Rabbi Noam Marans

UJA-Federation of New York cares for those in need, rescues those in harm’s way, and renews and strengthens the Jewish people in New York, in Israel, and around the world. Funds raised by UJA-Federation sustain the activities of health, human-service, educational, and community agencies. Every day, these community-based organizations provide a multitude of services that improve and enhance people’s lives.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

San Francisco Opera Association owns and operates opera theater. It offers an array of training programs and performance opportunities for young artists under the support of the San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program. The company was founded by Gaetano Merola in 1923 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. operates as a non profit organization which protects and enhances Jews and Jewish communities. It serves Jewish federations and independent Jewish communities through out North America. It reflects the values of social justice and human rights that define the Jewish people. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is a living memorial to the Holocaust that inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The museum is an international leader in scholarship on the Holocaust, with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies providing for continued growth and vitality in the field of Holocaust studies. The museum's international educational outreach programs provide accurate information about the Holocaust in ways that reflect the relevance of history to audiences today. The museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide. The American company was founded by Cindy Edelman, Stanley B. Tulin.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. provides charity relief. It offers critical social-support services and helps build self-sustaining Jewish communities. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, CIBC Bank USA is a private bank dedicated to serving the financial needs of high net worth individuals, non-profit organizations, business owners, corporate executives, and professional service firms. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The private bank is built around teams of wealth management professionals who provide consultative relationships centered on the clients' unique goals and dreams. The company was founded by Ralph B. Mandell. Shawn Beber has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Joffrey Ballet provides dance education services. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

University of California, Berkeley Foundation engages in the provision of philanthropic services.It offers social services and supports the advancement of higher education by securing private financial support. The company was founded by Phoebe Apperson Hearst, Jane Sather, Charles Franklin Doe in 1868 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

The Chicago Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization consisting largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the state of Illinois. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association works to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law, promote the welfare of its members, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta offers opportunities to build communities for Jews at home, in Israel and in communities throughout the world. It provides services through a network of social and humanitarian agencies. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Jewish Family & Children's Services provides emergency grants to individuals, families, and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis. These grants are aimed at covering essential expenses such as food and bills. The American company serves residents in San Francisco, Marin, and other nearby areas. The CEO of the non-profit company is Miriam Seidenfeld.

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is a non-profit organization, which engages in empowering pro-Israel activists across all ages, religions, races, and political parties to be politically engaged and build relationships. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati provides charity services. Its activities include fund raising and allocation agency for Jewish communities in North America. The firm brings community together to care for Jews in Cincinnati. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Jewish National Fund United States develops Israeli land and infrastructure. It builds reservoirs and dams and also plants trees. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Inc. provides reproductive health care for men, women, and teen's medical care. It helps to prevent unintended pregnancies through contraception, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections through testing & treatment and screen for cervical, other cancers, caring physicians and nurse practitioners. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The World Jewish Congress is a non-partisan organization that represents Jewish communities in over 100 countries across six continents. The World Jewish Congress is based in New York, NY and is led by President Ronald S. Lauder. The organization advocates for the rights of Jews and Jewish communities around the world, and works towards combating antisemitism through programs such as the International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians and the Council on Foreign Relations. The organization's mission is to foster unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage.

Gateway for Cancer Research is a non-profit organization that funds innovative cancer research to help people living with cancer feel better and live longer. Gateway for Cancer Research is based in Schaumburg, IL and was founded by Richard Stephenson. The non-profit company award grants to clinician-scientists advancing early stage clinical trials for cancers of all types, bringing breakthroughs to the bedside for patients facing a cancer diagnosis. The organization has supported more than 190 clinical trials and funded over $95 million in breakthrough cancer research, serving over 9,000 patients.