Global Jewry Announces Grant from Mike Leven

Global Jewry is honored to announce a generous grant from Atlanta-based philanthropist Mike Leven to establish the Global Roundtable Fund, a new source of support for emerging collaborative initiatives across the Jewish world. In recognition of his gift, Global Jewry will also name a Global Jewry Fellow in his honor.

The Global Roundtable Fund will provide early-stage funding for promising collaborations that grow out of Global Jewry’s Roundtable Program, a signature initiative that convenes Jewish organizational leaders to build trust, strengthen relationships, and translate shared values into collective action.

“Global Jewry was created to address a core challenge in Jewish life: fragmentation and the lack of trusted spaces for collaboration,” said Sandy Cardin, founder of Global Jewry. “What began as a small experiment has become a global network of more than 500 organizational partners and 1,000 advisors worldwide. Mike Leven’s generosity reflects a deep belief that collaboration is not optional — it is essential.”

The named Global Jewry Fellow will help steward the Roundtable Program and support the leaders and relationships that give rise to meaningful, durable partnerships.

Inspired by Warren Buffett’s and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge, Mike Leven founded the Jewish Future Promise to ensure the continuity of his family’s longstanding commitment to Jewish life. He currently serves on the boards of the AEPi Fraternity Foundation, Jewish National Fund, and the Marcus Foundation, and is an honorary board member of the Birthright Israel Foundation.

“Philanthropy is most powerful when it helps people work together toward a shared future,” said Leven. “The Global Roundtable Fund is designed to help good ideas take root and grow, and I’m proud to support Global Jewry’s mission of fostering trust and collaboration across our community.”

Global Jewry’s Roundtable Program brings together leaders from diverse organizations, perspectives, and geographies, creating a trusted space for candid dialogue and cooperative problem-solving. The Global Roundtable Fund turns ideas into action — providing seed capital that helps promising collaborations attract additional funding and grow.

For more information about Global Jewry, the Roundtable Program, or the Global Roundtable Fund, visit www.globaljewry.org or contact Deborah Fishman at deborah.fishman@gmail.com.