Lois Roisman

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Lois Roisman, a native of Brenham, Texas, is a national leader in the field of Jewish philanthropy. Roisman is the first executive director of the Jewish Funds for Justice, the first national Jewish grant-making organization in the United States. Roisman was previously executive director of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.[1] Roisman has spent over 20 in the field of philanthropy. The American Jewish Committee reported that Roisman, "claimed that political and religious developments were causing Jews to reassess their position in American life. "The Moral Majority's call for the Christianization of America underlines the importance of a more active Jewish participation in efforts to create a just society," she said. Initial grants made by the fund were to Navajos in Arizona, homeless African-Americans in Boston, and low-income Mexican-Americans in Colorado."[2][3]

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  1. ^ Maynard, Steve (1985-08-24). Texas native heads one-of-a-kind Jewish fund. Houston Chronicle. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved on 2007-11-20.
  2. ^ Brandriss, Marc (1986). Review of the Year. American Jewish Committee. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
  3. ^ Kathleen Teltsch (1985-08-13). NEW JEWISH PHILANTHROPY AIMING AT NONSECTARIAN AID FOR ALL POOR. New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.