Jonathan Goodman

Shawna Goodman

Episode 30 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Brother and sister Jonathan Goodman and Shawna Goodman Sone (a JFN board member), of the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation, talk about growing up in a philanthropic family, Jewish summer camp, and their shared funding interests.

Episode 30 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Brother and sister Jonathan Goodman and Shawna Goodman Sone (a JFN board member), of the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation, talk about growing up in a philanthropic family, Jewish summer camp, and their shared funding interests.

Jonathan Goodman & Shawna Goodman Sone

Amy Mandel

Episode 29 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. In Episode 29 of "What Gives?", the Jewish philanthropy podcast, Amy Mandel of Tzedek Social Justice Fund talks about participatory grantmaking, her decision to cede power over her foundation's grantmaking, and what it was like growing up the daughter of Morton Mandel, a major American Jewish philanthropist.

Episode 29 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. In Episode 29 of "What Gives?", the Jewish philanthropy podcast, Amy Mandel of Tzedek Social Justice Fund talks about <a href="https://www.jfunders.org/jfn_publishes_participatory_grantmaking_guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">participatory grantmaking</a>, her decision to cede power over her foundation's grantmaking, and what it was like growing up the daughter of Morton Mandel, a major American Jewish philanthropist.

Amy Mandel: Sharing Philanthropic Power

Felicia Herman

In Episode 28 of "What Gives?", the Jewish philanthropy podcast, Maimonides Fund COO and Sapir Managing Editor Felicia Herman talks about "geeking out" in Jewish historical archives, Jewish giving circles, and the impact of the pandemic on Jewish giving.

In Episode 28 of "What Gives?", the Jewish philanthropy podcast, Maimonides Fund COO and Sapir Managing Editor Felicia Herman talks about "geeking out" in Jewish historical archives, Jewish giving circles, and the impact of the pandemic on Jewish giving.

Felicia Herman: From Jewish History to Jewish Philanthropy

Danny Hakim

In Episode 27 of "What Gives?", Danny Hakim, a board member of the Azrieli Foundation talks about the power of sports to solve social problems and bring disparate groups together. The founder of Budo for Peace (now called One Team – Sports for Social Change), Danny recently launched the Sports for Social Change Coalition, a growing movement of sports for peace stakeholders in Israel. Mapping of Sports for Peace Coalition (in Hebrew) Sports for Peace Coalition Info (in English)

In Episode 27 of "What Gives?", Danny Hakim, a board member of the Azrieli Foundation talks about the power of sports to solve social problems and bring disparate groups together. The founder of Budo for Peace (now called One Team – Sports for Social Change), Danny recently launched the Sports for Social Change Coalition, a growing movement of sports for peace stakeholders in Israel. <a href="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/jfn/pages/4399/attachments/original/1644331600/Mapping_of_Sport_for_Peace_Coaltion_-_NAS_-_Oct_2021_%282%29.pdf?1644331600" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mapping of Sports for Peace Coalition</a> (in Hebrew) <a href="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/jfn/pages/4399/attachments/original/1644331599/Sports_for_Peace_Coalition_-_Dec_2021.pdf?1644331599" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sports for Peace Coalition Info</a> (in English)

Danny Hakim: Sports for Social Change

Fay Twersky

In episode 26 of Jewish Funders Network's "What Gives?" philanthropy podcast, Fay Twersky, the president and director of the Atlanta-based Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (and former vice president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation) discusses everything from the critical role philanthropy played in the LGBTQ rights movement to participatory grantmaking, to strengthening grantmaker-grantseeker relationships,

In episode 26 of Jewish Funders Network's "What Gives?" philanthropy podcast, Fay Twersky, the president and director of the Atlanta-based Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (and former vice president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation) discusses everything from the critical role philanthropy played in the LGBTQ rights movement to participatory grantmaking, to strengthening grantmaker-grantseeker relationships,

Fay Twersky: Philanthropy That Listens and Responds

Georgette Bennett

In Episode 25 of JFN's Jewish philanthropy podcast, former JFN Board Chair Georgette Bennett talks about her new book, "Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By," her experience growing up the child of Jewish refugees, and how to forge multifaith coalitions.

