Friends of ELNET

In 2007, a group of concerned Jewish leaders from the United States and Europe established ELNET to strengthen relations between Europe and Israel and foster pro-active communities in Europe to advocate for closer bilateral ties.

Over the last decade, Friends of ELNET (FELNET) has been working closely with ELNET offices in Europe and Israel to support this mission. As a fundraising arm of the network, FELNET provides financial support to the affiliates, fostering pro-active communities in key European countries.

Given the importance of transatlantic relations, FELNET serves as a unique bridge between the US, Europe and Israel. As such, FELNET organizes educational activities which facilitate deeper understanding of Europe-Israel relations among key US-based donors and stakeholders.

Friends of ELNET is a nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and is a publicly supported charity described under Internal Revenue Code Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and 509(a)(1).

Friends of ELNET (FELNET)

New York
Tel: +1 917 722 1255
E-mail: lrosenblum@felnetus.org

You can support ELNET’s work by donating online to Friends of ELNET.

Bundestag’s BDS Resolution

June 11, 2019

The German Bundestag passed a motion condemning the BDS movement and calling on the government not to finance or support any organization that supports BDS or questioning Israel’s right to exist.

Poway Attack Message

April 28, 2019

A message from the ELNET global community.

Bonds between Europe, Israel are critical to Israeli and Jewish security

April 28, 2019

Former U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, who serves as the Chairman of the Friends of ELNET Advisory Committee, explains in Times of Israel why the bonds between Europe and Israel are critical to Israeli and Jewish security.

Trilateral US-Europe-Israel Strategic Dialogue

December 13, 2018

Breaking new ground, the Forum of Strategic Dialogue and ELNET held the first ever Trilateral US-Europe-Israel Strategic Dialogue in partnership with Hudson Institute.

Pittsburgh Attack Message

October 30, 2018

A message from the ELNET global community.

EIPC Thoughts and Reflections

October 21, 2018

A message from Larry Hochberg, FELNET Chairman.

Lee Rosenblum

National Executive Director, Friends of ELNET (FELNET)

Lee Rosenblum is a former Director of Development at the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science and former National Major Gifts Officer at the American Friends of Bar Ilan University. He also served as the Chief Philanthropic Officer of the Steinhardt Foundation.

Rebecca Model

National Operations Manager, Friends of ELNET (FELNET)

Rebecca Model worked as Program Coordinator for American Friends of Likud, as well as American Friends of Bar-Ilan University, arranging fundraising meetings and events with high-level dignitaries and academics. She is a former Senior PR professional, specializing in Jewish World Affairs and holds a BA degree in Politics, and Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies from Brandeis University.

Jonathan Boyer

West Coast Director, Friends of ELNET (FELNET)

Jonathan Boyer is a former Campaign Associate and Director of Leadership Development, as well as Young Leadership Director at the The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. He is also coordinator of the Israel Independence Day Festival and worked in conjunction with The Museum of Tolerance leading the “Rock For Tolerance” project and as the acting Executive Director of the The Happy Minyan of Los Angeles.

Julie Hazan

Resource Development Director, Friends of ELNET (FELNET)

Julie Hazan is a communications and public relations specialist. She has spent the past decade focused on political advocacy for Israel and has worked at prominent international organizations and foundations in Washington, Jerusalem, and New York. She studied law, holds an MA in Public Management with a focus in European and International Public Affairs from the University of Provence Aix-Marseille and a BA in Strategic Communications from the University of Marseille.

Carole Mostow

Officer / Board Secretary, Friends of ELNET (FELNET)

Carole Mostow is the Director of the Hochberg Family Foundation and Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Next Realty. Previously, she was the VP of Accounting for a closely held corporation and served for many years as Associate Professionalism Counsel to the American Bar Association. She is active in the Chicago Jewish Community, including as a member of the Board of Directors for StandWithUs Midwest and as Secretary to the Friends of ELNET. She holds a JD and a BA from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.