Covenant and Legacy by Tony Proscio – Avi Chai Foundation

Covenant and Legacy by Tony Proscio | Avi Chai Foundation

New hardcover: the 35-year history of the Avi Chai Foundation and Jewish philanthropy by Tony Proscio. 544 pages, Wicked Son/S&S, 2023.

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The Story of a Remarkable Philanthropic Legacy

Covenant and Legacy chronicles the 35-year history of the Avi Chai Foundation and the charitable vision of its founder, financier Sanford C. Bernstein—later known as Zalman Chaim Bernstein.

Following a religious awakening in his mid-fifties, Bernstein embraced a more dedicated Jewish life and established a foundation devoted to strengthening Jewish education, culture, solidarity, and continuity.

Thirty-Five Years of Jewish Education and Culture

After Bernstein's death in 1999, the foundation received part of his charitable estate and significantly expanded its work. Avi Chai supported programs in the United States, Israel, and the former Soviet Union, influencing how young Jewish people were educated and how Jewish culture, learning, and observance were promoted.

Following its founder's instructions, the foundation deliberately distributed its remaining resources during the twenty years after his death and concluded its philanthropic work in 2019.

Topics Explored

• The life and charitable vision of Zalman Chaim Bernstein
• The creation and development of the Avi Chai Foundation
• Jewish education and cultural continuity
• Philanthropic work in the United States and Israel
• Programs in the former Soviet Union
• Strategic foundation leadership
• Faith, identity, and community
• Limited-life foundation planning
• Responsible distribution of charitable assets
• Thirty-five years of international philanthropy

Perfect For
Readers interested in Jewish history and culture · Philanthropy and nonprofit professionals · Foundation executives and board members · Students of nonprofit management · Jewish educators and community leaders · Readers interested in strategic charitable giving · Researchers studying limited-life foundations · Libraries and educational institutions

About the Author

Tony Proscio is a consultant who has advised foundations and major nonprofit organizations on strategic planning, evaluation, and communication. From 2013 to 2019, he served as associate director of the Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. Earlier in his career, he worked as an associate editor at the Miami Herald.

Book Details

• Full Title: Covenant and Legacy: The Story of the Avi Chai Foundation, 1984–2019
• Author: Tony Proscio
• Publisher: Wicked Son
• Distributor: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: November 28, 2023
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 544 pages
• Book Weight: 2 lb
• Dimensions: 6 × 2.2 × 9 inches
• Subjects: Philanthropy, Jewish Education, Jewish History, Nonprofit Leadership
• Condition: New

Condition Statement

New: This is a new, unread hardcover. Please review the product images for the exact condition of the cover, spine, edges, and dust jacket, if included.