“ Federation has always played a major role within the community ; as a convener , partner , funder and so much more ,” Gantwerk continues . “ We have a critical role to play within the Jewish community and the broader community as a whole and we take that responsibility seriously . Security , for example , is an ongoing issue , especially in response to anti- Semitism and anti- Semitic violence . Together with our partners we are
making every effort 2022 ShinShinim - post high school teens that bring a taste of Israel to San Diego to keep Jewish San Diegans and Jewish institutions safe and secure .”
Building an enduring Jewish community depends on creating more leadership pipelines like Federation ’ s Pauline Foster Women ’ s Philanthropy Leadership Institute , an 18-month women ’ s leadership program critical to both Jewish and non-Jewish organizations .
“ If you look at who has come up through the leadership ranks in Federation , they are also serving on other Jewish and secular boards ,” Gantwerk notes . “ A culture of leadership and philanthropy benefits the sector as a whole .”
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Partnerships will continue to be a key to Federation ’ s success , for example , with the Anti-Defamation League to address security issues , and with Jewish Family Service to continue supporting Holocaust Survivors through programs like Project Connect , a new collaborative effort designed to assess the needs of Survivors and ensure they have the necessary support . This approach , says Krosner , reflects the evolution of Federation from solely disbursing funds to a role as a thought leader .
“ Relationships ,” he says , “ are what builds philanthropy .”
At the end of the day , Gantwerk says , building a vibrant Jewish community is about more : “ More leaders , more people visiting Israel , more people-to-people connections , more support for those that are struggling , and more engagement . The work is significant , but critically important to our thriving Jewish future . We have the right leaders in place to help make a real difference and we are committed to a better , brighter future .”
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