CELEBRATE THE TRANSFORMATIVE
POWER OF JEWISH EDUCATION

Honoring

RICK MORSE
HILLARY KUPFERBERG

and Recognizing the Visionary Leadership of

MARTINE FLEISHMAN

Monday, June 8, 2026

6:00PM: Cocktails & Buffet Dinner
7:30PM: Program & Dessert Reception

The Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, New York

Dietary Laws Observed
Business/Cocktail Attire

For questions, contact SpringBenefit@jewishedproject.org

  • 2000, when Rick began his board service, continuing until 2024. He served as Chair of the Finance Committee and on the Executive Committee for several years.

    Rick has served in leadership positions at UJA having chaired the UJA Suffolk Business Leaders Exchange and the UJA Suffolk Cabinet for several years. He received the Suffolk Business Leaders Award in 2023 and, along with his wife Arlene, received the Community Service Award in 2010. Rick is active in AIPAC and served on the boards of the Dix Hills Jewish Center and the Kenya Education Fund for many years.

    His desire to serve was instilled in him from an early age by his parents’ involvement in Jewish causes. His mother was a life national board member and executive committee member of National Council of Jewish Women. His father was an officer and board member for many years at the Forest Hills Jewish Center and was honored by the Anti-Defamation League of New York in recognition for his years of service.

    Rick is a Senior Vice President/Wealth Management Advisor/Sports and Entertainment Advisor at Merrill Lynch. His professional career began working at Loeb & Troper CPA's. He was then a co-founder of Advanced Institutional Management Software, Inc., a developer of application software for the long-term care industry.

    Rick is a graduate of Ithaca College having majored in accounting, where he met his wife Arlene, a dedicated and compassionate physical therapist.

    Rick and Arlene reside in Commack, NY. Their son Evan is a talent agent and attorney living and working in New York City.

RICK MORSE

  • she first encountered through UJA’s Observership program. From her initial involvement to the present, she has been continually inspired by the agency’s passionate, resilient, and innovative work, and remains in awe of its impact and vision. Since officially joining the board in 2023, Hillary has immersed herself in the organization by joining the Advancement, Governance, and Marketing committees and various task forces. She has had the privilege of traveling to Israel with educators and co-leading a Torah learning series for her peers. Deeply committed to Tikkun Olam, Hillary feels a strong connection to The Jewish Education Project, which aligns with the values instilled in her by her family. She believes in the transformative power of education and its profound impact on communities.

    Hillary is committed to her additional philanthropic work. She is a Member of the Board of Directors of Commonpoint and an active participant in UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish and Philanthropic community in Los Angeles. She is involved with her alma mater, Colgate University, mentoring and advising current students and recent graduates. Hillary is a member of the Builders Society, a grassroots organization formed by tech leaders in the diaspora following October 7th, and was part of the first volunteer effort to rebuild and revitalize kibbutzim in Israel.

    Professionally, Hillary brings over a decade of experience in advertising and marketing at leading media agencies in New York and Los Angeles, including Omnicom Media Group and Exverus by Brainlabs. In her current role as VP of Performance Marketing, she is a trusted partner to both challenger and established brands, strategically driving growth at the intersection of culture, creativity, and technology.

HILLARY KUPFERBERG

Recognizing Martine Fleishman, smiling, wearing a forest green blouse, in her home.
  • her leadership has helped lead the agency through profound transformation. With clarity of purpose and a forward-looking approach, Martine has championed innovation to meet the evolving needs of today’s community. An active and deeply engaged volunteer, she has held extensive leadership roles at UJA-Federation of New York, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), OLAM, Repair the World, the American Jewish Committee, AIPAC, the Leffell School (formerly Schechter), and Hillel, among others. At UJA-Federation of New York, she has served on the Nominating Committee, Network Cabinet, Israel Education and Engagement Committee, and Hillel Task Force, and also held the role of Regional Chair for Westchester. Across all organizations, Martine is known for her strategic insight, collaborative spirit, and unwavering dedication to strengthening Jewish life and learning both locally and globally. Martine and her husband Stanley are proud parents and grandparents whose deep commitment to family reflects and inspires their dedication to building a strong, vibrant Jewish future for generations to come.

MARTINE FLEISHMAN

We are living in a defining moment, when educators and families are seeking meaningful ways to explore their identity and cultivate a confident, resilient sense of Jewish self. Through your support, we champion the educators on the front lines with expertly designed curricula and best-in-class resources to navigate complex topics like Jewish peoplehood, reimagining Israel education, and antisemitism.

OUR GLOBAL IMPACT

Your investment has enabled us to:

  • Serve 15,000+ educators with valuable resources on our digital portal.

  • Connect youth and teens to Israel in meaningful ways.

  • Combat antisemitism through education by bringing balanced and unbiased content about Jews and Israel to NYC public, private, and independent schools.

Thank you for helping us write the next proud chapter of the Jewish story.

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Rick, Hillary, & Martine,

Mazal Tov for your well deserved honors! Thanks for your support and guidance to The Jewish Education Project over the years!

Your commitment and wisdom have had a significant impact on countless educators, students, and the Jewish community.

Thanks in particular to Martine, personally, for your leadership, inspiration and friendship.

ELLA AND NOAH CHINITZ

In the words of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l:

Teachers open our eyes to the world. They give us curiosity and confidence. They teach us to ask questions. They connect us to our past and future. They’re the guardians of our social heritage… They are the people who really shape our life.
(From Optimism to Hope p. 132)

Congratulations to Rick and Hillary, whose commitment to our Agency and to Jewish education helps ensure the very future of the Jewish people.

And to Martine, whose abiding leadership in thought, guidance, and generous support empowers Jewish educators to inspire children to live knowledgeable and proud Jewish lives, now and far into the future.

We applaud you all!

With deep admiration, gratitude, and love,

KAREN AND DAVID EVERETT

Spring BENEFIT CommitteE

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Advancement Chairs

President

Chair of the Board

Chief Executive Officer

Jenna Barricklo

Jennifer and Saul Burian

Ella and Noah Chinitz

Ivy and Justin Dash

Karen Everett

Amy and Rob Feilbogen

Martine and Stanley Fleishman

Lauren Goldberg and Michael Foreman

Rena and Andy Goodman

Cindy and Ben Golub

Jane and Arthur Greyf

Sara and Scott Harris

Amy and Mitchell Josephs

Avery Kastin

Ronnit and Michael Kessler

Ella Chinitz and Amy Feilbogen

Karen Everett

Lois Kohn-Claar

David Bryfman

Esther and Moshe Klein

Rosemarie and Mitchell Klipper

Lois Kohn-Claar and Gary Claar

Mark and Jonathan Kravitz

Hillary Kupferberg

Kara Kupferberg

Mark Kupferberg

Robert Kupferberg

Tracey and Seth Kupferberg

David Leit

Diane and Laurence Levy

Georgie and Josh Lookstein

Susan J. Lorin and Martin Kupferberg

Dammara and Sam Markowitz

Jami Moore

Arlene and Rick Morse

Evan J. Morse

Melissa and Don Plotsky

Eva Poleschuk

Rebecca Rosenthal and Adam Arenson

Géraldine and Stephen Rutenberg

Michelle Schimel and David Leiman

Sarene Shanus and Harold Treiber

Julie Sherman and Bruce Jakubovitz

Tara Slone-Goldstein and Wayne Goldstein

Jill and Richard Spitz

Amanda and Peter Stern

Giselle and Alan Weissman

Meryl Wiener and Barry Bryer

Helene and Gary Wingens

Amy Yenkin and Robert Usdan

Committee In Formation