Lynn Schusterman is the Founder and Chair of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Philanthropic Network, a global network of philanthropic initiatives focused on igniting the passion and power in young people to create change for themselves, in the Jewish community and across the broader world. CLSPN includes the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation (CLSFF), Schusterman Foundation-Israel (SFI), ROI Community and REALITY Experience. Active in Jewish communal and philanthropic affairs for over 40 years, Lynn has been recognized for being a driving force behind the values and causes she holds close to her heart: a love for Judaism, the Jewish people and Israel; a passion for repairing the world; a belief in the potential of young people; a belief in the importance of education; a devotion to supporting the Tulsa community; and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Through her work in the fields of service learning, education, inclusivity and the prevention of child abuse and neglect, she has bettered the lives of hundreds of thousands of people locally, nationally and globally.

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The Schustermans: A Jewish Family’s Expressions of Faith and Philanthropy

Posted on October 21, 2002 by Lynn Schusterman

This personal account from ‘Faith and Family Philanthropy’ describes the fascinating journey that the author and her husband took in discovering their own faith while rediscovering their family roots and Hebric religious traditions. ‘Jewish law dictates that if there is a choice between assisting members of your family and helping citizens of your town, your family takes precedence. The priority… Read More