B'nai B'rith International
175th Anniversary Gala
Monday, October 15, 2018
Museum of Jewish Heritage
New York City
This once-in-a-lifetime gala evening will be a celebration of our dedication and commitment to the community over the last 175 years, and we hope you will join us as we recognize our accomplishments and honors those who share our values. Learn about the night's honorees below.
Our Honorees
Ken Bialkin
Kenneth J. Bialkin's practice with the firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom encompasses a broad range of corporate and securities law matters, including activity in U.S. and international merger and acquisition and corporate finance transactions, and SEC enforcement matters. Mr. Bialkin has previously
served as chairman of ADL, Chairman of the America-Israel Friendship League and President of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. He has served as a strong advocate for Israel and the American Jewish community in the face of adversity.
served as chairman of ADL, Chairman of the America-Israel Friendship League and President of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. He has served as a strong advocate for Israel and the American Jewish community in the face of adversity.
Andrew S. Borans
Andrew Borans was appointed as Executive Director of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity and as Executive Vice President of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation in 2005. Mr. Borans is actively involved in a number of national and international Jewish causes, including AIPAC, Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, B’nai B’rith International, Hillel and Chabad on Campus. He has been the recipient of several awards for his tireless dedication to Israel and commitment to the Jewish people, and is a noted authority on the Jewish student experience on university campuses and is called upon regularly for his unique perspective.
Susan Goldberg
Susan Goldberg is the Editorial Director of National Geographic Partners and Editor In Chief of National Geographic Magazine. She has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, including serving as the top editor for 2 major metropolitan newspapers, The San Jose Mercury News and The Cleveland Plain Dealer. In 2013, she was voted one of Washington’s 11 most influential women in the media by Washingtonian magazine; in 2017, Washingtonian again selected Ms. Goldberg, naming her among the most powerful women in Washington across professions. She is active in professional journalism organizations, and sits on the boards of The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at MSU, and also is on the board of the National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington.
Malcolm Hoenlein
Malcolm Hoenlein is the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, the coordinating body for 53 national Jewish organizations. He was the Founding Executive Director of the JCRC of Greater New York and of the Greater New York Conference on Soviet Jewry. Mr. Hoenlein appears regularly in the media, has three weekly national
radio broadcasts and has lectured and met leading officials around the world. He has received numerous awards from U.S. and foreign governments and institutions, including four Honorary Doctorates.
radio broadcasts and has lectured and met leading officials around the world. He has received numerous awards from U.S. and foreign governments and institutions, including four Honorary Doctorates.
Adam and Gila Milstein
Adam and Gila Milstein are active philanthropists and community leaders. Mr. Milstein is a co-founder and National Chairman of the Israeli-American Council, an organization that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generation, the American Jewish Community, and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel. Mrs. Milstein sits on the Board of several organizations, including the American-Israel Education Foundation and StandWithUs. She is the President of Stand By Me, an organization that supports
Israeli-American cancer patients and their families.
Israeli-American cancer patients and their families.
David Yarus
David Yarus is the founder of mllnnl, a social and creative agency that
helps global brands and Jewish nonprofits like Taglit-Birthright Israel, Hillel
International, Schusterman Foundation and the Israeli Consulate understand and
engage the millennial consumer. Mr. Yarus is also the founder of JSwipe, the world’s
largest and fastest-growing Jewish dating app, with more than 1 million users across
70 countries — acquired by Spark Networks in 2015. He is passionate about human
connection, millennial empowerment and all things #future.
helps global brands and Jewish nonprofits like Taglit-Birthright Israel, Hillel
International, Schusterman Foundation and the Israeli Consulate understand and
engage the millennial consumer. Mr. Yarus is also the founder of JSwipe, the world’s
largest and fastest-growing Jewish dating app, with more than 1 million users across
70 countries — acquired by Spark Networks in 2015. He is passionate about human
connection, millennial empowerment and all things #future.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage
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Anchoring the southernmost tip of Manhattan, the Museum of Jewish Heritage completes the cultural and educational landscape it shares with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Across the water, Lady Liberty lifts her lamp and Ellis Island marks the gateway through which millions flowed into this country seeking refuge. The Museum’s meaningful location inspires its mission.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is a public, American institution with strong Jewish roots. The Core building’s six-sided shape and six-tiered, louvered roof rising 85 feet in the air are reminders of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. They are also reminiscent of the six-pointed Star of David, symbolizing the Museum’s commitment to representing Jewish life and culture as it has endured and evolved. Location: Museum of Jewish Heritage Edmond J. Safra Plaza 36 Battery Place New York, NY 10280 |
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