Jewish Life in Russia – A Look Ahead

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Hear directly from Michal Frank and Shira Genish, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Directors about our strategic work in the Former Soviet Union.

Don't miss a unique opportunity to engage in critical discussions with Michal and Shira about JDC's regional strategy to care for the most vulnerable Jews in the Former Soviet Union. Plus, hear from young professionals in the Lehava Leadership Program* from Cleveland’s sister city of St. Petersburg, Russia to learn how our community's support empowers them to succeed and ensure a Jewish future.

$5/person

Breakfast will be served
(kosher dietary laws observed)

ABOUT MICHAL FRANK: Michal is the JDC Director for the Former Soviet Union. She comes to JDC from an impressive career in government and business, most recently serving as the Deputy Director General for Internal Affairs and Development in Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office. Michal earned an LLB with honors and an MBA with honors from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is a member of the Israel Bar Association.

ABOUT SHIRA GENISH: Shira Genish is the JDC Director of Field Operations for the Former Soviet Union, where she oversees operations in Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and the Asian Republics. Her career at JDC began in 1997, when she served as the Budget Officer of the Former Soviet Union Department. Shira graduated with honors from Tel Aviv University with a degree in economics and she feels privileged to serve the JDC in a role that enables her to take part in the resurgence of Jewish life in her birthplace of Ukraine.

*ABOUT THE LEHAVA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Participants of the Lehava Leadership Program are the current generation of young adults involved in Cleveland's sister city of St. Petersburg, Russia and are visiting Cleveland to learn more about the essential components of a thriving, diaspora Jewish community.

St. Petersburg Subcommittee Chair: Barry Feldman
Overseas Connections Committee Chair: Lynne M. Cohen
Allocations Committee Chair: Beth Wain Brandon
Board Chair: Gary L. Gross
President: Stephen H. Hoffman

REGISTER NOW: https://www.jewishcleveland.org/news/event_rsvp/lehava_breakfast_with_jdc/