift eliminates tuition at a medical school, grew up in a family known for altruism
Ruth Gottesman, whose $1 billion gift eliminates tuition at a medical school, grew up in a family known for altruism
Many Jews believe Palestinian civilians also deserve help from American Jews — others find such claims offensive or even traitorous
Jewish officials say the level and intensity of incoming cash for Israel since Oct. 7, when Hamas invaded the country, is unprecedented in their adult lifetimes
Dorot, the New York-based nonprofit, has resumed its program to help scores of elderly make the trip to the cemetery
For some survivors, basic needs like heat and food are hard to come by
Founded during the pandemic, the organization provides support for the Jewish queer community
Oz Pearlman, who won third place on Season 10 of “America’s Got Talent” as a mind reader, was supposed to run an ultramarathon in North Carolina last weekend. But he had to drop out at the 11th hour because of work. Disappointed, the endurance athlete and professional mentalist found a different outlet for his energy….
The nation’s largest Jewish anti-poverty charity is warning that more government funding is needed to provide meals to struggling New Yorkers who keep kosher or eat only halal foods. “The sad reality is that kosher and halal emergency food is underfunded in New York,” said David Greenfield, CEO of the Met Council. “Simply put that…