Avi Maidenberg
Executive Director
American Committee for the Tel Aviv Foundation
Tel: 212-447-6070
Fax: 212-447-9211
Email: avi@telavivfoundation.org

Avi Maidenberg is the Executive Director of the American Committee for the Tel Aviv Foundation since August 2005.  His responsibilities include all matters related to the activities and operations of the Tel Aviv Foundation in the U.S.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Avi has held senior positions in various Jewish organizations such as the America-Israel Friendship League (Director for Regional Development), Jewish Life Network/Steinhardt Foundation (Assistant to the Executive Director) the JCC Association (Program Director for the JCC Maccabi Israel Xperience) and the Massada Maccabi Israel Programs (National Program Director). 

Avi studied at the Parsons School of Design in New York City, majoring in Painting and Sculpture.  Avi is married to Jen, and has two sons, Tobey (4 1/2) and Oliver (10 months).

Avi believes in the significance of the city of Tel Aviv - Yafo to modern day Israel and to its future prosperity.  Avi is particularly excited about working on Tel Aviv 100 - the centennial celebration of the city in 2009 and is working on the strategic plan to implement its celebration in the U.S.