Adapting: How Does Philanthropy Influence Jewish Education?

What will Jewish education and communal life look like after COVID-19? What role could and should Jewish philanthropy play in influencing the future of Jewish education? Lisa Eisen, co-president of Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, and Yoni Kaiser-Blueth, Program Director of the Jewish Portfolio at The Marcus Foundation, along with The Jewish Education Project's CEO David Bryfman for a conversation on Jewish education, engagement, and philanthropy.

Meet The Guests

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Lisa Eisen is Co-President of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. She leads the organization’s U.S. Jewish, and Gender and Reproductive Equity portfolios. In addition, Lisa oversees the Schusterman Fellowship, the REALITY program and sits on numerous boards and committees focused on Israel education, Jewish social action, philanthropy, and gender equity.

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Yoni Kaiser-Blueth currently serves as the Program Director of the Jewish Portfolio for the Marcus Foundation where he oversees all Jewish giving. Prior, Yoni had an extensive background as a Jewish professional and rabbi with over 13 years of experience with Hillel, including positions as Director of the Latin America Desk of Hillel International in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Executive Director of George Washington University Hillel in Washington D.C.  Yoni, his wife Mandy, and their three children, currently live in Atlanta. 

This production is in partnership with jewishLIVE, a virtual festival for curated Jewish content and experiences. 

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