ELEM is Israel’s leading nonprofit serving at-risk Israeli youth. Our more than 2,000 volunteers and 280 professionals seek out youth on their turf – on the streets, in schools, on the internet, at bars, nightclubs and more. These youth face tremendous challenges and are affected by domestic violence, substance abuse, neglect, bullying, homelessness and prostitution.

ELEM works with secular and religious Jews; Christian and Muslim Arabs; Bedouins; immigrants, including those from the former Soviet Union and Ethiopia; and the LGBTQ community. With 82 diverse programs in 42 cities in Israel, we provide counseling, mentoring, vocational training and a safe space for youth of all backgrounds to get off the streets and become productive members of Israeli society.

This year's Ray of Hope 2020 Virtual Benefit will be our first digital event-- honoring Golden Globe winner, producer and star of the hit show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rachel Bloom, with our LifeSaver Award. The evening will include a performance by the winner of Israel's Idol program, exciting entertainment by world-renowned illusionist and mentalist Alex Voz and an opportunity to learn about the impact of ELEM’s life-saving work with Israeli youth who are on the streets. Please consider a sponsorship to help underwrite our event so that more funds go directly to our work in Israel.

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Honoree

Alon Futterman

TALMA National Director and CEO

Alon Futterman, is a dynamic social entrepreneur who has founded and directed some of the most innovative initiatives in Israel. Alon has been honored as one of Globes Magazine’s most promising and influential Israelis in their “40 under 40” list as well, as the Yediot Aharonot newspaper as one of Israel’s most inspirational “People of the State”. Alon’s accomplishments span the worlds of entrepreneurship, government, politics, public education, international partnerships, and aviation non-profits.

Honoree

Susan Saltz

Child Advocate and Film Producer

Susan Saltz CEO of New Light Media, President of the Gary Saltz Foundation, and a dedicated philanthropist. Among her many other endeavors, Susan serves on the Board of Directors of several organizations that advocate for education reform and the protection of children’s rights. In addition to the incredible work Susan does in the community, she is an award winning documentary producer and the associate producer of the feature film “HER MAJESTY”. She is the mother of two wonderful sons, who have brought her deeper understanding of childhood needs and rights.

Lifesaver Award Recipient

Rachel Bloom

Actress, Producer and Author

Rachel Bloom is best known as the star of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, which she co-created and executive produced alongside Aline Brosh McKenna. Rachel won a Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice and TCA Award, and she and her songwriting partners Adam Schlesinger and Jack Dolgen won the Emmy Award for Original Music and Lyrics on behalf of “Antidepressants Are So Not a Big Deal.”

In 2019, Rachel sold out Radio City Music Hall as well as at The London Palladium, the latter of which earned her a five-star review from The Guardian.

In March 2020, Rachel was featured in TROLLS WORLD TOUR opposite Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake. Her notable TV guest star credits include THE SIMPSONS, BOJACK HORSEMAN, and RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE. 

Rachel is currently writing the music and lyrics for the Broadway show of the sitcom “The Nanny.”

Upcoming, Rachel’s first book, I Want To Be Where The Normal People Are, will be published by Grand Central Publishing on November 17, 2020. Rachel resides in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter and dog daughter.

Emcee

Tomer Capon

Ophir Award-Winning

Tomer’s career has skyrocketed in recent years. He starred in numerous roles on TV (Fauda, Taagad, When Heroes Fly, Hostages) and on film (A Tale of Love and Darkness, One week and a Day which earned him the Ophir Award - the Israeli equivalent of the Oscar.) In the last two years Tomer has been starring on the Amazon Prime show, The Boys. Tomer served in the IDF as a paratrooper.

Entertainment

Diana Golbi

ELEM Alumna and Winner of “Israeli Idol”

Diana Golbi is an Israeli singer and actress. In 2010 she won the 8th season of Israeli Idol, making her the third woman to win and the first of Soviet descent. In 2017, Diana was the runner-up in Israel’s Next Star to the Eurovision competition. Her theater credits include Les Misérables (Eponin, Habima Theater), Lazarus - Songs by David Bowie, and she currently stars in Zero Motivation based on the TriBeca Film Festival winning hit film.

Entertainment

Alex Voz

Illusionist and Mentalist

Alex Voz is one of the country’s top performers who has built a reputation by mesmerizing celebrities, executives, and top corporations around the world. At an early age, Alex amassed the talent and skills needed to astonish skeptics. Now twenty years later, he is one of the most demanded mentalists in the business. As seen by Paul McCartney, Seth Myers, Steve Martin, and many more.