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Welcome to the April edition of the Jewish Future Promise Newsletter.

P romiser s to date: The Jewish Future Promise reached 102,751 Signers, and the Jewish Youth Promise now has 32,053 Youth Signers.
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Community Note

Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day (April 29-April 30), is a time to remember the fallen soldiers and victims of terror who gave their lives for the State of Israel. As a community rooted in memory and commitment, we invite you to join local ceremonies, light a candle at home, or take a moment of silence to honor their legacy. However you choose to observe, may it deepen your connection to Israel, our history, and our collective promise for the future.

New & Ne wsworthy

[link removed] ‘The Promise’ seeks to ensure Jewish continuity, founder Mike Leven tells JNS [ [link removed] ] -JNS
[link removed] Be Brave Like Jonah: What One Social Media Post Can Teach Us about Jewish Pride [ [link removed] ]-Times of Israel
[link removed] What About the Rest of the Middle East? A Call to the UN, Media, and Ourselves [ [link removed] ]-Times of Israel
[link removed] A Personal Reflection Across Generations [ [link removed] ]-Times of Israel
[link removed] Freed hostage Agam Berger and Oct. 7 survivor Daniel Weiss to perform at central March of the Living ceremony at Auschwitz-Birkenau [ [link removed] ]-eJewishPhilanthropy

How To: Finding The Right Non-profit

Finding the right non-profit is about more than writing a check, it’s about aligning your values, vision, and legacy with an organization that truly resonates. Whether you’re making a one-time donation or a long-term commitment, thoughtful giving starts with intentional discovery. Here’s how to dig deeper:
* Reflect on your values and passions: Ask yourself: What issues keep me up at night? What kind of change do I want to see in the world? Consider how your personal history, family story, or Jewish identity shapes what you care about most.
* Identify your giving goals: Are you looking to support urgent needs, long-term change, or capacity building? Do you want to fund innovation, advocacy, education, or direct service? Clarifying your purpose helps narrow your options.
* Evaluate the organization’s impact: Look beyond glossy websites. Review annual reports, impact metrics, and testimonials. Ask how success is measured and how your contribution will make a tangible difference.
* Assess leadership and transparency: Trust is crucial. Research the team behind the mission, their financial stewardship, and how they report outcomes. Tools like Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and the IRS Nonprofit Search can offer valuable insight.
* Start with a conversation: Reach out to the organization directly. Ask questions about their mission, challenges, and how donors are involved. A meaningful partnership often begins with dialogue.
* Test the waters: Volunteer, attend an event, or make a small initial donation to see how the organization engages with supporters and community members.

Promiser Spotlight: Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton is an Emmy-winning actress whose career has spanned television, theater, feature films and publishing. A committed philanthropist and founding member of World Vision’s Celebrity Ambassador Network, Heaton has traveled to Rwanda, Zambia and Syria with the humanitarian organization. Heaton is a mother to four sons and lives in Los Angeles with her husband.
Even as a non-Jew, you recently signed the Jewish Future Promise. What inspired you to make that commitment, and what does it mean to you?
The promise is a commitment to furthering the cause of Israel and the Jewish people. The health and security of Israel are important to the world, and the promise ensures their safety and flourishing into the future.
Your book, Your Second Act , focuses on embracing new chapters in life. How do you see your advocacy for Israel and the Jewish people fitting into this next chapter of your journey?
I never expected to create a movement to support Israel and fight antisemitism. The events ofOctober 7 changed all that. We are seeing violence and lies against Jewish people that we never thought we would see again. So, it’s clear that we in the West need to be ever vigilant if we want to safeguard freedom, democracy, and our Judeo-Christian values.
Throughout your career, you’ve used your platform to champion various humanitarian causes.How do you see your work with organizations like World Vision aligning with your support for Israel and Jewish communities?
Both World Vision and Israel and the Jewish people share the philosophy of “Tikkun olam” - “repair the world.” They both work towards the peaceful flourishing of all human beings.
What would you say to other non-Jewish allies who want to stand with the Jewish community but may feel hesitant or unsure of how to do so?
Start locally! Reach out to your neighborhood synagogues and share your desire to support them! Organize a community event that brings all people together - like the O7C community tables. Find out if your church has an education program about Jewish and Christian history - if not, organize one! Local Rabbis and the local Jewish federation can help!
Looking ahead, how do you hope your advocacy will impact the conversation around Israel and the Jewish people, both in Hollywood and beyond?
I hope people will see that it is safe to speak up for freedom of religion and for peace between people of all faiths. The nation of Israel is sending their sons and daughters to fight radical Islam not only on behalf of their country but on behalf of the whole world. We owe them an eternal debt of gratitude.
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