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The Gorens decided to leave a lasting legacy for their children and grandchildren by creating Donor Advised Funds for each, to continue a multigenerational tradition of giving in their family. (See pp. 4-5.)
The Gorens Do “Something Big”—An Extraordinary Gift for Their Children and Grandchildren. SEE SPECIAL STORY ON PP. 4-5.
Meet Lawrence Rauch, New Foundation Chair
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awrence (Larry) Rauch, the newly elected chair of The Foundation’s Board of Trustees, is a cold storage executive with a warm heart and a deep passion for philanthropy. He is a seasoned leader in the Jewish community as well as in the business world, and is quick to recognize and acknowledge the accomplishments of others. His involvement with The Foundation dates back not just years, but decades, to 1982. Over the past 31 years, Larry has served as an Advisory Board member, trustee, chair of the Grants Committee and most recently, as treasurer and Finance Committee chair. He previously served as president of Jewish Family Service and has held multiple leadership positions with the Jewish Federation. In the business world, Larry is currently serving as the chair of the Central City East Association and the World Food Logistics Organization. Larry succeeds Lorin M. Fife, who recently completed consecutive two-year terms as chair of The Foundation. “Lorin, and Cathy Siegel Weiss before him, are among a long list of Foundation chairs who have been successful in the community and have done great things for The Foundation,” Larry said. “It is an honor to follow in their footsteps.” Marvin I. Schotland, Foundation president and chief executive officer, said, “Larry possesses strong institutional knowledge of The Foundation, as well as excellent leadership skills, and great dedication to The Foundation’s mission and goals. The transition is seamless.” Continued on page 2
A Glance At What’s Inside:
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THE GORENS’ TZEDAKAH LETTER TO THEIR NEXT GENERATIONS
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NEW TRUSTEES CAPITAL GRANTS
— Lawrence Rauch, Foundation chair
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Marvin I. Schotland PRESIDENT & CEO, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
What Do You Really Care About? In this issue of Legacy, you’ll meet some of the most accomplished philanthropic leaders in our community, Larry Rauch and Dorothy and Ozzie Goren. Larry is now adding to a distinguished career of community service by assuming The Foundation’s chairmanship, while the Gorens are culminating a lifetime of philanthropy by establishing 13 new charitable funds—one for each of their three children and ten grandchildren. What Larry and the Gorens have in common is a deep and abiding commitment to our Jewish community, a profound sense of caring for others, and a strong tradition of leadership by example.
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This is an exciting time as The Foundation continues its evolution. There are tremendous opportunities for The Foundation and the community ahead of us.”
Marvin I. Schotland, Foundation president and CEO (R), thanks Lorin M. Fife (C) for four years of service as Foundation chair, and welcomes Larry Rauch (L) in his new role as Foundation chair.
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The Foundation provides excellent ways to create a philanthropic legacy on behalf of the community.” — Lawrence Rauch, Foundation chair
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New Foundation chair Larry Rauch (C) with Matt Tambor (L) and Marcia Volpert (R) at a recent Foundation event.
Meet Larry Rauch... His Influences “I was raised in Houston, Texas, and both my parents were active in the community. My father was chairman of the Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation in Houston. My mother was involved in Jewish Family Service. I grew up in a culture of giving, so I naturally gravitated toward that.” Why Philanthropy “My family and I have been very fortunate, so we have a responsibility to give back. And through philanthropy with the Jewish Community Foundation, you can really impact what the community will look like going forward.” Looking to the Future “This is an exciting time, as The Foundation continues its evolution. There are tremendous opportunities ahead of us. We are in the midst of the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history. The Foundation offers a terrific opportunity for people to establish a charitable legacy in a thoughtful and strategic way, and to involve younger generations in the process. Furthermore, The Foundation provides wonderful ways for parents to truly pass on a legacy, as my parents did to me.” The Foundation’s Staff and Leadership “It’s an honor to have been elected chair of The Foundation. The Foundation’s staff, led by Marvin Schotland, is first-class, dedicated and hardworking. I feel the same way about our board which is made up of high-level thinkers—smart and dedicated people who represent all aspects of our diverse and complex Jewish community. I have great confidence in The Foundation’s stewardship of vital communal financial resources. For example, The Foundation’s Investment Committee consists of some of our community’s most accomplished investment advisors. It is second to none.