In Episode 25 of JFN's Jewish philanthropy podcast, former JFN Board Chair Georgette Bennett talks about her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thou-Shalt-Not-Stand-Idly/dp/1642936111/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2AB50ISJATDVE&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=thou+shalt+not+stand+idly+by&amp;qid=1635958071&amp;qsid=144-3512240-2163521&amp;sprefix=thou+shalt+not+stand+%2Caps%2C137&amp;sr=8-2&amp;sres=1642936111%2CB07FZ8S74R%2CB01NCTTSS6%2CB07FDNDBJ2%2CB0115WOB0G%2CB00N44E4F6%2CB0793DKBD6%2C1625648464%2CB0919L28NJ%2CB01HAN8R8G%2CB07BTSGQQG%2CB07VMNV6Q2%2CB010TVM42G%2CB00SQGP8X4%2CB0032RH696%2CB005G535I8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By,"</a> her experience growing up the child of Jewish refugees, and how to forge multifaith coalitions.

Georgette Bennett: How She Mobilized Jews and Muslims to Help Syrians

Eytan Stibbe

In episode 24 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny talks to renowned Israeli fighter pilot Eytan Stibbe about his philanthropy, impact investing, and how his friend Ilan Ramon inspired him to travel to outer space.

In episode 24 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny talks to renowned Israeli fighter pilot Eytan Stibbe about his philanthropy, impact investing, and how his friend Ilan Ramon inspired him to travel to outer space.

Eytan Stibbe: Israeli Astronaut and Philanthropist

Adina Shapiro

Reem Younis

Arab Philanthropy

In Episode 23 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, JFN Board Member Adina Shapiro and Israeli Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Reem Younis talk about Qudra, a new network for Israel's growing community of Arab philanthropists.

In Episode 23 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, JFN Board Member Adina Shapiro and Israeli Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Reem Younis talk about Qudra, a new network for Israel's growing community of Arab philanthropists.

Adina Shapiro & Reem Younis: The Growth of Arab Philanthropy in Israel

Michael Lustig

Vanessa Bartram

Episode 23 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. JFN members and impact investors Michael Lustig and Vanessa Bartram share what you need to know about this exciting tool for expanding impact and ensuring your investments align with your values. Michael is the author of JFN's new Greenbook, "A Guide to Jewish Impact Investing," and Vanessa facilitates JFN's monthly impact investing roundtable series.

Episode 23 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. JFN members and impact investors <a href="https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/michael-lustig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Lustig</a> and <a href="http://www.zora.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanessa Bartram </a>share what you need to know about this exciting tool for expanding impact and ensuring your investments align with your values. Michael is the author of JFN's new Greenbook, "<a href="https://www.jfunders.org/greenbook_a_guide_to_jewish_impact_investing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Guide to Jewish Impact Investing,</a>" and Vanessa facilitates JFN's <a href="https://www.jfunders.org/impact_investing_roundtable_6_15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">monthly impact investing roundtable series</a>.

Vanessa Bartram & Michael Lustig: Tapping The Potential of Jewish Impact Investing

Kathy Manning

Episode 22 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Freshman Rep. Kathy Manning (D-North Carolina) — a former JFN board member and the first woman president of the Jewish Federations of North America — talks about why and how she got into politics and her tumultuous first month in office.

Episode 22 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. <a href="https://manning.house.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshman Rep. Kathy Manning</a> (D-North Carolina) — a former JFN board member and the first woman president of the Jewish Federations of North America — talks about why and how she got into politics and her tumultuous first month in office.

Rep. Kathy Manning: From Jewish Communal Leader to Political Rising Star

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" (https://honeycomb.org/podcast-outside-tzedakah-box/) a podcast on Jewish youth philanthropy from JFN's Honeycomb.

In Episode 21 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, philanthropist, author, and JFN member Lisa Greer talks to host Andréws Spokoiny about philanthropic strategy, some common mistakes fundraisers and philanthropists make, and ways to strengthen relationships between funders and nonprofits. Lisa is the author of the 2020 book, “Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference,” (Harper Collins), the first such book written from the perspective of a philanthropist.

