Foundation Updates
Annual Meeting 2023
On Wednesday, December 6, the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies held its 113th Annual Meeting in a joint program with the Buffalo Jewish Federation's 120th Annual Meeting.
The hybrid event (in-person and live streamed) featured:
- Foundation 2023 Endowment Leadership Award Recipient: Karen and Rick Zakalik
- Business Meetings and Election
Israel Scholarships
For more than 30 years the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies has provided financial assistance for high school and college students to travel and study in Israel. Students participating in approved programs will be eligible for assistance for the upcoming summer based upon merit and/or financial need. Awards typically average $1,000 – $3,000.
Awards are limited to Jewish students who have attended high school in either Erie or Niagara County in New York State or to Jewish students who are residing in either Erie or Niagara County and are new Americans.
Death in Dignity Fund
The Jewish Death in Dignity Fund ensures that locally impoverished Jews receive a proper Jewish burial after death. The fund was seeded with an initial contribution from an anonymous donor who stated, “It’s difficult to think of a greater mitzvah than ensuring that every Jew has a proper burial, I hope others join me in this important mission.” Administered by Jewish Family Services, all requests and distributions of funds will remain confidential.
