Program Areas • Grants
Jewish Philanthropy and Education
Increasing knowledge and understanding of the Jewish heritage is the goal of this program. Through the innovative use of media, policy research, and leadership training, it endeavors to enhance awareness of Jewish history and culture and to build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds.
Grants — 2010
| CONGREGATION BETH ELOHIM Brooklyn, New York | $200,000 |
| To support two Revson Neighborhood Fellows and a Revson Rabbinic Intern to work with Rabbi Andy Bachman in creating model programs with previously unconnected young Jews in Brooklyn | |
| IKAR Los Angeles, CA | $200,000 |
| To support a Revson Rabbinic Fellow to work with Rabbi Sharon Brous in creating model programs with previously unconnected young Jews in Los Angeles | |
| MA'ASE Karmiel, Israel | $180,000 |
| To support the establishment of a Civic Service Forum of Israeli NGOs working to improve the quantity and quality of volunteer year-of-service opportunities for disadvantaged Israeli youth | |
| MACNEIL/LEHRER PRODUCTIONS New York, NY | $15,000 |
| To support the production of the 'Among the Righteous' Web site | |
| Total (year to date): | $595,000 |