In Episode 21 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, philanthropist, author, and JFN member Lisa Greer talks to host Andréws Spokoiny about philanthropic strategy, some common mistakes fundraisers and philanthropists make, and ways to strengthen relationships between funders and nonprofits. Lisa is the author of the 2020 book, “<a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/philanthropy-revolution-how-to-inspire-donors-build-relationships-and-make-a-difference-lisa-greerlarissa-kostoff?variant=32179886915618" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference,</a>” (Harper Collins), the first such book written from the perspective of a philanthropist.

Lisa Greer: Revolutionizing the Way Fundraisers Interact with Donors

In Episode 20 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, Dena Libman of the Azrieli Foundation and Jack Wertheimer of Jewish Theological Seminary talk about findings from Wertheimer's 2020 "Grantees and Their Funders" report, one of the catalysts for GrantED: Stronger Relationships, Greater Impact, a joint project of JFN and UpStart.

In Episode 20 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, Dena Libman of the <a href="https://azrielifoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Azrieli Foundation</a> and <a href="https://www.jtsa.edu/jack-wertheimer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Wertheimer</a> of Jewish Theological Seminary talk about findings from Wertheimer's 2020 "Grantees and Their Funders" report, one of the catalysts for <a href="http://www.jgranted.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GrantED: Stronger Relationships, Greater Impact</a>, a joint project of JFN and UpStart.

Understanding the Grantee-Funder Relationship

Cintra Pollack

In Episode 19 of "What Gives?" The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.Cintra Pollack, an investor, philanthropist and JFN board member, talks about impact investing, generational differences, and balancing her family philanthropy with her Jewish Federation involvement.

In Episode 19 of "What Gives?" The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Cintra Pollack, an investor, philanthropist and JFN board member, talks about impact investing, generational differences, and balancing her family philanthropy with her Jewish Federation involvement.

Cintra Pollack: Achieving Impact in Grantmaking and Investing

Dan Ariely

Episode 18 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Israeli-American behavioral economist, Wall Street Journal columnist, and best-selling author Dan Ariely is an advisor to Keshet, the new donor-advised fund JFN and its partners brought to Israel. In this episode, he talks to JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny about strategies for promoting positive social outcomes, including getting people to be more philanthropic. They also discuss uniquely Israeli approaches to problem-solving, how Dan's personal history shaped his career, the cookbook he wants to write -- and much more. Watch Dan Ariely's two special lectures for JFN here and here. 

Episode 18 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Israeli-American behavioral economist, Wall Street Journal columnist, and best-selling author <a href="https://danariely.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Ariely</a> is an advisor to <a href="https://keshet-il.org/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keshet</a>, the new donor-advised fund JFN and its partners brought to Israel. In this episode, he talks to JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny about strategies for promoting positive social outcomes, including getting people to be more philanthropic. They also discuss uniquely Israeli approaches to problem-solving, how Dan's personal history shaped his career, the cookbook he wants to write -- and much more. Watch Dan Ariely's two special lectures for JFN <a href="https://youtu.be/wIToj1RXaT8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://youtu.be/1U0VR8dF3yE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Dan Ariely: The Brain Science of Doing Good

Ilana Kaufman

Color

Episode 17 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.  Ilana Kaufman, executive director of the Jews of Color Initiative, and host Andrés Spokoiny discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, how Covid is impacting Jews of color, and how the Jewish community can do a better job of including and serving Jews of color. 

Episode 17 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.  Ilana Kaufman, executive director of the <a href="https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jews of Color Initiative,</a> and host Andrés Spokoiny discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, how Covid is impacting Jews of color, and how the Jewish community can do a better job of including and serving Jews of color.

