OWNING THE JEWISH FUTARE

A B O U T E V E N T H O N O R E E S J O U R N A L P H O T O S H O M E WELCOME LETTER B”H On behalf of the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies we would like to welcome you to the Leadership Gala, ‘Owning the Jewish Future’, highlighting our success in promoting Jewish heritage, education and activism. Mayanot offers tens of thousands of Jewish young adults an authentically Jewish Israel experience that includes year-round, summer and winter study programs, as well as a thriving and exciting community synagogue in the heart of Jerusalem. Mayanot has also become one of the largest Birthright Israel providers. Our mission is to cultivate an awareness of Jewish identity, and a passion for the Jewish future. Mayanot graduates go back to their communities prepared to shape the future of the Jewish world. We have gathered here tonight to celebrate leaders. Both our alumni, making a positive impact in their home communities and our honorees, global pioneers on the forefront of positive change. Tonight’s honorees and esteemed guests are united in their devotion towards the wellbeing of Jewish community, education and continuity. We are humbled to be joined by our guests of honor, Hart and Simona Hasten , recipients of the Legacy Award; Cross River , recipients of the Philanthropy Award; and Exigent Capital Group , Eliezer Brender , Eric Davis , and Simcha Mann , recipients of the Builders of Israel Award. We also have the privilege of welcoming Mr. Steven Witkoff ,