OUR APPROACH
With focus, alignment and speed, the Center for Jewish Impact effectively implements innovative projects that deliver tangible results to all stakeholders
OUR PILLARS OF ACTION
ROBERT SINGER
Elite level executive at the most senior level of leading global organizations, with over 40 years of experience in NGOs and philanthropy, Israel government institutions, diplomacy, politics and advocacy, as well as defense and security in advanced organizational structures.
SONIA GOMES DE MESQUITA
Senior executive with more than 25 years’ experience and successful performance as an organizational leader in the non-profit and public sectors, specializing in program and operational management, leading global teams in complex projects with exceptional execution.
OUR ACTIVITIES
 In the memory of Kamil Shanan Z"LIn honor of Israel’s Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism, we are honored to host a former member of parliament Shakib Shanan, for a personal conversation about his family story and the loss of his son Kamil Shanan Z"L |  Childhood in the Shadow of the HolocaustWednesday 07/04/20, on the Eve Holocaust Remembrance Day, the opening event of the brave together and the Center for Jewish Impact was launched. During the event we heard testimony from survivor Arie Pinsker, born in Romania, who told his personal story 'Child in the shadow of the Holocaust.' |  Publication of the Book: "The Righteous Among the Nations in Ukraine"In commemoration of the devastating tragedy of Babyn Yar, and on the occasion of Yom HaShoah, we are pleased to support the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine and the Memorial Center for Holocaust “Babyn Yar”, under the support of Yad Vashem, for the publication of the book “The Righteous Among the Nations in Ukraine." |
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 Robert Singer's speech at the UNAC special eventRobert Singer, the Chairman of The Center for Jewish Impact's speech at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations special event - "Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism". |  Inauguration of the embassy of Kosovo in JerusalemItai Hacham, the Center's Head of Operations and Policy had the pleasure of participating in the official inauguration of the embassy of Kosovo in Jerusalem, becoming the third country after the US and Guatemala to do so. |  United Nations Alliance of Civilizations'Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating AntisemitismWe are honored to participate tomorrow in a special event organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations focusing on Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism, with the participation of distinguished participants, stakeholders and heads of major Jewish organizations worldwide. |
 Commemoration Ceremony in Honor of North Macedonian Jews who perished in the HolocaustOur Chairman, Robert Singer, spoke today in a special event in Yad Kennedy near Jerusalem, in partnership with Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Keren Kayemet Le'Israel and Bitula Jewish Heritage Foundation to plant a tree as a token of commemoration of the Jewish community of North Macedonia who perished in the Holocaust, in the presence of Stevo Pendarovski, the President of North Macedonia and Gary Koren, Deputy Director-General of the MFA. |  Planting Trees in the Memory of the Jewish Community of North MacedoniaWe are proud to partner once again with Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Bitola Jewish Heritage Foundation and KKL קק״ל - קרן קימת לישראל to commemorate the Jewish community of North Macedonia who perished in the Holocaust. Click below and learn more! |  Special Online Briefing on COVID-19 Vaccination in IsraelTuesday, February 9th, 2021 - The Center for Jewish Impact, in cooperation with Bar-Ilan University held a special online briefing on COVID-19 and the vaccine campaign in Israel. World-renowned experts in virology, immunology and epidemiology delivered a virtual briefing on COVID-19 and Israel's ongoing vaccination campaign to an audience that included hundreds of health ministry representatives and members of the Jewish community from around the world. |
 Center for Jewish Impact - Athletes Speak About Anti-Semitism for International Holocaust RemembrancFor International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as part of our campaign to raise awareness on the need to fight anti-Semitism and bigotry, and to commemorate the Holocaust, we gathered leading athletes from across the world to talk about their personal experiences and perspectives, and of the importance of fighting anti-Semitism and commemorating the Holocaust. |  Robert Singer thanked Eliot Engel, former U.S CongressmanOur Chairman, Robert Singer, conveyed his gratitude to Eliot Engel who just finished 32 years in Congress as U.S Representative, for his great service and tireless work for the American people, the Jewish people and for his steadfast support for #Israel. Together with them in the photo is Israel's Minister of Health, Yuli Edelstein, and it is also a chance to thank him for standing at the forefront of overcoming the Coronavirus in Israel, through the immensely successful vaccination process. |  WATCH - 1000 Chanukah Candles of Remembrance - Thank you for participating!This Chanukah, the Center for Jewish Impact led the 1000 Chanukah Candles of Remembrance campaign in the memory of the Jewish community of North Macedonia which was destroyed in the Holocaust, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bitola Monastir Jewish Heritage Foundation. |