Ilana Kaufman: Listening to Jews of Color

Episode 16 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Rabbi Shai Held, President, Dean, and Chair in Jewish Thought at Hadar

Episode 16 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: <a href="https://www.hadar.org/faculty-staff/rabbi-shai-held" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabbi Shai Held</a>, President, Dean, and Chair in Jewish Thought at Hadar

Rabbi Shai Held: Spiritual Transformation After the Plague

Lila Corwin Berman

Episode 15 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from the Jewish Funders Network, hosted by Andrés Spokoiny. Guest: Professor Lila Corwin Berman, Director of the Feinstein Center for Jewish History at Temple University and author of "The American Jewish Philanthropic Complex." Music credits  "Believer" by Silent Partner "Panda Clan" by DJ Williams "Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North "Ex Boxer" by Riot "Blue Skies" by Silent Partner "Rainy Sundays" by the 126ers

Episode 15 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from the Jewish Funders Network, hosted by Andrés Spokoiny. Guest: Professor Lila Corwin Berman, Director of the Feinstein Center for Jewish History at Temple University and author of "<a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691170732/the-american-jewish-philanthropic-complex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The American Jewish Philanthropic Complex</a>." Music credits "Believer" by Silent Partner "Panda Clan" by DJ Williams "Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North "Ex Boxer" by Riot "Blue Skies" by Silent Partner "Rainy Sundays" by the 126ers

Lila Corwin Berman: How Political Is American Jewish Philanthropy?

Shira Ruderman

Episode 14 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guests: Jay and Shira Ruderman, of the Ruderman Family Foundation Music Credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell "Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero "Plenty Step" by Freedom Trail Studio "This is a Jazz Space" by Midnight North "No Slope" by Freedom Trail Studio "Mysteries" by Dan Lebowitz "Mama's Whisper" by The 126ers "Keep Dreaming" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena "Heartland" by Silent Partner "Rainy Sundays" by The 126ers

Episode 14 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guests: Jay and Shira Ruderman, of the <a href="https://rudermanfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruderman Family Foundation</a> Music Credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell "Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero "Plenty Step" by Freedom Trail Studio "This is a Jazz Space" by Midnight North "No Slope" by Freedom Trail Studio "Mysteries" by Dan Lebowitz "Mama's Whisper" by The 126ers "Keep Dreaming" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena "Heartland" by Silent Partner "Rainy Sundays" by The 126ers

Jay and Shira Ruderman: Combining Philanthropy and Advocacy

James Loeffler

Episode 13 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.   Guest: Professor James Loeffler, Director of the Jewish Studies Program at the University of Virginia and author of "Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the 20th Century."  He is also the organizer of "How the Law Treats Hate: Antisemitism and Anti-Discrimination Reconsidered," an online conference on September 10 from 12:15-5:30 p.m. ET. Music Credits "Believer" by Silent Partner "Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero "Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell "Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero "Summer Breeze" by Nate Blazer "Peaceful Conclusion" by Asher Fulero

Episode 13 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Professor James Loeffler, Director of the Jewish Studies Program at the University of Virginia and author of <a href="https://jamesloeffler.com/books/rooted-cosmopolitans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the 20th Century." </a> He is also the organizer of "<a href="https://religionlab.virginia.edu/events/how-the-law-treats-hate-antisemitism-and-anti-discrimination-reconsidered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How the Law Treats Hate: Antisemitism and Anti-Discrimination Reconsidered,"</a> an online conference on September 10 from 12:15-5:30 p.m. ET. Music Credits <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero</li> <li>"Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell</li> <li>"Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero</li> <li>"Summer Breeze" by Nate Blazer</li> <li>"Peaceful Conclusion" by Asher Fulero</li></ul>

James Loeffler: The Surprising Link Between Nationalism and Human Rights

Jay Sanderson

Episode 12 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Jay Sanderson, President and CEO of the The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner"Ex Boxer" by Riot"Panda Clan" by DJ Williams"Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero"Heartland" by Silent Partner"Blue Skies" by Silent Partner"Clover 3" by Vibe Mountain"Follow the Shadows" by the 126ers"Rainy Sundays" by the 126ers

Episode 12 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Jay Sanderson, President and CEO of the <a href="https://www.jewishla.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles</a>. Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner"Ex Boxer" by Riot "Panda Clan" by DJ Williams "Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero "Heartland" by Silent Partner "Blue Skies" by Silent Partner "Clover 3" by Vibe Mountain "Follow the Shadows" by the 126ers "Rainy Sundays" by the 126ers

Jay Sanderson: Producing a Post-Pandemic Jewish Future

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" (<a href="https://honeycomb.org/podcast-outside-tzedakah-box/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://honeycomb.org/podcast-outside-tzedakah-box/</a>) a podcast on Jewish youth philanthropy from JFN's Honeycomb.

