Belda Kaufman Lindenbaum

Belda Kaufman Lindenbaum (September 5, 1938 – May 12, 2015) was an American Jewish philanthropist and activist, who co-founded Midreshet Lindenbaum and served as a founding board member of Yeshivat Maharat.[1]

Belda Kaufman Lindenbaum
Born	September 5, 1938 New York City
Died	May 12, 2015 (aged 76) New York City
Spouse(s)	Marcel Lindenbaum

Background

Lindenbaum, her husband Marcel, and Shlomo Riskin co-founded Midreshet Lindenbaum, a post high school institute in Israel for students which combines service in the Israeli Defense Forces with religious studies.[2] She served as a founding board member of Yeshivat Maharat, on the Board of Directors of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a board member of Yeshiva University, President of the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University, a board member of Ramaz Day School, a past president of the Drisha Institute of Jewish Education, and a President and Vice President of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance.[3][4][5][6][7] In 2016, through an endowed gift, Lindenbaum created the Machon Siach Center at SAR High School.

Lindenbaum died from brain cancer in May 2015.[3]

References

1. "Belda Lindenbaum". Jewish Women's Archive.
2. Victorino, Terrence James (2012). Midreshet Lindenbaum. International Book Market Service Limited. ISBN 978-613-5-76937-1.
3. "Belda Lindenbaum: Obituary". May 2015 – via The New York Times.
4. "Board of Directors". Yeshivat Chovevi Torah.
5. Bitton-Jackson, Professor Livia (June 2015). "Belda Kaufman Lindenbaum: Visionary Champion of Women". The Jewish Press.
6. "Paid Notice: Deaths – Kaufman, Rita". November 1999 – via The New York Times.
7. Lipman, Steve (May 2015). "Pioneer Among Orthodox Feminists Succumbs" – via The Jewish Week.