Words matter. These are the best Lynn Schusterman Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
As Jews, we are commanded to give tzedakah – an act of justice, not charity – because it is the righteous thing to do.
People often ask why I remain so optimistic, even in the face of the complex challenges we are facing in the Jewish world, in Israel and beyond. It’s because I am so impressed and inspired by the young people I meet.
The Jewish people are very diverse, and I believe this rich tapestry of identities and experiences strengthens our community.
Across the Jewish community, the MLK Shabbat Suppers are part of Repair the World’s multi-year effort to mobilize Jews across the nation to serve as tutors, mentors, and college access coaches for public school children.
I believe that if we are to continue to strengthen the social and economic fabric and future of this nation, we cannot tolerate laws that drive some of our best talent to choose between living in their country or with the person they love.
Even if you don’t have a lot, you can help someone.
We will continue to make ROI as supportive, diverse and beneficial as possible and to meet the evolving needs of the members and communities we serve.
I love spending time with young people. I love to hear about what they think. It keeps me young. And they need role models.
I very much believe in teaching young people about philanthropy, and to give back.
A high school and college degree are linked to greater employment prospects, higher earning potential, and the ability to contribute more to our communities.
Together, we can build the kind of world in which we all seek to live, one of universal equality and justice.
Just as we rely on Israel as a continual source of inspiration and renewal, Israel relies on us.
ROIers are always reaching out to me to share their appreciation for the experiences, opportunities and connections we have provided and also to express their excitement about taking the next step in their leadership journey.
Our family was the most important part of Charlie’s life. He loved us very much, and we adored him.
It is striking to see the magnitude of impact mentorship and tutoring can have on student performance and young lives.
My greatest hope is that we will see a day when Israel will stand tall as a symbol of belonging across the Jewish world, and when global citizens will look to Jerusalem as the vibrant, modern, inclusive capital of Israel.
ROI is full of talented entrepreneurs and professionals, and we want to help each of them tap into the incredible power the collective has to offer and to contribute what they can.
To all of the young people out there who are creating social change or even fomenting social movements: hold on to your idealism and your belief in your ability to change the world. Your lofty goals demand attention and deserve support.
Our people represent a tapestry of interwoven identities embodying the rich diversity of what it means to be Jewish.
I was a young girl the first time I learned about the concept of paying it forward.
In my work with young Jewish adults in the gay community, I hear their stories of discrimination, of struggling for acceptance, of feeling invisible not for what they have done but simply for who they are.
Charlie would be so proud of what these young people are accomplishing today and, in true Charlie fashion, would encourage them to walk to the very edge of their comfort zone and then take another step.
I believe that as we face unparalleled prosperity in some quarters and deep impoverishment in others, it is the willingness of the next generation to bridge the gap between the two that will return us to our sense of purpose and focus.
We must work together to strengthen Jerusalem as a modern, open capital and to foster welcoming, inclusive communities across the Jewish world. It is vital to the health and vibrancy of the global Jewish future and to ensuring a strong Israel.
As our parents planted for us, so will we plant for our children. When Charlie and I began our philanthropic journey, we wanted to focus our resources on planting seeds that would help perpetuate Jewish values and traditions for future generations and also contribute to repairing our world.
