Email from Milstein Family Foundation January 2025 NEWSLETTER Who We Are Our Mission Adam Milstein's 70th Birthday Celebration, Photo Credit: Adam Milstein For Jews around the globe, 2024 was a challenging and painful year. Since October 7th, our people have faced a constant drumbeat of antisemitism, discrimination and harassment. And since the beginning of the war, we’ve anxiously hoped for the return of the hostages held by Hamas. As we continue to process the challenges of the past year, 2025 has begun auspiciously. As of this writing, seven hostages have safely returned home. The footage of them reuniting with their families uplifts the soul and gives us hope for what's to come. Global events beyond our control inevitably impact us. However, our personal well-being and mental health are within our power to shape, allowing us to create a better year despite the challenges. On this theme, our latest op-ed, titled “Principles for a fruitful and fulfilling life to embrace in the new year” explores four practices to maximize physical and mental well-being in 2025 – staying mentally sharp, remaining physically active, maintaining a nutritious diet, and pursuing personal passions. In conjunction, these strategies can help cultivate joy and build resilience in the year ahead. Throughout the article we also explain how doing things you love creates positive physical and emotional impact. In an article published in 2021, titled “How to Practice Philanthropy to Create a Lasting Impact”, we delve into our passion for philanthropy and the tangible results it can achieve. The piece highlights three primary approaches to major philanthropy—specific philanthropy, social club philanthropy, and strategic impact philanthropy—examining the strengths and limitations of each. While all three forms of philanthropy are commendable and worthy of recognition, we emphasize that strategic impact philanthropy- also known as strategic venture philanthropy- offers the greatest return on investment. This approach has the unique potential to bring a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment. It not only fosters a strong sense of community and legacy but also allows individuals to engage directly with organizations that champion causes they deeply care about. By embracing practices that nurture our physical and mental well-being alongside strategic impact philanthropy, we not only enhance our own lives but also create a meaningful, lasting legacy for the communities we serve. As we look ahead in 2025, let us challenge ourselves and each other to grow- nurturing our well-being, engaging in meaningful philanthropy, and striving to become the best versions of ourselves. Lastly, we invite you to learn more about Capital Research Center, America's investigative think tank that researches, analyzes, and exposes the funders, activists, and policymakers shaping our society and public policies. Wishing you a fantastic start to your New Year,  Gila and Adam Milstein Would You Like to Join the Impact Forum? The Impact Forum is an exclusive network of philanthropists who support each other's initiatives and empower and meet with exceptional nonprofit organizations that punch above their weight to fight antisemitism, support the State of Israel, and strengthen the U.S. Israel alliance. Upcoming Impact Forum events featuring a keynote speech by Bernard-Henri Lévy, philosopher, journalist, filmmaker, and public intellectual:  February 6th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California February 12th, 2025 in Dallas, Texas If you would like to join the Impact Forum Foundation network of donors, or attend any of our future events, please fill out the form using the below button. Register Here Principles for a fruitful and fulfilling life to embrace in the new year This article was originally published in The Jerusalem Post, on January 22, 2025, written by Adam Milstein. "Four guiding principles have stood the test of time: staying mentally sharp, remaining physically active, maintaining a nutritious diet, and pursuing my passions, aren't just goals for the year ahead—they represent a timeless roadmap for living with purpose and intention. This year, let's commit to becoming the best versions of ourselves, not just for our own benefit but also for the communities we serve. Because when we take care of our minds, bodies, and passions, we build a foundation for a brighter, more impactful future." Read More Stand By Me with Gila Milstein "With a warm heart and open arms, Stand By Me is the extended family in support of its brothers and sisters on their road to recovery." Gila Milstein President Stand by Me is a nonprofit organization led by Gila Milstein since 2009. Its mission is to provide daily support to Israeli-American cancer patients and their families living in Los Angeles. Please consider donating to ensure that Stand by Me can continue to fulfill its mission to make sure no one faces cancer alone in our community. Watch this heartwarming video here to learn more about Stand By Me Stand By Me is in need of psychologists and therapists who can donate their time to provide emotional support and assistance to our members and their families. If you would like to join our family of volunteers, please fill out this form or call our office at (818) 664-4100. "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." For more information, please visit our website at www.StandByMeLA.org How to Practice Philanthropy to Create a Lasting Impact This article was originally published in The Jerusalem Post on February 9th, 2021 written by Adam Milstein. "We have seen firsthand how strategic impact philanthropy makes a significant impact. We see the results within our lifetime and are able to leave an enduring legacy to our children, and grandchildren. I invite my fellow major philanthropists and philanthropists-to-be to join me in becoming a strategic impact philanthropist. It requires more than just “putting your money where your mouth is” but the return is beyond imaginable. Nothing of lasting impact can be achieved without your own blood, sweat, and tears." Read More Spotlight Organization: Capital Research Center Since 1984, the Capital Research Center (CRC) has investigated and exposed those influencing the public policy process—organizations, activists, funders, the media, and policymakers. Our team of analysts produces ironclad research that we effectively communicate to key audiences, especially policymakers and opinion leaders who amplify and act on that research. As America’s investigative think tank, we connect the dots to help the public understand how special interests are protected. CRC has built a following among investigative reporters, earning coverage in the New York Times, Washington Post, Politico, Wall Street Journal, Tablet, ABC, Newsweek, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Algeminer, and many others. One of Capital Research Center’s most valuable innovations is InfluenceWatch, our ever-growing online encyclopedia of facts about the funders, activists, and organizations in the public policy sphere. IW reaches two and a half million users annually, and its content shows up on the first page of Google search results 10-15 million times. CRC thanks the generous Milstein Family Foundation for support throughout the years. 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