Prize Plans 2017-2018

Sep 1, 2022

When The Award is Just the Beginning: What’s Next for the Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom By Jon Woocher, PhD As published in eJewishPhilanthropy Over the past several years, prizes have become a significant part of the American philanthropic landscape....

Awards Ceremony 2017

Mar 30, 2017

The 2016 Lippman Kanfer Prizes for Applied Jewish Wisdom were awarded in a ceremony at the 2016 Jewish Futures Conference: Happiness Hacks

Press Release: Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom announces Winners

Dec 6, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/6/16 Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah 520 South Main Street, Suite 2457 | Akron, OH 44311 Contact: Shana Ross, Communications Manager shana@lippmankanfer.org 203-687-3738 Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom announces Winners Six programs honored for excellence in applying Jewish wisdom to celebrate Foundation’s 50th anniversary Akron, OH: Fifty years ago, an entrepreneurial Akron couple started a small foundation to carry out their commitment to and passion for tzedakah. Today, what Goldie and Jerry Lippman began in 1966 has become a philanthropic enterprise that involves multiple generations of their family. To mark this jubilee, …

In Our Own Words: A Video Announcement

Jun 1, 2016

Board President Marcella Kanfer Rolnick, joined by Board Member Joe Kanfer and Foundation President Jon Woocher are thrilled to formally announce the inaugural Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom. https://youtu.be/MTNWeS1TOGU

New National Prize

May 16, 2016

We are thrilled to announce the Lippman Kanfer Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom, a competition to recognize and reward programs that help individuals and organizations access and apply Jewish wisdom, ultimately enabling Jews and fellow travelers to live better lives...