Philanthropy
She Worked Until Age 96, Living Modestly. Then Came The Incredible Gift.
Sylvia Bloom didn’t want many things: Good chocolate, a lively bridge game, independence.
Shoe Bigwig Stuart Weitzman Gives $1M To American Jewish History Museum
Weitzman’s gift to the Philadelphia museum was given in hopes of increasing pride in American Jewish history and reducing anti-semitism.
University of Iowa Will Drop Steve Wynn’s Name From Major Institute He Funded
Wynn pledged $25 million to the vision institute. Wynn has hereditary blindness.
Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg Snubbed For ‘Jewish Nobel’ — And Was Bibi Behind It?
A Haaretz source suggested the Israeli prime minister’s displeasure with Ginsburg’s nomination made the foundation drop her from prize consideration.
First Survey Of All U.S. Jewish Federations Finds No Illegalities, But Still Cites Some Problems
A first-ever survey of all U.S. Jewish federations has found no evidence of illegalities—but still some problems
Einstein’s Scribbled Theory Of Happiness Sells For $1.5M In Record Auction
“Maybe if you’re lucky those notes will become much more valuable than just a regular tip,” Einstein said at the time.
George Soros Moving $18B To His Pro-Democracy Foundation
George Soros has disclosed a major boost to his Open Society Foundations with an $18 billion cash infusion from his personal wealth.
Stephen Ross Gives $50M More To U. Of Michigan
Billionaire developer Stephen Ross, chairman of Related Cos, on Wednesday increased to $378 million his lifetime giving to the University of Michigan
New York Federation Raises Record $238M In Centennial Year
UJA is known for its celebrity-filled luncheons and its lavish spending on parties and galas.
Where’s $100K Linda Sarsour Promised For Vandalized Jewish Cemetery?
“Plans are in place. We just need the money.”
