Voices of Impact

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Isaac Raskas Ohrenstein, a Harvard student and WJC-Lauder Fellow, sits down with leaders and changemakers in the Jewish world to explore their impactful work across business, politics, academia, and philanthropy. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and the World Jewish Congress website.

  1. 6 天前

    Property, Politics, and Power: Jeff Gural

    Jeffrey Gural is Chairman of GFP Real Estate, with ownership interests in more than 50 properties across New York City. He joined Newmark in 1972 and served as Chairman of Newmark Knight Frank until 2017, when he became Chairman Emeritus. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Board of New York; serves as President of the enCourage Kids Foundation; and is Chairman of the I Have a Dream Foundation – NY. He is also a Trustee of The New School, Vice President of the Broadway Association, and a board member of the Museum at Eldridge Street, the Statue of Liberty Foundation, and UJA-Federation. Outside of real estate, Jeff is a major owner and breeder of Standardbred racehorses, with farms in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. He owns Tioga Downs Casino and Vernon Downs racino and is Managing Partner of the New Meadowlands Racetrack.

    27 分鐘

  2. 11月18日

    Scaling, Systems, and SPACs: Betsy Z. Cohen

    Betsy Z. Cohen is an entrepreneur and investor with more than five decades of leadership in banking and financial services. She began her career as one of the first female law professors on the East Coast and later co-founded a Philadelphia law firm. Betsy went on to found Jefferson Bank, serving as Chairman and CEO for twenty-five years. She then created The Bancorp, one of the country’s first virtual banks and a foundational partner to early fintech companies, and led it as CEO for fifteen years. Her work has been recognized by Forbes, the National Foundation for Women Business Owners, and US Banker. Betsy serves as Vice Chair of the Asia Society, is a Founding Member of the Asia Society Policy Institute, and sits on the boards of the Brookings Institution, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Metropolitan Opera. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and holds a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

    17 分鐘

  3. 11月11日

    Iceland, Gemstones, and Inheritance: Dorrit Moussaieff

    Dorrit Moussaieff is an Israeli-born British businesswoman, designer, and the former First Lady of Iceland. She is a member of a storied dynasty of jewellers, whose ancestors are said to have woven the robe of Genghis Khan. Beyond her work in jewellery, Dorrit has been active in international real estate. As First Lady from 2003 to 2016, alongside President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, she helped promote Icelandic culture abroad, championing the country’s artists and identifying new markets for its creative industries. Dorrit is also a contributing editor to Tatler magazine, and she has been involved in philanthropic work in the United Kingdom and Iceland.

    14 分鐘

  4. 11月11日

    Learning, Latitude, and Logic: Orit Gadiesh

    Orit Gadiesh is Chair Emeritus of Bain & Company, where she has advised top executives on global strategy, digital transformation, organizational effectiveness, and post-merger integration. She serves on the Board of Trustees and the Community of Chairpersons of the World Economic Forum, is a member of the MIT Corporation’s Executive Committee, and sits on advisory councils at Oxford University, the Peres Institute for Peace and Innovation, and Tel Aviv University. Her insights have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes, and she co-authored the book Lessons from Private Equity Any Company Can Use. A former officer in the Israeli Army, Orit holds degrees from Hebrew University and Harvard Business School, where she was a Baker Scholar.

    23 分鐘

  5. 10月30日

    Policy, Politics, Principles: Dr. Ken Weinstein

    Dr. Kenneth R. Weinstein is the Japan Chair at the Hudson Institute, where he served as President and CEO from 2011 to 2020. Dr. Weinstein has held senior roles under the last four U.S. administrations, including chairing the Broadcasting Board of Governors and serving as chair of Radio Free Europe, Radio Free Asia, Middle East Broadcasting, and the Open Technology Fund. He also served on the Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations, providing counsel to the U.S. Trade Representative, and in 2020 was nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Japan. A political theorist by training, Dr. Weinstein has written widely for leading publications in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He also serves on several nonprofit boards in the U.S. and Europe and was decorated by France as a Knight in Arts and Letters. Dr. Weinstein earned his BA from the University of Chicago, a DEA from Sciences Po in Paris, and a PhD in Government from Harvard University.

    36 分鐘

  6. 9月15日

    Principles, Perseverance, Prosperity: Gary Schottenstein

    Gary L. Schottenstein is Chairman & CEO of Schottenstein Real Estate Group. Over his career, Gary has overseen more than $2.5 billion in projects, including 15,000 apartments, homes, and commercial properties across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Florida. He previously served on the boards of M/I Homes (NYSE: MHO) and the M/I Homes Foundation. Beyond business, Gary is deeply involved in Jewish communal life, serving on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Chabad of Palm Beach, the ZOA, and OSU Hillel, and other Ohio-based and national organizations. In 2024, he was honored with the Justice Louis D. Brandeis American Award for his leadership and service.

    41 分鐘

  7. 8月24日

    Talent, Tenacity, and Trust: David Heller

    David Heller is the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of The NRP Group, one of the largest multifamily development, construction, and property management companies in the United States. David serves on the boards of University Hospitals of Cleveland, Parkwood Corporation, United Way of Greater Cleveland, the Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. David has also served as National Campaign Chair for the Jewish Federations of North America and as Board Chair of the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland. He is a past member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan.

    35 分鐘

  8. 8月6日

    Identity, Influence, and Initiative: Irina Nevzlin

    Irina Nevzlin is the President of the Nadav Foundation and the Chair of the Board of Directors at ANU – the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv. Born in Moscow, she earned a BA and MA in economics before working in Moscow and London. After immigrating to Israel, she founded the Israel Center for Better Childhood (ICBC) and currently serves as Chair of IMPROVATE, a platform that fosters cooperation between governments and technology companies. Irina is the award-winning author of The Impact of Identity: The Power of Knowing Who You Are and in 2017 was named one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world by The Jerusalem Post.

    26 分鐘
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Isaac Raskas Ohrenstein, a Harvard student and WJC-Lauder Fellow, sits down with leaders and changemakers in the Jewish world to explore their impactful work across business, politics, academia, and philanthropy. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and the World Jewish Congress website.

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  • 創作者
    World Jewish Congress NextGen
  • 活躍年代
    2024年 - 2025年
  • 集數
    131
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
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    © 2025 Voices of Impact
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