The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ruderman-family-foundation/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ruderman Family Foundation | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ruderman-family-foundation/ 32 32 Ed Begley Jr. – How to keep your planet and pocketbook healthy - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/ed-begley-jr-how-to-keep-your-planet-and-pocketbook-healthy/ Thu, 09 May 2024 07:49:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3285979 Ed sits down with host Jay Ruderman for a conversation spanning Ed’s career, overcoming his alcoholism, and what’s next in his environmental activism.

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]]> Julianna Margulies – The vital importance of Holocaust Education - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/julianna-margulies-the-vital-importance-of-holocaust-education/ Wed, 08 May 2024 20:15:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3286025 Julianna, known for her role in ER & The Goodwife is an Emmy award-winner and helped to found the Holocaust Educator School Partnership.

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]]> Michael Maren- The road to hell and the pitfalls of Food Aid - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/michael-maren-the-road-to-hell-and-the-pitfalls-of-food-aid/ Wed, 08 May 2024 04:12:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3286018 Michael Maren has been a relief worker, war correspondent, as well as a film director, and most recently is the author of the book, The Road to Hell.

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]]> Fran Drescher – Kicking cancer to the curb - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/fran-drescher-kicking-cancer-to-the-curb/ Tue, 07 May 2024 18:19:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3286032 Fran is the Founder of the Cancer Schmancer Movement and was “The Nanny” on the hit television show.

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]]> Brett Gelman – Hollywood Speaking Out Against Antisemitism - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/brett-gelman-hollywood-speaking-out-against-antisemitism/ Sun, 05 May 2024 18:51:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3282244 'Stranger Things' actor Brett Gelman has always fought against antisemitism. After the October 7 attacks, Brett stepped up his activism. Find out how.

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]]> American Jewry raised $1 billion for Israel in first month of war, scholars say https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-jewry-raised-1-billion-for-israel-in-first-month-of-war-scholars-say/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:16:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3178446 The Jewish Federations of North America is responsible for $602 million and the rest came from various groups and friendship associations, the Ruderman Program researchers estimate

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]]> Study shows Israel accused of human rights abuses on Twitter 38 times more than Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/study-shows-israel-accused-of-human-rights-abuses-on-twitter-38-times-more-than-iran/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:05:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3052860 Analysis of 100 million tweets over 2.5 years suggests antisemitic tweets peaked at times of great unrest in the US, including around Jan. 6 insurrection and death of George Floyd

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]]> In rare show of unity, all Jewish US House Dems slam Amnesty chief’s Israel comments https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-show-of-unity-all-jewish-us-house-dems-slam-amnesty-chiefs-israel-comments/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:19:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2724529&preview=true&preview_id=2724529 25 members of normally fractious caucus back statement blasting rights group's US head for doubting the existence of overwhelming US Jewish support for Israel

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]]> The Jewish world’s biggest donor to disability inclusion is pulling its funding https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-jewish-worlds-biggest-donor-to-disability-inclusion-is-pulling-its-funding/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:50:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2495635 Some worry as the Ruderman Foundation begins to redirect funds after 18 years of successful activism -- though experts say more diverse sources could be beneficial in the long run

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]]> US foundation teams up with Kan channel to provide accessible coronavirus news https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-foundation-teams-up-with-kan-channel-to-provide-accessible-coronavirus-news/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:53:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2273716 Ruderman Family Foundation supporting nightly news broadcasts with prominent sign language interpreter, voice-overs in simple, slowly enunciated Hebrew

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]]> Rather than drifting away, over two-thirds of US Jews feel tie to Israel — poll https://www.timesofisrael.com/rather-than-drifting-away-over-two-thirds-of-us-jews-feel-tie-to-israel-poll/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:12:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2234243 8 out of 10 survey respondents say they are pro-Israel; Netanyahu's support of Trump tops list of reasons Jewish Americans are critical of Israeli policies

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]]> Jewish group pitches Hollywood on casting actors with disabilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-group-pitches-hollywood-on-casting-actors-with-disabilities/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 02:15:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2208584 Letter signed by dozens of stars at behest of Ruderman Family Foundation seeks larger role for people with disabilities in movie industry

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]]> Video project tells tales of American Jews who helped fledgling Israel take wing https://www.timesofisrael.com/video-project-tells-tales-of-american-jews-who-helped-fledgling-israel-take-wing/ Wed, 08 May 2019 19:28:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1982065 Toldot Yisrael is racing to interview anyone with a role in the establishment of the state, from those who 'schlepped' backpacks for the Haganah to a Davidka bomb maker

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]]> Culture minister said to douse Independence Day Diaspora torch https://www.timesofisrael.com/culture-minister-douses-independence-day-diaspora-torch/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:05:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2034066 Weeks before election, Regev reportedly backtracks on her 2017 decision to include world Jewry in annual event; critics of her move note that foreign Jews don't vote

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]]> Woman in a man’s world: Ruderman says bold action will save Israel-Diaspora ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-in-a-mans-world-ruderman-says-bold-action-will-save-israel-diaspora-ties/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 04:28:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2009015 The director of a multi-million dollar foundation since her early 20s says it's time to rip the Band-Aid off worldwide Jewry's fraught relationship and get to work rebuilding it

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