His influential works, including Jewish Giving: Philanthropy and the Shaping of American Jewish Life, have shaped communal understanding of how Jewish philanthropy sustains identity and strengthens institutions. “Jack Wertheimer has spent his career studying the trends that shape Jewish giving and Jewish continuity,” said Mike Leven, Founder of the Jewish Future Promise. “Professor Wertheimer’s signature represents more than a milestone,” said Hadara Ishak, President and COO of the Jewish Future Promise. The Jewish Future Promise does not receive any of the pledged funds directly. *Preceding provided by Jewish Future Promise