Mission Statement
Lappin Foundation’s mission is enhancing Jewish identity across generations.
We accomplish our mission by:
- Funding dynamic programs for children, teens and adults that spark an interest in Jewish living and learning
- Building Jewish pride
- Developing a connection to and love for Israel
- Serving as an educational resource center to the community for programs about Judaism, the Holocaust and antisemitism
- Fostering positive relationships through education with individuals of all faiths
- Imbuing young Jewish people with the desire to stay Jewish and raise their own children Jewish
Lappin Foundation removes cost as a barrier to participation whenever possible, making our programs free and accessible to all who want to participate. Our areas of programming include:
- Youth to Israel (Y2I)
- Teens & Tweens
- Interfaith Outreach
- Families with Young Children
- Judaism, Holocaust & Antisemitism Education
- Professional Development
- Adults
- Resource Center for the Community
- Honoring Jewish Veterans
- Commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Upcoming Programs

Israel’s Current Crisis: Root Causes and Possible Solutions
Thursday, October 19, 2023 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Please join us for an update from Israel with Ambassador Ido Aharoni. This program is funded by a grant from...

Barbie through a Jewish Lens
Thursday, October 26, 2023 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Join us for an informative and interesting program about Barbie, the world’s most popular doll! Barbie: Sixty...