Thursday, May 19, 2011

Israeli Philanthropists Launch Nation’s First American-Style Jewish Federation – Forward.com

Israeli Philanthropists Launch Nation’s First American-Style Jewish Federation – Forward.com: "Ramat HaSharon, Israel — A brand new American import has arrived in Israel, but it isn’t the usual fast-food chain or a television sitcom. Rather, it’s that staple of U.S. Jewish life, the community federation.

For the first time, a group of philanthropists in the leafy city of Ramat HaSharon near Tel Aviv have created an Israeli charity — Takdim-The Ramat HaSharon Community Foundation — based almost entirely on the federation model. They are in talks with several American federations that are considering mentoring the organization."

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