Our Founders & Leaders
Visionaries who shaped our movement for peace
Since 1941, the Jewish Peace Fellowship has been guided by remarkable individuals who dedicated their lives to peace, nonviolence, and Jewish values.
Our Founders
Rabbi Isidor B. Hoffman
Founding Director (1941-1946)
Established JPF to support Jewish conscientious objectors during WWII and laid the foundation for our ongoing work for peace.
Jane Meyerhoff
Founding Member (1941-1950)
Early advocate for peace education and interfaith dialogue who helped shape JPF’s educational initiatives.
Historical Leaders
Rabbi Philip Bentley
Chair (1975-1990)
Expanded JPF’s work during the Vietnam War era and strengthened our commitment to supporting conscientious objectors.
Murray Polner
Editor, Shalom Newsletter (1967-2019)
Long-time editor who shaped our publication and documented decades of Jewish peace activism.
Current Leadership
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Leading JPF’s current initiatives and expanding our work for peace in the 21st century.
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Guiding our organization’s strategic vision and community engagement.
Board of Directors
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Advisory Council
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Join Our Leadership
Interested in taking a leadership role in Jewish peace work? Learn about opportunities to serve on our board or committees.