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JNF, USA Sponsorship

We sponsored women to volunteer in Israel with the JNF, USA, in the aftermath of October 7.

Molly’s Buddy Bench

This bench was donated to Marquez Charter Elementary. We took flowers to all the teachers and staff at Marquez on the first day it reopened after the fire.

Supporting Marquez

Today, the school bears her name — the Molly Steinsapir Early Childhood Center — honoring her memory in a sacred place deeply meaningful to her family.

House to Home

Today, the school bears her name — the Molly Steinsapir Early Childhood Center — honoring her memory in a sacred place deeply meaningful to her family.

Non-Profit Event at Kehillat Israel

Today, the school bears her name — the Molly Steinsapir Early Childhood Center — honoring her memory in a sacred place deeply meaningful to her family.

Treats on Valentine’s Day

Gift bags for students.

Marquez Halloween Fair

Today, the school bears her name — the Molly Steinsapir Early Childhood Center — honoring her memory in a sacred place deeply meaningful to her family.

Camp Harmony Lemonade Stand & Clothing Drive

Today, the school bears her name — the Molly Steinsapir Early Childhood Center — honoring her memory in a sacred place deeply meaningful to her family.

Kaye Steinsapir

Founder & President

Kaye Steinsapir is the Founder and President of the Molly Steinsapir Foundation.

Kaye was born to a teenage mother in Fresno, CA. Her upbringing was difficult. Kaye’s mom and other family members battle addiction and mental health struggles.

Kaye charted a new path for herself after a high school teacher recognized her potential and encouraged her to go away to college. Kaye dedicated herself to her studies. With her teacher’s help, she moved to Oakland, enrolling at Mills College. Kaye graduated near the top of her class. At a professor’s urging, she applied to law school. Kaye attended UCLA School of Law, where she met her husband, Jonathan.

Kaye worked for Senator Dianne Feinstein, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, a federal judge, and the US Department of Justice, before accepting a position with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP. Kaye was part of BCLP for twenty years, where she earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike, while being a devoted mom to three young children.

Six months after giving birth, Kaye was diagnosed with breast cancer that had infiltrated her lymphatic system. Kaye underwent years of aggressive treatment, including multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and ongoing adjuvant therapy. Nine years later, Kaye shows no evidence of disease. She moderates a group of over 300 breast cancer patients and survivors that she created.

On a January morning in 2021, Kaye’s daughter, Molly, went on a bike ride with her best friend. The bike crashed and Molly was knocked unconscious, despite wearing a helmet. She was rushed to UCLA, where doctors initially assured the Steinsapirs that Molly would be “fine.” She was expected to make a full recovery. No one knows why Molly experienced sudden brain swelling. After a two-week long hospital stay, Kaye and Jon had to leave the hospital without their girl and tell their ten and four-year-old sons that she was gone. Life would never be the same.

Kaye was determined that her sons would not also lose their mother. Amidst soul-shattering grief, she put one foot in front of the other, willing herself to survive.

Kaye founded the Molly Steinsapir Foundation to continue Molly’s impact in the world, which she departed far too soon. Molly’s life has ripple effects that continue to expand and make a positive difference.

Kaye serves on the Pacific Palisades Community Council and the Kehillat Israel Board Of Trustees. Kaye publishes her writing on Substack and hosts “The Obliterated Place” podcast about grief in its myriad forms.

Kaye Steinsapir

Founder & President

Kaye Steinsapir is the Founder and President of the Molly Steinsapir Foundation.

Kaye was born to a teenage mother in Fresno, CA. Her upbringing was difficult. Kaye’s mom and other family members battle addiction and mental health struggles.

Kaye charted a new path for herself after a high school teacher recognized her potential and encouraged her to go away to college. Kaye dedicated herself to her studies. With her teacher’s help, she moved to Oakland, enrolling at Mills College. Kaye graduated near the top of her class. At a professor’s urging, she applied to law school. Kaye attended UCLA School of Law, where she met her husband, Jonathan.

Kaye worked for Senator Dianne Feinstein, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, a federal judge, and the US Department of Justice, before accepting a position with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP. Kaye was part of BCLP for twenty years, where she earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike, while being a devoted mom to three young children.

Six months after giving birth, Kaye was diagnosed with breast cancer that had infiltrated her lymphatic system. Kaye underwent years of aggressive treatment, including multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and ongoing adjuvant therapy. Nine years later, Kaye shows no evidence of disease. She moderates a group of over 300 breast cancer patients and survivors that she created.

On a January morning in 2021, Kaye’s daughter, Molly, went on a bike ride with her best friend. The bike crashed and Molly was knocked unconscious, despite wearing a helmet. She was rushed to UCLA, where doctors initially assured the Steinsapirs that Molly would be “fine.” She was expected to make a full recovery. No one knows why Molly experienced sudden brain swelling. After a two-week long hospital stay, Kaye and Jon had to leave the hospital without their girl and tell their ten and four-year-old sons that she was gone. Life would never be the same.

