Swiss Foundations for Judaism
Jewish communities have a long history in Switzerland. Today, numerous Swiss foundations support Jewish people and organizations. They promote education, social commitment and intercultural dialog in order to strengthen coexistence in a multicultural society. They make valuable contributions to the preservation of Jewish traditions and support projects in Switzerland and abroad.
Jewish foundations – a historical responsibility
With a share of only 0.2%, the Jewish communities in Switzerland represent a comparatively small religious community. According to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) the Jewish share of the population has remained stable for decades compared to people of other religions. This underlines the importance of a diverse and inclusive foundation culture, which also includes foundations for Judaism. There are currently 113 foundations listed on StiftungSchweiz that support the concerns of Jewish communities throughout Switzerland. In the cantons of Zurich, Basel-Stadt and Geneva in particular, numerous foundations are active in supporting the preservation of Jewish culture in Switzerland and worldwide.
Foundations strengthen Jewish communities
Many of the Swiss foundations for Judaism focus on promoting education and culture within the Jewish community. The Eden Foundation, for example, provides classrooms for Jewish schools in Switzerland and abroad. The Fondation Beit Yossef also promotes educational and cultural projects, in particular by supporting Jewish schools and cultural institutions. By strengthening educational and cultural offerings, foundations strengthen the Jewish community and help to preserve its traditions for future generations.
Social commitment and intercultural exchange
Another central concern of many Jewish foundations is the promotion of intercultural exchange and social cohesion. The Michael Kohn Foundation, for example, supports measures against anti-Semitism and promotes interfaith dialog in order to strengthen the Jewish minority in Switzerland.
The ESRA Youth and Cultural Center Foundation in Zurich is also actively involved in cultural exchange. It offers a wide range of leisure activities and courses for people of all ages, regardless of their religious affiliation.
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Foundations for Judaism around the world
In addition to the national foundation culture around Judaism, many foundations are also active internationally. Around 20 to 30 percent of the Jewish foundations on stiftungschweiz.ch are active in North America, Africa and Asia, among other places. The Madeleine and Albert Erlanger-Wyler Foundation , for example, is dedicated to helping people in need in Switzerland and abroad, mainly of the Jewish faith, and supports projects in the arts, medicine and related fields.
The Fondation Bona Terra supports young Jewish people already working in the agricultural sector or training for agricultural professions, both in Switzerland and worldwide. These international foundations make important contributions to global networking and the preservation of Jewish culture.
Efficient search for Jewish foundations on StiftungSchweiz
As a supporter of Swiss foundations that are committed to the Jewish community, you will find what you are looking for quickly and easily at StiftungSchweiz. You can use the precise search and matching functions to find suitable Jewish foundations. The profiles of the various foundations provide detailed information on their specific areas of support, criteria and contact options. About the online magazine The Philanthropist and the StiftungSchweiz-blog keep you up to date with all the latest developments in the world of philanthropy.