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What Gives? The Jewish Philanthropy Podcast

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The issues, stories, and people changing the world in philanthropy and the Jewish community. If you like "What Gives?" be sure to check out "Outside the Tzedakah Box" (honeycomb.org/podcast-outside-tzedakah-box/) a podcast on Jewish youth philanthropy from JFN's Honeycomb.

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Episode 71 of What Gives?—the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, our guest is Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michell... more

Episode 70 of What Gives?—the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, we speak with Elias Saratovsky, President and CEO of the Birthright Israel Foundation. As Birthri... more

Episode 69 of What Gives?—the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, we speak with Shai Held, President and Dean of the Hadar Institute and author of the new book Jud... more

Episode 68 of What Gives?—the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, we speak with Josh Miller, Chief Program Officer at the Jim Joseph Foundation. Over the past 17 y... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jeffrey Solomon
A towering figure in Jewish philanthropy and former president of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies.
Episode: Dr. Jeffrey Solomon - Legacy, Leadership, and the Future of Jewish Philanthropy
Abigail Pogrebin
Author, journalist, and co-author of 'It Takes Two to Torah'
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Episode: Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer - Bridging Divides Through Torah Study
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President and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah
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Episode: Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer - Bridging Divides Through Torah Study
Yehuda Kurtzer
President of the Shalom Hartman Institute
Shalom Hartman Institute
Episode: Yehuda Kurtzer - Jewish Identity in a Changing World
Laura Lauder
A powerhouse in Jewish philanthropy
San Francisco Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
Episode: Laura Lauder - Philanthropic Leadership and Securing the Jewish Future
Rachel Sumekh
Project Executive for Together Ending Need, founder of Swipe Out Hunger
Together Ending Need
Episode: Rachel Sumekh - Dispelling Myths and Addressing Jewish Poverty
Zvika Krieger
Former Director of Responsible Innovation at Meta, currently a spiritual leader in a Jewish community
Episode: Zvika Krieger - Responsible Innovation
Rabbi Sharon Brous
Founder and Senior Rabbi of IKAR, a vibrant Jewish community in Los Angeles
IKAR
Episode: Rabbi Sharon Brous – Love, Loss, and Building Sacred Communities
Rabbi Danny Schiff
Community Scholar for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and author
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Episode: Rabbi Danny Schiff - Judaism in a Digital Age

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Andrés Spokoiny
Host of the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast, sharing insights on communal work, leadership, and philanthropy.

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Rabbi Sharon Brous – Love, Loss, and Building Sacred Communities
Q: What led you to write your new book, and what is it about?
Rabbi Brous's book, "The Amen Effect," encapsulates her 20 years of community building at IKAR, focusing on themes of love and loss as a response to societal disconnect.
Joshua Foer - Innovating Jewish Education and Storytelling
Q: What gives you hope?
We're not going anywhere. We're the most resilient people in history.
Laura Lauder - Philanthropic Leadership and Securing the Jewish Future
Q: What are the four buckets of asset allocation that you look at?
Lauder describes four buckets: market rate returns (no impact), finance first/impact second (looking for market returns with an eye towards impact), impact loans (impact first/finance second), and philanthropy (100% negative IRR).
Laura Lauder - Philanthropic Leadership and Securing the Jewish Future
Q: How does it feel to take the leadership of the Federation in this particular moment of Jewish American history?
Lauder expresses enthusiasm for the growth and innovation needed in the Jewish community of San Francisco, highlighting the challenges faced by a highly assimilated community.
Andrés Spokoiny - Reimagining Jewish Communities, hosted by Abigail Pogrebin
Q: What do you feel was missing that you wanted to address in the book?
The missing piece was a clear understanding of the structural challenges facing Jewish life in the 21st century.

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A unique podcast centered on the intersection of philanthropy and Jewish community, offering insights into the challenges and innovations within these realms. Episodes feature thought leaders who discuss significant trends, personal stories, and the evolving landscape of charity, underscoring themes such as communal resilience, identity, and the ethical dimensions of giving. Through various conversations, topics such as social justice, environmental responsibilities, and the impact of personal narratives on communal connections are explored, making it a rich resource for anyone interested in the dynamics of Jewish philanthropy and societal change.

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