A Proud Accomplishment “Our Grants Committee’s greatest accomplishment is the impact and high success rate of the programs we have funded. With the Cutting Edge Grants Program, we have awarded 39 multi-year grants since 2006. I am very proud of the fact that 36, or 92%, of the organizations and programs funded by those grants, are still effectively fulfilling their missions and contributing to the vitality of the community. “We see our role as being not simply a funder, but a facilitator of our grantees’ success. Funding is a critical part, but it’s not the only part. We also work with grant recipients in a consultative role over time to help them achieve their goals more strategically.” The Value of Multi-Generational Philanthropy “A recent article said that the children who become most successful in life are those whose family has a narrative.They know their family history and their roots. And what better way to tell your family’s story than by giving through The Foundation. “It’s a wonderful thing watching parents, grandparents and grandchildren discussing philanthropy and seeing an older generation express to their children the philosophy and values of what their family is about. It’s their narrative, their story, and The Foundation offers a nurturing environment for a multi-generational process that strengthens families through philanthropy.” On Becoming a Foundation Donor “Through The Foundation, you can establish a charitable fund and join a wonderful family of philanthropists who individually and collectively are making a real difference in the world.You can do so when it is most tax advantageous for you. And most importantly, you have The Foundation’s staff and the services provided by its Center for Designed Philanthropy to help make your philanthropy more effective and rewarding.”
The Foundation’s Unique Role in the Community “The Foundation has always taken a long view. We think about what our community is going to look like 25 years from now. Because of this perspective, we focus on developing long-standing and deep relationships with our donors and supporting forward-looking grant initiatives through our Cutting Edge Grants Program.”
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Foundation chair Larry Rauch (R) with (L-R) Foundation vice president and trustee Anthony Chanin, Catherine Chanin and Foundation secretary Selwyn Gerber.
The Foundation offers a nurturing environment for a multi-generational process that strengthens families through philanthropy.”
NEW CHAIR, NEW TRUSTEES
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Getting to Know Larry Rauch—The Foundation’s New Chair
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Position: Chair of The Foundation. Lives in: Encino. Originally from: Houston, Texas. Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Texas; master’s degree in finance, Southern Methodist University. Family: Married to Linda; three children, two of whom are married; one grandchild. Occupation: President of Los Angeles Cold Storage, a 100-plus-year-old company providing public frozen-food warehousing and related services. History with The Foundation: Current chair of the Executive Committee, past treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee; past chair of the Grants Committee. A trustee or Advisory Board member since 1982. Involvement in the Jewish community: Active with Jewish Family Service since 1976, including serving as president from 1982 to 1984. Served on numerous committees at the Jewish Federation.
Business community involvement: Chair of the Central City East Association and the World Food Logistics Organization; past chair of International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses. Also served on: Los Angeles Downtown Strategic Plan Action Committee, Mayor’s Task Force on Central City East, and Board of Directors of the National Fisheries Institute. Goals for The Foundation: “To continue to ensure that The Foundation is an attractive and effective vehicle for philanthropists who care deeply about making a difference.”
Welcome New Trustees! We welcome four new community leaders to our Board of Trustees this year. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees is comprised of individuals with expertise in diverse areas including finance, law, business, community leadership and much more. Our trustees are an integral part of our work and guide us as we facilitate our philanthropic mission and goals.
Dr. Lorne M. Buchman
Lisa Korbatov
Dr. Lorne M. Buchman is the president of Art Center College of Design. He is an accomplished theatre director, as well as an author and scholar.
Lisa Korbatov served as president of the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education from Dec. 2011 to Dec. 2012, and is a currently a governing board member with plans to run for re-election in Nov. 2013. She is an owner/partner at The Amalgamated Real Estate Services.
