The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

The Koret Foundation is dedicated to creating a vibrant Bay Area and a thriving Jewish community.

Grantee Spotlights

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School: Offering a holistic approach to Jewish education

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School has begun an ambitious renovation that will add state of the art facilities to enhance its curriculum and foster a strong, vibrant Jewish community. We spoke with head of school Adam Eilath about his educational philosophy and how Wornick's plans will help it remain a special and responsive place for children to learn and grow.

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The Monkey King at SF Opera: Engaging creativity, community, and technology

The Monkey King, an action-packed new opera, made its world premiere in San Francisco in November 2025. All eight performances were sold out, and the wildly enthusiastic audiences included many new opera-goers. We spoke with General Director Matthew Shilvock about SF Opera’s success in presenting new works and in attracting new patrons.

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Israel on Campus Coalition: Empowering student advocacy and promoting dialogue

ICC is dedicated to inspiring college students in the U.S. to see Israel as a source of pride. Founded in 2002, ICC educates and trains student leaders, Jewish and non-Jewish, to become advocates on campus and in the media. We spoke with three ICC Fellows about how the organization has provided ongoing moral support, giving them the courage and tools to stand up and speak out at this fraught time.

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Guided by Jewish values, the Koret Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all who live in the Bay Area and to ensuring the vitality of the global Jewish community. We champion community leaders and institutions that can do the greatest good for the most people.  

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News

Winter Update: Keeping art vibrant, innovative, and accessible
Dec 2025 | Arts and Culture

Winter Update: Keeping art vibrant, innovative, and accessible

For nearly 50 years, Koret has been proud to support our pillar arts institutions that offer engaging experiences that include, enrich, and inspire our entire community.

Hoover Institution: Honoring the Economic Legacy of George P. Shultz
Dec 2025 | Higher Education

Hoover Institution: Honoring the Economic Legacy of George P. Shultz

Koret Board President Michael Boskin spoke on a panel discussing the legacy of economist and former Secretary of State George P. Shultz

Osher Marin JCC and Peninsula JCC: Curating spaces for art and Jewish peoplehood
Dec 2025 | Jewish Peoplehood

Osher Marin JCC and Peninsula JCC: Curating spaces for art and Jewish peoplehood

JCC staff members shared with Koret how they select art for their spaces and develop arts programming to deepen visitors’ connections to Jewish peoplehood and creativity.