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Young Jewish Fund (Giving Circle)

Status: Inaugural giving circle launched in response to October 7 attacks; first meetings in 2024

Geographic Scope: Bay Area

Membership: Young Jewish adults interested in Jewish community and philanthropy

Mission: Address local and online antisemitism through collaborative giving

How It Formed: The Bay Area Tribe (local Jewish young adults group) approached Federation after October 7 seeking ways to come together in community while engaging in philanthropy

Funding Focus:

  • Combating antisemitism

  • Supporting local Jewish community

  • Online and in-person antisemitism prevention
  • 2024 Grantees:

  • CyberWell

  • Resetting the Table

  • Total grant pool: $13,211 (split between two organizations)
  • Member Experience:

  • Met four times between February and May 2024

  • Described as "a safe and open space for people to be vulnerable and honest"

  • Focus on productive, engaged discussion

  • Strong peer connection and community building
  • Contact: Federation team for interested young adults

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