Earlier this summer, members of the JTFN Youth Ambassador Council were looking to stay connected past the close of the 2019-2020 cohort year. Moved by current events and their experiences as young Jewish philanthropists, Emily Abrams (Detroit, MI) and Mazzi Katzen (Portland, OR) wrote the following piece to express their understanding of and commitment to … Continued

Dear Friends, Over the past week, I have watched and stood with many around the country who demanded justice. In a non-violent protest in Manhattan, I said his name, George Floyd; one of many names that needs to be remembered at this time. Within our Jewish tradition we recite names to honor the memory of … Continued