Deliberate Grants


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

To provide in-service rabbinic ordination to highly talented educators who have already proven themselves in the field of Jewish education, but for societal reasons have not had the ability to...

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Date

12/2018

Amount up to

$1,100,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

For general operating support of M2’s work helping educators and organizations design compelling educational experiences that enable their learners to find meaning and relevance in Jewish life. Past grants supported...

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Date

03/2024

Amount up to

$4,000,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

To expand on plans to cultivate young Jews’ interest in exploring character development through a Jewish lens. The grant will support increased partnerships with Jewish schools, congregations and JCCs to...

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Date

04/2017

Amount up to

$100,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

To support Leading Edge’s efforts to strengthen Jewish organizations and support their leadership and professional teams. The newest grant also supports the integration of JPro into Leading Edge and the Jewish...

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Date

06/2025

Amount up to

$9,615,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

To support Kevah’s educators and growth in the number of Kevah groups for young adults in the Bay Area, Boston and Denver. Funds will be used to support contract educator,...

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Date

09/2014

Amount up to

$750,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

For general operating support for Keshet’s efforts working toward the full equality of all LGBTQ+ Jews and their families in Jewish life. Previous grants supported market research, implementation planning to...

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Date

09/2025

Amount up to

$650,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

For general operating support and two additional years of UpStart coaching.

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Date

02/2018

Amount up to

$100,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

To support a new early career professional development initiative designed to enhance the leadership pipeline of the Jewish professional world. This grant will pilot a new program that will benefit...

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Date

03/2023

Amount up to

$1,000,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

For general operating support to advance JIMENA’s mission to educate and engage a diversity of individuals and institutions on the legacies of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa. The...

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Date

12/2024

Amount up to

$450,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

To support the Jews of Color Initiative’s as it continues to build and advance the professional, organizational, and communal field for Jews of Color. Past grants also were for...

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Date

03/2025

Amount up to

$800,000


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

To support new academic degree and certificate programs at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), and Yeshiva University (YU) to attract and train the...

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Date

04/2009

Amount up to

$14,999,561


PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

To support the Leadership Commons supporting emerging leaders in early childhood education and Jewish communal institutions.

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Date

09/2017

Amount up to

$900,000