No. 48: Russell Robinson, Bruce Leboff, Elliot Brandt, and Bernard Kaminetsky

This article highlights four key figures in prominent Zionist organizations. Russell Robinson, CEO of Jewish National Fund-USA, has transformed the organization into a leading provider of Zionist engagement, developing infrastructure in the Negev and Galilee, including the $350 million World Zionist Village in Beersheba. Bruce Leboff, chairman of the World Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal, has led significant philanthropic mobilization, raising over NIS 2.5 billion since 2023 for war-affected communities and rebuilding efforts, particularly in northern Israel. Elliot Brandt, AIPAC's professional staff head, and Dr. Bernard Kaminetsky, its president, lead the organization during a challenging period, navigating increased scrutiny and security threats, such as an attempted attack on an old office and a data breach. They emphasize that "Support for Israel in America cannot belong to one party, because a cause that belongs to one party dies with it."