Formerly Friends of Yemin Orde

ImpactIsrael® Elevating education and lifting lives the Village Way

2019 Annual Report 1 Friends Of Yemin Orde Is Now Called ImpactIsrael As of November 19, 2019, our organization formally changed its name to ImpactIsrael. Our new name and brand identity represents the expansion of our national grassroots educational movement, called the Village Way, to all segments of ’s diverse society, including , Arabs, Bedouin, secular, religious and ultra-Orthodox and youth of all cultures and countries of origin. We are not just about one village, but about many educational institutions throughout Israel that embrace our Village Way educational methodology’s inclusive principles of tolerance, self-respect, leadership, hope and kindness. This methodology was developed over decades at Yemin Orde Youth Village, which remains our flagship model. The name, ImpactIsrael, reflects our broader mission of impacting parents, educators, Israel Defense Force commanders, Israel and others who impact marginalized youth.

2 Letter From the Chairman of the Board 2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dear Friends, 2020 Chair David Lonner Robert Arogeti * Dale Okonow * I am honored to bring you the 2019 Annual Report - the Additionally, the Village Way methodology is part of Michael Paley first report issued under our new name, ImpactIsrael. the education curriculum in Israel’s top-tier Immediate Past Chair Harvey Potter This bold name suitably represents our expanding Village universities and colleges, and staff at Ofek Juvenile Steven I. Rosenfeld M.D. Prison and officers in Israel’s military and border police George W. Blank * Way network throughout Israel. Our mission to provide Michael Salzhauer * support and a value-driven education to Israel’s at-risk all receive Village Way training. Board Members Eric Schwartz * youth is not just about one village, but supports As we go to print, our world continues to struggle with David Amar David Schwarz 55 educational communities in Israel – and we continue a devastating global pandemic that has impacted each Allen Applbaum Barry Shrage to expand! of us, albeit in different and significant ways. Our youth Michael Azeez Lewis Shubin * Reflecting on the work and activities during the past in Israel – at Yemin Orde Youth Village and in our partner Jeremy Barnett Robert Shubin year, I am both humbled and inspired by the trust of our educational communities – remain ImpactIsrael’s first Mimi Bengio Board Observers donors and look forward to continuing our important priority and we are committed to their safety and well- Harriet Blank Michael Rosenfeld partnership. We are truly elevating education and lifting being as well as that of our staff, families and educators. Mark Claster Daryl Shore lives the Village Way! Michelle Bond During Israel’s school closures and quarantine process, Copelin Chair Emeritus I am pleased to report that the 2019 Tikkun Ha’Lev Award our Village Way staff and educators remained in daily Jonathan Cordish Michael Frieze Gala honoring Anne Heyman z”l and Seth Merrin for their contact via telephone with isolated students, delivered Alan Cornell z”l Lifetime Trustees care packages to families and provided emergency global philanthropy, raised $1 million dollars for programs Don Crawford Jr. Dr. Chaim Peri financial assistance to graduates and families in dire and activities at Yemin Orde Youth Village and in our David Frieze Paul Silberberg need. I am so proud of how our Village Way community partner educational communities through Village Way Charles Gwirtsman * Mark I. Solomon Educational Initiatives. Save the date of May 4, 2021 for worked together to address this crisis. Victor Hammel * Honorary Trustees the next Tikkun Ha’Lev Award Gala at The Plaza hotel This report illustrates what we can accomplish together. Jeffrey Hirschfeld David Cordish in New York. On behalf of ImpactIsrael’s Board of Directors, thank Judy Kaye victor gelb z”l The Village Way has impacted 22,000 fragile youth and you for your investment in our vital mission and your Beth Landman * *Executive Committee 2,500 educators in 55 communities; by 2026 we expect continued faith in our organization. Your commitment to more than double those numbers across Israel’s makes an enormous difference to the lives and futures of “When you visit the Village, you know complicated and diverse educational landscape. Thanks Israel’s at-risk youth – its next generation of leaders. you are witnessing something special. to your support, we have impacted more youth and Wishing you and your loved ones good health and safety. As it turned out, I didn’t just join the educators than ever thought possible. board of a charitable organization, I Sincerely, Our work touches the lives of at-risk youth in became part of an extended family of Israel across all boundaries - secular, religious and whom I am very proud. ultra-Orthodox - Jews, Arabs and Bedouin and youth of all colors and countries of origin – and has Robert Arogeti JONATHAN CORDISH remarkable results. Board Chair, ImpactIsrael Baltimore, MD ” 3 Yemin Orde Youth Village Key Programs With Impact

