| Michael Leven: Visionary Philanthropist Who Co-Founded the Jewish Future Pledge

Michael (Mike) Leven, 83, had a stellar business career, but now in his later years he has turned his attention to his love of the Jewish people and Israel. Inspired by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge, Mike co-founded the Jewish Future Pledge, “a worldwide movement inspiring Jews of all backgrounds to commit that from the charity they leave at their passing, at least half is earmarked to support the Jewish people and/or the State of Israel.”
— JewishFuturePledge.org
 
Quote: “I learned from the pushkes [charity boxes] my grandparents kept on the television that it isn’t always how much we give that matters,” he recalls. “Sometimes, it’s just the giving itself.”
— JewishAction.com
 
Read “Michael Leven: Committed to the Jewish Future” ►
 
Visit the Jewish Future Pledge website. ►
 
Watch ” BBYO IC 2022 Plenary Speaker: Michael Leven” [3:24], ►
 
Photo: Atlanta Jewish Times
 
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