The Davis Center awards annual social justice grants in honor of Rabbi Eugene J. Lipman. Rabbi Lipman served as rabbi at Temple Sinai from 1961 until retiring in 1987. He was also a civil rights activist and past president of the National Capital Area chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Rabbi Lipman was a national leader in Reform Judaism and former director of its Commission on Social Action.
In awarding these social justice grants, we are focused on Jewish values for justice, equality, and a better world. Preference is given to small to mid-size local 501(c)(3) organizations (under $1 million in revenues exclusive of in-kind contributions). See the full list of this year’s Lipman Grant recipients below.
2026 Lipman Grant Recipients:
Grace Reproductive Health Fund
Washington Urban Debate League
Washington Womenade