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Founder and creator of the internationally recognized Safety Kid program, Debbie Fox has facilitated a unique partnership between schools, families and children to create a safer world for our community’s youngest members; at home, school and at camp. Guided by her passion for keeping children safe, she established Magen Yeladim Child Safety Institute in 2013 […]

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph is the Orthodox Union’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since September of 2020.  He is the senior professional leader, responsible for all aspects of OU programs and operations, other than OU Kosher.  He joined the OU from Yeshiva University where he served in a variety of roles over 16 years, ultimately […]

As the Director of Donor Services at the Orthodox Union (OU), Becca is responsible for managing and constantly developing a development operations team that supports fundraisers across the OU. Prior to this role, Becca worked for Yachad for over 9 years where she held roles in both operations and development. During her time at Yachad, […]

Former Chief of Staff to Reuven Rivlin, the 10th Israeli president, government administrator and advisor, researcher and author   Ms. Rivka Ravitz served as Chief of Staff to the 10th President of the State of Israel, Mr. Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin. In 1999 she began working as Reuven Rivlin’s parliamentary assistant. She became head of his […]

PAINT WITH ME! was inspired by Nikki Fuchs Sausen’s desire to have everyone meet their inner artist. Nikki is an artist and an Art Therapist. She studied art at Stern College for Women and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT.) She received her master’s degree in creative arts therapy from Hofstra University.  PAINT WITH ME! is […]

Amy Herskowitz Katz is a leadership coach and organizational consultant who has devoted her extensive professional career to building community and enhancing Jewish life and learning. As a non-profit executive Amy held senior leadership positions at PEJE, the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education, Boston’s Jewish Federation- Combined Jewish Philanthropies, The Jewish Community Centers of […]

Deena K. Fuchs is the inaugural Executive Director of Micah Philanthropies. A seasoned philanthropic and non-profit professional, Deena works in partnership with Ann and Jeremy Pava, Trustees of Micah Philanthropies, to develop and implement the foundation’s grantmaking and field-building strategies.  Deena takes an adaptive, collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to her work, joining grantee-partners in crafting […]

Mrs. Chana Siff, Executive Director of The Neuberger Family Foundation   Chana Siff has enjoyed working in the Jewish nonprofit sector over the last 13 years, including at The Baltimore Jewish Council, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, and most recently, serving as the director for family foundations. In her current role, she enjoys using her expertise […]

Leslie Ginsparg Klein is the Academic Dean of Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary & College, an Orthodox Jewish college for women. A scholar and author, Dr. Klein speaks on Jewish history, Tanach, leadership, and communication skills across the United States and internationally. Dr. Klein received her Ph.D. from New York University, where she researched the […]