Category Archives: Charity

LAT: Sterling foundation ads tout good works, but verifying them isn’t easy

As a convert to Orthodox Judaism from WASPism, I’ve noticed that Jews tend to feel pretty good about themselves. While the Protestants I grew up with were often uncomfortable with compliments, most Jews I know love compliments. They love being … Continue reading

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Yisroel Pensack: San Francisco ‘Chabad House’ Averts Foreclosure

A San Francisco Chabad center and synagogue that was recently the focus of a fund appeal letter seeking to raise $55,000 by June 9 is now “out of the foreclosure” process, according to Rabbi Ahron Hecht, the center’s director. “I am now working … Continue reading

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Stealing The Charity Box

JW emails: “Hey you know this guy? This happened Monday from Fairfax Fishery.” I recognize that guy. He is one of the regulars on Pico Bl.

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Don’t Give To Beggars

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Fundraising Scandal

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