Experience

Lost Tribe

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder/CEO

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Scottsdale AZ/NYC

• Founder/CEO

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Greater New York City Area/ Scottsdale AZ 4G44 Esports is a nonprofit organization building a global, year-round engagement initiative that connects Generation Z to Jewish life and identity through the phenomenal popularity of online, multiplayer, competitive video gaming (also known as esports). 4G44 Esports was founded in 2016 by Lenny Silberman and entrepreneur and Olympic champion Lenny Krayzelburg to unlock the Jewish potential of a global, communal esports platform. It works with tech providers, gaming industry… Show more 4G44 Esports is a nonprofit organization building a global, year-round engagement initiative that connects Generation Z to Jewish life and identity through the phenomenal popularity of online, multiplayer, competitive video gaming (also known as esports). 4G44 Esports was founded in 2016 by Lenny Silberman and entrepreneur and Olympic champion Lenny Krayzelburg to unlock the Jewish potential of a global, communal esports platform. It works with tech providers, gaming industry professionals, foundations and community leaders to bring engagement through esports to JCCs, camps, day schools, youth movements, and Hillels throughout North America. Partnering with local and national Jewish communal organizations, 4G44 Esports builds community through in-person and online tournaments, clubs, and events that attract a broad range of Jewish teens and collegians, and welcomes the participation of non-Jewish youth as well through JCCs. The gaming platform is barrier-free, ultra-social, and appeals to the nearly three-quarters of today’s youth already gaming online with others on a nearly daily basis. 4G44 Esports gives Jewish community organizations a compelling presence in the digital space, and brings Generation Z through the communal doors, engaging and re-engaging them in Jewish life and identity.



4G44 Esports- Lost Tribe Esports

• Founder/CEO

  • 2016 - Present

  Greater New York City Area/ Scottsdale Arizona



Henry Kaufmann Camps

• CEO

  • Jul 2008 - Nov 2018

  Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds is the largest Jewish day camp operation in North America, providing facilities in three locations for 16 New York City JCCs and YM-YWHAs summer camps, hosting 5,000 campers and staff daily. • Transitioned antiquated operation into high performing, well-funded enterprise that is regarded as a model for future investment in the Jewish camping industry • Achieved stability in operational cash-flow by increasing rental income by 2300%, including a long-term lease… Show more Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds is the largest Jewish day camp operation in North America, providing facilities in three locations for 16 New York City JCCs and YM-YWHAs summer camps, hosting 5,000 campers and staff daily. • Transitioned antiquated operation into high performing, well-funded enterprise that is regarded as a model for future investment in the Jewish camping industry • Achieved stability in operational cash-flow by increasing rental income by 2300%, including a long-term lease and partnership with Outdoor Adventure Park • Created development team that has increased fundraising from board-only giving of approximately $75K per year to a broader appeal netting over $400K per year • Upgraded security apparatus which has made HKC a leader in camp safety and security, and increased national awareness for the topic • Initiated and implemented the strategic plan that led to UJA-Federation of NY adopting HKC as one of its three core centennial campaign funding initiatives and investing $35 million in the enterprise Show less



JCC Association on North America

• Vice President Program Services- Continental Director, JCC Maccabi Games

  • Jan 1994 - Apr 2008

  Greater New York City Area Network of 350 Jewish Community Centers, YM-YWHAs, and JCC camp sites in North America, and managing partner of the JCC Maccabi Games. Vice President, Program Services 1998-2008 Continental Director, JCC Maccabi Games 1994-2008 Camping, Health and Physical Education Consultant 1994-1998 Direct reports: 12. Managed continental advisory team of 35 lay and professional leaders. Provided vision for 110 delegation heads annually Grew the JCC Maccabi… Show more Network of 350 Jewish Community Centers, YM-YWHAs, and JCC camp sites in North America, and managing partner of the JCC Maccabi Games. Vice President, Program Services 1998-2008 Continental Director, JCC Maccabi Games 1994-2008 Camping, Health and Physical Education Consultant 1994-1998 Direct reports: 12. Managed continental advisory team of 35 lay and professional leaders. Provided vision for 110 delegation heads annually Grew the JCC Maccabi Brand • Spearheaded expansion from a biennial event to an annual one hosted in up to six host cities • Grew participation from 1,500 athletes to over 5,000 per year • Leveraged seat on task force of the U.S. Olympic Committee to raise awareness and secure coveted partnerships Established First Ever Multi-Year Partnerships • Negotiated sponsorships with Coca-Cola and others, bringing in $750,000 in cash and in-kind products annually • Established preferred vendor program which delivered incremental funds for JCCs across N. America • Developed partnerships with all pro league sports, including $1.5 million in NFL Program Grants to local JCCs, helping them bring high-quality sports programming to over 100,000 kids per year Strengthened Jewish Identity • Developed unique programs that embedded sportsmanship, community service and connection to Israel into the culture of the Games • Increased awareness of global Jewish peoplehood by recruiting international delegations to participate in the Games • Raised thousands of dollars for Israel not-for-profits via auctions of donated items Optimized Leadership Engagement & Staff Productivity • Assembled leadership teams that pursued continuous improvement and elevated the Games into a global brand • Developed resident camp director leadership team which helped camps operate more efficiently • Launched training initiative that provided JCC fitness staff with the tools to professionalize their operations Show less



Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh, PA

• Director Emma Kaufmann Camp

  • May 1987 - Oct 1993

  • Helped save underperforming camp from being sold off by the Board; transformed it into one of the most successful camps in the JCC network • Changed camp culture via Jewish programming and recruiting young emissaries from Israel • Implemented aggressive marketing and recruitment programs that increased attendance from 80 campers to over 800 • Raised over $500K for capital improvements



Pittsburgh JCC

• Director, Sports and Recreation

  • Jan 1984 - May 1987

  • Expanded a very small basketball program to one engaging nearly 1,000 boys and girls of all ages • Developed a nationally-recognized substance abuse program • Created ground-breaking parent support group which increased their engagement and financial support • Led teams to over a dozen championships, including six championships in one two-year stretch