CJP’s 2024 Superstars

 

Every year, CJP recognizes volunteers who make a positive impact in our community. Meet the individuals who are raising more money, engaging more people, and driving innovation through CJP.

A CJP Superstar:

  • ADVOCATES for our community; talks about CJP and how we help people in Greater Boston, Israel, and overseas
  • CONNECTS others to our work; leverages social, professional, and personal networks while educating peers and starting conversations about CJP
  • SUPPORTS CJP by securing new and increased gifts and by getting gift commitments in early
  • BUILDS our community by participating in important decisions
  • ENGAGES people in our work; brings others to events and community activities

This month's honorees


Bob Haber

For nearly 20 years, Bob chaired the CJP Investment Committee, which oversees the assets of the CJP Donor Advised Fund program. During his tenure, assets under the Committee's supervision grew by nearly 1,000%. Bob has guided the Committee through bull markets, financial crises, and a pandemic with steadiness and good humor. He has also helped expand the Committee, welcome new generations of members, and foster a culture that exemplifies fiduciary duty, open debate, and collegiality.


Rebecca Leventhal and Michael Bohnen

In July, community members traveled on CJP's Israel Innovation Mission to meet with social entrepreneurs addressing post-October 7 needs in our homeland and to think strategically about how CJP and their Israel Emergency Fund (IEF) Task Force can help drive progress during this emergency, as well as into the future. The 20+ lay participants (including past board chair Shira Goodman), first-time visitors to Israel, and a non-Jewish ally, brought cross-disciplinary thinking to the process of funding CJP’s Israeli grantees. Rebecca and Michael co-chaired this new model of mission and worked collaboratively with staff to recruit participants, shape the agenda, and think critically about how to productively engage this large group in offering observations and advice to CJP staff and the IEF Task Force on how to deploy their funds. Building off the experience and reflections of the broader group, Rebecca and Michael brought these recommendations to CJP's IEF Task Force, resulting in over $10 million of emergency funds being deployed.


Jacki Hart, M.D.

Dr. Jacki Hart has been an invaluable asset to CJP's Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA) and has made significant contributions to our efforts to combat antisemitism in the workplace, particularly through CCA's work to create and support Jewish Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). As an advisor to Mass General Brigham’s (MGB) Jewish ERG, Dr. Hart has been instrumental in fostering a supportive community for Jewish healthcare professionals in Boston and beyond. She participated in JFNA’s fly-in to Capitol Hill (at the recommendation of CCA) to advocate for policies to combat antisemitism and share the experiences of Boston-based colleagues and patients. Dr. Hart’s dedication to raising awareness about antisemitism in healthcare is truly inspiring. She has gone above and beyond to support CJP’s initiatives, including contributing to CJP press pieces to elevate CCA's work and providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of addressing anti-Jewish bias in the workplace. Her willingness to speak out and advocate for change has empowered others to do the same. She is a wonderful partner to CCA.