In the world today, millions of children are without a home, without access to basic necessities, a warm bed, or running water, left to fend for themselves. It is a cruel, vicious way to grow up - one of the most striking tragedies of our time.
In Jewish history, some of our greatest heroes have been orphans, or grew up with adoptive families or in foster homes. The greatest teacher in history, Moses, was raised in a foreign household. Even the great prophetess Esther (pictured above) was an orphan.
We have the power to stop this crisis. We can do so much to brighten the life of a child, to give him or her a safe environment to grow, to learn, to love. Join YATOM: The Jewish Foster & Adoption Network in the mitzvah of loving vulnerable children.
To see how you can help, contact us at YATOM613@gmail.com.
In Jewish history, some of our greatest heroes have been orphans, or grew up with adoptive families or in foster homes. The greatest teacher in history, Moses, was raised in a foreign household. Even the great prophetess Esther (pictured above) was an orphan.
We have the power to stop this crisis. We can do so much to brighten the life of a child, to give him or her a safe environment to grow, to learn, to love. Join YATOM: The Jewish Foster & Adoption Network in the mitzvah of loving vulnerable children.
To see how you can help, contact us at YATOM613@gmail.com.
Leadership
Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
Founder & President
Rabbi Yanklowitz has twice been named one of America’s Top Rabbis by Newsweek and has been named by The Forward as one of the 50 most influential Jews and one of The Most Inspiring Rabbis in America. Rabbi Yanklowitz is the author of 23 books on Jewish ethics and his writings have appeared in outlets as diverse as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Guardian, and the Atlantic among many other secular and religious publications. He has served as speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and a Rothschild Fellow in Cambridge, UK.
Rav Shmuly received a Masters from Harvard University, a Masters from Yeshiva University, and his Doctorate from Columbia University. He was ordained as a rabbi by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, along with 2 private ordinations in Israel. He serves as the Founder & President of YATOM: The Jewish Foster & Adoption Network.
His wife Shoshana, and their four children live in Scottsdale, Arizona. They are also foster parents.
Rav Shmuly received a Masters from Harvard University, a Masters from Yeshiva University, and his Doctorate from Columbia University. He was ordained as a rabbi by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, along with 2 private ordinations in Israel. He serves as the Founder & President of YATOM: The Jewish Foster & Adoption Network.
His wife Shoshana, and their four children live in Scottsdale, Arizona. They are also foster parents.
Staff
Alli Goozh - Program Manager Alli has been an active part of the Jewish community for years, volunteering at Pardes Jewish Day School, participating and volunteering with Yatom, supporting the work of Arizona Jews for Justice and more. Alli is passionate about making the path to fostering and adoption far less daunting for people with room in their hearts and homes for these wonderful children.
After almost 20 years in her corporate career, Alli shifted her full attention to creating her two businesses. When not working or volunteering, Alli can be found spending time with her family, her rescue dogs, and her friends!
After almost 20 years in her corporate career, Alli shifted her full attention to creating her two businesses. When not working or volunteering, Alli can be found spending time with her family, her rescue dogs, and her friends!
Anna Abramyan - Finance Manager - Anna Abramyan holds a B.S. in Economics & Trading and a M.S. in Economics & Finance. She worked as a COO/Finance Manager at a jewelry company for 7 years in Moscow before moving to New York City with her family 5 years ago. In New York, she was taking courses on the basis of accounting in Intuit, and now she is a certified ProAdvisor. Her career as Accountant/full charge bookkeeper spans across different fields including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, HVAC, E-commerce, and non-profit.
Board
David Lilienfeld is a Senior Investment Analyst at Three Bridges Capital, a global investment manager based in New York. In addition, he serves as Director of Corporate Development & Strategy for Ameelio, a nonprofit focused on disrupting the prison telecommunications industry by decoupling incarceration and profit. David is also active as a Volunteer Mentor with Y Tu Tambien, a program focused on increasing access to higher education for Latinx & 1st-gen students. Previously, David worked in Investment Banking at Macquaire Capital in New York and in European Public Affairs for Novartis AG in Brussels. A graduate of SAR High School, he holds a BA in History, with distinction, from Yale University and an MPhil in Political Thought from the University of Cambridge. Outside of work, David is a passionate fan of the Grateful Dead and an avid squash player.
Mike Morrison is a practicing trial attorney in Chicago, Illinois. He is married and has three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, traveling and playing basketball. Mike obtained his undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University, where he studied on a four-year athletic scholarship. Mike played Division I Men’s Basketball for four years and was the team’s co-Captain in his senior year. Mike was awarded the NIU Men’s Basketball Team’s Heart Award in 2003, which is given to the player who demonstrates the most inner drive and determination. He received his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 2006. Mike was included on the 2016 Emerging Lawyers Magazine list for Product Liability Defense Law and on the Illinois Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list for 2011.
YATOM
Rabbinic Advisory Committee
Rabbi Ruven Barkan
Rabbi Cari Bricklin-Small
Rabbi Nate Crane
Rabbi Braham David
Rabbi Diana Gerson
Rabbi Lisa Goldstein
Rabbi Dr. Yitz Greenberg
Rabbi Jarah Greenfield
Rabbi Andy Koren
Rabbi Julie Kozlow
Rabbi Igael Gurin Malous
Rabbi Toby Manewith
Rabbi Roly Matalon
Rabbi Anat Moskowitz
Rabbi Haviva Ner-David
Rabbi Rayzel Raphael
Rabbi Dr. Simcha Raphael
Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro
Rabbi Susan Silverman
Rabbi Elyse Wechterman
Rabbi Lina Zerbarini
