Zach Benjamin
A Harrisburg organization has announced a new top official to lead its operations.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg shared that Zach Benjamin will take on the role of president and CEO of the organization.
Benjamin will officially assume the position in mid-August, replacing former president and CEO David Cohen who was hired in June 2023.
Benjamin has held executive-level roles in Jewish advocacy work for over 20 years, serving Jewish communities across the country. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Jewish Long Beach in California and, before that, as the executive director of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico.
He also brings experience in strategic planning, marketing and business development.
“Zach grounds his approach to leadership in Jewish values and immediately understood both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and he is ready to jump in,” said Abby Smith, chair of the organization’s board of directors. “We welcome him and his family with open arms.”
Benjamin will oversee the organization as it continues transitioning to its new location at the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life, where the Symons Family Fitness Center opened earlier this month.
“I’m a person who is dedicated to family and carrying out my family life in a way that’s consistent with Jewish values, in a place that’s nurturing, welcoming and warm,” Benjamin said. “I’m looking forward to what the future holds for Jewish life and for my family in Harrisburg.”
For more information, visit the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg’s website.
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