We are pleased to announce that Elana Broitman has been appointed as Senior Vice President for Public Affairs of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). She most recently served as Senior Advisor for Senator Kirsten E.Gillibrand for over 11 years, advising her on national security, foreign policy, and Jewish affairs issues. Elana comes to JFNA with over two decades of experience in Public/Government Affairs/Relations, including over a decade as Senior VP for the UJA Federation of New York.
“There is no doubt that Elana is the right fit for this important position—at the right time,” said JFNA Board Chair Mark Wilf.[1]
Eric D. Fingerhut, JFNA President & CEO, commented on the importance of Elana’s momentous appointment by saying, “To thrive in this uncertain environment, we must be fully engaged with the decision making and decision makers in our civil society. This is the only way we will keep our communities healthy and safe, protect the needs of Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable groups, support Israel and Jews around the globe, and be good partners to all who wish us well and want to work together to sustain the open and supportive civil society that has allowed the Jewish communities of North America to flourish.”[1]
For more information on this appointment please see the official announcement here.
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is the umbrella organization for the Jewish Federation movement. JFNA represents 147 Jewish Federations and over 300 Network communities, which raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually. The Federation system, collectively among the top 10 charities on the continent, protects and enhances the well-being of Jews worldwide through the values of Torah (Jewish learning,) tzedakah (charity and social justice) and tikkun olam (repairing the world).
For more information about The Jewish Federations of North America please visit jewishfederations.org
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[1] “JFNA Names Elana Broitman to Lead Jewish Communities’ Public Affairs Work”by Jewishfederations.org. Available online at https://jewishfederations.org/about-jfna/jfna-leadership/from-our-leadership/elana-broitman