emin Orde Youth Village provides a caring and supportive home, school and safe Jewish Identity Creative Arts Yhaven for 450 at-risk youth who are first Jewish identity is part of the fabric of daily life Therapeutic healing through art, music and dance or second-generation originally from at Yemin Orde. Tikkun Olam (social justice) is provides at-risk youth with outlets for creative Ethiopia, the former , , Brazil an integral part of the Village’s social and moral expression. Feelings of anger, frustration and and native Israelis. Since 1953, Yemin Orde has compass. By helping others, at-risk youth heal fear are gently faced through artistic freedom served as a home away from home for more than their hearts and souls. and reassurance. 5,500 teenagers from dangerous or complex environments. Integrated Tools Eco-Farm Through its highly successful and holistic This program is a collaboration between the A popular gathering spot, the Eco-Farm provides educational methodology, called the Village Way, elite intelligence corps and opportunities to learn responsibility and trade plus a skilled and deeply-caring team of Israeli high tech partners. Participants are youth skills such as metalwork and carpentry. educators and professionals, fragile teens receive in grades 10-12 who have the ability to learn and Additionally, youth oversee its vegetable and important life skills and an exemplary education excel in cyber-security and high-level technology, herb gardens and learn about cheese and milk to thrive as productive citizens and have a which are skills prized by Israel’s private sector production and business entrepreneurship with its positive impact on Israel’s society. and military. Green Basket program, modeled after Community Yemin Orde is ranked by Israel’s Ministry of Supported Agriculture enterprises (CSA). Education in the top 4.3% of high schools in Challenge (Etgar) Hike Israel that excel in academic, social and ethical achievements. Annual 100-kilometer challenge hike for high school seniors. Youth build friendships, strengthen self-confidence and put new 2019 VILLAGE POPULATION team-building and leadership skills to the test. Hikers return jubilant in their accomplishments and are an inspiration to their younger peers. Empowering Teenage Girls Designed to help Yemin Orde’s teenage girls navigate the tensions and dilemmas faced during adolescence. Programming includes workshops in self-defense and nutrition, meetings with leading Israeli women, and 31% 25% 17% 15% 8% 4% discussions about healthy relationships, Ethiopia Former Israeli France Brazil Other bullying and developing social self-awareness. Soviet Union

4 Graduate Voices

Mamei Ambaw Alisa Goryunkova Natan Grynfogiel Rafael Israel Sergey Shvarov Workitu Ayitegeb I came to Israel from I am from Tula, Russia I am from Brazil but I was born in Brazil I moved to Israel from I made from Ethiopia and I am and arrived in Israel Israel is my home. I but the opportunity to Russia in 2006 when I Ethiopia to Israel in thrilled to be a alone, when I was 16 have traveled through- study in Israel at Yemin was 14 years old. I 2004. My two older graduate of Yemin years old. Yemin Orde out Israel and Brazil Orde Youth Village was a little boy who brothers studied at Orde Youth Village! is a place to call home and have met the most changed my life in a wanted to grow, study Yemin Orde and At Yemin Orde, we and where everyone wonderful and inspiring significant way: from and have success. At advised me to learned about Jewish helps you overcome people along the way. a lost boy to someone Yemin Orde, I received attend, too. They said society. In the Village, challenges and grow to But no one can com- who could see beyond so much love, patience the whole purpose of there are counselors be a better human pare to the wonderful the horizon. After and happiness. I living at the Village who are like family and being. There were many people I met in Yemin my military service, I participated in the was to allow me to it felt like home. While I people from different Orde. The Village’s staff realized that I wanted choir, the dance club achieve my dreams, was studying at Yemin parts of the world and are truthful visionaries, to help others and and played the and to support me Orde, I managed my different nationalities. full of hope and dreams give back to society. I violin. After graduation, always, even after studies successfully. We were taught to live for the future of the worked for a time as I served in the Navy graduation. After high Today, the Village together and grow up youth, for the future of an informal educator Seals unit of the Israel school, I joined the still helps me. Now, I together. I am studying Israel and for the future at a school for troubled Defense Forces. Now, Israeli national service. have a B.A. in Human Architecture and of the Jewish People. youth. Today, I am I am studying at the I served in a special Resources and am Interior Design at Today, I am studying married with four sons Tiltan College of kindergarten where we studying for a Master’s Shenkar College of Medicine in Bar Ilan and study Criminology Visual Design and helped children with degree in Business Engineering and University’s Azrieli at a university. Yemin Communication. I language and behavior Administration. Yemin Design. I want to Faculty of Medicine, in Orde’s staff believed in know Yemin Orde will difficulties. Today, I am Orde gave me strength contribute to a greener Tzfat. My dream is to be me and gave me hope always be by my side, studying Criminology to continue to grow future for us and a Thoracic Surgeon. to realize my dreams. help me and give and my goal is to help and study. our children. me shelter. youth at risk. I want to be there for these Yemin Orde stays connected to its graduates throughout their lives, youth just as Yemin Orde was there for me. offering emotional and financial support as needed.

5 Visitors are Always Welcome! Tour the Village • Stay for lunch • Meet youth and staff

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1. Jill Lavitsky, Eric Lavitsky, 8. Amy and Barry Sylvetsky, Boca Raton, FL Bridgewater, NJ 9. Congregation Kehillath Israel, 2. Frank Leadership Group, Atlanta, GA Brookline, MA 3. Frieze Family, Boston, MA 10. Max Blankfield, Houston, TX 4. Goldin Family, Weston, FL 11. Alon and Melissa Shein Family, Westport, CT 5. Harold and Beatriz Jacobsohn, 12. Temple Kol Ami, Scottsdale, AZ Highland Beach, FL 13 14 13. Temple Sinai, Atlanta, GA 6. Steve Perlman and family, Chicago, Il 14. UMASS Hillel, Amherst, MA 7. Zalik family, Atlanta, GA Discover the magic of Yemin Orde Youth Village!

