Program Areas
The Foundation provides grants and strategic support to organizations in the following program areas:
MENTAL HEALTH
This program supports activities that destigmatize mental health and strengthen the professional capacity of institutions and professionals with a focus on evidence-based research, education, and training. The Foundation seeks to:
- Advance graduate education and internship programs
- Promote mental health advocacy efforts for the underserved
- Support mental health research
- Support mental health programs and services in Israel
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
This program supports research protocols that advance innovative scientific investigation. The Foundation seeks to:
- Support research directed at elucidating the organization and regulation of complex biological systems
- Support breast cancer research and clinical trials
- Expand public awareness of the link between breast cancer and environmental exposure
JEWISH COMMUNITY
This program enhances and supports Jewish identity and traditions. The Foundation seeks to:
- Expand opportunities for adult Jewish education
- Support Holocaust education and remembrance
- Promote opportunities for community engagement
ISRAEL
This program strives to advance democracy, equality, and justice. The Foundation seeks to:
- Promote advocacy efforts for the underserved
- Provide humanitarian support and aid
- Support social and intellectual endeavors that strengthen a just and open society
SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Foundation supports a number of special projects, including: Avaloch Farm Music Institute
In 2011, the Foundation produced an Annual Report that highlights many of its initiatives.