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Jewish Giving Circle-Berkeley
We strive to make philanthropy an intentional experience informed by our Jewish values. We fund a range of progressive organizations locally (Bay Area), domestically, and in Israel.
About Jewish Giving Circle-Berkeley
Our giving circle is a group of friends who live in Berkeley California. We have had four successful years of grantmaking. Last year we gave $13,500 in grants.
Our process: First, we think about which Jewish values inform our
tzedakah. Then, we all do some research about nonprofits that could benefit
from our gifts (which might include a conversation with the executive director
or board member). We then choose a few “candidates/nonprofits” as a group. With
a short list of very worthy projects (any of which we could support), we
finally come to a consensual decision about which nonprofits might best fit our
criteria for the donations.
Frisbee playing with Jewish and Arab teens
Awarded to: Ultimate Peace
working with Palestinains and Jews through music and games
Awarded to: Kulna Yerushalyim
Jeremiah Fellows Program
Awarded to: Bend the Arc
working with Sudanese and Eritrean Asylum Seekers
Awarded to: Garden Library/Arteam in Tel Aviv
train teens in social justice advocacy
Awarded to: Jewish Youth for Community Action
Immigration and Refugee assistance
Awarded to: Jewish Family and Children's Services - East Bay
