Bridges-NY Fellowship Graduation

December 16, 2024

December 12, 2024 – We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the graduation of the 16 rising leaders from our Bridges-NY Fellowship! Over the past year, these talented individuals have worked hard to prepare for leadership roles in New York City’s diverse communities. The fellowship’s goal is to equip the next generation of change-makers with the skills, knowledge, and relationships needed to foster a more inclusive, shared society.

Throughout the year, our fellows built strong connections with one another, honed their leadership abilities, and gained invaluable insights from mentors and experts in various fields. Their passion, dedication, and inspiring stories have shown us all the power of collaboration and the impact that thoughtful, committed individuals can have on their communities.

We wish them all the best of luck on their continued journeys, and we’ll be here to support and cheer them on in any way we can! A special thank you to Gregg Bishop, Executive Director of the Social Justice Fund at the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation, for delivering a powerful keynote speech. We are also grateful to The Jewish Museum, for hosting this beautiful event, and to our proud partners UJA-Federation of New York and Bloomberg Philanthropies, whose support makes this fellowship possible. Together, we’re building a brighter future for New York City and beyond!
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For more information about Bridge-NY, please click HERE.

 

In Memory of Omer Neutra, z”l

December 03, 2024

December 2, 2024 – Our hearts are shattered to learn that American Omer Neutra, z”l, was murdered on Oct 7, 2023. 120 days later, at our 2024 Congressional Breakfast, his parents spoke about their beloved son who deferred college to serve in the IDF. We demand Hamas return his body. May his memory be a blessing.

To view Orna and Ronen Neutra’s remarks from our Congressional Breakfast on February 4, 2024, click HERE. Time stamp: 15:18
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Statement from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum:

The Hostage and Missing Families Forum bows its head in mourning for the loss of American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra, of blessed memory. We stand in solidarity with the Neutra family and share in their profound grief.

Omer Neutra (21) was born and raised in the United States and chose to immigrate to Israel as a lone soldier, enlisting in the Armored Corps after completing a preparatory year with the Tzabar Garin program. Omer loved sports, playing soccer, basketball, and volleyball, and served as the captain of his school’s sports teams. Family and friends described him as a warm, optimistic, and caring individual who “lights up the room the moment he enters.”

Omer was abducted on October 7th along with his tank crew: Nimrod Cohen, Shaked Dahan (of blessed memory), and Oz Daniel (of blessed memory).

This morning, his family was informed of his death on October 7th. Omer is survived by his parents, Ronen and Orna, and his brother, Daniel. Omer’s body is still being held captive by Hamas.