SINCE 2009
WE HAVE WELCOMED
24K+
PARTICIPANTS ON OUR TRIPS TO ISRAEL FROM 36 COUNTRIES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 450+
ORGANIZATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IMPACTING
,
48K+ CHILDREN WE HAVE REACHED
5M+
JEWISH FAMILIES THROUGH OUR ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY INITIATVES
For over fifteen years, women to change the world through Jewish values that transform ourselves, our families, and our communities.”
When our world changed On October 7, 2023, Momentum was . We activated our community of Jewish mothers around the world and sprung into action to plan, connect, inspire, and mobilize. Because at our core, this is who Momentum
Over the last year and a half, we never once let up the momentum! We continued to honor the victims, and families of those horrific events and the ongoing war in Israel. More importantly, we stepped up into leading our community in navigating grief, sorrow, loss, and frustration, while also holding in our hearts hope, resilience, leadership, and action.
Momentum’s mission is: “To empower ready Momentum is and what does up into leading our community and frustration, while also holding in our hearts hope, resilience, , and our 3,000+ ,
In 2024 we doubled down on galvanizing our global network. Never missing a beat, our flagship program, “Journey of Growth” and signature trips to Israel included 900 Jewish Mothers and Fathers Our Unity Missions welcomed 500 participants leadership summits around the world hosted 350+ leadership Fellows
But we didn’t stop there. We literally took “Momentum on the Road” in the form of community speaker events and welcomed 3,000+ attendees across the country. With the help of the Yomm mobile app Momentum podcasts, virtual town hall Momentum Boosts, and the Momentum Action Network online resource, we connected with over 150k+ individuals and communities to shift our thinking from “me” to “we” so our exponential impact could be seen and felt around the world.
connected with over 150k+ individuals and communities to shift our in engaging with
Fostering Jewish identity and community connections have become Momentum’s most powerful tools Israel and combating Antisemitism. Through our continued work, Momentum mothers and fathers, alumni, partner organizations, and ambassadors are inspired to step up, speak out, and take action for their own communities and for our Jewish world.
This is the impact of our work in 2024.
Lori Palatnik Founding Director
Debbie Hochberg Board President
Ben Pery Chief Executive Officer
1. Connect to Jewish values
Timeless Jewish values guide our movement’s growth and impact.
2. Engage with Israel
A relationship to the land, the people, and the State of Israel can strengthen our Jewish identity and community.
3. Take action
By setting personal goals, becoming role models to our children, and growing as leaders, we can make the world a better place.
4. Foster unity without uniformity
When we emphasize our shared values, we embrace our global Jewish community and acknowledge that we are all created in God’s image.
1. Peace & Wholeness in the Home
SHALOM BAYIT
2. Human Dignity
KEVOD HABRIYOT
3. Gratitude
HAKARAT HATOV
4. Unity & Mutual Responsibility ACHDUT V’AREYVUT
5. Generosity
CHESED V’TZDAKAH
6. Courage AZUT DE’KEDUSHA
7. Faithfulness & Trust EMUNAH
8. Learning & Growth LIMUD V’HITLAMDUT
Momentum’s flagship program, Journey of Growth, invites Jewish mothers from all over the world on a lifechanging experience that starts right at home with a cohort of like-minded women seeking to strengthen their Jewish identities.
Then, profound 7-day trip to Israel, in partnership with the Israeli Government, offers a deep and historic connection, inspiring Jewish wisdom from world-class Jewish educators, and the opportunity to build bridges directly with Israelis.
Participants return from their trip with renewed purpose, a strong sense of Jewish self, and the ability to inspire change in their families and communities. Once at home, our Partner Organizations lead and inspire the local cohorts with continued education.
Working in partnership with:
most
In 2024, MOMENTUM RENEWED OUR FOCUS ON GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS AND TRIPS TO ISRAEL AND BROUGHT TOGETHER:
1000+
PARTICIPANTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 61+
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FROM 16 COUNTRIES: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, France, Israel, Latvia, Mexico, Panama, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
In May 2024, Momentum launched our most culturally and linguistically diverse trips in our organization’s history. We brought together 160 participants from 9 countries, and none of them spoke English.
Jewish mothers from France, Russia, Ukraine, and Latvia came together to embrace Israel, embark on a spiritual journey and find their voice and strength to take back home. In a particularly poignant moment after visiting the Gaza envelope, a group of Ukrainian women visited with a farmer from the south who had adopted 3 children orphaned on October 7. They collected the little money they had to share with this family and said, “This is from our children to yours,” they said. “We know what war can do.”
Solidarity and service in the heart of Israel are the core of these unparalleled opportunities for Jewish mothers and fathers from around the world to stand in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people. During this powerful journey, participants connected with Israelis impacted by the war, honored those who fell on October 7, meet with members of the Israeli Defense Force, and heard from VIP speakers, government officials, and families of the hostages. These special missions also offer daily education and reflection tied to Jewish wisdom with participants learning practical tools and sharing insights on how to support Israel and take action
See one of our Unity Missions in action
SINCE OCTOBER 7, WE HAVE WELCOMED
1,200+
UNITY MISSION PARTICIPANTS FROM 16 COUNTRIES
Thank you for giving me the gift of Momentum. It has changed my life. It has allowed me to find my true Jewish path, empowered me, and strengthened my voice.”
– Giselle Pintchuck,
Sarasota, Florida * To
We surveyed Journey of Growth participants* before their trip to Israel, three months post-trip, and one year after their trip to demonstrate the meaningful change in Jewish mothers, their families, and communities.
Here is what the 2023 trip participants shared with us one year later:
Consider Jewish values when making important choices in my life
Feel
As a result of Momentum, I find ways to help my family/ children connect to Jewish values.