6 Profile in Philanthropy Michael Staenberg St. Louis, Missouri

Michael Staenberg, founder and president of The Staenberg Group, approach to education and is a visionary and philanthropist whose leadership is making a wanted to help Israel’s next real difference to Israel’s next generation of leaders – its youth. generation of leaders believe in Born in Omaha, Neb., Michael and his three siblings grew up themselves and in a bright future. with strong Jewish values which included the belief to help “Yemin Orde gives at-risk youth others in need. Today, Michael and his family call St. Louis, MO, not just a second chance, but a home. He considers his most important achievements the third chance. The Village Way countless acts of tzedekah (charity) he has generated in cities offers a great educational training and communities throughout the and Israel. ground for many important life With the lessons in giving and human kindness taught to him by his skills. Israel’s at-risk youth will be beloved father, Michael’s philanthropic accomplishments are multi-faceted the country’s next generation of and extend from arts and cultural institutions to Jewish community and leaders and it is critically charitable organizations that inspire youth to achieve personal success. important that they receive our help,” Michael said. At the age of 13, Michael suffered a devastating loss when his father Following his visits to Yemin Orde, Michael and the Staenberg Family died suddenly, at the age of 40, changing the course of his life. Michael Foundation generously funded the renovation of classrooms at the Village. then pitched in to help his family with jobs such as bagging groceries, The new classrooms have advanced learning technology equipment and are among others. acoustically treated with varied media platforms and new furniture to enhance a youth’s learning environment. Michael is also interested in upgrad- “Even though my dad passed away at a young age, he taught our ing the Village’s gym and participating in more discussions with students. family a lot. We learned the importance of hard work and that charity begins at home,” Michael said. “Each week, we would fill ourtzedekah box Countless Acts of Kindness with change because we knew that taking care of those less fortunate was Michael serves on the boards of the Jewish Community Center in an essential part of who we are.” Denver, Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Shwayder Camp in Colorado A Memorable Visit to Yemin Orde and the Foundation for Jewish Camping. In St. Louis, he is an honorary board member of the Epstein Hebrew Academy, and is affiliated with n April 2019, Staenberg visited Yemin Orde Youth Village for the first time I United Hatzalah, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Holocaust Museum and the and connected with its youth whose personal struggles with loss and Jewish Light Newspaper. He received the 2019 Jewish Federation of Omaha despair resonated deeply with him. “I was impressed that Yemin Orde, Humanitarian of the Year Award. through its Village Way methodology, gives at-risk youth a second chance. I was one of those kids that needed a mentor and a second chance when I Michael and his wife, Carol, offer inspiration to their three daughters grew up in Omaha. Without it, I would not be as successful as I am today,” Rachael, Leah and Hannah. “We want to set an example for our kids and said Michael. continue the legacy of giving,” he said. Two months later, Michael returned to share his personal story with the 11th ImpactIsrael is grateful to Michael Staenberg for becoming such a vital grade class. He was inspired by the Village Way methodology’s holistic member of the ImpactIsrael family.

7 Village Way Educational Initiatives 2019 IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

55 Partners 2,500 Educators 33 High Schools 14 Youth Villages 22,000 Youth 3 Therapeutic Villages Thousands more impacted 5 Additional Partnerships in outreach programs. 10,000 950 300 Copies sold Commanders & Officers College students of Village Way in the IDF and Border Police have taken a Guidebook in Israel. all use Village Way training. Village Way course.

8 Our Educational Partners New Communities • Kfar Hassidim () In our partnership (started 3-year process 2019-2020) • Ktziney Yam Ort (Southern coast) with Village Way • Manof () “ High Schools • Nahalat Yehuda (Rishon Letzion) Educational Initiatives, • Amal Energy Tech High School () • Neve Amiel Therapeutic Youth Village (Sde Ya’aqov) we have come to • Amit Ashdod High School (Ashdod) • Neveh Hadassah () • David Tuviyahu High School (Beer Sheva) understand that a • TOM () • Mahat Sachnin Technology High School (Galilee region) teacher’s character is • Ort Technology High School (Kiryat Gat) High Schools • Rose Matzkin Technology High School () • Adivi Ort Technology (Ashkelon) the most meaningful • Seminar Beit Yaakov Tehila (Haifa) • Amal Ashdod Technology (Ashdod) ‘text’ that a student • Beit Ha’arava Ort Technology () will ever study, and it Continuing Communities • Beit She’an Ort Technology (Beit She’an) Youth Villages • Branco-Weiss Tachkimoni School (Hadera)* is one that they never • Desert Stars (Negev) • Daliyat Al Carmel (Haifa)* forget. • Ramat Hadassah Youth Village (Kiryat Tivon) • Emunah Torah and Arts High School (Jerusalem) • WIZO Nahalal Youth Village (Jezreel Valley) • Jisr a-Zarqa Atid Technology High School (Jisr al-Zarqa) BASEM ABU ELHIJA • Zoharim Youth Village () • Ibn Rushd Technology (Tamra) Principal, Ibn Rushd High Schools • Ironi Kaf-Bet High School (Jaffa) • Mahat Akko Ort Technology (Akko) Tamra Technology • Amal Energy-Tech High School (Hadera) • Makr-Jdede Naamat High School (Galilee) • Geula Ort Tel Aviv High School (Tel Aviv) • Marom Akko Ort Technology (Akko) • Miftan Tamra High School (Tamra) • Mitrani Ort High School (Holon) • Naamat Ein Mahal High School (North of ) ” • Shimshon Amal Technology High School ()* • Naamat Lod High School (Lod) • Tel Nof Air Force Ort Technical High School () • Ormat Ort Technical High School () • Yad Shapira Ort Technology (Tel Aviv)* • Psgaot Ort High School (Migdal HaEmek) • Yitzchak Shamir Ort High School () Gap Year Leadership Programs • Tvunot High School (Jerusalem) Residential Communities — Mechinot Graduate Communities • Bet HaBoger – Therapeutic community for The goal of our gap-year leadership programs (Mechina in Youth Villages teenage boys in the Sharon region Hebrew) is to provide marginalized immigrant youth with • Aloney Yitzchak (Binyamina) • Eden – Therapeutic community for teenage girls near Ashkelon important life skills to help ensure a successful experience • Hadassah Neurim (Netanya) • Talpiot – Therapeutic community for children in military or national service, which is important for a • Kedma (Northern Negev) under 14 in Hadera, with two sections: a residential productive future in Israel. • Kfar Hassidim (Haifa) program and a day-program • Ktziney Yam Ort Ashdod (Southern coast) The 10-month residential program includes classes in • Manof (Galilee) Additional Partnerships financial management, public speaking and conflict resolution • Nahalat Yehuda (Rishon Letzion) • Yemin Orde Young Men’s Mechina as well as training in physical fitness and leadership skills. • Neve Amiel Therapeutic Youth Village (Sde Ya’aqov) • IsraElite Women’s Mechina • Neveh Hadassah (Netanya) • Nitzotz (Spark) Mechina Village Way Educational Initiatives operates three gap year • TOM (Hadera) • Ofek Juvenile Prison leadership programs which are supported by the Israeli • Hadassah Neurim (Netanya) • Echad Meshelanu Mechina government and private philanthropy. • Kedma (Northern Negev) *Closed.