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Keenan Wolens Keenan Wolens is executive vice president of Amir Development Company, a real estate company that owns and manages properties throughout California, Arizona, Texas, and Utah. Expertise/Specialty Areas: ■ ■
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Member, The Foundation’s Israel Grants Committee Senate Club member, AIPAC Board member, Jewish Education Trade Schools (JETS) Former board member, USC Hillel
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LEAVING A LEGACY
Dorothy and Osias Goren’s Big Gift Longtime Jewish Community Pillars Unveil Plan for Multi-Generational Philanthropy
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fter decades of continuous and significant community service and philanthropic activity, Dorothy and Osias (“Ozzie”) Goren decided to do something important, something that would outlive them; something their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren would not only remember but would inspire them to continue the tradition of service and giving; something to ensure that their commitment to giving would endure; as they put it, something “really big.” The Gorens have always described their grandchildren and great-grandchildren as their “immortality;” nothing could be more eternal than ensuring that the spirit of giving and service continues with their descendants. The “really big” result is a system of multigenerational Donor Advised Funds. Established with the help of the Jewish Community Foundation, this is the perfect vehicle to accomplish their goal. They have instantly created a small community of givers out of their offspring, promoting and immortalizing their charitable habits.
The Goren Plan Recently, Legacy sat down with Dorothy and Ozzie Goren in their sunlit living room, laden with family photos as well as awards, tributes and mementos recognizing their half-century as pillars of the Los Angeles Jewish community and commitment to public service. It was the setting for a sweeping conversation about their lives together (they will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary in November); devotion to family (including three married children, 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren); and fervent support and leadership of causes in which they deeply believe. The couple—who established the Goren Family Foundation at the Jewish Community Foundation in 1986—were discussing publicly for the first time the most personal of decisions, one they hoped will immortalize their tradition of giving for generations to come. Dorothy and Ozzie recently told their adult children and grandchildren that, via the family foundation, they are establishing charitable Donor Advised Funds for each of them at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles to perpetuate the Goren family’s longstanding practice of philanthropy and giving back. Revealing these plans to the family in a deeply moving letter (see p.7 for excerpts), the Gorens hope to serve “as philanthropic role models to our children and grandchildren, as well as help spur their own charitable passions—and channel their energies to those causes,” said Dorothy.
Genesis of ‘The Goren Plan’ As the Gorens’ son Bruce recalled, “My parents had been contemplating a meaningful gift that would resonate and serve as a lasting testament—something that embodied their values, and would have a deep impact with the family. Putting their name on a building just isn’t their personal style; also, it’s possible their grandchildren may never set foot in that building, so that opportunity to inspire the younger generation is diminished.”
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on what their children and grandchildren should care about, just stoking that same sense of commitment to our own causes. This epitomizes what we’ve seen our parents do throughout our lives.” The charitable funds are being seeded with an initial amount from the family foundation, with incremental amounts to be added each year. But Ozzie’s most profound wish is that this is only the beginning. “My hope is that the kids will continue to add their own dollars to their respective charitable funds, as well,” the patriarch said. The significance of Dorothy and Ozzie’s gesture struck emotional chords. In an email reply to his grandparents, Jeff Corn wrote, “Your letter brought tears to my eyes as I read it this evening with Ashley (Jeff ’s fiancée; The Gorens are looking forward to Jeff and Ashley’s wedding this summer). She told me of her parents requiring that they (Ashley and her siblings) donate one-third of their allowances to charity as young kids. We agreed how important this will be to us as we begin a family together. We’re already brainstorming the causes that are important to us.”
Beginning with Blue Tzedekah Boxes
This tradition of giving, so ingrained and seemingly instinctive to Dorothy and Ozzie, is rooted within their own childhoods. As firstgeneration Americans born to parents from Russia, Romania, Poland and Lithuania, the couple recalled humble upbringings where the principle of giving was central however modest their families’ circumstances. “They filled a blue tzedakah box with change—all they could afford—and gave directly to people and to organizations,” Dorothy and Ozzie Creating charitable funds for the grandchildren wrote to their grandchildren. “No one in need walked away from our homes hungry.” ensures continuation of our parents’ life-long Products of the Great Depression, Dorothy said that work as philanthropists.” — Jerry Goren her and her husband’s values were profoundly impacted by coming of age in that period, as well as living through events including World War II, the Holocaust and the founding of the State of Israel. “My father went off to work The answer to the Gorens’ charitable-legacy conundrum revealed before sunrise and didn’t return home until after sundown every day,” itself at a recent board meeting of their family foundation where the said Ozzie. “Growing up with that kind of example shapes you.” idea of establishing Donor Advised Funds for the grandchildren was first discussed. “It was an ‘ah-ha moment’—the perfect solution to what they The impact of such life lessons was clearly profound. Ozzie began a were seeking, consistent with who our parents are,” Bruce said. charitable tradition 57 years ago which he and his family continue to this day. Each Christmas, through the Los Angeles Urban League, the “Creating charitable funds for the grandchildren ensures continuation Gorens give 100 turkey dinners to the needy, an annual ritual in which of our parents’ life-long work as philanthropists,” said Bruce’s brother, their children and grandchildren now participate. Jerry. “It helps us to make conscious decisions and to answer the question: ‘What do I care about?’ Our parents aren’t imposing restrictions
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service. “There were 12 servicemen at our wedding I’d never met prior and haven’t seen since,” jokes Dorothy. Ozzie owned a retail furniture store in downtown Los Angeles that he ultimately grew into a small chain before divesting. After getting his law degree, he became a real estate developer and investor and, as he approaches his 91st birthday, on most days can still be found at the offices of his company, PICOA, Inc., where son Bruce works alongside him.