Feel that the Momentum Journey of Growth has enabled me to bring more meaning to my Jewish practice
Take responsibility for my family’s Jewish journey
Feel confident speaking with others about the significance of Israel to the Jewish people
Feel
Feel confident to use my strengths to make a difference in my Jewish community
Talk about Israel with my family/children
Engaged my children in Israel-related activities
Feel comfortable conversing with people who hold diverse opinions on Jewish issues
Feel a connection to Jewish people whose religious commitment differs from my own
Speak with my children about a global Jewish family 15%
Because of my Momentum trip to Israel, I was inspired to register my children to Jewish programs:
College Organization (Hillel, Chabad)
Program (Birthright, Masa, Gap Year)
* To gather survey data and measure our ongoing impact, Momentum partners with an external evaluation firm, Evaluate for Impact
Because of my Momentun trip to Israel, after October 7, I was inspired to participate in my community:
80%
76%
Participated in a community event to support Israel/ Israeli soldiers/the hostages
92%
Made a specific financial contribution to help Israel/the hostages during the war
Discussed the situation in Israel with my child(ren)
The Momentum Fellowship was introduced in 2023 as an extraordinary opportunity to cultivate communal leadership and empower Jewish women to lead, focusing on the most relevant and important issues facing our Jewish world and the local communities of our partner organizations.
Our Leadership Summits are three powerful days for Momentum Fellows to join with their community cohort groups, gaining practical leadership skills from world-class Jewish educators and networking with other cohorts from around the world. Fellows participate in tailored workshops and activities focused on foundational communal leadership skills.
Attending the Momentum Fellowship summit this past week in San Jose, CA was a transformative experience, solidifying my belief in the power of communal leadership, particularly the unique role women play in building and strengthening our Jewish communities.”
— Michelle Starkman, OrganizationAmerican Jewish University
IN 2024 IN TORONTO, CANADA; MEXICO CITY, MEXICO; CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA; SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - USA
350+
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PARTICIPANTS
100 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
We surveyed Momentum Fellows* at the end of the Leadership Summits and 3 months later, after their Fellowships, to better understand the value of skills learned andour impact on the individuals and their community cohorts. The 2024 Momentum Fellows shared with us as a result of their Momentum experience:
Gained more awareness of the connection between Jewish values and leadership
New opportunities in the Momentum Fellowship to network and connect
Understand the connection between leadership and Jewish values
Gained Jewish wisdom to guide communal leadership
Leadership Skills as a result of the Momentun Fellowship
Connected with peers through the Fellowship
Networked with other leaders
: Turning discomfort into growth Gained more commitment to and confidence in leading communal action Committed to work with their local cohort to take communal action
Have clearer goals for what they want to achieve as leaders
Feel confident in their ability to lead communal action efforts
The Momentum Action Network showcases Momentum alumni and community initiatives from across the globe. From protests to release the hostages to Challah Bakes around the world, Momentum women everywhere are speaking out and standing up.
We celebrate the impact of our work by highlighting mothers, fathers, families, and partner organizations who have stood up and taken action for Israel since October 7.
THE ACTION NETWORK SHOWCASED
Scarsdale, NY, USA Yellow Ribbons for Every Hostage
Irvine, CA, USA Rally to Support Israel
See more about the Momentum Action Network
Voorhees, NJ, USA Israel Advocacy
NY, USA
Them Home Now”
Detroit, MI, USA
One Sign for Every Day in Captivity
Orlando, FL. USA
Medical Supplies for Israel
Alissa Haroush didn’t grow up with a deep connection to Israel. My first visit was in high school, where I met my husband. I loved Israel because he did. But it wasn’t until I joined Momentum’s Journey of Growth in 2021 that I truly saw Israel—for myself.
That trip changed everything. I returned as a madricha, a Momentum Fellow, and part of a powerful sisterhood. When October 7 shattered Israel, I turned to that sisterhood. In hours, we raised $10,000 to send 500 phone chargers to
Momentum showed me that one person can change the world. Together, we are proving it.
— Alissa Haroush, San Diego, California
soldiers. My husband flew to Israel with suitcases of supplies. We did what we could—because that’s what Momentum teaches: when you give with love, you create impact.
I carried that lesson home, donating proceeds from my jewelry business and co-founding Meet Me Where You’re At, a thriving women’s group built on learning, connection, and giving.
Back in Israel, I saw a country in crisis—but I also saw resilience. People sipping coffee, children playing, life refusing to be dimmed. Am Yisrael Chai
When October 7 happened, Bari Goldfarb painfully realized that the local chapter of the national non-profit she worked for in Silicon Valley did not, and would not, take a stand against the horrible violence and events against Jews. When she voiced her concerns, she was brushed off by her managers and peers.
Although an incredibly hard decision to make, and not the most popular decision among her peers, Bari immediately resigned from her position at the organization. Bari found support and a new sense of community with the Peninsula JCC in San Jose, CA, along with a space to process her loss and grief,
Along with her peers, she was introduced to the Momentum Fellowship, where she attended the Leadership Summit with a powerful cohort of like-minded women.
Although
we’re still very much in the brainstorming phase our group discusses at length ways we can combat antisemitism in our own community. The Momentum Fellowship demonstrated how we can apply Jewish values to the business world in a very analytical and professional way. This experience has reinvigorated our strength to advocate for ourselves and our Jewish community.”
— Bari Goldfarb
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Momentum on the Road brought a powerful experience to our community when existential threats were keeping them from traveling to Israel. We empowered Jewish women and their families by fostering Jewish identity and community as a powerful response to antisemitism. In a joint venture with our Partner Organizations, Momentum brought expert speakers and educators across 4 countries offering impactful events that inspired participants and equipped them to strengthen their homes and communities.