 WATCH - The Center for Jewish Impact's Chairman, Robert Singer speaking to Channel 9Speaking to Channel 9, Israel's leading media channel in the Russian language, the Center for Jewish Impact's Chairman Robert Singer introduced the work of the Center and addressed global issues facing the Jewish people and the State of Israel. |  WATCH - Inclusiveness in Special Education schools in IsraelIsrael serves as a world leader in promoting inclusiveness in its society, and especially through special education schools. In this respect, we are pleased to collaborate with the Israeli-based organization Alumot Or which promotes excellence in special education across the country, and helping special education reach their full potential |  WATCH - Special event of lighting the Menorah together with Maccabi Playtika Tel AvivAs part of the 1000 Chanukah Candles of Remembrance campaign, the Center for Jewish Impact led a special commemoration event together with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, the leading basketball club in Israel, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, lighting the Menorah and shining a light in the memory of the Jewish community of North Macedonia which was perished in the Holocaust. |
 Together with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv - we lit the Menorah in memory of the Jews of North MacedoniOn Monday, December 14, 2020 on the 5th night of Chanukah, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv Basketball Club joined the Center for Jewish Impact, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Bitola/Monastir Jewish Heritage Foundation to commemorate the Jewish community of North Macedonia which was destroyed during the Holocaust. |  Robert Singer Meeting with Albanian Ambassador Bardhyl CanajOn Wednesday, December 9, the Center for Jewish Impact's Chairman met with the Ambassador of Albania to Israel, Bardhyl Canaj, and discussed the successful 2020 Balkans Forum Against Antisemitism and explored more initiatives to enhance the ties of Israel and Albania. |  Sonia Gomes de Mesquita speaking at the Knesset Committee on promoting women statusOn Tuesday, December 8, 2020 the Center for Jewish Impact Director, Sonia Gomes de Mesquita, gave an address during the Knesset Committee on promoting the status of women |
 The South Program IV of the Council of EuropeThe Center for Jewish Impact represented Israel on November 23, 2020 in "South Program IV" of the Council of Europe, showcasing Israel's prominent role in protecting human rights and women's rights. |  1000 Chanukah Candles of RemembranceDuring this Chanukah, December 10-17, 2020, The Center for Jewish Impact is leading the "1000 Chanukah Candles of Remembrance" in partnership with Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Bitola/Monastir Jewish Heritage Foundation. The campaign calls people from all across the world to light the menorah during Chanukah, in memory of North Macedonia Jewry, which was almost completely destroyed during the Holocaust. |  2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-SemitismThe Center for Jewish Impact co-sponsored of the 2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism, which took place on October 28, 2020. The Forum brought together the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, Speakers of the Parliaments of Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro, Speaker of Knesset, Yariv Levin and more. |
 2020 Kyiv Jewish ForumOn September 9, 2020, Robert Singer, the Chairman of the Center for Jewish Impact, spoke in the annual Kiev Jewish Forum, as part of a distinguished panel together with Aaron Frenkel, Chairman of the Board of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress and Marina Yudborovsky, CEO of Genesis Philanthropy Group, at the worldwide annual Kiyv Jewish Forum on the issue of Jewish leadership in the fight against COVID -19. |  United Nations in Geneva - Robert Singer Speaking at the UNOG ConferenceRobert Singer, the Chairman of the Center for Jewish Impact gave an address as part of a distinguished panel in the Global Leadership in the 21st Century Conference - Transformations of Global Education led by the United Nations in Geneva and the World Academy of Art and Science, emphasizing the importance of education in shaping global leadership. |
