September 2025 Newsletter

Jewish protesters rally to demand the release of anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil and to oppose ICE.

(Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images). 

As antisemitism surges across the globe and Jews face rising threats, including violent attacks, we cannot afford to be divided from within. Our survival has always depended on unity, resilience, and the understanding that our greatest strength comes from standing together. Sadly, some within our own community undermine this strength by supporting those who seek to harm us.

In our latest piece, “The Token Jews: How Far-Left Jewish Voices Misrepresent American Jewry,” we discuss how figures like Ezra Klein, Peter Beinart, and actress Hannah Einbinder weaponize their Jewish identity to give progressive cover to anti-Zionist narratives. By doing so, they misrepresent American Jewry, where the overwhelming majority see Israel as central to Jewish identity and survival. Worse, they are repeating the dangerous mistakes of the past, trading Jewish unity and security for fleeting approval from progressive circles.

Last year, we made a similar point in our article “Anti-Zionist Jews are fringe voices – it’s time we ridicule them,”. We explained how a loud but marginal group of radical Jews exploit their identity to attack the Jewish state and provide cover for antisemitism. Groups like Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow, along with certain individual Jewish activists, have become ‘useful idiots’ for those who aim to dismantle Israel and put the Jewish people at risk.

We warned then, as we warn now, that elevating tokenized voices distorts the reality of American Jewry, erodes unity, weakens our defenses against antisemitism, and endangers the Jewish state. The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, a steadfast friend of the Jewish people, underscores this painful truth: while our strongest allies often come from outside the community, too many dividing voices arise from within.

Lastly, we invite you to learn about Students Supporting Israel (SSI), a grassroots campus movement active on over 150 campuses worldwide, leading face-to-face advocacy, impactful campaigns, and student government engagement to empower young leaders to stand proudly with Israel.

May this new year be one of strength, resilience, and unity for us all.



Wishing you a happy and healthy new year,

Gila and Adam Milstein

The Impact Forum is an exclusive network of philanthropists in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Miami committed to fighting antisemitism, strengthening American values, and supporting the State of Israel.

Through curated events, we connect like-minded donors to mobilize resources and support innovative, effective nonprofit organizations driving impact in these fields.

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We also welcome introductions to others in Los Angeles, Dallas, or Miami who share this vision, so we can continue growing a network of philanthropists making a meaningful impact together.

Stand by Me is a nonprofit organization led by Gila Milstein since 2009. Its mission is to provide daily support to Israeli-American cancer patients and their families living in Los Angeles.

Please consider donating to ensure that Stand by Me can continue to fulfill its mission to make sure no one faces cancer alone in our community.

Watch this heartwarming video here to learn more about Stand By Me

Stand By Me is in need of psychologists and therapists who can donate their time to provide emotional support and assistance to our members and their families.

If you would like to join our family of volunteers, please fill out this form or call our office at (818) 664-4100. 

"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."

For more information, please visit our website at www.StandByMeLA.org

This article was originally published in the Jerusalem Post on February 18th, 2024.

"Since 10/7, what many Jews have feared for a long time has been made crystal clear. Our place in the world is tenuous, our footing is fragile, and there aren’t many of us.

Jews who openly call for the destruction of Israel threaten our future as a people, and we must see them as who they really are –tools that are used by the hands of our enemies."

Students Supporting Israel (SSI) is a grassroots campus movement active on over 150 college and university campuses worldwide. Their work focuses on face-to-face advocacy, impactful campaigns that highlight shared Israeli-American values such as commemorating 9/11, IDF soldier tours on campus, coalition-building initiatives, and active participation in student government elections.

In today’s climate, where college campuses have increasingly become battlegrounds for public opinion on Israel, SSI serves as the boots on the ground, changing hearts and minds at every level of higher education, from community colleges and public universities to the UCs and Ivy League schools.



Since 2014, the Milstein Family Foundation has played a pivotal role in SSI’s growth and success. Gila and Adam Milstein’s continued support and guidance have helped build SSI's infrastructure, expand its national footprint, host dynamic campus programs, and empower thousands of student leaders to proudly stand with Israel. SSI is proud to have had their partnership since its earliest days.

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MFF is proud to support Students Supporting Israel