Rina Edelstein

Rina Edelstein
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Rina Edelstein, as director of the donor relations division for JDC's FSU division, works to articulate and represent the needs of the clients served by JDC in the FSU to individuals and organizations.In addition, she manages the programmatic implementation of restitution funds for elderly Nazi victims in the FSU, enabling them to receive critical services through JDC's welfare programs for elderly Jews.Edelstein also works closely with field staff to coordinate work done with various donors from around the world.Her responsibilities also include oversight and management of children's programs, Jewish renewal programs and capital projects in the FSU.In the course of her work she travels extensively throughout the FSU to oversee programs.She meets frequently with community leaders and official government representatives.Prior to joining JDC, Edelstein served with the Israeli Consulate in New York and the Israeli Democracy Institute in Jerusalem.

Rina Edelstein
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Rina Edelstein, as director of the donor relations division for JDC's FSU division, works to articulate and represent the needs of the clients served by JDC in the FSU to individuals and organizations.In addition, she manages the programmatic implementation of restitution funds for elderly Nazi victims in the FSU, enabling them to receive critical services through JDC's welfare programs for elderly Jews.Edelstein also works closely with field staff to coordinate work done with various donors from around the world.Her responsibilities also include oversight and management of children's programs, Jewish renewal programs and capital projects in the FSU.In the course of her work she travels extensively throughout the FSU to oversee programs.She meets frequently with community leaders and official government representatives.Prior to joining JDC, Edelstein served with the Israeli Consulate in New York and the Israeli Democracy Institute in Jerusalem.

Speakers: Leah Golan, director general, Israel department, Jewish Agency for Israel; Bert Goldberg, president & CEO, Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies; Rina Edelstein, director, special projects, JDC; Noya Baram, program director, family and community, Ashalim, JDC; Harry Nadler, North American representative, World ORT; Nigist Mengesha, director general, Ethiopian National Project.

Rina Edelstein, Israel