The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Bequest Worth at Least $500-Million to Support Jewish Causes

By Caroline Preston

A California real-estate developer has bequeathed at least $500-million to a foundation that focuses on helping Jewish children and improving education in the religion's traditions and history. The bequest will make the foundation one of the nation's largest to focus on Jewish causes.

Jim Joseph, who died in December 2003...

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