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Last update - 06:23 31/03/2008 U.S. Jewish donors conference to address Israeli philanthropy By Anshel Pfeffer, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Philanthropy, Israel, JFN  Hundreds of Jewish American donors who fund charitable causes will attend a conference opening in Jerusalem Monday, aimed at convincing wealthy Israelis to get more involved in philanthropy as well. This year's Jewish Funders Network conference, which will be closed to the media at the request of the local participants, is the first to be held in Israel. The event will take place at the David Citadel Hotel and last until Thursday. The relationship between Israel and the Diaspora, especially Israel's role in the equation, will be a key theme at the conference, as will the question of whether there is such a thing as Israeli philanthropy per se. Advertisement Some participants say the conference is being held in Israel this year because Jewish American philanthropists have long been frustrated that while they channel billions of dollars to various projects in Israel, local people of means especially those with newfound wealth are not sharing the burden equally. The Jewish Funders Network is an international organization of family foundations, public philanthropies and individual donors, whose stated goal is advancing the quality and growth of philanthropy rooted in Jewish values. More Jewish World news and features Related articles: U.S Jewish donors make bid to separate Jewish Agency, WZO Gov't eyes tax breaks for immigrants with businesses overseas Bookmark to del.icio.us   WHO knows? The WHO says Israel lets Gazans die in 'avoidable tragedies'. Friendly faces Google, Facebook and Yahoo heads will attend a J'lem technology summit.   1.   Israeli philanthropy ??? 08:19  |  say what? 31/03/08   2.   to "say what?"...your hard earned money is nonethless appreciated 11:04  |  zio entity 31/03/08   3.   Atzuv Nora 17:02  |  Baruch 01/04/08   4.   Israeli volunteers 09:56  |  Candy 02/04/08

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