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The Mack Ness Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ is helping to revitalize Israel’s Negev region.

The Fund supports economic development in the region, with special focus on population and economic growth.

09/24/2026

Join us on OCTOBER 15th for a Mack Ness Fund RFP ORIENTATION and Gathering from 9:30-13:00 in Be'er Sheva.
Not getting our emails? Register through the pop-up on our website: https://www.macknessfundjcf.org/

09/08/2026

Teaching the teachers as the school year begins... The Mack Ness Fund is proud to sponsor בודור-بُذور's 2026-27 program in Hebrew pedagogy to improve instruction in Bedouin schools. Proficiency in Hebrew will help young people to advance in their post-secondary education, careers, and integration in Israeli society. (Good luck) !בהצלחה

08/24/2026

Coming soon -- our call for proposals!
Important information on funding priorities for projects in 2027-28 will be shared at an Orientation in early October. Get updates by registering your email and organization on our website: https://www.macknessfundjcf.org/

07/20/2026

Council Members reconnected at the Annual Meeting on July 15, 2026 to review the grants of the prior year and discuss strategic priorities for 2026-27. We look forward to a fruitful year of partnership with 14 grantee organizations!

07/17/2026

The Mack Ness Fund is sponsoring four Negev-related tourism initiatives in 2026-27. In a new development, הרשות לפיתוח הנגב - the Negev Development Authority will be publishing a joint RFP (Request for Proposals) with the Ness Fund, ensuring that our grantees receive matching funds to elevate their projects to new heights!

06/23/2026

Proud to provide a grant in 2026-2027 to build out this program! Teachers identify needs in their classrooms, learn to use AI to vibe code solutions, and test those solutions with students in Negev schools. An educational win-win for both teachers and students!

06/10/2026

Recently, Mack Ness Fund leadership spent a few hours touring around Ramat HaNegev מועצה אזורית רמת הנגב, Israel's largest governmental region by area, situated on the Egyptian border. The regional council is a recipient of a 2026-27 grant to host a new, three-day festival on Chol Hamoed Sukkot! Already booking it on your calendar? Stay a bit longer to enjoy EZ Riders at Desert Rider דזרט ריידר, mouth-popping cherry tomatoes at Ronen farm kadesh Barnea, and the elegant wines of יקב רמת נגב Ramat Negev winery.

05/26/2026

The פסטיבל מדרום לאמנות רב תחומית באופקים (Medarom Festival) for multidisciplinary arts is happening this week! Check out the website for a complete schedule. (Link in comments below.)
And more exciting news for 2026-27! The Mack Ness Fund will be providing a grant to expand the Medarom experience and create a year-round engine for participatory arts in the Negev.

05/20/2026

A recent article in the Israeli press highlighted a project that the Mack Ness Fund has helped jumpstart. Creation Space hub's goal is to develop Mitzpe Ramon into a "Space City," a center for companies that will innovate and test products that are useful for space and extreme climates. Read more at https://www.ynet.co.il/yedioth/article/yokra14769304

05/12/2026

TOURING SDEROT & THE WESTERN NEGEV? With a grant from the Mack Ness Fund for 2026-27, The Sderot Foundation will launch a structured regional tourism network, featuring products and experiences crafted by local businesses and guides. And if you are visiting before July 31st, check out their "Taste of Sderot" deal -- 99 NIS for a walking tour with 7 tasting items! Find out more at https://visit-sderot.co.il/taste-sderot

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http://macknessfundjcf.org/

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