1,000 Reasons Why Not to Fight Antisemitism

September 11, 2021 -     This article was originally published in the Jerusalem Post on September 11, 2021, written by Adam Milstein of the Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation. Good News: Antisemitism is no longer a problem worth combatting Dear friends and colleagues, members of the Jewish-American community: Good News! Antisemitism is no longer a problem worth c Read More…

Strategic Active Philanthropy Can Strengthen Our American Values

April 12, 2021 -     This article was originally published in the Daily Caller on April 12, 2021. I am a proud American. This country has afforded me, an immigrant from Israel, boundless opportunities to succeed in business and build a beautiful life for my family. My business success allowed me to dedicate my resources to making an impact in this world through str Read More…

How to Practice Philanthropy to Create a Lasting Impact

February 9, 2021 -     This article was originally published in the Jerusalem Post on February 9, 2021. Some say that it’s more challenging to effectively donate money than to earn it. I agree. It’s a no-brainer to choose the nonprofit organizations you support based on your personal acquaintances or social affiliations, but real impact can only be achieved by creati Read More…

Whether You Voted for Trump or Biden, All Americans Must Come Together Against Radicalization

January 12, 2021 -     This article was originally published in Newsweek on January 12, 2021. For the past four years, I have been a supporter of President Donald Trump. Yet with the impending inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden, I recognize that now is the time for all Americans—Republicans and Democrats—to come together. We may, for the first time ever, have Read More…

Jewish Journal: On Sunday, I Witnessed An Actual Jewish Event

November 19, 2020 -     This article was originally published in the Jewish Journal on November 17, 2020. By David Suissa This is not a typo. I went to a Jewish event on Sunday, with real people, real tables, real honorees, live music — the works. Two full hours without Zoom. Remember those ancient things? Real Jewish events? Where a whole bunch of people gather to rais Read More…

Jews Must Be the Brave Eagle, Not the Sacrificial Canary in the Battle Against Antisemitism

July 10, 2020 -     This article was originally published in Newsweek on July 10, 2020. For decades, Jews living in the diaspora have spoken about the Jewish community as the metaphorical “canary in the coal mine.” This metaphor accepts the notion that Jews are powerless victims, sacrificed for the benefit of others. Using the powerless canary to symbolize Jews Read More…

Antisemitism is in the mainstream

August 8, 2019 -     BDS is even more dangerous than your run of the mill antisemitism. It radicalizes members of all hate movements, and by cloaking itself in a veneer of “political criticism,” this terrorist-led movement conceals its violent roots and vile aims. Originally published in Arutz Sheva on August 8, 2019. Since 2010, the U.S. Department of State has Read More…

Are we going to allow the Jewish people to be divided and conquered from within?

December 26, 2018 -     This article was originally published in the Jerusalem Post on December 26, 2018. The year 2018 has provided a series of reminders that antisemitism, the world’s oldest hatred, is alive and well in our country. In October, 11 Jews were massacred in Pittsburgh as they prayed on the Sabbath. It is just the latest in a series of violent attacks t Read More…

Adam Milstein: Promoter of Israeliness

April 11, 2018 -     BY RYAN TOROK | PUBLISHED APR 11, 2018 | JUST ASKING Photo by Ryan Torok. Adam Milstein is a managing partner at Hager Pacific Properties but is probably best known as the co-founder and chairman of the Israeli-American Council (IAC), a national organization that engages Israeli Americans through a variety of programming, including annual Read More…

Three Secrets to Being an Effective Philanthropist

June 28, 2017 -     After decades of involvement with more than 100 non-profit organizations, I have learned that philanthropy is about much more than writing checks. In fact, I found that it is actually much harder to give away money as a philanthropist and obtain a high return on your investment than it was to make money as a real estate investor. There are a ran Read More…