In the media
After Shifting its Strategy, a Foundation Gets Behind Jewish Women Social Entrepreneurs
June 6, 2019Debra Nussbaum Cohen Evie Litwok got emotional when she opened up a letter from The Collective, a new joint project of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York that invests in social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. The letter informed...
Jewish Women’s Foundation of NY names 10 Women Social Entrepreneurs to its Inaugural “Collective”
May 10, 2019 Ten remarkable Jewish women – all social entrepreneurs and each exemplifying the power of women to envision and make impact – have been selected for the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York’s inaugural cohort of the “Collective.”The...
Press Release: Jewish Women’s Foundation Of New York Names Ten Women Social Entrepreneurs To Its Inaugural “Collective”
For Immediate Release Photos Available Contact: Glenn Rosenkrantz 646.245.8975, [email protected] JEWISH WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK NAMES TEN WOMEN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO ITS INAUGURAL “COLLECTIVE” Each Receives Long-Term Funding,...
In our words
World Day of Social Justice
Thirteen years ago, the United Nations General Assembly voted unanimously to adopt February 20th as the World Day of Social Justice. The purpose of the resolution was “the need to consolidate further the efforts of the international community in poverty...
A Very Incomplete List of Notable Black Jews
In honor of Black History Month, JWFNY wants to highlight a few of the many prominent Black Jews. Jews of color, and Black Jews in particular, are historically overlooked in the Jewish community. We want to celebrate their contributions to the worlds of...
Solidarity March
The "No Hate, No Fear" Solidarity March earlier this month, organized by New York's Jewish community in the wake of recent anti-Semitic attacks, drew nearly 25,000 individuals.I was a volunteer with the bullhorn brigade – my job was to make sure people...
On Our Calendar
Crown JEWEL Conversations: Miryam Kabakov – September 3, 2020
As we approach the Jewish holidays, many of us are thinking about how this holiday season will be different. While we consider how our prayer can look differently, let's use this opportunity to think about how our Jewish communities can be more inclusive and...
Crown JEWEL Conversations: Lauren Hersh – August 6, 2020
Every day in America tens of thousands of people are trafficked and sexually exploited. Millions more are bought, sold, and exploited worldwide. After decades of extraordinary political, economic, and social progress, why are so many people still being purchased like...
Be-JEWEL-ed Speaker Series: Gabrielle Fondiller – July 2, 2020
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Be-JEWEL-ed Speaker Series: Yavilah McCoy – June 4, 2020
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Be-JEWEL-ed Speaker Series: Evie Litwok – May 14, 2020
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Be-JEWEL-ed Celebration – Join Us ONLINE on April 22, 2020
Did you miss our program on April 22? No worries, catch up below!On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 5:00-6:00 PM, JWFNY held our signature event Be-JEWEL-ed – an ONLINE celebration of Jewish Entrepreneurial Women Executives and Leaders (JEWELs) in Manhattan. We...
Convening 2020 – October 29, 2020
THE CONVENING 2020 - Save the Date! October 29, 2020New York City The Convening provides Jewish philanthropists and social entrepreneurs and leaders with an annual opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate our work together. The Convening...