A record $10M federal grant to Tikvah has some Jews celebrating and others crying foul

The NEH has awarded $10.4 million to Tikvah’s Jewish Civilization Project, aiming to combat antisemitism by highlighting Jewish contributions to Western and American culture.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Tikvah Fund Executive Director Eric Cohen and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaking at the Jewish Leadership Conference at Chelsea Piers in New York City on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

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ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 04:50

A record $10M federal grant to Tikvah has some Jews celebrating and others crying foul

The NEH has awarded $10.4 million to Tikvah’s Jewish Civilization Project, aiming to combat antisemitism by highlighting Jewish contributions to Western and American culture.

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NEH grants $10.4m to Tikvah's Jewish civilization project

A record $10M federal grant to Tikvah has some Jews celebrating and others crying foul

The NEH has awarded $10.4 million to Tikvah’s Jewish Civilization Project, aiming to combat antisemitism by highlighting Jewish contributions to Western and American culture.

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