What Gives? The Jewish Philanthropy Podcast

Ilia Salita

Episode 2 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Ilia Salita, President and CEO of Genesis Philanthropy Group Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Dream of the Ancestor" by Asher Fulero "Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero "Bike Sharing to Paradise" by Dan Bodan "Lottery" by Anno Domini Beats

Episode 2 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Ilia Salita, President and CEO of <a href="http://gpg.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genesis Philanthropy Group</a> Music credits: <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Dream of the Ancestor" by Asher Fulero</li> <li>"Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero</li> <li>"Bike Sharing to Paradise" by Dan Bodan</li> <li>"Lottery" by Anno Domini Beats</li></ul>

Ilia Salita: Russian-Speaking Jews and World Jewry

Rick Jacobs

Season 2, Episode 3 of What Gives?, the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism Music credits: • "Believer" by Silent Partner • "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz• "Station 22" by The 126ers• "Heartland" by Silent Partner• "Jeremiah's Song" by Dan Lebowitz• "Land of My Fathers" by The 126ers

Season 2, Episode 3 of What Gives?, the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism Music credits: • "Believer" by Silent Partner • "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz • "Station 22" by The 126ers • "Heartland" by Silent Partner • "Jeremiah's Song" by Dan Lebowitz • "Land of My Fathers" by The 126ers

Rabbi Rick Jacobs: Helping Jews Find Meaning

Season 2, Episode 2 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Rokhl Kafrissen, a New York-based cultural critic, playwright and Tablet Magazine columnist. Follow her on Twitter at @RokhlK Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner   "Kosher Style" by Michael Winograd "South Brooklyn Bulgars"  by Michael Winograd "Theme from David &amp; Goliath" by Michael Winograd "International Hora" by Michael Winograd "The Wedding Sher"  by Michael Winograd

Season 2, Episode 2 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: <a href="http://rokhl.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rokhl Kafrissen,</a> a New York-based cultural critic, playwright and Tablet Magazine columnist. Follow her on Twitter at @RokhlK Music credits: <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner  </li> <li>"Kosher Style" by Michael Winograd</li> <li>"South Brooklyn Bulgars"  by Michael Winograd</li> <li>"Theme from David &amp; Goliath" by Michael Winograd</li> <li>"International Hora" by Michael Winograd</li> <li>"The Wedding Sher"  by Michael Winograd</li></ul>

Rokhl Kafrissen: Hungry for Jewish Education

Barry Finestone

Season 2, Episode 1 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Barry Finestone, President &amp; CEO of the Jim Joseph Foundation. Music credits: • "Believer" by Silent Partner• "Where I Am From" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena• "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz • "To the Top" by Silent Partner• "Sunday Plans" by Silent Partner• "Bleeker Street Blues" by Chris Haugen

Season 2, Episode 1 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: <a href="https://jimjosephfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barry Finestone</a>, President &amp; CEO of the Jim Joseph Foundation. Music credits: • "Believer" by Silent Partner • "Where I Am From" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena • "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz • "To the Top" by Silent Partner • "Sunday Plans" by Silent Partner • "Bleeker Street Blues" by Chris Haugen

Barry Finestone: Shifting Strategic Approaches

Naomi Adler

Episode 6 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Naomi Adler, President &amp; CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "The Wrong Time" by Silent Partner "Keep Dreaming" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena "Mama's Whisper" by The 126ers "North" by Silent Partner "Rainy Sundays" by The 126ers

Episode 6 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: <a href="https://jewishphilly.org/who-we-are/leadership/executive-leadership-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naomi Adler</a>, President &amp; CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Music credits: <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"The Wrong Time" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Keep Dreaming" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena</li> <li>"Mama's Whisper" by The 126ers</li> <li>"North" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Rainy Sundays" by The 126ers</li></ul>

