What Gives? The Jewish Philanthropy Podcast

Episode 30 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Brother and sister Jonathan Goodman and Shawna Goodman Sone (a JFN board member), of the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation, talk about growing up in a philanthropic family, Jewish summer camp, and their shared funding interests.

Episode 29 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. In Episode 29 of "What Gives?", the Jewish philanthropy podcast, Amy Mandel of Tzedek Social Justice Fund talks about participatory grantmaking , her decision to cede power over her foundation's grantmaking, and what it was like growing up the daughter of Morton Mandel, a major American Jewish philanthropist.

In Episode 28 of "What Gives?", the Jewish philanthropy podcast, Maimonides Fund COO and Sapir Managing Editor Felicia Herman talks about "geeking out" in Jewish historical archives, Jewish giving circles, and the impact of the pandemic on Jewish giving.          

In Episode 27 of "What Gives?", Danny Hakim, a board member of the Azrieli Foundation talks about the power of sports to solve social problems and bring disparate groups together. The founder of Budo for Peace (now called One Team – Sports for Social Change), Danny recently launched the Sports for Social Change Coalition, a growing movement of sports for peace stakeholders in Israel. Mapping of Sp...

In episode 26 of Jewish Funders Network's "What Gives?" philanthropy podcast, Fay Twersky, the president and director of the Atlanta-based Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (and former vice president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation) discusses everything from the critical role philanthropy played in the LGBTQ rights movement to participatory grantmaking, to strengthening grantmaker-gran...

In Episode 25 of JFN's Jewish philanthropy podcast, former JFN Board Chair Georgette Bennett talks about her new book, "Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By," her experience growing up the child of Jewish refugees, and how to forge multifaith coalitions.

In episode 24 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny talks to renowned Israeli fighter pilot Eytan Stibbe about his philanthropy, impact investing, and how his friend Ilan Ramon inspired him to travel to outer space.          

In Episode 23 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, JFN Board Member Adina Shapiro and Israeli Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Reem Younis talk about Qudra, a new network for Israel's growing community of Arab philanthropists.

Episode 23 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. JFN members and impact investors Michael Lustig and Vanessa Bartram share what you need to know about this exciting tool for expanding impact and ensuring your investments align with your values. Michael is the author of JFN's new Greenbook, " A Guide to Jewish Impact Investing, " and Vanessa facilitates JFN's m...

Episode 22 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Freshman Rep. Kathy Manning (D-North Carolina) — a former JFN board member and the first woman president of the Jewish Federations of North America — talks about why and how she got into politics and her tumultuous first month in office.

In Episode 21 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, philanthropist, author, and JFN member Lisa Greer talks to host Andréws Spokoiny about philanthropic strategy, some common mistakes fundraisers and philanthropists make, and ways to strengthen relationships between funders and nonprofits. Lisa is the author of the 2020 book, “ Philanthropy Revolution: How to...

In Episode 20 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, Dena Libman of the Azrieli Foundation and Jack Wertheimer of Jewish Theological Seminary talk about findings from Wertheimer's 2020 "Grantees and Their Funders" report, one of the catalysts for GrantED: Stronger Relationships, Greater Impact , a joint project of JFN and UpStart.

In Episode 19 of "What Gives?" The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Cintra Pollack, an investor, philanthropist and JFN board member, talks about impact investing, generational differences, and balancing her family philanthropy with her Jewish Federation involvement.

Episode 18 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Israeli-American behavioral economist, Wall Street Journal columnist, and best-selling author Dan Ariely  is an advisor to Keshet , the new donor-advised fund JFN and its partners brought to Israel. In this episode, he talks to JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny about strategies for promoting positive social...

Episode 17 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.  Ilana Kaufman, executive director of the Jews of Color Initiative, and host Andrés Spokoiny discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, how Covid is impacting Jews of color, and how the Jewish community can do a better job of including and serving Jews of color. 

Episode 16 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Rabbi Shai Held , President, Dean, and Chair in Jewish Thought at Hadar

Episode 15 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from the Jewish Funders Network, hosted by Andrés Spokoiny. Guest: Professor Lila Corwin Berman, Director of the Feinstein Center for Jewish History at Temple University and author of " The American Jewish Philanthropic Complex ." Music credits "Believer" by Silent Partner "Panda Clan" by DJ Williams "Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight No...

Episode 14 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guests: Jay and Shira Ruderman, of the Ruderman Family Foundation Music Credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell "Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero "Plenty Step" by Freedom Trail Studio "This is a Jazz Space" by Midnight North "No Slope" by Freedom Trail Studio "Mysteries" by Dan Le...

Episode 13 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.   Guest: Professor James Loeffler, Director of the Jewish Studies Program at the University of Virginia and author of "Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the 20th Century." He is also the organizer of " How the Law Treats Hate: Antisemitism and Anti-Discrimination Reconsidered," an online conferenc...

Episode 12 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Jay Sanderson, President and CEO of the The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles . Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Ex Boxer" by Riot "Panda Clan" by DJ Williams "Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero "Heartland" by Silent Partner "Blue Skies" by Silent Partner "Clover 3" by Vibe Mountain "Foll...

Episode 11 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.   Guest: Jodi Rudoren, Editor in Chief of The Forward   Music credits:   • "Believer" by Silent Partner • "Total Totality" by The 126ers • "Follow the Shadows" by The 126ers • "Bit Coin" by Otis McDonald • "Wish You'd Come True" by The 126ers • "Black Moon" by The 126ers • "Don't Turn Back" by Silent Partner   W...

Episode 10 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.   Guest: Journalist and Author Yossi Klein Halevi   Watch Yossi Klein Halevi in conversation with Rabbi Noa Kushner at JFN's 2019 conference.

Season 2, Episode 3 of What Gives?, the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism Music credits: • "Believer" by Silent Partner • "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz • "Station 22" by The 126ers • "Heartland" by Silent Partner • "Jeremiah's Song" by Dan Lebowitz • "Land of My Fathers" by The 126ers

Season 2, Episode 2 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest:  Rokhl Kafrissen,  a New York-based cultural critic, playwright and Tablet Magazine columnist. Follow her on Twitter at @RokhlK Music credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner   "Kosher Style" by Michael Winograd "South Brooklyn Bulgars"  by Michael Winograd "Theme from David & Goliath" by Michael Wi...

Season 2, Episode 1 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest:  Barry Finestone , President & CEO of the Jim Joseph Foundation. Music credits: • "Believer" by Silent Partner • "Where I Am From" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena • "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz • "To the Top" by Silent Partner • "Sunday Plans" by Silent Partner • "Bleeker Street Blues" by Chr...