Birthright Israel Foundation Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Izzy Tapoohi President & CEO Birthright Israel provides Jewish youth between the ages of 18 and 26 with free trips to Israel for a 10-day guided tour of the Holy Land. According to Birthright’s website, since 1999 more than 500,000 Jews from across…
Zionist Organization of America Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Morton Klein National President Founded in 1897, the Zionist Organization of America is the longest-running Israel advocacy organization in the United States. Today, the organization represents over 50,000 members, and has offices across the country. It promotes strong relations between the United…
Forward Association Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Rachel Fishman-Feddersen CEO and Publisher The Forward Association oversees the publication of two well-known Jewish newspapers, the English-language Jewish Daily Forward and the Yiddish-language Forverts. Founded in 1897, the Forverts helped generations of Jewish immigrants adjust to life in America and today is the…
Jewish Theological Seminary Location: New York, NY Category: Religion or Education Arnold Eisen Chancellor Organization Website For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
Jewish United Fund/ Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Category: Federation Steven Nasatir President One of the largest not-for-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois, the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago was founded in 1900. It funds a network of nearly 70 programs and agencies, helping to bring a wide spectrum of…
Jewish Community Centers Association of North America Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service Doron Krakow President & CEO JCC Association of North America partners with JCCs, YM-YWHAs and camps throughout North America to bring together the collective power and knowledge of the JCC Movement. JCC Association offers services and resources to increase…
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Category: Federation Scott Kaufman CEO The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit aims to address needs of, mobilize and enrich the Detroit Jewish community of nearly 100,000. Through its annual campaign, it funds 18 social service agencies and Jewish schools as well as international programs. Organization Website…
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Location: New York, NY Category: Religion or Education Steven Wernick Executive VP & CEO Organization Website For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
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