Naomi Adler: Solving Jewish poverty

Tonight begins the holiday of Sukkot, so I wanted to drop into your podcast feeds for a bonus episode to share a word about the holiday, and how I’m feeling about it this year. Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Beth" by VYEN

Tonight begins the holiday of Sukkot, so I wanted to drop into your podcast feeds for a bonus episode to share a word about the holiday, and how I’m feeling about it this year. Music credits: <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Beth" by VYEN</li></ul>

Bonus episode: At Home in the World? (Sukkot 5780)

Yossi Prager

Episode 5 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Yossi Prager, executive director of the AVI CHAI Foundation. Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Bleeker Street Blues" by Chris Haugen "This is a Jazz Space" by Midnight North "Quarter Mix" by Freedom Trail Studio "Bridges" by Dan Lebowitz "Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North

Episode 5 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Yossi Prager, executive director of the <a href="https://avichai.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AVI CHAI Foundation</a>. Music credits: <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Bleeker Street Blues" by Chris Haugen</li> <li>"This is a Jazz Space" by Midnight North</li> <li>"Quarter Mix" by Freedom Trail Studio</li> <li>"Bridges" by Dan Lebowitz</li> <li>"Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North</li></ul>

Yossi Prager: Philanthropy's place in Jewish life

Episode 4 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Gali Cooks, inaugural President &amp; CEO of Leading Edge, the Alliance for Excellence in Jewish Leadership. Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Ex Boxer" by Riot "No Slope" by Freedom Trail Studio "Mint Chocolate 2a" by Vibe Mountain "Grand Avenue" by Text Me Records/Bobby Renz "Lullaby" by Yung Logos "Memory Rain" by Yung Logos "Clover" by Vibe Mountain

Episode 4 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Gali Cooks, inaugural President &amp; CEO of <a href="https://leadingedge.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading Edge</a>, the Alliance for Excellence in Jewish Leadership. Music credits: <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Ex Boxer" by Riot</li> <li>"No Slope" by Freedom Trail Studio</li> <li>"Mint Chocolate 2a" by Vibe Mountain</li> <li>"Grand Avenue" by Text Me Records/Bobby Renz</li> <li>"Lullaby" by Yung Logos</li> <li>"Memory Rain" by Yung Logos</li> <li>"Clover" by Vibe Mountain</li></ul>

Gali Cooks: Leadership and People in the Jewish Workforce

Rabbi David Wolpe

Episode 3 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Rabbi David Wolpe, renowned writer and speaker and senior rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Aurora Borealis Expedition" by Asher Fulero "Bike Sharing to Paradise" by Dan Bodan "Gymnopedie No. 3" composed by Erik Satie, performed by Wahneta Meixsell "Little Prelude and Fugue" by Sir Cubworth "C Major Prelude" composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, performer unknown

Episode 3 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: <a href="https://www.sinaitemple.org/about/clergy-senior-staff/rabbi-david-wolpe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabbi David Wolpe</a>, renowned writer and speaker and senior rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. Music credits: <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Aurora Borealis Expedition" by Asher Fulero</li> <li>"Bike Sharing to Paradise" by Dan Bodan</li> <li>"Gymnopedie No. 3" composed by Erik Satie, performed by Wahneta Meixsell</li> <li>"Little Prelude and Fugue" by Sir Cubworth</li> <li>"C Major Prelude" composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, performer unknown</li></ul>

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The premiere episode of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Lisa Eisen, President of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation's U.S. Jewish Portfolio. Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Simon's Song" by Dan Lebowitz "Oceans" by Text Me Records/Bobby Renz "Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North

The premiere episode of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from <a href="https://www.jfunders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewish Funders Network</a>. Guest: Lisa Eisen, President of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation's U.S. Jewish Portfolio. Music credits: <ul><li>"Believer" by Silent Partner</li> <li>"Simon's Song" by Dan Lebowitz</li> <li>"Oceans" by Text Me Records/Bobby Renz</li> <li>"Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North</li></ul>

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