Portland, Oregon – June 2024 The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF) supports vital and impactful community organizations and initiatives in Oregon and SW Washington through its Community Endowment Fund (CEF). For Fiscal Year 2024, OJCF awarded grants from the CEF to seed innovative and collaborative organizations and programs in Oregon and SW Washington that remove…
The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sonia Marie Leikam as its new Director of Outreach. In this pivotal role, Sonia Marie will play a crucial part in advancing OJCF’s mission by fostering connections with prospective fundholders. Sonia Marie brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having…
On June 1, 2022, Rabbi Eve Posen of Congregation Neveh Shalom was elected to the Board of Trustees at the annual meeting of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation. Julie Diamond z”l was also movingly honored. For a recording of the event go to: https://ojcf.org/resources/ojcf-annual-meeting2
Above: The six pillars of Judaism’s framework of mitzvot (obligations) guide JLens’ evaluation of companies and investor advocacy priorities. Philanthropy is more dynamic than you may realize. As our financial and social approaches to making a difference in the world have evolved, so too have the investment options for our charitable dollars. For decades, having…
PHOTO: Above from left, Gail Mandel, Jordan Schnitzer, Arlene Schnitzer and Julie Diamond at the Annual Meeting and Legacy Celebration of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation. At right, Jordan Schnitzer and Arlene Schnitzer were the Legacy Society Honorees along with Harold Schnitzer, z”l. Photos by Vincent Paru In June it was OJCF’s privilege to…
PHOTO: Lois Schnitzer and many of her daughters joined OJCF for its 2019 Annual Meeting and Legacy Celebration. Pictured from left: Gayle Romain, Rita Philip, Lois Schnitzer, Jill Edelson and Mardi Spitzer. Photo by Victor Paru The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation of OJCF Is Now Accepting Applications The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation…
CNS 150 Concert June 2 In honor of its 150th anniversary, Congregation Neveh Shalom presents a gala concert at 7 pm, Sunday, June 2, at Congregation Neveh Shalom. The concert features musical performances by Cantor Eyal Bitton, Ilene Safyan, Michele Tredger, the Koleinu Choir, and the CNS Concert Band led by Chris Hardin, along with…
PHOTO: BB Campers do a philanthropy exercise. Knowing that Jewish overnight camp plays a big role in kids’ and teens’ Jewish identity, the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation and our youth foundation consistently support our local camps – B’nai B’rith Camp and Camp Solomon Schechter. This support is varied but with the common goal to enable…
The Oregon Jewish Community Foundations is recruiting its fourth Giving Council Cohort. The deadline for registration is Dec. 27. Who: Career minded Jews in the Portland area interested in a different take on philanthropy What: Participate in the fourth cohort of the OJCF Giving Council, a giving circle. A “giving circle” is a group of philanthropic people who come…
Julie Diamond leads community foundation as it helps ensure Jewish future As it approaches its 30th birthday, the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation has far exceeded the dreams of its “parents.” At age 10, the foundation had already far surpassed the founders’ goals. When Julie Diamond was hired as director of development in 2007, OJCF had…
