Tzedakah in Action: Andres Spokoiny on Jewish Philanthropy

What does Jewish tradition teach about giving—and how does philanthropy shape the future of Jewish life? Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jon Frankel explore the meaning of tzedakah, from childhood lessons about generosity to the modern realities of philanthropy. They’re joined by Andres Spokoiny, President and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, who works with philanthropists around the world to strengthen Jewish communities and maximize the impact of charitable giving. Together they discuss how funders set priorities, the challenges of fighting antisemitism, and why investing in Jewish leadership—from rabbis to educators—may be one of the most important forms of giving today.