Noam Weissman Executive Vice President OpenDor Media
Dr. Zohar Raviv
International Vice President of Educational Strategy, Taglit-Birthright Israel
Adrienne Gold Davis Momentum Educator and Director of Experience and Engagement
Thank you, Momentum! As a new partner, I appreciate your support in allowing my organization to participate in momentum on the road. This created conversation in my WhatsApp group and added new members.”
— Jewish Latinas United, California
3,000+ PARTICIPANTS
28 CITIES
11 WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS
87 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
45 EVENTS
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Ashager Araro Israeli-Ethiopian Activist
We surveyed attendees for Momentum on the Road and our Partner Organizations to better understand the value we provide with these events and and our impact on the individuals and their community cohorts. Here what these groups shared with us as a result of attending the Momentum on the Road events:
Our Partner Organizations Shared about Momentum on the Road:
Provided ideas for fostering Jewish pride/identity
Strengthened participants’ connection to Israel 85%
Inspired participants to take action 77%
Encouraged participants to address antisemitism in their communities 70%
I understand that pride in Judaism and Zionism helps me respond to antisemitism
I gained a stronger sense of pride in my Jewish identity
I am more confident to talk about Israel to others
I am better equipped to speak about Zionism as an aspect of my Jewish identity 70%
I understand that Judaism guides us to feel joy, even in the most challenging times
This program was brilliant!!!! This was the best and most inspiring program I have ever attended. Going into the program, I kept thinking what could they possibly say that I could do. Not only did your talks boost my morale during this difficult time, but they actually inspired me to do more.”
— Trager Family JCC, Kentucky
After October 7, many young adults who are children of Momentum Moms and alumni, embraced the values instilled in them at home and echoed those messages on college campuses Tulane University student, Zoe Mail, daughter of former Momentum board president and current board member, Andrea Mail, followed in her mother’s footsteps by taking an active role on campus. As the Deputy Director for Israel on Campus Coalition and the president of Chabad at Tulane, she refused to be silenced in the face of intimidation and inspired others along with her to take every opportunity to stand up and speak out for Israel and demand the return of the Hostages held in Gaza.
On the anniversary of October 7, Momentum hosted 600+ women from 8 countries for a powerful online event. The women heard from freed hostage, Aviva Siegel, shared their own moving stories, and participated in a candle lighting ceremony to honor those lost on and since October 7.
Scan here to experience the recorded event
Adrienne Gold Davis
Momentum Director of Experience & Engagement
Sara Jacobs
Sara Jacobs Founder of Maman Nonprofit and an activist for Israel
BatHen Lavi
Israeli Mother and Evacuee from Kiryat Shmona since October 7
Aviva Siegel
Taken hostage by hamas on October 7
Since our very first trip to Israel in 2009, Momentum alumni have been inspired to launch 36+ new organizations that drive our mission forward, grow and nurture our global community, and encourage new leaders.
After participating in a Momentum Healthcare Heroes trip to Israel, Dr. Traci Portnoff and Dr. Kimberly Fenton-Zeira came together to launch NeshamaCare, a US national partner to Momentum. NeshamaCare is focused on Jewish Health Inspired by the Momentum movement and the connections they made with Israeli health care professionals and other Momentum cohorts from across the United States.
One of our highest priorities –and key organizational goals – is engaging with Israel. Our emphasis in Israel programming focuses on the Momentum Journey of Growth, Leadership and Alumni Engagement, and uplifting and supporting Israeli society.
Uniting mothers from various backgrounds around the world serves as a powerful catalyst for healing and fostering resilience within Israeli communities. No less than 4 Israeli mothers join every Momentum trip to Israel not just to bring the unique Israeli perspective to the journey, but also to learn, connect, and experience their own homeland from a global viewpoint.
with 6
In March 2024, Momentum lead the way with 6 other organizations to host the first ever Women’s Zionist Congress focused on creating a place at the table for women in the decision-making process on national and state matters.
IN 2024: 1,300 ISRAELI WOMEN AND MEN ENGAGED THROUGH MOMENTUM PROGRAMS
84 WOMEN AND 21
MEN PARTICIPATED IN THE MOMENTUM ISRAEL TRIPS
Since the events of October 7, Momentum has been inviting local Israeli mothers and wives of active and reserve duty soldiers to join our Momentum mothers from all around the world for inspiration, sisterhood, and support.
200+
Israeli women joined Momentum Unity Missions for challah bakes, weeknight dinners, and Shabbat celebrations.
500+
Israeli women joined “Mom’s Night Out,” hosted by Momentum Executive Board Member, Racheli Chafetz
Mother2Mother, one of Momentum’s most important new initiatives in 2024, pairs Israeli mothers one-to-one directly with mothers in the Diaspora. Through deep bonds, these meaningful relationships help the women learn and gain strength from each other, sharing the unique challenges of motherhood from inside Israel and the challenges facing world Jewry at this time.
Racheli Efrat Bublil from Ashkelon and Jaime Davies met at a Mother2Mother event during the Momentum Unity Mission last March and felt an immediate connection. They stay in contact, Facetime regularly, and share joyous and challenging news and advice about their families and communities.
In December, Momentum celebrated 10 years of activity in israel together with our first partnership created with Mothers with Meaning in a Koolulam, in the heart of Jerusalem. 250 women gathered to be inspired and join together in song in this first-of-its-kind communal singing event to celebrate how women can find strength in each other.