9 Tikkun Ha’Lev Award Gala Honoring Anne Heymanz”l and Seth Merrin November 18, 2019 The Pierre New York George Blank announces new name – ImpactIsrael Gala Co-Chairs Rabbi Michael Paley and Anny Dobrecjer

Anne Heymanz”l and Seth Merrin received the 2019 Tikkun Ha’Lev (Mending the Heart) Award for their global humanitarian and philanthropic commitment to inspire and improve the lives of others. Chaim Peri, Founder, Village Way Educational Initiatives, a recipient of the 2018 Tikkun Ha’Lev Award and a close friend of Anne and Seth, presented the award. Many thanks to Gala Emcee Kate Bolduan, CNN news anchor, Gala Co-Chairs, Rabbi Michael Paley and Anny Dobrecjer and Sarah and David Schwarz for their generous time in helping make this event a success. The gala raised $1 Million for programs and activities at Yemin Orde Youth Village as well as for Village Way Educational Initiatives to expand the Village Way methodology throughout Israel. Nearly 300 guests from across the United States and Israel attended. The next Tikkun Ha’Lev Gala is scheduled for May 4, 2021 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Seth Merrin and Chaim Peri

Emcee Kate Bolduan, CNN News Anchor Gala Co-Chairs Sarah and David Schwarz Shimon Solomon, Yemin Orde graduate ImpactIsrael Board Chair Robert Arogeti and Amy Arogeti

10 ImpactIsrael in Your Community We are grateful to our generous donors for introducing ImpactIsrael to their local communities. Throughout the year, our Israeli leaders and select graduates visit the United States to see supporters and hold discussions in private homes, synagogues, offices or schools. In 2019, representatives of our Village Way family visited New York City, northern New Jersey, Greenwich, Boston, Philadelphia, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Miami, Palm Beach and Sarasota, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver. Email team@impact- israel.org to bring ImpactIsrael’s inclusive educational mission to your community. Boston Miami 2019 B’nai Mitzvah Wall of Honor Genna Edelstein New York, NY

Roi Etenech, Steve and Michelle Bearak, Susan Weijel Miami Jewish Federation Camryn Farbman Denver Boca Raton Glencoe, IL

Eli Germain Brooklyn, NY

Daniella Zalik Atlanta, GA Lewis Shubin, Nofar Getanach Desta, Robbie Shubin, Charlie Gwirtsman Monte Nathanson, Steve Rosenfeld, Gordy and Linda Saul

Los Angeles Sarasota The Village Way. “ This isn’t just Israel at its best. It’s our collective Israeli hope. It’s proof that education truly leads society. ­ — Israel President” Reuven Rivlin Temple Emmanuel Teens Los Angeles Scott and Jill Levine, Robert Arogeti, Karen Sallerson

11 FINANCIALS: FISCAL YEAR ENDING 12.31.19

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (AUDITED) INCOME Contributions, Grants and Pledges $8,265,720 46% YEMIN ORDE Interest and Investment Income $2,479,601 YOUTH VILLAGE Other Income $22,958 41% VILLAGE WAY TOTAL INCOME $10,768,279 ALLOCATION EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES OF EXPENSES EXPENSES 8% FUNDRAISING Program Services: Grants for Yemin Orde Youth Village $4,340,736 5% GENERAL AND Grants for Village Way ADMINISTRATIVE Educational Initiatives $3,922,450

Total Program Services $8,263,186

Support Services: General and Administrative $515,476 Fundraising $738,626 Total Support Services $1,254,102 Beyond the very important “ TOTAL EXPENSES $9,517,288 practical tools that my staff

