Gabi Kirsch (she/her) is the Director of Grassroots Giving at the Union for Reform Judaism. She is passionate about making a meaningful impact on the community through philanthropy. She graduated from the University of Michigan and now lives in Washington, D.C. with her partner and dog.
Asking for donations in a Jewish context can feel like a paradox: tzedakah is one of our most cherished values, yet many of us were raised in homes where discussing money was taboo.