Kaye was determined that her sons would not also lose their mother. Amidst soul-shattering grief, she put one foot in front of the other, willing herself to survive.

Kaye founded the Molly Steinsapir Foundation to continue Molly’s impact in the world, which she departed far too soon. Molly’s life has ripple effects that continue to expand and make a positive difference.

Kaye serves on the Pacific Palisades Community Council and the Kehillat Israel Board Of Trustees. Kaye publishes her writing on Substack and hosts “The Obliterated Place” podcast about grief in its myriad forms.

Kaye Steinsapir

Founder & President

Kaye Steinsapir is the Founder and President of the Molly Steinsapir Foundation.

Kaye was born to a teenage mother in Fresno, CA. Her upbringing was difficult. Kaye’s mom and other family members battle addiction and mental health struggles.

Kaye charted a new path for herself after a high school teacher recognized her potential and encouraged her to go away to college. Kaye dedicated herself to her studies. With her teacher’s help, she moved to Oakland, enrolling at Mills College. Kaye graduated near the top of her class. At a professor’s urging, she applied to law school. Kaye attended UCLA School of Law, where she met her husband, Jonathan.

Kaye worked for Senator Dianne Feinstein, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, a federal judge, and the US Department of Justice, before accepting a position with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP. Kaye was part of BCLP for twenty years, where she earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike, while being a devoted mom to three young children.

Six months after giving birth, Kaye was diagnosed with breast cancer that had infiltrated her lymphatic system. Kaye underwent years of aggressive treatment, including multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and ongoing adjuvant therapy. Nine years later, Kaye shows no evidence of disease. She moderates a group of over 300 breast cancer patients and survivors that she created.

On a January morning in 2021, Kaye’s daughter, Molly, went on a bike ride with her best friend. The bike crashed and Molly was knocked unconscious, despite wearing a helmet. She was rushed to UCLA, where doctors initially assured the Steinsapirs that Molly would be “fine.” She was expected to make a full recovery. No one knows why Molly experienced sudden brain swelling. After a two-week-long hospital stay, Kaye and Jon had to leave the hospital without their girl and tell their ten and four-year-old sons that she was gone. Life would never be the same.

Kaye was determined that her sons would not also lose their mother. Amidst soul-shattering grief, she put one foot in front of the other, willing herself to survive.

Kaye founded the Molly Steinsapir Foundation to continue Molly’s impact in the world, which she departed far too soon. Molly’s life has ripple effects that continue to expand and make a positive difference.

Kaye serves on the Pacific Palisades Community Council and the Kehillat Israel Board of Trustees. Kaye publishes her writing on Substack and hosts “The Obliterated Place” podcast about grief in its myriad forms.

Kaye Steinsapir

Founder & President

Kaye Steinsapir is the Founder and President of the Molly Steinsapir Foundation.

Kaye was born to a teenage mother in Fresno, CA. Her upbringing was difficult. Kaye’s mom and other family members battle addiction and mental health struggles.

Kaye charted a new path for herself after a high school teacher recognized her potential and encouraged her to go away to college. Kaye dedicated herself to her studies. With her teacher’s help, she moved to Oakland, enrolling at Mills College. Kaye graduated near the top of her class. At a professor’s urging, she applied to law school. Kaye attended UCLA School of Law, where she met her husband, Jonathan.

Kaye worked for Senator Dianne Feinstein, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, a federal judge, and the US Department of Justice, before accepting a position with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP. Kaye was part of BCLP for twenty years, where she earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike, while being a devoted mom to three young children.

Six months after giving birth, Kaye was diagnosed with breast cancer that had infiltrated her lymphatic system. Kaye underwent years of aggressive treatment, including multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and ongoing adjuvant therapy. Nine years later, Kaye shows no evidence of disease. She moderates a group of over 300 breast cancer patients and survivors that she created.

On a January morning in 2021, Kaye’s daughter, Molly, went on a bike ride with her best friend. The bike crashed and Molly was knocked unconscious, despite wearing a helmet. She was rushed to UCLA, where doctors initially assured the Steinsapirs that Molly would be “fine.” She was expected to make a full recovery. No one knows why Molly experienced sudden brain swelling. After a two-week long hospital stay, Kaye and Jon had to leave the hospital without their girl and tell their ten and four-year-old sons that she was gone. Life would never be the same.

Kaye was determined that her sons would not also lose their mother. Amidst soul-shattering grief, she put one foot in front of the other, willing herself to survive.

Kaye founded the Molly Steinsapir Foundation to continue Molly’s impact in the world, which she departed far too soon. Molly’s life has ripple effects that continue to expand and make a positive difference.

Kaye serves on the Pacific Palisades Community Council and the Kehillat Israel Board Of Trustees. Kaye publishes her writing on Substack and hosts “The Obliterated Place” podcast about grief in its myriad forms.