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Jun 17, 2026, 9:04 PM

Teaching Our Children in Unsteady Times

There are moments when children ask questions much larger than the words they use. It may be something they heard in school, saw online, or overheard between adults. A headline may have reached them before we had the chance to...

May 7, 2026, 3:12 PM

Living Between Two Realities

Ben Zion Suky

There is a particular kind of tension that comes with living far from Israel at a time like this. On the surface, life continues as normal. Work schedules remain full. Meetings take place. Conversations move forward. From the outside, nothing...

Mar 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

When Conflict Returns, Engagement Matters

A few months ago, it felt like things were beginning to stabilize. The war in Israel had ended. Attention was shifting elsewhere. The intensity that defined much of the past year had started to ease, at least on the surface....

Jan 20, 2026, 5:59 PM

Sustaining Engagement When Things Feel Calmer

The past year reminded many of us how quickly conditions can change. The war in Israel has ended. New political leadership has taken shape in New York. Some tensions feel less immediate than they did months ago. From the...

Nov 30, 2025, 4:33 PM

Standing Strong When Politics Turn Hostile

New York has always been both my home and my anchor. The place where my family grew, my business took shape, and my connection to the Jewish community deepened. For decades, this city has shown how diversity and ambition can...

Nov 12, 2025, 1:01 PM

Partnership-Based Giving to Strengthen Israel

The High Holidays are traditionally a time when Israeli non-profit organizations reach out to their local and international supporters and try to garner financial support for the New Year. These campaigns are important, actually, crucial, for the continued existence...

Sep 21, 2025, 11:23 AM

Reconnecting Through Purposeful Giving

As an Israeli living in New York for the past few decades, I’ve encountered many American Jews who feel an unshakeable connection with Israel — and others who don’t. It’s not that these Jews harbor hatred for Israel or...

Sep 10, 2025, 8:15 PM

Why Philanthropy Can’t Be Just Crisis-Driven

Jews in America and other parts of the world have a wonderful history of stepping up to help every time Israel faces a crisis. After every war, present one included, Jews from all countries rally and raise the financial...

Jul 28, 2025, 4:10 PM

Rethinking Support: Giving Beyond the Check

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When people think of giving to Israel or supporting the Jewish world, they often think in dollars. And yes, financial philanthropy is certainly important, even crucial, especially in times of crisis. But we need to expand the conversation — because...

Jul 13, 2025, 12:20 PM

Why American Jews Must Step Up

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As an Israeli living in New York for many years, I’ve seen the deep connection many American Jews feel towards Israel. They love Israel. They instinctively know that, despite the many dangers it faces, that Israel is the designated...

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About Me

Ben Zion Suky is a New York-based real estate investor and developer, and the founder of Bensco, LLC. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in acquiring, financing, and managing high-value residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Over the years, Ben Zion Suky has built a multi-billion-dollar portfolio and is also a committed philanthropist supporting causes in both the US and Israel.