Jewish Pride

“Contrarian Michael Steinhardt has used his wealth to launch innovations to help make the Jewish world become as vibrant and committed as possible. A strong believer in data and evaluation, he is a harsh critic of how the organized Jewish community uses its resources. Not afraid to admit failure, he turns to each new idea with undiminished enthusiasm. This is a book of a secular and proud Jew who loves the Jewish people and the joy of experiencing Jewish life.” -- JEHUDA REINHARZ, President Emeritus of Brandeis University, President and CEO of the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation
“In this book Michael Steinhardt describes among other projects, his brilliant and innovative idea of Birthright. Birthright is successful in bringing American and Israeli young people together for the sake of advocating the relationship between the US, Israel and other countries. And I know that even some marriage proposals and weddings resulted. This book should be read by all people of good will who advocate for the relationship between Israel, the US and other countries.” -- RUTH K. WESTHEIMER, ED.D, co-author (with Jonathan Mark) of Heavenly Sex: Sexuality In the Jewish Tradition (NYU Press)
“Here is the view from the inside—not of the Jewish religious world, but the Jewish philanthropic and institutional and political world. It is astute, candid, and could only have been written by someone whose access and contributions have made a difference in the lives of countless Jews.” -- RABBI DAVID WOLPE, Max Webb Senior Rabbi, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles
“For the twenty some years that we’ve been friends, Michael has demonstrated by word and deed his deep caring for the Jewish People. This book, written with full heart, reflects not only that caring, but also his concerns and his hopes for our future. It is a welcome addition to our ongoing debate.” -- CHARLES BRONFMAN, Co-Founder, Birthright Israel