Changes in Net Assets from Operations $1,240,813 received, I found that as a result of Net Assets (Beginning of year) $23,342,143 the Village Way process, my staff NET ASSETS (END OF YEAR) $24,582,956 was more unified, precise, and able to lead change in our ENDOWMENT BALANCE 12.31.19 $16,200,000 community. ImpactIsrael has an endowment fund for the purpose of meeting ” long-term and emergency needs of Yemin Orde Youth Village and Village Way Educational Initiatives. Individual named endow- — Tzachi, Director, ment funds for specific purposes established by the donor, are Zoharim Youth Village co-mingled with other ImpactIsrael endowment funds, in order to maximize investment income opportunities. Named funds are held in perpetuity and annual distributions are made in accordance with the spending policy adopted by the ImpactIsrael Board of Directors. ImpactIsrael continues to receive a Four Star rating from Charity Navigator for exemplary fundraising administration. 12 Ann and Michael Kay Marion and Stanley Bergman Edward Merrin The Israel-World Jewry Bureau Holly and Samuel Merrin of the Birmingham Jewish Federation Thank You for Your Generosity! Jessica and Charles Myers Anonymous (2) Congregation Emanu-El of the Marilyn and Dale Okonow Jill and Steve Karp Helen and David Zalik City of New York Jerome Perl Linda Dresner and Ed Levy Jr. Foundation Timothy Dattels Margot and Thomas Pritzker Sustaining Friends Liquidnet Holdings, Inc. Rosanne Ziering Margot and Jonathan Davis Fawn and Brian Rich Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Candy and Freddy DeMann Sustaining Friends of ImpactIsrael are donors Stepheny and Robert Riemer Foundation $10,000 - $24,999 Rabbi Shira Milgrom and Robert Russell Memorial who contribute $1,000 or more to our Annual Carol and Larry Mizel Anonymous (5) Dr. David Elcott Foundation Campaign AND have expressed their intent to Linda and Arthur Schwartz 52 Duane Associates LLC Sandra and Donald Epstein Lisa and Steven Rosenfeld Barbara and Ed Shapiro Janet and Jake z”l Farber continue their support annually. David Amar Daryl and Steven Roth Susan and Barry Tatelman Barbara and Allen Applbaum Beverly and Dick Fink Noreen Gordon Sablotsky Their history of continuous annual support The S. Glass Foundation, Inc. Meri and Sol Barer Susan and Stew Fisher Esther and Richard Salinsky distinguishes them among ImpactIsrael’s most Jeremy Barnett Nadine and Steven Foldes Amanda and Michael Salzhauer $25,000 - $49,999 Michelle and Steven Bearak Larry Gaslow dependable and important friends. Additionally, Sherri Samuels Anonymous (2) Joshua Bekenstein joan and vic z”l gelb Sustaining Friends receive tokens of our Rachel and Eric Schwartz Melissa and Paul Anderson - Deisi and Max Blankfeld Albert B. Glickman Family appreciation regularly, including highlighted Sarah and David Schwarz Foundation The Neubauer Foundation Bert E. Brodsky Stefanie Seltzer Edward R. Goldberg recognition in our Honor Roll of Donors and select Alexandra Fuchs and Gideon Esther and Moshe Bronstein Argov Irvin G. and Beatrice M. Shaffer The Gorlin Family Foundation communications and reports from Israel. Brian Cooper Fund The Argo Family Fund Sher and Adam Grosser Michelle and Bill Copelin Christine and Robert Small If you are interested in becoming a Sustaining The Baron de Hirsch Fund Shani and Michael Henschel Don Crawford, Jr. Mindy and Paul Smolevitz Friend, call 202.237.0286 or email bob@impact- Gail and Jack Bendheim Jill Hersh and John O’Connor Edith Everett Linda and Jeffrey Solomon Frances Bunzl z’l Hutchins Family Foundation israel.org Barbara and Larry Field Leah Staenberg Toby and Leon Cooperman Israel Children’s Aid Network Nancy and Steve Fischman Atmos Foundation Jane and Alan z”l Cornell Joanna and Drew Johnson Nancy and Steve Fox The Cesatam Foundation Gelfand Family Charitable Trust Yoly and Mark Davis June Baumgardner Gelbart Patricia Freysinger The MCJ Amelior Foundation HONOR ROLL Michael Gordon The Epstein Family Foundation Foundation Deborah Frieze The Percy Fund Nancy and Stephen Grand Donna and David Frieze Marilyn and Stanley Katz These categories reflect total Tamar and Kenneth Frieze Laurence Tisdale One 8 Foundation Trudy and Robert Gottesman Alice and Jacob Klein giving January 1 through Meryl and Ron Gallatin Lisa and Neil Wallack Harriette and Ted Perlman Kimberly and Jeffrey Hirschfeld Arlene and Bob Kogod December 31, 2019. Sustaining Joseph & Sherrie Garfield The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Ruth & Bill Weinstein Liz and George Krupp Friends are listed in bold type. Jewish Community Foundation Charitable Foundation Foundation of Los Angeles Weinstein Foundation Julie and Howard Levine Dena and Morey Goldberg $1,000,000 + Staenberg Family Foundation Stanley and Audrey Goldstein Eveline and Guy Weyl Annabel z”l and Philip z”l Lindy Tibor Gonda Janey Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP B.L. Manger Foundation, Inc The Marcus Foundation Greater Miami Jewish Federation Judy and Josh Weston Atlanta Suzanne Bunzl Wilner Cynthia and William Marcus Beth and Larry Greenberg $250,000 - $499,999 Judy and Steve Kaye Sidney Wolk Linda Blum and Jeremy Merrin $50,000 - $99,999 Marcy and Robert Haber Klarman Family Foundation Jackie Woolf Linda Mirels Linda and Michael Frieze Penny and Jeff Hecktman Anonymous (3) Beth and William Landman The Wuliger Family Judith and Richard Morrissey Paula and Jerry z”l Gottesman Abby Friedman and Carl Marks Foundation - Carol and Larry Levy Nancy Reichman and Harry Heiman Judy and Bernard Newman Mark and Susan Claster Jill and Nat Lindhart $5,000 - $9,999 Charlie Gwirtsman Heyman-Merrin Family Dale and Michael Nissenson Judith and Douglas Krupp Fineshriber Family Foundation Ira Lubert Foundation Anonymous (5) Marianne and Kenneth Novack Barbara Goldman Richard Master Aline and Leo Jacobsohn James Aresty Susan Patkin $100,000-$249,999 Hammel Family Foundation Lois Schnitzer Foundation Elisabeth and Blair Axel Yadira and Todd Patkin HMS Foundation Anonymous (2) Kerry and Jeremy Sclar Jewish Federation of Reading Shari E. Diamond and Arlene and Bernard Potter Iranian American Jewish Federation Frank Banko III The Azeez Foundation Debbie and Rich Silverstein Jewish Federation of Somerset, Ellen and Mickey Rabina of NY Hunterdon & Warren Counties Sandra Berbeco Coen Harriet and George Blank Marjorie and Jonathan Slass Barbara and Frank Resnek Jewish Federation of Greater Foundation Deb and Howard Jonas Peninah and Albert Berdugo Suzi and David Cordish Fran and Eric Rosenfeld Los Angeles Hannah Staenberg Kendall and Family Barbara and Kenneth Wexler Susan and Marvin Berenblum Robyn and Doug Ross We apologize if we have inadvertently missed your name on the Honor Roll. Please excuse any spelling errors.

