Helene Herbstman

Helene began her career in public school education as a physical education teacher. She subsequently became Board of Education president, facilitating the introduction of Hebrew into the local public school foreign language curriculum. Helene’s passion for Israel developed through her involvement with Israel Bonds. Her first Bonds leadership role was as Chicago Women's Division chair, later becoming National Women's Division chair. In addition to being on the National Board of Directors, Helene serves on the National Campaign Advisory Council as President's Club chair. She also serves on the Illinois board of AIPAC, Stand with Us, and WFI JNF. Helene’s goal is to inspire everyone she meets to become an activist for Israel.