Dorothy and Ozzie’s tireless support on behalf of Jewish causes— locally, nationally and in Israel—began taking form following their first trip to Israel in 1962. “It was a deeply moving experience,” said Dorothy, and influenced the couple’s future charitable endeavors, which she refers to as “the art of giving. It is not the size of the gift, it’s the act,” said Dorothy emphatically, adding that her first gift to the Jewish Federation was a modest $5. From these humble origins has come life-long support and leadership of a range of causes: the Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Our parents have always led by example….Their philosophy Service, Jewish Home for the Aging, and the United Way, has always been that the best way to get others to act is to among others. Giving alone, however, was never enough. Ozzie step up themselves.” — Bruce Goren and Dorothy movingly recount going into the former Soviet Union to meet and work on behalf of “However busy he was at work, Ozzie always made the time for Jewish refuseniks. They also recall the exodus of Ethiopian Jews to Israel, others—family, causes and many, many people to whom he’s acted as and secret efforts during the apartheid period in South Africa to bring a surrogate father,” said an admiring Dorothy. blacks to Israel for lessons in community organizing and collaboration in advance of their hard-won freedom. “We never thought twice about it,” “They were always the kind of people who extended themselves on said Dorothy. “We did what we had to do.” a very personal level,” said Carol of her parents. “They befriended people from other cultures and backgrounds and developed close friendships Added the couple’s daughter, Carol Corn, “I remember when we with them, ‘adopting’ lots of people along the way.” were young, they were both always active, caring deeply for the Jewish community here and in Israel. My parents were never ones to seek From 1980-1982, Ozzie served a term as president (what’s now accolades. I often found out about charitable activities and things they called chair) of the Jewish Federation and held leadership posts were involved in years after the fact.” in the United Jewish Appeal. In the early 1980s, then (and now) Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Ozzie to the State of California Fair Such deeds have, in turn, moved Dorothy and Ozzie’s grandchildren Employment and Housing Commission, which he chaired for to act. For Ozzie’s 90th birthday last year, the grandchildren contributed 12 years. “On the various boards he’s served, our father always probed $900 ($90 from each grandchild) to a Headstart school program that and challenged,” said son Jerry. “It was never to be contrary, but rather has been one of many Goren pet causes. This gift was the catalyst for he’s always been willing to put forth the tough questions necessary to Dorothy and Ozzie’s imperative to find “a concrete way” to encourage improve any organization in which he was involved.” and support their grandchildren’s philanthropic commitment as they begin raising families of their own; l’dor v’dor—from generation to Dorothy has been an equally active presence in the Jewish community: generation—and its outgrowth: creation of the charitable funds. past president of Jewish Family Service and, in 1981-82, the first woman to chair the Federation’s annual campaign which raised a then-record While never ones to seek recognition, behind the Gorens’ decision to $38 million. Ozzie interjected with evident pride and reverence, speak openly about their own family’s plan to perpetuate multi-genera“Dorothy was not just the first woman locally, but the first woman in tional philanthropy is a hope that it will encourage others wrestling the United States to chair a major Federation annual campaign.” with these same issues to act similarly. “Our parents have always led by example—particularly on the boards they’ve served and organizations “Our mother has a wonderful sense of humor, is a great speaker they’ve led,” son Bruce said. “Their philosophy has always been that the and has an ability to get people in line and do the right thing,” said best way to get others to act is to step up themselves. It’s about saying, Jerry. “Dad is a considerable presence, but our mother is a force to be ‘This is what our family is doing. Maybe it can work for you, too.’ ” reckoned with in her own right.” Granddaughter-in-law Rachel Zucker, who is married to Jerry’s Dorothy and Ozzie: A Love Story son, Josh, said in an email to Dorothy and Ozzie: “You are both, in so many ways, role models for your children, grandchildren and Just a few minutes with the couple makes readily apparent how, as great-grandchildren. Not just in terms of tzedakah but so many other Dorothy puts it, she and Ozzie “complement each other.” Take your wonderful traits: loving-kindness, caring about family, political engagepick—b’shairt, two peas in a pod, opposite sides of the same coin—what ment…it’s a long, long list.” Indeed it is; one for which Dorothy and is most evident is a mutual devotion and sense that each is the other’s Ozzie are planting the “charitable seeds” intended to blossom well greatest cheerleader. Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Dorothy and beyond their lifetimes—for years and years and years to come. They Ozzie met on a blind double date and married while Ozzie was in the have truly done something “really big.” See excerpts from the Gorens’ letter to their family, p.7
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C A P I TA L G R A N T S AT A G L A N C E
Foundation Awards $270,000 in Capital Grants to Eight Local Institutions The Foundation’s Capital Grants support construction and renovation projects at institutions that provide programs and services that predominantly serve the Los Angeles-area Jewish community, provide access to the extended Los Angeles Jewish community and allow for greater engagement in Jewish life. Congratulations to our most recent grant recipients!
AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY $20,000 To repurpose space for construction of the Bel and Jack M. Ostrow Academic Library and the Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library that will serve students, academics and the community at large. www.aju.edu
BEIT T’SHUVAH $50,000 To renovate newly purchased space and existing space that will accommodate concurrently-run treatment, prevention, training and spiritual programs to benefit an additional 1,500 outpatient clients and 4,500 family members per year. www.beittshuvah.org
The third largest Jewish community high school in the country, New Community Jewish High School in West Hills is a co-ed college preparatory school with a mission “to raise up a new generation of Jewish leaders for whom Jewish values and traditions shape and guide their vision, and for whom knowledge creates possibilities for moral action, good character and shalom.” ▲
Our campers and staff will enjoy enhanced facilities that will also benefit those who join us for retreats and programs throughout the year. We thank The Foundation for helping to make our dream a reality.“ — Bill Kaplan, Executive Director, Shalom Institute
MAIMONIDES ACADEMY $20,000 To construct an expanded and modernized school building that will accommodate 620 students in grades preschool–8. www.maimonides.org
NEW COMMUNITY JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL $50,000 To renovate existing space that will create a permanent home for the high school accommodating 450 students in grades 9-12. www.ncjhs.org
RABBI JACOB PRESSMAN ACADEMY $20,000 To construct a two-story school structure that will accommodate 175 early childhood students. www.pressmanacademy.org
SHALOM INSTITUTE $50,000 To update facilities including renovation of cabins, creation of new meeting space, and replacement of outdated tents.The project will increase the Institute’s capacity for summer campers and year-round group rentals. www.shalominstitute.com
Through its summer camp and year-round programming, the Shalom Institute, located in the Malibu Mountains, serves approximately 25,000 individuals of all ages annually. It provides positive Jewish living experiences, skills development, Jewish values development and an appreciation for life and the environment.
