Hadassah Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Janice Weinman Executive Director & CEO Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is the largest Jewish volunteer organization in America, and supports health education and advocacy, strengthened connections with Israel, and research and education initiatives. Founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, a staunch supporter…
Americans for Peace Now Location: Washington, D.C. Category: Advocacy or Public Service Debra DeLee President and CEO Americans for Peace Now is the sister organization of Shalom Achshav, the prominent Israeli movement for a peaceful, two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Founded in 1981, three years after Shalom Achshav was established, APN describes itself as…
National Council of Young Israel Location: New York, NY Category: Religion or Education Mark Volk Executive Director Organization Website For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Category: Federation Jay Sanderson President & CEO Established in 1911, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles mobilizes resources to strengthen its local Jewish communities as well as those worldwide and in Israel. It provides support for services and programs that reach tens of…
Keshet Location: Jamaica Plain, MA Category: Advocacy or Public Service Idit Klein Executive Director Keshet, which means “rainbow” in Hebrew, seeks “full equality and inclusion” for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Jews within Jewish communities and in all aspects of Jewish life. Founded in 1996, Keshet offers resources and trainings for Jewish leaders to create…
Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Location: Washington, DC Category: Advocacy or Public Service Michael Makovsky CEO & Executive Director The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs is a prominent conservative think tank concerned with American national security, cooperation with democratic allies and the relationship between Israel and the United States. Founded in 1976 in…
Torah U’Mesorah — National Society for Hebrew Day Schools Location: Brooklyn, NY Category: Religion or Education David Nojowitz National Director Organization Website For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service David M. Schizer CEO & Executive VP The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, headquartered in New York City, is the world’s foremost Jewish relief organization. Founded in 1914 to ensure that funds donated to Jewish settlers in Palestine by American Jewish…
Greater Miami Jewish Federation Location: Miami, FL Category: Federation Jacob Solomon President & CEO The Greater Miami Jewish Federation was established in 1938 with the aims of addressing the needs of the Jewish community, enriching Jewish life and promoting communal leadership. Through its support of local agencies, it works to provide social services and educational…
B’nai Brith International Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Daniel Mariaschin Executive VP B’nai B’rith International is a Jewish service organization that supports charitable causes, human rights and Jewish continuity. Founded in 1843, the organization is the oldest of its kind still operating today. At the time of its founding, the organization…
CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Location: New York, NY Category: Religion or Education Brad Hirshfield Co-President The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership is a think tank, resource center, and interdenominational leadership training institute. Its aims include making Jewish perspectives accessible to the American public through initiatives such as Rabbis Without…
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