Our Team.
Daniel Elbaum
Executive Director, IDF Widows and Orphans USA
Daniel Elbaum is the inaugural Executive Director of IDF Widows & Orphans USA (IDFWO-USA), where he leads the organization’s efforts to build awareness, deepen partnerships, and mobilize philanthropic support for the spouses and children of fallen IDF soldiers and members of Israel’s security services.
Dan is responsible for establishing IDFWO-USA’s presence in the United States at a moment of profound and growing need following the events of October 7 and the ongoing war in Israel. Under his leadership, the organization works to ensure that no widow or orphan walks their journey alone, advancing programs that provide emotional care, financial assistance, mentorship, and long-term pathways to stability and growth.
Prior to this role, Dan held senior leadership positions at The Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Committee, and the Anti-Defamation League. He is a frequent speaker and writer on issues of Jewish identity, peoplehood, and communal responsibility, with work published in eJewishPhilanthropy, The Times of Israel, and The Jerusalem Post.
Jennifer Levenfus
Operations Manager, IDF Widows and Orphans USA
Jennifer Levenfus serves as Operations, Finance & Development Leader at IDFWO-USA, where she oversees the organization’s core infrastructure across financial management, compliance, donor systems, and strategic growth initiatives. She leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight while translating complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for funders and stakeholders. In a period of rapid expansion, Jennifer shapes grant strategy, foundation relations, donor reporting, and strategic communications, ensuring that the organization’s growth is both mission-aligned and operationally sound.
With a focus on building scalable systems and sustainable impact, Jennifer strengthens donor engagement, campaign execution, and internal processes to support long-term organizational success. She has established key financial and operational frameworks; from accounting systems and compliance structures to donor management platforms, while also enhancing transparency and efficiency across all functions. Jennifer is deeply committed to positioning IDFWO USA for continued growth, increased philanthropic support, and expanded impact.