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

P romiser s to date: The Jewish Future Promise reached 119,269 Signers, and the Jewish Youth Promise now has 33,634 Youth Signers.
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[link removed] They hate us? Let’s raise kids who don’t care — because the future belongs to Jews who love being Jewish [ [link removed] ] -eJewishPhilanthropy
[link removed] Zionism Today: Reclaiming the Narrative in a Divided World [ [link removed] ] -Times of Israel
[link removed] Foresight, Not Forgiveness, The Cost of Waiting to Act on Hate [ [link removed] ]- Times of Israel
[link removed] Hate Isn’t Music: When Antisemitism Takes the Stage, the Law Must Respond [ [link removed] ]-Times of Israel
[link removed] Harvard found in 'violent violation' of Civil Rights Act over antisemitism, Trump admin says [ [link removed] ]- NBC News

How To: How to Support Israel Through Philanthropy and Non-Profits

In times of both crisis and calm, supporting Israel’s future requires more than words — it calls for action. Whether you're giving for immediate relief or long-term resilience, philanthropy is one of the most impactful ways to stand with Israel. Here’s how you can make a meaningful difference:
1. Give to Organizations on the Ground
Israel’s nonprofit sector is uniquely equipped to respond to evolving challenges — from war and terrorism to social inequality and mental health. Support organizations like the Jewish Agency for Israel, JNF, Magen David Adom, Leket Israel, NATAL, and Brothers and Sisters in Arms, which provide food relief, emergency medical services, trauma counseling, and defense-related aid. Your contributions directly help those affected and strengthen Israel’s capacity to recover.
2. Invest in Resilience and Rebuilding
Short-term aid saves lives, but long-term investment changes them. Consider supporting nonprofits, such as Ogen, a nonprofit social-finance leader dedicated to advancing financial well-being, inclusion, and opportunities for the people of Israel.Other options may focus on rebuilding communities in the south, advancing coexistence and dialogue, supporting Israeli startups and innovation, expanding education access, and helping underserved populations, such as Ethiopian Israelis and lone soldiers.
3. Prioritize Transparency and Impact
Not all giving is created equal. Before donating, evaluate an organization’s track record, transparency, and on-the-ground partnerships. Resources like Guidestar Israel and local federations can help you choose where your dollars will make the biggest difference.
4. Partner with Trusted Jewish Institutions
Your local Jewish Federation, donor-advised fund (DAF), or philanthropic advisor can connect you with pre-vetted organizations doing vital work. Many offer matching gift opportunities, collective impact funds, and ways to engage your family in the giving process.

Promiser Spotlight: The Radow Family

Norman and Lindy Radow are dedicated philanthropists and leaders in Atlanta’s Jewish community. Norman is CEO of The RADCO Companies and was named one of Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs. He played a major role in elevating Kennesaw State University, where he chaired the foundation and created endowments supporting Jewish life and engineering students. Lindy is a trustee of the Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta and a founding board member of MACoM. Together, they support Hillels of Georgia, AIPAC, Friends of the IDF, Birthright Israel, and Congregation Etz Chaim.

What values from your families or early experiences inspired your commitment to Jewish life and community?
My dad helped found our shul in Brooklyn, which offered us a wonderful sense of community. A big part of that experience was the blue pushke , or tzedakah box. I gave in Hebrew School and at home, and often. We had little money, but my parents taught me that there are always people who need our help more.
The miracle of Israel was very fresh in our minds growing up. I vividly remember watching the news with my mother in late May 1967 on our black-and-white television. One hundred thousand people were surging through a square in Cairo, shouting “Death to the Jews.” My mother muttered, “It’s going to happen again,” referencing the Holocaust. Just two weeks later, the miracle of the Six-Day War happened. For the first time, my parents felt unafraid as Jews. The founding of Israel, the fear I saw on my mother’s face, and Israel’s shocking victory had a profound effect on me as a child.
Through the Radow Family Foundation, you've made a wide range of gifts with profound impact—from Jewish continuity to education and housing. How do you choose the causes you support?
At first, I gave more to causes I was already involved in, like my congregation, Etz Chaim, where I served as president, and AIPAC. Over time, Lindy and I expanded our support to other causes. In 2019, we established a family foundation to make our giving more intentional and to include our children in the decision-making process. We sat down together, defined our giving pillars, and developed policies to guide our philanthropy. We realized that if our focus became too broad, we would dilute our ability to make an impact. So, we narrowed it down to four key areas.
You've helped shape important civic and Jewish institutions, often behind the scenes. Can you share a moment when your philanthropy created change that deeply moved you?
There are so many tangible outcomes that have moved us deeply, but one moment stands out. We were contacted about a homeless student at KSU. She and her husband were living out of their car. She was the top biology student in her class. My company happened to own an apartment community near the university, so we offered them a furnished apartment for two years.
Three years later, we attended a Kennesaw State University Foundation retreat. A speaker, this same former student, whom we had never met, shared her story. We learned her husband had polycystic kidney disease, and a transplant had bankrupted them. Anti-rejection medications prevented him from working. She had planned to drop out of college, but then she said, “Norman and Lindy Radow saved us.” I broke down in tears. Today, she’s a doctoral candidate at Johns Hopkins researching treatments for the disease that robbed her husband of his kidneys. Incredible.
How do you talk to your children or younger generations about the importance of philanthropic giving? What values or family stories guide how you pass down your commitment to the Jewish community?
The answer is: we talk frequently. It’s precious to work with our daughter, our son-in-law, and our financial advisor, Michael Merlin, to align on our priorities, make giving decisions, and stay engaged with outcomes. We’re thrilled that our philanthropy has become a multigenerational family endeavor. It takes effort, but it’s incredibly rewarding. For example, we all participated in the decision to sign the Jewish Future Promise. That was deeply meaningful to me because long after I’m gone, I know my family will continue to honor that commitment.
What advice would you give to the next generation of Jewish philanthropists and community leaders?
First and foremost, be kind and respectful toward your parents’ priorities and experiences. Our generation has decades of giving and life experience. We’re also closer to Israel’s founding and the Holocaust. We understand, on a visceral level, just how miraculous Israel’s existence is.
Many young people today are shocked by the sudden public eruption of antisemitism around the world, even here in America. But for us, the reality has always been that Israel and our safety as Jews are extraordinary and not to be taken for granted.
At the same time, we recognize that the world is changing. One reason Lindy and I wanted to create an intergenerational platform for giving was to learn from our children. They understand things we don’t. It’s a two-way street.
Your love for Israel is evident. What does Israel mean to you personally, and how do you see its role in the future of the Jewish people?
Israel means everything to us. Without Israel, our safety as Jews would be in jeopardy. Just look at Iran, they’ve openly threatened to destroy all Jews, not just Israelis. Remember the bombing of the Jewish center in Argentina. Hamas’s charter contains the same goals. If they ever gained the power to act on these threats, who would defend us? The answer: no one but ourselves.
But beyond security, Israel is our homeland. Our history is there. Our religion was born there. Much of the world’s moral code originated with our ancestors there. We were forcibly removed from our land four times: by the Assyrians in the 8th century BCE, the Babylonians in the 5th century BCE, and the Romans in 70 CE and again in 134 CE. And yet, we keep returning. The idea of returning to all of Judea is a powerful force inside me. Today, our son has made aliyah , and our granddaughters are Israeli. We couldn’t be prouder.
Why did you decide to sign the Jewish Future Promise? What does this commitment represent to you?
This, again, was a family decision. We were already living the values of the Jewish Future Promise, but by formally codifying our commitment, we hoped to set an example for our family and for the broader community. To paraphrase Hillel: If not us, who will be for us?
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