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In March, Momentum facilitated a pre-conference program open to all Jewish Funders Network members, led by Dr. Zohar Raviv, Momentum International VP of Educational Strategy for Taglit-Birthright Israel and Momentum Scholar In Residence.
100 philanthropists and foundation representatives experienced Momentum’s Jewish value-based approach to our Israel experience before embarking on an emotional and unifying day visiting Kibbutz Kfar Aza, the Nova Festival site and culminated the day with frontline IDF heroes and our Momentum mission participants. Momentum is grateful for the generous sponsorship of The Zalik Foundation, Paul E. Singer Foundation, Mayberg Foundation, and William Davidson Foundation
Our first-ever Momentum Grand for Men, led by the dynamic and inspirational Saul Blinkoff, featured meetings with dignitaries, IDF generals, and leaders in the tech industry. The group received a special tour of the Iron Dome Center, a VIP tour of the City of David and had the opportunity to deliver care packages to IDF soldiers with a hand-written note of solidarity and encouragement.
Momentum Grand for Men is a transformational journey for men looking to invest in themselves, create their legacy, and help continue build the global growth of Momentum. This unique opportunity forges a network with accomplished, philanthropic men from all over the globe while learning together with world-class educators, experiencing Israel in a whole new way.
Please contact robynh@momentumunlimited.org for more information about joining our next Momentum Grand Men trip.
Momentum’s virtual weekly Boutique Learning sessions connect over 200
influential supporters and lay leaders to one another through the study of Jewish values in a modern world. Each week, Adrienne Gold Davis, Momentum Director of Engagement and Experience, weaves together Torah learning, Jewish values, and current issues in our lives and communities.
Each summer Momentum travels to Aspen with friends and supporters to visit with our partner, the Aspen Chabad.
In 2024, Momentum’s Adrienne Gold Davis paired up with Melanie Sturm from “Engage to Win” to address the issues around false narratives in our community and discuss how Jewish wisdom can help find common ground on the most contentious issues. Participants learned how to message persuasively, even to skeptics.
In December, our South Florida community came together to support Momentum’s fundraising efforts. A huge thanks to Lori Levin, Millie Magid, Becky Heller, Andee Forster and Yael Delgado for hosting 200+ attendees at events in in Miami and Boca Raton.
Please contact andreag@momentumunlimited.org to learn more about hosting a donor event in your area.
Our Annual Fundraising Campaign
Momentum put out the call for support and our community answered! On September 25 – 26, our supporters understood that in the wake of the events of October 7, the urgency of Momentum’s mission and work has never been clearer and came together to fundraise in a big way
MOMENTUM RAISED
$1.1 Million IN 36 HOURS WITH THE HELP OF
80 INTERNATIONAL TEAMS FROM 1,600 DONORS
ACCOUNTS REACHED
1,000+
NEW YOMM APP DOWNLOADS
Yomm, powered by Momentum, is a mobile app for Jewish women seeking daily reflection, Jewish inspiration, and an opportunity to “join the conversation” with other amazing women around the globe.
In May, Momentum launched “Voices for Action” a first-of-its kind, candid and intimate conversation with acclaimed actress Debra Messing and singer/actress/social media influencer, Montana Tucker. The two sat down to discuss Jewish advocacy, antisemitism, courage, and hope – all from the perspective of powerful Jewish women taking action since October 7.
“Voices for Action” engaged our Momentum global online community to foster honest dialogue, ensuring connection and support in shared experiences during this critical time.
Adrienne Gold Davis Director of Experience & Engagement, Momentum
Momentum Boosts are a powerful live online speaker series bringing together Jewish women and mothers from all over the world. World class speakers and educators share insights and wisdom on the most critical issues and topics related to living Jewishly today IN 2024:
Eve Levy Momentum Educator and CoDirector of the L’Chaim Center
Dr. Zohar Raviv
International VP of Educational Strategy for Taglit-Birthright Israel and Momentum Scholar In Residence.
1,800
WOMEN FROM 12 COUNTRIES JOINED LIVE & ON-DEMAND MOMENTUM BOOSTS
Momentum Podcasts offer mindful meditation sessions, spiritual enrichment inspiration, and meaningful motivation. With 10 Podcasts and 55k+ downloads in 2024, Momentum Podcasts were the “go to” resource featuring Jewish wit, wisdom, and education.
Open your eyes. Center your soul. Refresh your mind. Start your mornings feeling nurtured and enlightened with Adrienne Gold Davis’ universal lessons steeped in Jewish values.
Life is an amazing journey filled with possibilities. Through a unique blend of Jewish wisdom and modern psychotherapy, Jael Toledo – marriage and family counselor, author, and motivational speaker – shows us how to navigate it. Available in English and en español.
With Momentum Educator Ruchi Koval as a guide through the weekly Torah portion, gain meaning, courage, and inspiration to power your days.
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78% of Momentum’s 2024 expenditures directly supported our programs. The total expected expenditures in 2024 is $15,375,000.
* Represents audited statement of activities
** 2024 represents the year-end forecast
*** 2025 represents the approved budget
Over 90% of Momentum’s revenues were derived from our visionary donors, foundations and supportors in 2024. One of our major supportors is the Israeli Government, which supports our largest program, the Women’s Journey of Growth. Momentum’s programs are also supported by partnering organizations and participant fees.
$4,250
40% Covered by the Momentum Scholarship, funded through donations and contributions
24% Covered by the local Partner Organization
8% Covered by Participant Fees applies to participants and Community Leaders/Madrichot and includes gratuities for all Tour staff
28% Covered by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism
We thank the members of our community who supported Momentum in 2024. Because of your generosity, thousands more Jewish individuals and their families are living inspired Jewish lives, engaging with Israel, taking action in their communities, and fostering unity without uniformity.
