Topic: Israel at War #4: The Capitalist Kibbutz
Release Date: 12/11/2023
Topic: Looking Outwards
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Looking Outwards Guest: Rabbi Erica Gerson Bio: Rabbi Erica Gerson graduated from Amherst College, magna cum laude, and received both rabbinical ordination and a Masters in Religious Education from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Erica served as the inaugural Director of Jewish Life at JCP Downtown in Manhattan before relocating to NJ, where she taught in the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish...
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Topic: Leading in Challenging Times
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Leading in Challenging Times Guest: Maayan Aviv Bio: Israel is facing multi-generational trauma. , based in Israel, is a non-profit organization founded 25 years ago. The organization specializes in the field of war-and-terror-related trauma, PTSD and resiliency-building among civil society. , supports the efforts in Israel. It also engages in innovative collaborations, partnering with US organizations who seek NATAL’s expertise in the field of trauma preparedness and recovery. For example,...
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Topic: A Thoughtful Leader
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic:A Thoughtful Leader Guest: Arnon Kraft Bio: Arnon Kraft's most recent job was Chief Operating Officer at Payoneer, Inc. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer at Big 4 Strategic Consulting Ltd. from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Microsoft Corp. as the GM-Partner Management & Strategic Sourcing from 2012 to 2018. From 2008 to 2011, he held the position of Vice President-Operations at Modu Ltd. Prior to that he worked at SanDisk. Mr. Kraft obtained an MBA from Tel-Aviv University...
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Topic: Fundraising Strategy
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Fundraising Strategy Guest: Elizabeth Abel Bio: Elizabeth is a thought leader in philanthropy and expert in fundraising. She has led capital campaigns and development initiatives that have collectively raised nearly one billion dollars for education, healthcare, arts and culture, and advocacy organizations. She is a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a global fundraising consulting firm for nonprofits. Since joining CCS in 2013, Elizabeth has partnered with institutions to plan and implement multi-million-to-billion-dollar campaigns. In...
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Topic: Global Jewry
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Global Jewry Guest: Sandy Cardin Bio: Sanford “Sandy” Cardin is the founder of Global Jewry. A graduate of Harvard University, Sandy is a member of the bar of DC, Florida, Maryland and the United States Supreme Court, as well as the Senior Consultant for Philanthropy and Impact at Cresset Capital. After a short stint practicing law, Sandy shifted into the NGO world. He started as the Mid-Atlantic Director of the Jerusalem Foundation before moving to Tulsa, OK in 1994 to become the first executive director, then first president, of the Charles...
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Topic: Learning from a Master
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Learning from a Master Guest: Richard M. Joel Bio: Richard M. Joel became Yeshiva University’s fourth president on September 21, 2003, and was named Bravmann Family University Professor in April 2010. Over his tenure, President Joel built upon the illustrious tradition of this storied institution by placing a renewed emphasis on the student experience, academic excellence, Torah scholarship and communal involvement. Under his helm, Yeshiva University has built the Jacob and Dreizel Glueck Center for Jewish Study, established the Center for...
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Topuc: Diaspora Jewry
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Diaspora Jewry Guest: Chaya Yosovich Bio: Chaya is the CEO of the Yael Foundation, a private charitable foundation, established by Uri and Yael Poliavich, dedicated to maintaining and developing Jewish educational institutions around the world. The foundation is committed to enabling Jewish children everywhere to receive a good general education including Jewish values and traditions for the betterment and future of our communities. Chaya has throughout her illustrious career made big things happen at the intersection of philanthropy...
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Topic: Columbia University & Antisemitism
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Columbia University & Antisemitism Guest: David Schizer Bio: David M. Schizer served as a dean of the Law School from 2004 to 2014 and is one of the nation’s leading tax scholars. His research also focuses on nonprofits, energy law, and corporate governance.He is the author of . He is a founder and co-director of the , a founder and co-chair of the , and a founder and co-chair of the . At 35, Schizer was the youngest dean in the Law School’s history and the longest serving dean since 1971. During his...
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Topic: Senator Joseph Lieberman OBM
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Senator Joseph Lieberman OBM Guest: Rabbi Daniel Cohen Bio: Rabbi Cohen has served in the rabbinate for over thirty years and currently serves as senior Rabbi at in Stamford, CT, the largest modern orthodox synagogue in New England. Rabbi Cohen is author of, and the newly released book The Secret of the Light, published by Union Square Publishing. He is in the midst of writing another book with former NBA All Star and Olympic Gold medalist Allan Houston. Engaging in hundreds of end of life conversations and delivering thousands of...
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Topic: Sports & Philanthropy
Jewish Philanthropy Podcast
Topic: Sports & Philanthropy Guest: Saul Garlick Bio: Saul Garlick’s career has been dedicated to how technology and human connection can intersect to drive engagement and progress in live experiences and education. His interest in merging digital solutions with the power of personal interactions has not only redefined educational models but has also elevated fan experiences at major sports events. As Co-founder & CEO at Fabric, Saul has built Fabric into a fast-emerging leader in the mixed-reality space for live events. Fabric's platform...
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Guest: Oded Hermoni
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General Partner & Co-Founder; J-Ventures, J-Angels
In the past 15 years Oded has invested in many industries as a partner in Rhodium VC, J-Ventures and J-Angel. Most of the investments were in Silicon Valley NYC and Israel.
Oded has been an Entrepreneur, Investor and experienced High Tech Executive and over 40 companies in Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv as a board member, observer, founder, consultant, and manager. Investments include Face.com (FB) Outbrain, Hopstop ( Apple), Hexatier ( Huawei), Storedot, Compass ( Sage), Cabin, AFresh, Yieldmo, Yotpo, Zooz ( PayU), IMGN, MDGO, Phylagen, Macheye, Swiftmile, Home365, Physera.
Oded Hermoni is a leader in connecting the American Jewish community and the many Israelis working in Silicon Valley.
Jerusalem-born Oded began his career as a journalist covering the country’s flourishing technology sector. He soon took an active role in the technology sector himself by founding two start-up companies, one of which was acquired by Yellow Pages in 2006. Oded became a leader of the high-tech industry in Israel, founding the country’s High Tech Industry Association, before he, his wife, Ravit, and their young son relocated to the Bay Area in 2011. Upon arrival, Oded found an already well-established Israeli community on the South Peninsula.
In this episode, we discuss being the child of a hero who died in the Yom Kippur war & how we can create greater connection amongst Jews throughout the world.