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Jun 12, 2025, 5:42 PM

Overcoming Time: The Art of Producing Humanity

Highlights of The Leiden Collection in Amsterdam Part II Part I of this essay can be read here. History in Front of Us The rare world-class exhibition about which I wrote an introductory essay earlier is on display in Amsterdam, celebrating the city’s...

Jun 1, 2025, 4:47 PM

Message of Humanity, Triumph of Civility: The Leiden Collection in Amsterdam

Rare art exhibition of the Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection in Amsterdam. Spring - Summer 2025. Photo (C) Inna Rogatchi

Part I The Idea, the Space & the Point The city of Amsterdam got extremely lucky. They’ve managed to get the exhibition extraordinaire to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the city with one of the richest histories in the world. In anticipation...

Paul Mendlowitz

May 30, 2025, 12:08 PM

To All Philanthropists Supporting Yeshiva Students Who Do Not Serve in the IDF

May 29, 2025 Dear Esteemed Supporters of Torah Learning, We write to you as concerned members of the broader Jewish community—grateful for your commitment to supporting Torah study, but deeply troubled by a growing imbalance that undermines both our moral fabric...

May 27, 2025, 5:59 PM

A Promise to the Future: Why I Do What I Do

People often ask me why I do this work. What’s the magic behind the Jewish Future Promise? What makes it different? The answer is simple but powerful. The Jewish Future Promise is about securing the future of the Jewish people,...

Deb Lust Zaluda

May 20, 2025, 2:48 PM

Reflections on a Reimagined Reality in Israel’s North

Children play in Israel's North (Jewish National Fund-USA)

I’ve just returned from two deeply moving days in Israel’s North, and I can confidently say that once again, this region will be referred to in the same way people use “Tuscany” or the “Napa Valley” to describe a...

May 14, 2025, 1:51 PM

Israel Has a Military Reserve System. It’s Time to Build a Financial One

Troops of the 205th Reserve Armored Brigade operate in southern Gaza's Rafah, in a handout photo issued by the IDF on April 27, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

In Israel, the transition between Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut carries profound significance – a shift from national mourning to national celebration, encapsulating the essence of our identity. A nation forged through sacrifice, resilience, and shared responsibility. But this...

Melanie Roth Gorelick

May 11, 2025, 11:24 PM

The power of a women’s collective, driving change

For many years, advocates for women in the Jewish community focused on securing them executive opportunities and a voice at the table, on a panel, or in negotiating rooms. And the Jewish community always asked, but where are the...

May 9, 2025, 12:20 AM

Zibby Owens is ‘Totally Booked’…and Totally in Her Element

If you’re in search of someone with an infectious love of books, a non-stop business mind, and a philanthropic spirit, look no further than Zibby Owens. The founder and CEO of Zibby Media, Zibby has found her niche as the...

Michael Waxman-Lenz

Apr 28, 2025, 6:08 PM

Technion Trailblazers: Philanthropy & Israel’s Academic Future

During my time with the American Technion Society (ATS), I have always been blown away by how we have cultivated a united community from different areas of the country to support the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and...

Deb Lust Zaluda

Apr 22, 2025, 6:39 PM

Rooted in Values, Based on Trust, Focused on Israel

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At a time when trust in so many institutions is under the microscope, and headlines are riddled with questions of transparency and integrity, one question rises above the rest for anyone considering philanthropy: Whom can I trust with my...

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