Following its successful run of engaging young professionals with Jewish literature, Jewish National Fund-USA is relaunching its virtual JNFuture book club in 2025. Featuring guest speakers and deep conversations with other philanthropic Zionists ages 22 to 40, the club aims to foster community, education and cultural connection.
The series will kick off on Jan. 8, with Stand-Up Nation: Israeli Resilience in the Wake of Disaster, by Aviva Klompas, which highlights Israel’s ordinary heroes post-Oct. 7. The discussion will feature a guest appearance from Klompas, also the co-founder and CEO of Boundless, a nonprofit reimagining Israeli education across North America.
The club, complimentary for all JNFuture members, is part of Jewish National Fund-USA’s efforts to engage young philanthropists. Centered on Jewish themes, history and authors, discussions will allow members to explore and deepen their appreciation for their heritage and identity in a relaxed social setting.
“I could not be more excited for the second season of our book club,” said JNFuture vice president, national liaison to the regions Alexander Hankin. “This time around, we’re focusing on discussions of Jewish books with the authors, which I think adds a level of engagement that you can’t get anywhere else.”
Books discussed last year include Noa Tishby’s Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth; Ruth Wisse’s Free as a Jew: A Personal Memoir of National Self-Liberation; and Sandra Fox’s The Jews of Summer: Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America.
To learn more, visit: jnf.org/jnfuture. For more information or to RSVP, email JNFutureBookClub@jnf.org.