VISIONARY ($1MM+)
Michelle Leader
Debra and David Magerman
Mayberg Family Foundation
William Davidson Foundation
Zalik Foundation Fund
PARTNER ($500K-$999K)
Anonymous
Mary Ellen and Drew Weissman
The Marcus Foundation Inc.
TRAILBLAZER ($100K-499K)
Pamela and Aba Claman
Crown Family Philanthropies
Andrea and Stuart Hytman
Evelyn and Shmuel Katz
Millie and Larry Magid
Jeanie Milbauer and William Knapp
Beatrice and Steve Rosedale
Paul E. Singer Foundation
Lillian and Moris Tabacinic
PIONEER ($50K-$99K)
Debra and Dennis Berman
Daily Giving Inc.
Edna and Amir Jaffa
Lauren and Ezra Kest
Victoria and Ronald Simms
Staenberg Family Foundation
Cindy and Richard Zitelman
GUARDIAN ($25K-$49K)
Steve Collis and Erin Miller
Michelle and Robert Diener
Jennifer and Grant Dinner
Diana and Michael Epstein
Irma and Chris Fralic
Debbie and Benjamin Hochberg
Jack Miller Family Foundation
Lesley and Norman Leben
Susan and Moses Libitzky
Connie and Erik Lindenauer
Amy and Alan Meltzer
Danielle and Scott Ruthfield
Kellie and Jeffrey Singer
Wendy Lovell-Smith and Colin Smith
Bonnie Vozar
Mrs. Elizabeth Walder
Walder Foundation
Sora and Jerry Wolasky
SUPPORTER ($10K-$24K)
Gisela and Daniel Ades
Anonymous Jake Aronov
Debbie and Glenn August
Dafna and Brian Berman
Rachel and Larry Chafetz
Susan and Ben Farahi
Darlynn and Thomas Fellman
Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert
Foundation
Paula and Bill Glazer
Marc Goldman
Stacey and Amir Goldman
Sheryl and Gerald Hartman
Allan Kamensky
Rena and Josh Kopelman
Rebecca and Baruch Lambert
Michele and Robert Levin
Helaine Milberg Leibowitz
Andrea and Steven Mail
Jay Minkoff
Carol and Larry Mizel
Kristi and Zev Oman
Elaine and Trevor Pearlman
Lynda and Jonas Prince
Sherrie Savett
Sol Margolis
Linda and Mark Silberman
Majorie and Jonathan Slass
Helen Marie Stern Fund
Irving I Stone Foundation
Rebekah and Mark Wasserman
The Weiss Family Foundation
Momentum’s President’s Council is a group of the most dynamic and philanthropic supporters who join the president of the board and past presidents to advance Momentum’s global vision.
We are especially grateful to this group who have supported Momentum at the highest levels over many years.
Anonymous
Debra and Dennis Berman
Pamela and Aba Claman
Crown Family Philanthropies
Cheri Fox z”l
Judy and David Hager
Debbie and Benjamin Hochberg
Andrea and Stuart Hytman
Edna and Amir Jaffa
Joleen and Mitch Julis
Evelyn and Shmuel Katz
Lauren and Ezra Kest
Michelle Leader
Debra and David Magerman
Andrea and Steven Mail
Manette and Louis Mayberg, Mayberg Foundation
Jeanie Milbauer and Bill Knapp
Paul E. Singer Foundation
Beatrice and Steve Rosedale
Lillian and Moris Tabacinic
The Marcus Foundation Inc.
Mary Ellen and Drew Weissman
Karen Davidson, William Davidson Foundation
Helen and David Zalik, Zalik Foundation Fund
Cindy and Rick Zitelman
Our board, composed of members from different backgrounds and with diverse perspectives, provides vision, guidance, and passion for our work, goals, and journey.
Momentum’s Israel Public Council is the voice of connection and strength to Israeli mothers from the rest of the Jewish world. A distinguished panel of Israeli women from far-reaching religious, political, and professional backgrounds, the Council represents the vibrant diversity and varied viewpoints of modern Israel and are united in support of Momentum’s mission and work.