13 $5,000 - $9,999 (continued) Roth and Richie Jackson Judith Ganz Jennifer Weber and Vanessa and Isaac Frank Leslie and Larry Kline Anny Dobrejcer and Aviva and David Rubin Shifra and Terry Gardner Laurence Bailen Yoseph Fredman Rick Kornfeld and Julie Malek Rabbi Michael Paley Jill and Wade Rubinstein Kimberly and Bob Gatof Bank Leumi Janie and Adam Frieman Janet and Doron Krakow Pamela Gellen and Arthur Palmer Hilary and Sam Sallerson Aaron and Angel Goldman Family Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Mikki and Morris Futernick Selena Chana and Joshua Kutin Rita z”l and Manuel Panar Luly and Maurice Samuels Foundation Judith Bass and Jack Levy Elaine Galinson Luis and Lee Lainer Shelley and Josef Paradis Cyma and Ed Satell Lisa and Matthew Golden Jackie and Howard Bellowe William Gallo Bess and Leor Landa Randi and Israel Posner Jana and John Scarpa Omra and Michael Goren Barbara Berger Barbara and Stephen Gersten Eleanor and Matt Lasko Rita Posner Seed The Dream Foundation Greenwich Jewish Federation Karen and Thomas Bernstein Eve and Brett Goldberg Jill and Eric Lavitsky Sally and Jonathan Potter Lata and Ajay Shah Jack Hammer Nikki and Corey Bialow Maris and Donald Goldberg Serene Lazar Margaret and Russ Rabito Leigh and Robby Shubin Kathy Harris Drs. Nathan Billig and Ruth and Sylvan Goldin Lazarus Investment Partners, LLP Neil Raynor Gail Weinmann Marilyn and Josh Shubin and Paul Heiman Roberta and Steven Goldman Adam J. Leaderman Genie Reichman Diane and Chester Black Family Richie and Mark Heiman Doris and Martin Goldstein Aviva and David Lee-Parritz Paula and Ira Resnick Sandra and Howard Blank Sidman Family Foundation Ronne and Donald Hess Tara and Wayne Goldstein Marcia and Alan Leifer Tzina and Louis Richman Foundation David Bloom Aviva and Paul Silberberg Sheldon Golombeck Roni and Robert Lemle Heidi and Richard Rieger Larry Heyman Jerome and Elaine Blumenthal Fabienne and Doug Silverman Jayne Lipman and Bob Goodman Lenore and Maximillian Lerner Avi Rosen Beatriz and Harold Jacobsohn Endowment Fund Maxine Snyder Lynne and Jonathan Greer Edwin Levine Barbara and Jeffrey Rosenberg Karyn and Steven Kobre Carol and Rick Boas Paula and Mark Solomon Michelle and Paul Grobman Estrella Levinsky Afton and Michael Rosenfeld Harry Krakowski Kate Bolduan and Eta and Sass Somekh Michael Gershenson Ronald Grodsky Ellen and Herbert Levitt Harold and Linda Rosenson Stephanie and Robert Lee Richard Steinberg Wolfe and Lynn Bragin Family Allison and Scott Group Rebecca and Bennett Sandra and Dennis Rosenzweig Rita and Bob Miller Ruth Taubman Foundation Robert Gutman Lindenbaum Ivan Ross Tamara and Richard Morgenstern The South Wind Foundation Bernard Bress Beth and Louis Guttman Fred and Sarah Lipsky Foundation Susan and Glenn Rothman Mount Hermon Baptist Church United Jewish Federation of Judy and Nick Bunzl Claire and Sidney Handler Florence Lipsman Mark Rottenberg Pittsburgh Miriam Newman and J. Michael Channick M.D. Cheryl and Michael Helfer Morris Lipton Rabbi and Mrs. Peter Rubinstein Charlotte and Alan Waxman Michael Pinnolis Ulrika and Joel Citron Sandy and Jerome Helman Susan Lobel Karen and Ron Sallerson Michal and Mordechai Wiesler Olive Tree Holdings LLC Hedy and Morris Cohen Raquel Smith and Steve Herz MIllie and Larry Magid Susan and Hank Salzhauer Yanoff-Master Charitable Fund Talee and Harvey Potter Leslie and Mitchell Cohen Aliza and Steven Major Phyllis and Harvey Sandler Sharon and Howard Rich Daniel Hirschfeld Harriet and Alan Cole Susan Manilow Linda and Gordon Saul $2,500- $4,999 Sally and Bruce Rogers Nitza and Steven Hockstein Andrea and Robert Colton Dean Martella Peter & Donna Schlessel and Dveera Segal and Bradley Bridge Daniela and Ralph Horn Anonymous (4) Louise and David Cooper Judith and Paul May Family Barbara and Arthur Sheer Phyllis and Robert Jaffee Hal Abroms Kevin Cosgriff Manette and Louis