The Nexus Project
Who We Are
The Nexus Project is made up of individuals deeply committed to the fight against antisemitism — and to the fight to uphold pluralistic democracy, which makes everyone, including Jews, safer.
Our Work
The Nexus Project engages with American civic and political leaders, scholars, and decision-makers to fight antisemitism and protect democratic freedoms, including free speech. Our work equips policymakers with the resources and guidance they need to understand and address antisemitism — and to build effective alliances to combat it.
The Nexus Project Task Force on Issues Related to Israel & Antisemitism is composed of leading experts and scholars who analyze — and promote greater understanding of — issues at the intersection of antisemitism, Israel, freedom of speech, and pluralistic democracy.
Nexus Project Board
Karen Adler
Karen is the joint owner of Adler Properties, a multi-generational real estate investment and management firm.
Michael M. Adler
Michael is the immediate past United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium where he served with distinction during the Biden Administration.
Larry Gellman
Larry is a Jewish philanthropist with over 40 years of experience and currently serves on the board of prominent progressive American organizations, including J Street, Americans for Peace Now, and CLAL.
Francine Hermelin Levite
Francine is a candidate in the Master of Religion in Public Life Program at Harvard Divinity School.
Ada Horwich
Ada is the Development Committee Chair and a founding board member of the Jewish Democratic Council of America.
Judith Lichtman
Judith is an American attorney specializing in women's rights who spearheaded the successful campaign for the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Rabbi David Saperstein
Rabbi David Saperstein is Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy for the Union for Reform Judaism (RAC).
Steve Sheffey
Steve is publisher of the weekly Pro-Israel Political Update.
Amb. Alan D. Solomont
Alan is the Dean Emeritus of Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and past Chair of J Street.
Alan Solow
Alan served as Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
Karen Adler
Karen is the joint owner of Adler Properties, a multi-generational real estate investment and management firm.
Michael M. Adler
Michael is the immediate past United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium where he served with distinction during the Biden Administration.
Larry Gellman
Larry is a Jewish philanthropist with over 40 years of experience and currently serves on the board of prominent progressive American organizations, including J Street, Americans for Peace Now, and CLAL.
Francine Hermelin Levite
Francine is a candidate in the Master of Religion in Public Life Program at Harvard Divinity School.
Ada Horwich
Ada is the Development Committee Chair and a founding board member of the Jewish Democratic Council of America.
Judith Lichtman
Judith is an American attorney specializing in women's rights who spearheaded the successful campaign for the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Rabbi David Saperstein
Rabbi David Saperstein is Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy for the Union for Reform Judaism (RAC).
Steve Sheffey
Steve is publisher of the weekly Pro-Israel Political Update.
Amb. Alan D. Solomont
Alan is the Dean Emeritus of Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and past Chair of J Street.
Alan Solow
Alan served as Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
Nexus Staff
Jonathan Jacoby
Jonathan is the President and National Director of the Nexus Project. He was the first Executive Director of the New Israel Fund and founding Executive Director of the Israel Policy Forum.
Kevin Rachlin
Kevin serves as the Vice President for Government Relations and Washington Director at the Nexus Project with over a decade of experience in U.S.-focused advocacy and non-profit leadership.
Becca Israel
Becca Israel serves as the Vice President of Philanthropy and Director of Strategic Engagement, bringing more than a decade of leadership across the nonprofit and political landscape.
Mindy Lee
Mindy Lee is the Chief of Staff at the Nexus Project, bringing more than a decade of experience in strategic and organizational development
Ella Messler
Ella is the Executive Associate for the Nexus Project, and believes deeply in its mission to combat antisemitism, upholding democracy, and protecting free speech, especially in this moment in history.
Jonathan Jacoby
Jonathan is the President and National Director of the Nexus Project. He was the first Executive Director of the New Israel Fund and founding Executive Director of the Israel Policy Forum.
Kevin Rachlin
Kevin serves as the Vice President for Government Relations and Washington Director at the Nexus Project with over a decade of experience in U.S.-focused advocacy and non-profit leadership.
Becca Israel
Becca Israel serves as the Vice President of Philanthropy and Director of Strategic Engagement, bringing more than a decade of leadership across the nonprofit and political landscape.
Mindy Lee
Mindy Lee is the Chief of Staff at the Nexus Project, bringing more than a decade of experience in strategic and organizational development.
Ella Messler
Ella is the Executive Associate for the Nexus Project, and believes deeply in its mission to combat antisemitism, upholding democracy, and protecting free speech, especially in this moment in history.