More than ever before in our history, we possess the resources
to become philanthropists, to accomplish the greatest good
for the greatest period of time, and to practice
the highest of our values: Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World.

UJC understands the unique opportunity we have before us,
and we are here to serve as your Center for Jewish Philanthropy.  more

  
Jerry and Paula Gottesman
About a decade ago, Jerry Gottesman asked a friend why he did not send his children to Jewish day school. The man said he simply could not afford the tuition but earned too much money to qualify for scholarship aid. Jerry and his wife, Paula, reasoned that wealthy families could afford day school tuition, and lower income families qualify for scholarship programs, but all of those families “in the middle” had a real problem.  more
Jewish learning flourishes with
Academic Excellence Fund
A parent in a middle-income family with three children attending the Hebrew Academy of Morris County (HAMC) found herself facing the possibility of having to remove her children from HAMC for financial reasons. But then a tuition grant program from the HAMC Base Tuition Program, pioneered by the Paula and Jerry Gottesman Family Supporting Foundation made all the difference for her family.  more
Since 1949, savvy donors have trusted the Jewish Community Foundation, the planned giving and endowment arm of UJC, with their philanthropic dollars. With current assets of $253 million and extensive knowledge of planning vehicles and community needs, we are uniquely positioned to help achieve your goals now and into the future.
 
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