The Jewish Federations of North America Warmly Welcome Amplifier

For generations, Jewish Federations across the continent have engaged tens of thousands of people in Jewish philanthropy, leading the way in innovations for young leaders, women’s philanthropy and more. To support and encourage the innovative strategies of the future, The Jewish Federation…

Humans of Amplifier: Lana Alman

Lana Alman comes from a culture where mistrust of philanthropy is commonplace. Now, she's facilitated collaborative giving experiences all over the world. She shares her experiences and how they've impacted both her work and her personal philanthropy.

Reaching Across the Aisle: How Giving Circles Can Bridge People

Situation: You have $50 to donate. As usual, you can give this money towards any cause that you deem most pressing, to any organization that you trust to address a societal issue in a way that mirrors your values, politics, and philosophy.

Now, imagine you are part of a team, and instead of…

4 Books About Giving to Read While You’re Staying at Home

Many states and countries are advising their citizens to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to help flatten the curve. While we may have considerable work, caretaking, and other responsibilities, we are also finding ourselves looking for new ways to spend our free time. With that in m…

Stories from the Field: Giving Through the Lens of Racial Justice

Giving together offers our communities the opportunity to grow, learn, and take action together, while grounding their giving in Jewish values and wisdom.

We’ve been hearing from the field that current events, including the recent uprising against racism and police brutality and the COVID…