TEMPLE AKIBA $30,000 To renovate the synagogue’s entrance courtyard, outside gathering space, sanctuary, social hall, lobby and administrative offices. www.templeakiba.net
TEMPLE BETH HILLEL $30,000 To renovate the sanctuary and social hall, as well as relocate and upgrade a power line that will enable the synagogue to install a new passenger elevator. www.tbhla.org
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Rabbi Zachary R. Shapiro, spiritual leader of Temple Akiba stated, “This grant deepens the impact of our light, and we will be able to better serve the entire community with Torah, worship, and goodness.” ▲
DESIGNING PHILANTHROPIC SOLUTIONS FOR YOU
News from the Center for Designed Philanthropy Passing Values to the Next Generations
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e at the Jewish Community Foundation are proud of our Center for Designed Philanthropy, a unique and valuable resource available to philanthropists in the Los Angeles Jewish community at no cost or obligation. The Center’s staff provides initial philanthropic consultations to help donors design their giving for maximum impact and fulfillment. As you have read in this issue of Legacy, Dorothy and Ozzie Goren (see story on pp. 4-5 and excerpts from their tzedakah letter below) have spent decades caring about the Jewish community in Los Angeles, in Israel and around the world, and have always led by example. And now, their children and grandchildren will be following in their footsteps through Donor Advised Funds established on their behalf by Dorothy and Ozzie. The Foundation is honored and privileged to be playing an important role in the Goren family’s mission to ensure a legacy of tzedakah throughout the generations. When you are ready to engage your children and grandchildren in your family philanthropy—whether it be through establishing Donor Advised Funds, learning about giving opportunities with the Center, or exploring ways to teach future generations about your values and giving—please call us at (323) 761-8705.
Welcome Elana Wien, Senior Program Officer One staff member who brings substantial expertise to the Center for Designed Philanthropy is Elana Wien, who joined The Foundation as senior program officer in 2012. In this position, Elana provides customized philanthropic services for Center clients, including familiarizing donors with funding opportunities that match their philanthropic interests, supporting their grantmaking processes, and liaising with grant recipients to ensure appropriate evaluation strategies, timely receipt of reports, and compliance with terms of donor recognition plans. She also conducts ongoing research on trends in the field and best practices. To learn more about how Elana and the other Center staff can help you fulfill your charitable goals, call us at (323) 761-8705 or email thecenter@jewishfoundationla.org.
The Letter that Started it All Continued from pp. 4-5
Excerpts from Dorothy and Ozzie Goren’s letter to their family on their philosophy of tzedakah and why they decided to create individual charitable funds for each of their three children and ten grandchildren:
Dear Children and Grandchildren, As we mature, it has become increasingly important to us to make a lasting gift to the community we have worked so long to support. A main reason an enduring gift is important to us is our desire to be philanthropic role models for you. How could we encourage and support your philanthropy into the future—beyond our lives and into the lives of your children and the generations to follow? We could do nothing “bigger” to ensure continued giving than to establish separate, charitable funds for each of you, so that you can make donations of your own choice in perpetuation of tzedakah and tikkun olam. …The art of giving is one of the great Jewish traditions. We hope these charitable funds will help immortalize that tradition through you, from generation to generation—“l’dor v’dor.” Giving to those less fortunate not only makes them smile, but makes you smile and feel good—as you continue in our family’s multigenerational tradition of charitable giving. We love you all, Nana and Papa To read the Gorens’ complete letter, please visit www.jewishfoundationla.org/gorens.
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The Foundation’s Center for Designed Philanthropy recently hosted a special event addressing the important topic of food security and how we can achieve it in Los Angeles. (L-R) Foundation chair Larry Rauch introduces the panelists to the audience: Paula A. Daniels, senior advisor, Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; Jonathan Bloom, journalist and author of American Wasteland; Pam Kaizer, chair, Food Forward; and Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas, co-founder, Netiya.
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parents’ approach to philanthropy (p. 4). And it’s a question that has helped Larry and the Gorens better focus their philanthropic energies on what really matters to them. Answering this powerful question is precisely why our Center for Designed Philanthropy exists. By working collaboratively with our donors and other community funders (p. 7) in a very constructive, supportive and skillful fashion, the Center is able to bring clarity to people’s philanthropy and help shape their charitable ambitions in a more meaningful fashion. Another leader who has probed this question is our immediate past chair, Lorin Fife. His answer came in the form of a lifelong commitment to volunteering for numerous causes here and in Israel. We are indeed fortunate that Lorin so ably served as our lay leader for the last four years, and we thank him for his selfless service and wise counsel. Clearly, The Foundation’s standing in our community today—and well into the future—is strengthened by these remarkable leaders who care so deeply about our community. What do you really care about? We welcome the opportunity to help you explore this profound question. Printed with vegetable based inks on recycled paper/10% post-consumer recovered fiber.
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