New Partner
ARGENTINA
Agudat Dodim Buenos Aires
Aish Argentina Buenos Aires
Beit Jabad Palermo Buenos Aires
Comunidad Maguen Abraham Buenos Aires
Kehila de Valle Cordoba
Menora Buenos Aires
NCSY Argentina Buenos Aires
Or Sinai Buenos Aires
Sucath David Buenos Aires
AUSTRALIA
Jewish Women Awakenings Melbourne
Melbourne
ORAH Sydney Sydney
Perth Hebrew Congregation Perth
Queensland Jewish Women’s Network
Queensland
BELARUS
Chabad of Minsk Minsk
Union of Jewish Congregations in Belarus
Minsk
BELGIUM
Jewish Agency for Israel France Brussels
BRAZIL
Aish Brazil Brazil
Shaarei Achim Sao Paulo*
CANADA
Aish Thornhill Community Shul Thornhill, ON Atlantic Jewish Council Halifax, NS
BAYT Toronto, ON
Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue Toronto, ON
Beth Torah Congregation Toronto, ON
Calgary Jewish Federation Calagry, AB
Calgary Kollel Calgary, AB
Chabad of Markham Thornhill, ON
Chabad on Bayview Toronto, ON
Chabad Romano Centre Richmond Hill, ON
Dynamic Jewish Women of KW Kitchener, ON
Edmonton Kollel Edmonton, AB
Forest Hill Jewish Centre Toronto, ON
JEMS Montreal, QC
JET Ottawa Ottawa, ON
Jewish Federation of Ottawa Ottawa, ON
JLinks Thornhill, ON
JPPS Bialik Montreal, QC
Montreal Federation CJA Montreal, QC
NCSY Toronto Toronto, ON
NCSY Montreal Montreal, QC
Project Inspire - Toronto Toronto, ON
Shaarei-Beth El Congregation Oakville, ON
The Family Shul Toronto, ON
The Jewish Family Institute Thornhill, ON Thornhill Woods Shul Toronto, ON
Vancouver Torah Learning Centre Vancouver, BC Village Shul Toronto, ON
Westmount Shul and Learning Center Thornhill, ON
CHILE
Aish Chile Santiago
COLOMBIA
Damas Sefaradí de Bogotá Bogotá
COSTA RICA
Aish Cost Rica San José
CIS Costa Rica San José
CUBA
Comunidad Hebrea de Cuba La Habana
CZECH REPUBLIC
Chabad of Prague Prague
ESTONIA
Jewish Community of Estonia Tallinn Tallinn Synagogue Tallinn
FRANCE
Association Lev Paris
Jewish Agency for Israel France Bordeaux
Jewish Agency for Israel France Cannes
Jewish Agency for Israel France Marseilles
Jewish Agency for Israel France Lyon
Jewish Agency for Israel France Paris
Jewish Agency for Israel France Paris Neuilly
Jewish Agency for Israel France Roche
Networking
Jewish Agency for Israel France Shofar
GERMANY
Jewish Agency for Israel Berlin Berlin
Jewish Community of Dusseldorf Dusseldorf
GREECE
Wizo Greece Athens/Thessaloniki
GUATEMALA
Comunidad Judía de Guatemala Guatemala City
HUNGARY
Beit Shalom/Mazsihisz (Federation) Budapest
Jewish Agency for Israel Budapest Budapest
Tikvah Hungary Budapest
INDIA
Chabad of Mumbai Mumbai ISRAEL
Alexander Muss HS in Israel (AMHSI) Hod
Hasharon
Bibletherapy Israel
Educating for Excellence Israel*
Emunah Jerusalem Jerusalem
Golan Regional Council Golan Kesher Yehudi Jerusalem
Mothers with Meaning Israel
Nefesh B´Nefesh Israel Israel
Neshama Care - Israel Israel
Or L’Mishpachot Israel
P2G Afula-Gilboa Afula
P2G Ashkelon Ashkelon*
P2G Beit Shemesh Beit Shemesh
P2G Eshkol Eshkol
P2G Galilee panhandle
P2G Hadera-Eiron Hadera
P2G Karmiel Misgav Karmiel
P2G Nahariya
P2G Nesher Nesher
P2G Netivot Netivot
P2G Northern Galilee
P2G Ramat HaNegev Ramat HaNegev
P2G Rehovot Rehovot
P2G Rosh Ha’Ayin Rosh Ha’Ayin
P2G Shoham Shoham
P2G Western Galilee
P2G Yerucham Yerucham
P2G Yoav Yoav
P2G Yokneam Yokneam
Poreshet Israel
LATVIA
Chabad Latvia Riga
Jurmala Jewish Community Jurmala*
MEXICO
Aish Center México Mexico City
Comunidad Israelita Guadalajara Guadalajara
Comunidad Judía De Cancún Neve Shalom
Cancún
Comunidad Sefaradí Mexico City
Kehila Ashkenazí de México Mexico City
Shaarei Bina Mexico City
Universidad Hebraica Mexico Mexico City
NETHERLANDS
Ha’isha Jewish Community of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
PANAMA
Shevet Ahim/JLEV Panama City
POLAND
Jewish Community of Warsaw Warsaw
ROMANIA
Eshet Hail Romania
RUSSIA
Chabad Yekaterinburg & Kazan Ekaterinburg
Hesed Tikvah Bryansk
Jewish Agency for Israel - Izhevsk Izhevsk
Jewish Agency for Israel - Moscow Moscow
Chabad Hebrew Academy San Diego
Chabad North Peninsula San Mateo
EdJewcate Los Angeles Los Angeles
Emek Hebrew Academy Los Angeles*
Hadassah East Bay Oakland
Jewish Agency for Israel - Mytishchi Mytishchi
Jewish Agency Israel Sunday SchoolsPetrozavodsk Petrozavodsk
Jewish Agency Israel Sunday SchoolsSyktyvkar Syktyvkar
Jewish Community Centre Menora Ekaterinburg*
Jewish Community St. Petersburg St.