Mayberg Mary and John Schmelzer Joanie and Lewis Shubin Jewish Federation in the Heart Barbara and Keith Bank Courtside Charitable Foundation of NJ Lauren and Jay McDermott Marcia and Albert Schmier Sklare Family Foundation Helaine and Joe Banner Charles Danaher Jewish Federation of Peter McMillan Michelle Ores-Schorin and Jordan Smoller Charles Schorin Lisa and Eric Becker Diana and James Daniels Durham-Chapel Hill Ed Mellor MaryAnn and Stanley Snider Barbara and Daniel Schwartz Joan and Steve Belkin Steve Demby JM Lazarus Foundation Shoshana Quint and Myra and Robert Snyder Barbara Schwartz David Bliden Lisa and Jeffrey Dugal Andrea Fastenberg and Jonathan Melmed Lilia and Barry Bloom Emanuel and Anna Weinstein Marcel Kahan Mindy and Michael Mervis Linda and Robert Schwarz Foundation Liz Duggan Diane and Lawrence Kaiden Marilyn and Martin Metz Janis and Lonnie Scott Laura and Neil Chasin Sharon and Bob Efron Cliff Viner Leah Kaplan and Jon Smollen Seth Seifman Edward A. Chernoff Lauren and Jared Erbst Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Kathryn and Richard Wandoff Rikki and Barry Kaplan Vance Serchuk Jack Chester Foundation Daniel Erlbaum Sarah and Neal Moritz Lynn and Steve Wasserman Steven Karasek Nanci and Doug Sharon Melissa and Jonathan Cordish Susan Erlich Diane and Ed Murray Renee Foster and Mark Weinberg Eve and Marc Karstaedt Melissa and Alon Shein Cowen Inc. Amy and Andy Farbman June and Monte Nathanson Carla and Bruce Weiner Marjorie and Bruce Kashkin Rona and Jeffries Shein Laura and Michael Cutler Carol and Steven Fasman Beth Nedow Susan and John Wendkos Catherine and Lawrence Kasper Barbara and Ray Sherbill Alisa and Dan Doctoroff Michelle and Jeff Feig Ellen and Jeff Nestler Leslie and Harris Wildstein Walter Katkovsky Barbara and Malcolm Sherman Lisa Weitzman and Barbara and Charles Feinberg Northwell Health Howard Edeltein Diane and Howard Wohl Amber and Tal Keinan Julie and Steve Shifman Ellen and Howard Feinsand Ruth Malman and Lisa and Alan Engel Yossi Kelemer Michael Opatowski Roanna and Morris Shorofsky $1,000- $2,499 Lisa Lippman and Ben Finkelstein Julie and Alex Fax Marcia and Howard Kent Lauren and David Orelowitz Nicole and Milos Silber Donald Fleishaker Peter Feinberg Anonymous (13) Linda and Meyer Keslacy Michael Oshinsky Linda and Mark Silberman Andrea and Robert Fortunoff Marcy Bass and Scott Fisher Dr. and Mrs. Todd Albert Nadav Kidron Michelle and Michael Osterman Alison Lorber and Ed Siskin Diane and Alan Franco Sharyn and Stuart Frankel Fran and Jack Arogeti KKR Gives Program Leslie and Josh Ostrin Lindsay and Adam Sklar Lois and Larry Frank Laurie Toll Franz and Jeffrey Franz Sylvia Atkins z’’l Anat and Ruben Kliksberg Yoel Skolnick Sustaining Friends are listed in bold type. 14 $1,000 - $2,499 (continued) Laurie and Eric Slifka Linda and Albert Anikstein Ellen Goldberg Susan Williams Federations, Schools Arthur and Deanna Friedman Adam Smith Suzy and Michael Appelbaum Asher Goldman Alexandra Rosenbaum Laurel and Orrie z”l Friedman Scott and Carol Solomon Harlene and Henry Appelman Linda and Neal Goldman Jodi and Robert Rosenthal & Synagogues The Frieman Family Risa and Joseph Sontz David Assia Samuel Goldman Michelle and Peter Roth The following made a gift in 2019. Linda and Michael Frieze Susan and Brad Sorosky Sheila Baltzell Laura Sklar and Daniel Goldstein Patti and Stuart Roth Shifra and Terry Gardner The Israel-World Jewry Bureau Shanin and Tracey Specter Marlin and Ed Barad Lory and Steve Goldstein Matthew J. Rothschild of the Birmingham Jewish Dena and Morey Goldberg Marlene and Michael Sperling Charlene and Stephen Barasch Wendy and Richard Goldstein Ernest Rubenstein Federation Sandra Goldstein Errol Spiro Peter Barker-Huelster and Mark C. Gordon and David Sarnat and Joslin LeBauer Congregation Emanu-El of the Charlie Gwirtsman and Ruth and Eliezer Stavsky Allison Freedman