February 22, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on February 22, 2013

Forward’s salary rankings: Men got more money, better raises

Published on December 13, 2010

The Forward’s second annual survey of 74 major Jewish national organizations found that in the past year, women lost ground in leadership, continued to lag behind men in pay and did not experience the same increases in salary that a majority of the men enjoyed despite these recessionary times.

Jewish Money

By Rob Eshman
Published on December 24, 2008

If you scroll through the list of Madoff's philanthropic victims, you'll find plenty of evidence that even Jews who have shed every vestige of their ancient practice short of circumcision still resonate to the prophetic call to heal the wider world.

The Four Big Madoff Questions:
Who's to blame, how much is lost, where's the money, will it occur again?

By Dean Rotbart
Published on December 24, 2008

Why is this fraud different from all other frauds?

Years from now, lawyers, journalists and historians are likely to still be debating the causes and consequences of Madoff's massive deception. Untangling the mess will not only be crucial in the bid to provide restitution to some victims, it will also become a case study of how not to repeat the same mistakes.

Financial tsunami shakes Jewish Community Foundation

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on December 24, 2008

" . . . It's a convergence of factors all at once: The government is unraveling, the economy is hurting our supporters and now you have not only the decline on Wall Street but also this fraud. It's a perfect storm . . ."

Pyramid power (not)

By Steve Greenberg
Published on December 24, 2008

Madoff scheme deals new hit to FSU Jews

Published on December 24, 2008

The Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Bernard Madoff is the latest in a string of financial blows to Jewish aid programs in the former Soviet Union, wiping out a major foundation that was the primary funder of Jewish higher education in Russia

Can you say fiduciary duty? Jewish nonprofits must follow new rules

Published on December 24, 2008

As the community looks forward, it is imperative that the oversight of investments be executed in a manner that meets the highest fiduciary standards.

Madoff’s ‘unspeakable evil’ shocks those who thought they knew him well

By Dean Rotbart
Published on December 16, 2008

The paradox -- one man possessed of bountiful quantities of good and evil -- is confounding to many who knew Madoff and only now are discovering his dark side.

From Durban to Beersheba

By Harold Brackman
Published on September 30, 2004

What went wrong at Durban three years ago, and why is it still important?

Charitable Yums

By Gaby Wenig
Published on April 29, 2004

Thinking about doing something for Israel but don't have time or inclination to go there and volunteer in person?

Holy Gifts for a Good Cause

By E. B. Solomont
Published on December 11, 2003

Jonathan Koch was trying to decide between two pairs of shoes when he happened to notice that one pair was made in Israel. That sealed the deal for him.

Jewish Charities Get Favorable Rating

By Joe Berkofsky
Published on October 9, 2003

If you're concerned that the money you donate to Los Angeles Jewish charities is eaten up by administrative and fundraising costs, fear not.

Most Jewish charities in Los Angeles have a favorable rating for the amount of dollars spent on their projects compared to dollars spent on costs, according to Charity Navigator, a new philanthropic watchdog. The group assessed some 130 Jewish nonprofits, including seven from Los Angeles, among 2,500 charities across the United States. It then rated the groups based on the Form 990 tax returns that all nonprofit charities, except religious institutions, must provide annually to the IRS.

Everyone Into The Pool

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on June 19, 2003

Alex Fullman has always loved to swim. He started when he was 2 years old and began swimming competitively at 6. So when representatives of American Red Magen David for Israel (ARMDI) visited his sixth-grade class at Heschel Day School to encourage students to consider making a donation as part of their bar or bat mitzvah year, Alex decided to combine his love of swimming with the needs of ARMDI. The organization provides emergency medical services throughout Israel.

Harder Choices

By Rob Eshman
Published on December 19, 2002

Little noted amid the full-frontal assault on Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott's (R-Miss.) latest sensationalistic folly was President George W. Bush's move to ease the flow of federal dollars to faith-based charities.

Dismay Over Tax Bill

By Sharon Samber
Published on June 14, 2001

Jewish charitable organizations are not going to get the help they were hoping for in the new tax bill, since the final version leaves out a proposal that might have boosted giving by billions of dollars.

Fundraising Fluctuations

By Julie Wiener
Published on November 9, 2000

The umbrella organization for North American Jewish federations is now the seventh largest charitable organization in the United States, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.