Petersburg
Jewish Family Center Adain Lo St. Petersburg
KEROOR Jewish Community of Samara
Samara
Kinnor Russia Moscow* Lauder Etz Chaim Moscow
Project Kesher FSU Tula
SOUTH AFRICA
Aish South Africa Johannesburg
King David Schools Johannesburg
Ohr Somayach - Sandton Johannesburg
Prof Beit Midrash for Women Cape Town
Sandton Shul Sandton
Sydenham Shul Johannesburg
Umhlanga Jewish Day School Durban
United Herzlia Schools Cape Town
SPAIN
Asociación Solidaria Neder Barcelona
Comunidad Judía de la Costa del Sol Málaga
Comunidad Judía de Madrid Madrid
Comunidad Judía de Melilla Melilla
Fundación HispanoJudía Madrid
JES! Comunidad Valenciana Valencia
SWITZERLAND
Jewish Agency for Israel France Geneva
TURKEY
Turkish Jewish Community Istanbul
UKRAINE
Chabad Odessa Odessa
JCC Beyt Dan Kharkiv*
JCC Halom Kiev*
Jewish Agency for Israel - Jewish Family
Learning Initiative Dnipro*
Jewish Agency for Israel - Kharkiv Kharkiv
Jewish Agency for Israel - Ukraine Kiev
Kolel Torah Dnipro
UNITED KINGDOM
Mizrachi, UK London
URUGUAY
Jabad Uruguay Montevideo*
Kehilá Uruguay Montevideo
USA
Alabama
Birmingham Jewish Federation Birmingham
Arizona
Jewish Connection of Phoenix Phoenix
Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix
Phoenix
Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona
Tucson
Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix
Scottsdale
Project Inspire- Arizona Scottsdale Valley of the Sun JCC Phoenix
California
Adat Yeshurun, San Diego
AISH LA / Jewish Women’s Initiative Los Angeles
Aish San Diego San Diego
Beth Jacob Congregation-Irvine Orange County
Calabasas Shul Calabasas
Hadassah Orange County Orange County
Hadassah San Diego San Diego
Hadassah South Bay (L.A.) LA South Bay
IAC - Los Angeles Los Angeles
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles*
Jewish Study Network Palo Alto
Magen David Adom Southwest San Diego
Maman Nonprofit Los Angeles*
NCSY TJJ for Moms Los Angeles
Shvilim Los Angeles
Colorado
Chabad of Aspen Aspen
Congregation Har Shalom Fort Collins
Denver Community Kollel Denver
JEWISHcolorado Denver
JOI/Aish Denver Denver
The Jewish Experience Denver
The Jewish Life Center Denver
West Side Jewish Community Denver
Connecticut
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford West
Hartford
Mitzvah Mamas South Windsor
Florida
Aish South Florida South Florida
Aventura Chabad Aventura
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center Aventura
Bnai Aviv of Weston Weston
Boca Women Inspired Boca Raton
Chabad Coral Springs Coral Springs
Chabad of Boca Raton Boca Raton
Chabad of Greater Boynton Beach Boynton
Beach
Chabad of Lake Worth Lake Worth
Chabad of Parkland Parkland
Chabad of West Boynton Boynton Beach
Donna Klein Jewish Academy Boca Raton
Etz Chaim Jacksonville Jacksonville
Gardens Jewish Experience Palm Beach
Gardens
Gesher Orlando (South)
Hadassah Broward Miami
Hadassah Greater Miami Miami
IAC - South Florida South Florida
JEM -Jewish Experience for Mothers Miami
Miami
Jewish Education Center of S. Florida Boca Raton
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach
County South Palm Beach
Jewish Federation of Broward County Broward County
Jewish Federation of Florida Gulf Coast Largo
Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando
Orlando
Jewish Federation of Jacksonville Jacksonville
Jewish Latin Connection - Aventura
Liumi, Inc. Delray Beach
Magen David Adom - Miami Miami*
Miami Federation Moms Miami
NCSY South Florida Boca Raton
Palm Beach Synagogue Palm Beach
Ramat Shalom Plantation
SPARK Orlando
Tampa JCCs and Federation Tampa
Temple Beit Hayam Stuart
Temple Beth Emet Cooper City
Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Plantation
Temple Moses Miami Beach
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota - Manatee
Sarasota
Wellington Jewish Center Wellington
Yesod HaOlam - Miami
Georgia
Atlanta Scholars Kollel Atlanta
Grow Jewish Savannah Savannah
Jewish Women’s Connection of Atlanta
Atlanta
Illinois
Chicago JCC Chicago*
Chicago Torah Network Chicago
Darchei Noam of Glenbrook Glenbrook
Emanuel Congregation Sisterhood Chicago
Hadassah Chicago - North Shore Chicago
IAC - Chicago Chicago
Jewish United Fund of Chicago Chicago
L’Chaim Center Chicago
NCSY TJJ for Moms Chicago
Russian Jewish Pathways Chicago
SAJE Buffalo Grove
Indiana
Indy Jewish Experience Indianapolis
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana
Munster
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley South Bend
Midwest Torah Center South Bend
Kansas
KC-JEMS Kansas City
Wichita Jewish Experience Wichita
Kentucky
Jewish Federation of Louisville Louisville
Kentucky Institute of Torah Education
Louisville
Maine
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern
Maine Portland
Maryland
Achim Baltimore
Aish of Greater Washington Rockville
Baltimore Zionist District Baltimore
Beth Tfiloh School Pikesville
Bender JCCGW Rockville
Chabad of Potomac Village Potomac
Charles E Smith JDS Rockville
Etz Chaim Baltimore Baltimore
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Rockville
Lev V’Nefesh (Mental Health Prof) Chevy Chase
NCSY TJJ for Moms Atlantic Seaboard
Baltimore
Shaare Torah Gaithersburg
Temple Bat Yam Berlin
The Associated Baltimore
The Gan-Portland Jewish Preschool
Baltimore
The Lev Experience Silver Spring
Massachusetts
Chabad at Chestnut Hill Boston
Chai Jewish Center Canton
Eim Chai- Boston Boston
Hadassah Boston Boston
Hadassah Northeast Boston
IAC - New England Boston
Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
Springfield
Jewish Women of Boston/Metro West
