WORLD ORT – Midwest Region United States
The Midwest United States Region of World ORT is rooted in Jewish heritage and values. Our mission is to raise funds to support educational programs that enrich entire communities by teaching marketable skills that empower students of all faiths to attain success and live with dignity.
Rob Platt, Director Midwest United States
World ORT has been an integral part of the Midwest Region’s philanthropic landscape for over 60 years. In Ohio we have worked with supporters in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Dayton, Youngstown, Toledo and Columbus. Today, the Midwest Region of World ORT has combined the efforts and initiatives of the men and women to become a united voice in Jewish philanthropy in support of World ORT schools and programs throughout the world.
The Midwest Region raises funds to support the World ORT global network of schools and programs with its annual campaign and annual fundraising events: Jurisprudence Awards and Annual World ORT Brunch.
The region has expanded to include Western PA, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Minnesota. Ohio is the proud home of World ORT’s Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Jon Levine, Immediate Past Chairperson of ORT America’s Board of Directors Michael Perlmuter, Past President Larry Kadis, and national Board members, Mark Adler, Suellen Kadis, Lewis Zipkin, and Greg Marcus.
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Todd E. Gurney, President
