Ben Gurion Society

The Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) was founded on the principles of David Ben-Gurion, the first prime minister of Israel who urged young men and women to channel their passion, power and resources to build a strong and responsible Jewish community. With a focus on leadership development, Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City celebrates young philanthropists who are able to make a difference early on.

BGS is a national recognition level within Jewish Federation's Young Adults Division (YAD) for individuals or couples ages 25 to 45 who make a starting annual gift of *$250 with a three-year commitment to Jewish Federation's Community Campaign. As a member, you'll enjoy VIP treatment and have access to exclusive BGS events, along with business and social networking opportunities.

*A "step-up" BGS program is available for individuals and couples who strive to give at a Ben-Gurion Society level over time. Click here to see step up qualifications.
 
For more information on joining BGS, contact Becca Graham.

BGS is a giving society within Federation's Young Adults Division (YAD). Follow YAD on Instagram or join the Facebook Group below!

BGS Members

A
Ben and Lauren Abelson 
Jeremy and Danielle Antes 
Ryan and Ashley Antes 
Jeremy and Liron Applebaum 

B
Katie and Sam Barrer  
Melinda Barrett 
Matt Bayer 
Laura and Justin Belozer 
Mollie and Mike Berenbom 
Erin and Aaron Berger 
Leslie Berger 
Sara and Mat Berns 
Lauren and Aaron Blazar 
Nicholas Bloch 
Matt and Rabbi Elizabeth Bonney-Cohen 
Jonno Jacobs and Eli Bresky 
Shira and Michael Brock 
Alex and Kristin Brown 
Haley and Justin Bryan 
Kara Kahn Bush and Jonathan Bush 

C
Neta Meltzer and Tyler Clime 
David and Carolyn Cohen 
Jeff and Kim Cohen 
Louis and Mika Cohn 
Blaine and Jeff Coppaken 

D
Aly and Joe Dieker 
Sarah and Jonathan Dubin 
E
Noah and Alissa Eisemann 
Mike and Danielle Elyachar
F
Mia and Adam Feldman 
Linday and Michael Fineman 
Robyn and Seth Frieden 
Taly and Bradley Friedman 

G
Derek and Amy Gale 
Jennifer Davis and Jonathan Gavra

Adam Gerber and Abby Lane
Bob Gershon

Levi and Emily Gerson 
Jay Gilman 
Allison and Josh Glickman 
Josh and Sara Goldfarb 
Eric and Sara Gonsher 
Isaac and Carah Gortenburg 
Becca and Ryan Graham 
Rabbi Moshe and Becca Grussgott 
Jeremy and Allie Gutivotz 

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Barry and Deb Herbst  
Jacob Gerson and Caroline Hogan 
Noah Blank and Cory Hogan 

I
Jay and Carrie Ingber 

J
Tyler Josephs 

K
Jennifer and Zack Kaseff 
Dana and Ryan Katz 
David and Stacey Katz 
Seth and Rachel Katz 
Bryn Dekosky Knollman and Corbin Knollman 
Mike and Maggie Kolb 
Jason Kotlyarov  
Rabbi Stephanie and Adam Kramer 

L
Brian and Melissa Landy 
Leah and Josh Langert 
Brian and Emily Levine 
Jared and Lauren Levy 
Steve and Liz Levy 
Jamie Weiss Leimer and Colby Liemer 
Josef Loeffler 

M
Douglas Meyers 
Abigail and Josh Millan 
Neil and Alexis Miller

Nikki Multer and Kip Multer Randall

N

Bailey and Josh Nakelsky 
Amalia Newman 
Scott Buchbinder and Baree Nottberg 

O
Sam and Hannah Orelove 
Dan and Julia Osburn 

P
Michael Portman 

Aaron and Ali Price 

R
Maddie Reiches 
Rabbi Rachel Rothstein 
Greyson Rubin 

S

Brian and Anne Scharf 
Sarah Markowitz Schreiber and Jack Schreiber 
Raphie and Sarah Schuster 
Jon and Kaley Schwartzbard 
Daniel Shafton 
Paulina Siegel 
Zach and Ashley Sight 
Catherine and Daniel Singer 
Savannah Kannberg Sipp and Josh Sipp 
Jason and Eva Sokol 
Melanie and Scott Soltz 
Carly and Louis Stein 
Scott and Shoshy Susman 

T
Sam and Nicole Taylon 
Rabbi Zalman and Nechama Tiechtel 

U
Jimmy and Amy Uhlmann 

W
Danny and Sara Wajcman 
Brian and Remi Weinberg 
Marjie and Jeff Wongs 

Z
Josh Hoffman and Jeramy Zimmerman