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The EDIT is a non-profit that builds community among thought leaders dedicated to combating antisemitism. The private, off-the-record events provide a unique platform for conversation and collaboration among individuals who can turn discourse into action.

STORY

In the wake of the 2021 Gaza violence, the Jewish community faced a surge of antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric in the media and online. While this seemed like an old playbook, there were newfound efforts to stifle Zionists, particularly those who worked in entertainment or tech. Those who publicly supported Israel risked being ostracized by their companies and communities and many chose to remain silent. As the libelous vitriol persisted, Zionists in these fields felt perpetually alone and afraid to speak up. While so much of the hate has exacerbated, one answer has become abundantly clear: we must stand together.

Mission

The EDIT was founded to create a community of distinguished leaders who are dedicated to taking a stand for Israel and the Jewish people. Our purpose is to build a support system for individuals who seek to combat the pervasive misinformation and need the allyship of like-minded thinkers. We believe that by building relationships, sharing ideas and helping one another with proactive initiatives, we can edit the false narrative and build a brighter future.

The EDIT is a 501c3 and operates out of LA and NYC.

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TEAM

Leslie Schapira

Leslie is a TV writer/producer, currently serving as supervising producer for the upcoming CBS comedy, Poppa’s House. Leslie has previously written on Two and a Half Men, Harley Quinn, Big Shot for Disney+ and the upcoming MAX comedy, Kite Man: Hell Yeah. Other writing credits include The National Lampoon’s The Final Edition Radio Hour, the Writers Guild Awards Shows and SELF Magazine. Leslie wrote and developed the series, Girl Plans, God Laughs, with Universal Cable Productions. She is also developing the series Queen of Fables with Dean Lorey and Peter Safran for Warner Brothers Animation.

Leslie is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of UCLA and received her M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson School of Management. She serves on AMIT’s national board of directors and was the 2019 recipient of AMIT’s NewGen Emerging Leadership award. Additionally, Leslie serves as vice-chair of the Jewish Writers Committee for the Writers Guild of America, co-leads a pro-Israel political network for young professionals and is a member of the Jewish Federation’s NYL Cabinet. She also founded and runs the Israel advocacy non-profit, The EDIT.

Briana Monkarsh Benaron

Briana is a Los Angeles community builder. She previously served as the Atid Director for Sinai Temple and worked in admissions for Brentwood School. She earned her Masters in Organizational Leadership and Learning from Pepperdine University and received her Bachelors in Business Administration from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Briana serves on the JFed LA Pathways to Jewish Life committee. She is a co-founder of The EDIT.

Liron Yadin

Liron Yadin, a native of Israel, is a communications and development strategist, specializing in NGOs and Jewish nonprofits. She currently serves as the deputy chief operating officer for the Middle East Forum, a political think tank based in Philadelphia. Previously, she worked for AMIT, an Israel-based education nonprofit organization, where she oversaw West Coast development operations, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, raising funds through partnerships and community-building.

Prior to relocating to Los Angeles, Liron was the director of foreign relations for World Likud, reporting directly to Former Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, and Director of Marketing for Aardvark. She has a B.A. from Temple University, an M.A. from Tel Aviv University, and a Certificate in Digital Marketing from Cornell University. Liron resides in Westwood with her husband and three kids, but her heart remains firmly in Israel.

ALIZA J SOKOLOW

Aliza J. Sokolow is a chef, food stylist, author of her debut children's book THIS IS WHAT I EAT which launched January 2023. She got her start working for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution project. Her work has won an Emmy, two Emmy nominations, and a James Beard Media Award.

Her photography work can be seen in the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. She sits on the board of the Tel Aviv Institute and the Berkeley Food Institute. Aliza loves to give back to the community and the world.

GUY SHALEM

Israeli-born, Emmy-nominated film and television producer-director-writer currently finishing an indie film starring Jon Voight, based on a true story about Israel's war with Lebanon. Guy just directed a documentary featuring 10 young Israeli musicians who survived October 7 and come to Los Angeles to meet and jam with some of their favorite rock stars. Guy’s production company SZZL leverages social media creators around the world to deliver high production value at a remarkably low cost. His viral short film “Ronny & i,” (Cannes 2013) was shot entirely on iPhone and hailed as a breakthrough in first-person storytelling. Guy is also a chef, and his community-building MeetingoftheMasters.club dinners have recently raised funds and awareness for Brothers and Sisters for Israel and Nevut International Lone Soldiers.

Since October 7th 2023, The EDIT has helped launch an emergency crisis fund to help IDF reservists return to Israel. To learn more about this fund - click here -

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