Celebrating Legacy Giving at a CJL Partner Synagogue

This is the season of re-telling our story, of reminding ourselves and teaching our children — and perhaps grandchildren — about the legacy of our ancestors. About what enabled us to get to this place.

Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It, now in Israel

I landed in Israel early Wednesday morning eager to see our work in action. I was honored to begin the journey by joining members of JCF’s Ness Fund on their annual “vetting” trip.

JWF: Hands on Philanthropy in Action

By Susan Friedman, Director, Jewish Women’s Foundation

"I can promise you that women working and giving together — linked, informed and educated — can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet." — Isabel Allende

Seven years ago a small group of smart, charitable women came…

What will Greater MetroWest look like in 100 years?

By Karen Secular, Create a Jewish Legacy program coordinator

When Judah Maccabee led his brothers in battle to save the Jewish people, he was fighting for a strong Jewish future.  But only in his wildest dreams could he have imagined that centuries later we’d be singing songs about him. …

We’re Making an Impact

When two objects strike against each other, the impact can create something new and beautiful. With strategic, impactful philanthropy, your donations can literally change people’s lives.