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What is the Ben-Gurion Society (BGS)? 

New to Portland, the Ben Gurion Society (BGS) is a local and nationally recognized group for young adults ages 21 to 45 who demonstrate community leadership. BGS is where passionate young leaders and philanthropists in our community amplify their impact and create change for our Portland Jewish Community. 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. 

 

Ben Gurion Society Goals 

  • Develop leadership roles for NextGen lay leaders in our community
  • Foster a sense of camaraderie among our NextGen Community leaders by providing meaningful events and programming to engage, grow and connect
  • Inspire and provide meaningful education on philanthropy
     

Ben Gurion Society Giving

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland offers a transformative philanthropic approach allowing our NextGen Community to grow through leadership and philanthropically.

 

Ben Gurion Society Member

$84 Monthly/ $1,000 Annually

  • Exclusive/PRIORITY access to BGS Only Events
  • Invitation to special Campaign Event
  • Complimentary Admission to select NextGen Events*
  • Access to most exclusive events, experiences and people
  • Recognition at Select Events

 

Chai Bridge Builders

$45 Monthly/$540 Annually

  • Exclusive access to BGS Only Events
  • Invitation to special Campaign Event
  • Discounted Admission to select NextGen Events*
  • Recognition at Select Events

 

Tzedakah Trailblazers

$18 Monthly/$216 Annually

  • Discounted Admission to select NextGen Events
  • Recognition at Select Events
     

Why Join? 

  • To show our appreciation for your generosity and commitment, we make sure BGS members have access to several exclusive leadership opportunities and social events throughout the year
  • Meet like-minded NextGen community leaders and rising philanthropists
  • Making An Investment in your local and international Jewish Community has the potential to impact thousands of lives in endless positive ways – including your own!

 

Ben Gurion Advisory Council

Special thanks to our NextGen leaders for serving on the Ben Gurion Advisory Council: Jessica Hilbert, Jeremy Greenberg, Whitney Kagan, Noah Mullin and Ben O’Glasser

 

BGS Advisory Council members are responsible for helping to guide the strategy and direction of the Ben Gurion Society in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

 

To learn more about making a meaningful gift to Federation’s Annual Campaign and get more details about the Ben-Gurion Society, email Laura Jeser at lauraj@jewishportland.org