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Message from Our CEO – January 2026
Now is the Time for Jewish Women to Lead Social ChangeNow is the time for Jewish women to lead social change — and that is exactly what we are doing at Elluminate. We are empowering Jewish women leaders, advocates, and philanthropists who are advancing equity and...
Message from Our CEO – December 2025
The events that unfolded this past month can make the world feel dark, from the shootings on school campuses to the horrific antisemitic attack on the Australian Jewish community. As 2025 comes to an end, we are continually reminded of the challenges that Jews and...
Celebrating Bold Leadership + Collective Impact at The Convening 2025
Convening 2025 RecapElluminate’s Convening 2025: Bold Leadership + Collective Impact — was a powerful, energizing and inspiring day of connection, learning, and commitment to social change. The room was full of 200 Jewish women leaders, advocates and philanthropists...
Elluminate Commends Passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act
New York, November 19, 2025 – Elluminate commends the U.S. House and Senate for the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405). “We applaud the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the tireless efforts of the survivors and anti-human...
Elluminate Names Dr. Sara Shapiro-Plevan as Chief Program Officer
Visionary leader, advocate, and community-builder to lead network and program strategy at Jewish feminist organizationNew York, NY – July 16, 2025 – Elluminate, a leading Jewish feminist organization that empowers Jewish women leaders and philanthropists to advance...
Elluminate Names Ten Jewish Women Nonprofit CEOs to its Collective Leadership Program
New York – July 9, 2025 – Elluminate has announced the ten visionary Jewish women nonprofit leaders from the United States and Israel selected to be in the seventh cohort of The Collective, the organization’s signature leadership program. Elluminate empowers Jewish...
Linda Yarden is Named New President of Elluminate
For Immediate Release New York – June 24, 2025 – Linda Yarden, a New York-based attorney, philanthropic leader and advocate for Jewish women, has been named the new President of Elluminate, which empowers Jewish women leaders and philanthropists working for gender...
At Annual Gala, Elluminate Announces Global Women’s Leadership Network, to Launch in the Fall
FEMINISTS WHO LUNCH Expanding on the group's existing leadership advancement program, the new network will create opportunities for nonprofit leaders, philanthropists and advocates to connect By Nira Dayanim May 14, 2025 A ladies’ room conversation 30 years ago...
The Power of a Women’s Collective, Driving Change
May 11, 2025 For many years, advocates for women in the Jewish community focused on securing them executive opportunities and a voice at the table, on a panel, or in negotiating rooms. And the Jewish community always asked, but where are the women, or advanced a...
Luncheon 2025 Media Advisory
Media Advisory Hundreds of Visionary Jewish Women Nonprofit Leaders, Feminist Philanthropists and Advocates to Gather at Elluminate 2025 Annual Luncheon, May 13 in New York CityContact:Glenn Rosenkrantz, Media [email protected]: Elluminate is a...