Boston
Neshama Care Massachusetts
Shaloh House- Canton Boston
Michigan
Aish HaTorah Detroit Detroit
Chabad of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor
Hadassah Detroit Detroit
Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids Grand
Rapids
The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch West Bloomfield
Township
Minnesota
Aish Minnesota Minneapolis
Chabad of Greater St. Paul Mendota Heights
JSU/NCSY Minneapolis Minneapolis
Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minneapolis
Missouri
Aish St. Louis St. Louis
JCC St. Louis St. Louis
Jewish Federation of St. Louis St. Louis
Nebraska
Jewish Federation of Omaha Omaha
Nevada
Ahavas Torah Henderson
IAC - Las Vegas Las Vegas
Kollel of Greater Las Vegas Las Vegas
Young Israel Aish Las Vegas Las Vegas
New Hampshire
Jewish Federation of New Hampshire
Bedford
New Jersey
Chabad Center of Passaic County Wayne
Chabad of W Monmouth & Friendship Circle
Manalapan
Hadassah Northern New Jersey West Orange
IAC - New Jersey New Jersey
JCRC of Southern NJ Cherry Hill
Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey
Paramus
Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey
Cherry Hill
J-MAC Livingston
Kellman Brown Academy Voorhees
L’Dor V’Dor of Central New Jersey Central
Jersey
NCSY Metro West Livingston
Princeton Hadassah Princeton
Project Inspire - Bergen County Bergen
County
Project Inspire - Livingston Livingston
Project Inspire - Passaic County Passaic
County
Shalom Heritage Center East Windsor
The Thread HaChut Cherry Hill
Torah Links of Middlesex County East
Brunswick
Torah Links of Monmouth Marlboro
New York
Buffalo Jewish Federation Buffalo
Chabad of Battery Park City New York
Chabad of Mid-Suffolk Commack
Chabad of Oceanside Oceanside
Chabad of Suffern Rockland
Chabad of Manhattan Beach Brooklyn
Chabad of W Brighton Beach Brooklyn
EdJewcate NY New York
IAC - New York New York
JCC Mid-Westchester Scarsdale
Jewish Family Initiative / JFI Long Island
Jewish Federation of North America
New York
Jewish Federation of Northeastern
New York Albany
Jewish Heritage Center of Queens Queens
Jewish Renaissance Experience Westchester
Jewish Russian Learning Center Staten Island
J-Family of New York New York
Light of Israel - Rochester Rochester
NCSY TJJ for Moms NY Long Island
Ohav Zedek Kingstpn
Project Inspire - Brooklyn Brooklyn
Project Inspire - Harrison Harrison
Project Inspire - Long Island Long Island
Project Inspire - Manhattan Manhattan
Project Inspire - New Rochelle New Rochelle
Project Inspire - Queens Queens/North Shore, Long Island
Project Inspire - Rockland Rockland
Project W Westchester
The Beis New York
North Carolina
Charlotte Torah Center Charlotte
Greensboro Jewish Federation Greensboro
Ohio
Aish Cleveland Cleveland
Cincinnati Jewish Experience Cincinnati
Columbus Kollel-Mikvah Columbus
IAC - Cleveland Cleveland
Jewish Community Board of Akron Akron
Jewish Family Experience (JFX) Cleveland
Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland
Kollel Partners Cincinnati
Mandel JCC Cleveland
Oklahoma
Chabad of OKC Oklahoma City
Jewish Federation of Tulsa Tulsa
Oregon
Jewish Mothers of Oregon Portland*
Portland Kollel/NCSY Portland
Pennsylvania
Ahava of Chester County Downingtown
Aish Chaim Philadelphia
Aish Philadelphia Philadelphia
Beit Harambam Philadelphia
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center Bensalem
CBS Community Center Philadelphia
Chabad Lubavitch of Rydal Rydal
Chabad of the Main Line Philadelphia
Classrooms Without Borders Pittsburgh
Har Zion Temple Penn Valley
IAC - Philadelphia Philadelphia
JCC Kaiserman Philadelphia
Jewish Federation of Lehigh Valley
Allentown
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh
Jewish Federation of Reading Reading
JFGP/Kehillah of Old York Road Philadelphia
Jewish Life Seminars Philadelphia
Lubavitch Center of Montgomery County
Fort Washington
Lubavitch of Bucks County Newton
Lubavitch - Russian Jewry Philadelphia
Maccabi USA Philadelphia
Pinemere Camp - Stroudsburg Philadelphia
Sefirot Philadelphia
Rhode Island
Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
Providence
Providence Kollel Providence
South Carolina
Beth Shalom Synagogue Columbia
Brith Shalom Beth Israel Congregation
Charleston
Congregation Dor Tikvah Charleston
Greenville Jewish Federation Greenville
Tennessee
Hadassah Nashville Nashville*
Memphis Jewish Federation Memphis
S.E. Knoxville Jewish Day School Knoxville
Texas
Chabad Arlington & Mid-Cities Arlington
Chabad San Antonio San Antonio
Congregation Rodfei Sholom San Antonio
DATA (Dallas Area Torah Assoc) of Plano
Plano
Hadassah Dallas Dallas
Hadassah San Antonio San Antonio
JEEP Jewish Education El Paso El Paso
JET Dallas Dallas
Jewish Fed. of Fort Worth & Tarrant County
Ft Worth
Jewish Federation of San Antonio San
Antonio
Shalom Austin Austin
The Bellaire Jewish Center Houston
The Jewish Learning Center Dallas
Torch- Houston Houston
Utah
NCSY Park City Park City
Vermont
Chabad of Vermont Burlington
Temple Sinai Vermont South Burlington
Virginia
Bnai Israel Cong - Norfolk Norfolk
Congregation Beth Israel Charlottesville
Keneseth Beth Israel Richmond
NOVA Jewish Experience Fairfax
Pozez JCC Fairfax
Temple Rodef Shalom Falls Church
Tidewater Jewish Journeys Norfolk
Washington
JMOMS Seattle
TBS & CEE Congregations Spokane Spokane
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Jewish Federation Milwaukee
The Shul Center Milwaukee
YES Connections Milwaukee
VENEZUELA*
Sunshine Venezuela Caracas*
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