It’s time to act. As a community, we have talked about the issue of gender equality for a long time. It has become part of who we are as Jews. We have made terrific strides in some areas of our communal life towards equality, but hiring at the senior levels of Jewish organizations isn’t one…
The most recent salary survey of the CEOs of Jewish not-for-profit organizations in the Forward exposed the paucity of women in the highest leadership roles. Because none of the organizations or individuals surveyed have offered an explanation, I offer my own: Women are not seen as experts, particularly in those subjects that much of the…
To the editor: The culture Larry Cohler-Esses describes in his piece “The Gender Gap At Jewish Non-Profits Is Bad — And Getting Worse,” is profoundly familiar to me. Most especially when I enter into religious settings, I am frequently one of the only women in the room, and, as a lesbian, almost always the only…
Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland Location: Cleveland, OH Category: Federation Stephen Hoffman President Founded in 1939, the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland provides services to over 40,000 people in the Cleveland area as well as thousands internationally. The Federation raises most of its funds through its yearly Campaign for Jewish Needs. In support of its…
Jewish National Fund Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Russell Robinson CEO The Jewish National Fund is a not-for-profit organization that has planted more than 240 million trees in Israel. Founded in 1901 with the support of Theodor Herzl, the JNF purchased and developed land for settlement by the fledgling Jewish population…
HIAS Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Mark Hetfield President & CEO HIAS, founded as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, supports refugees around the world. It is the Jewish nonprofit that supports refugees around the world. Founded in 1881, HIAS has helped generations of Jews immigrate to the United States and adapt…
Religious Action Center Location: Washington, DC Category: Religion or Education Jonah Pesner Director Organization Website For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
It is the season of giving, and many Jewish not-for-profit organizations are receiving financial assistance from benefactors like you. To provide a better accounting of where your donation money may be going, we present to you the Forward’s eighth salary survey. Below, you will find the reportable compensation information about the executives of the largest…
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