Weisberg Anne M. Zweibel Savannah Jewish Federation City of New York Nancy Reichman Lori and Michael Bass Andrew Graiser Dena and Vic Hammel Sherry and Doron Steger Brett Scheiner Greater Miami Jewish Federation Joanna and Joel Stein Kelly Berg Steve Greenberg Beth and Billy Landman Cindy and Ken Schick Greenwich Jewish Federation Donna and Hans Sternberg Staci and Craig Berkson Kathleen and Mark Gross Joshua Schickman Gail Levine, Rick Lund and Tamara Jon Bernstein Linda and Alan Halpert Iranian American Jewish Judy Manelis Judith and Sidney Swartz Paul Schnitman Federation of New York (IAJF) Sandy and Jack Swartz Nancy and Martin Black Jan and Andy Harman Sue and Joel Sherman Jerry Moff Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Amy and Barry Sylvetsky Charlotte and Roger Blumencranz Wolfgang Herbinger Sherry and Moshe Shike Todd and Yadira Patkin Sandy Tabatznik Rachel Wolf and Dale and Stephen Hoffman Ellie and Barry Shrage Jacobson Jewish Community Susan Pollack and Mark Sullivan Andrew Borodach Foundation of the Jewish Donna and Eli Taub Heidi and Richard Horowitz Lenny Silberman Karen and Ron Sallerson Julie and Steven Bram Federation of South Palm Lisbet Temple Marvin Horowitz Karen Snow Beach County Arthur Schwartz Jennifer Kamins-Bullock and Jefferies LLC Sue and Joel B. Sherman The Albert Family Charitable Fund Richard Bullock Rosalyn and Kenneth Sperling Jewishcolorado Joseph and Rae Gann Foundation Josh and Marilyn Shubin The Piedmont National Family Giuliani Calabi Onir and Jeff Spiegel Foundation Ida and Eric Kalimian Jewish Federation of Irene and Bernard Siegel James Calmas Gerry Standridge Durham-Chapel Hill The Snider Foundation, Craig Snider Melanie and Bernie Kaminetsky Aviva and Paul Silberberg Lori Calabrisi Rabbi Debra Stein Triskeles Foundation Adele L. Kaplan Jewish Federation of Greater Mark and Paula Solomon Rabbi Gary Charlestein Elizabeth and Emanuel Stern Atlanta Scott Troller John Kaufman Rhoda and Chuck Steiner Stephanie and Richard Chestnov Susan Feit and Eitan Stern Mindy and Neil Tucker Anne Exter and Lance Kawesch Jewish Federation of Greater Peter G. Stone z”l Sidney and Bernice Clyman Susie and Jeffrey Stern Los Angeles Adam and Lauren Turteltaub Sara E. Nathan and Joel D. 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Pollack Fund Stacy and Richard Westreich Gloria and William Lewit Beth and Anthony Tranese Jewish Federation of Somerset, Judy and Stuart Epstein (Scholarships) Wendy and Harry Whitehouse Sari and Jim Esserman Jeff Lipkowitz and Jodi Brodsky Gary Treisman Hunterdon & Warren Counties Gayle and Larry Wieseneck David Lonner Patricia and Mitchell Udell Hattie and Arnold Segal Fund Beverly and Mark Fienberg L’Chaim Society (Learning Center) Sonya and Sean Wilder Stella and Stanford Firestone Yedida Lubin Jemma Walden Lisa Mayle Bettina and Spencer Waxman Ben Snyder Fund (Scholarships) Alison and Cory Wishengrad Margie and Steve Fiverson Recognition program for friends Marvin Tucker Memorial Natalie and David Wolf Laura Gurwin Flug Haia and Meir Mazuz Emily Weinstein who have included ImpactIsrael (or Friends of Yemin Orde) in their Education Fund (Computer Fremajane Wolfson Kathleen and Dan Francis Carol and Eric Meyers Lucia Weitzman estate plans. 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ImpactIsrael’s VIP trip to Israel, March 31 – April 4, 2019 What an amazing opportunity to make new friends and see Israel in a whole new way. Our itinerary included access to discussions with scholars, journalists, political and military leaders, meetings with the innovators of Israel’s hi-tech industry, dinners at world-class restaurants and in private homes, an in-depth look at Yemin Orde Youth Village and one of our partner high schools in the Arab community of Tamra. Special access was granted to the Village Way Educational Initiatives Educator Conference at Tel Aviv University.