Dear Friends,

Today, there are many important causes competing for our attention. Yet the Alpha Omega U.S. Dental Foundation remains steadfast in its mission: to support Jewish dentists and dental students in the United States and Israel.

We believe our professional duty and sacred calling are rooted in the principle of tikkun olam—the moral imperative to heal and repair the world. This is not merely a value we uphold; it is a shared commitment that binds us together in times of darkness and calls us to action in moments of need.

Our charge is clear. Our strength is in our shared responsibility for the Israeli community.

The atrocities of October 7, 2023, inflicted a deep wound on the Jewish people. Among the first responders were members of our own Alpha Omega family—dental professionals, educators, students, and volunteers—who served with courage in emergency rooms, forensic units, and field clinics. Many did so at great personal cost, guided by compassion and duty.

Today, Israeli families continue to live under the persistent threat of violence—from Iranian missile attacks, from Hamas, and from the unrelenting fear triggered by sirens and bomb shelters. Their children are afraid. Their communities are exhausted. And many are quietly battling the invisible wounds of trauma and grief.

We find ourselves once again at a critical juncture. The question before us is simple: how can we, as a Jewish dental organization, make a meaningful impact?

Let us offer two concrete ways:

We invite you to stand with us on this urgent mission. Israel needs us, Israel needs you. Now is the time. Let us bring light to those still surrounded by shadows.

With gratitude and hope

Marc Rothman

Chairman

Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation

Laura Kolton

Executive Director

Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation

The International Alliance of Alpha Omega Charitable Organizations has launched a dedicated fund to support urgently needed psychological services at The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine.

Both institutions are struggling to meet the mental health needs of their students and faculty. As Jewish dentists, we have a profound responsibility to stand with our Israeli colleagues during this critical time.

Your support will help ensure the Israeli dental community will have the resources they need to heal, succeed academically, and thrive in their profession.

Join us—make your gift today and help renew minds and restore hope.

On October 7th, the dental clinic at Kibbutz Be’eri became a site of extraordinary bravery, where a doctor, a paramedic, and three members of the emergency response team took refuge and mounted a heroic defense that prevented further attacks on the community. All five gave their lives.

In their memory, the Alpha Omega International Dental Society’s Philadelphia Chapter, in partnership with the Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation, is committed to honoring their sacrifice by helping to rebuild the clinic as part of a state-of-the-art multi-clinic complex that will also provide general medical and pediatric care to the community.

Help the Philadelphia Chapter reach its goal of $300,000 by hosting a fundraising event at your home, sharing the cause with members of your community, or donating via the link below. For additional information on how you or your chapter can become more involved, please send an email to: foundation@aofus.org. Or, click here to watch a video and learn more about the program.

Mazal Tov to Dr. Stuart Hoffman, President, Alpha Omega San Fernando Valley Alumni Chapter on being honored by the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC for his 20 years of dedication teaching orthodontics.

Your commitment to education and excellence has made a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike.

Back Row: Josie Russ (far left), Marc Rothman (third from left),
Akiva Chase (fourth from right)
Front Row: Haley Lockstein (second from left)

Mazal Tov to Drs. Akiva Chase, Haley Lockstein, and Josie Russ—AO members who have successfully completed their residency year at the Albert Einstein Medical Center’s Department of Dental Medicine!

Mazal Tov to Bernie Kahn on receiving the 2025 Leadership Award at the Florida Dental Convention in Orlando! Bernie’s dedication, compassion, and unwavering leadership continue to inspire all of us.

Left to right: Miriam Michelle Gil, Dr. Betti Hertzberg Ressler,
Dr. Allen Ressler, and Dr. Bernie Kahn

AO US Dental Foundation Board members
Dr. Allen Ressler, and Dr. Bernie Kahn

On behalf of the Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation, we express our deepest gratitude
for the unwavering support and generous gifts.

Thank you, donors!

Below is a list of gifts received by the Foundation for June 2025

Renewing Minds, Restoring Hope - Supporting the mental well-being of the Israeli dental community

Rebuilding Kibbutz Be’eri Dental Clinic

In Honor of Marc Rothman

In Honor of Eric Cantor

Why support the US Foundation tribute program?
The income from the tribute program is essential for funding smaller, yet impactful initiatives. Without this support, we wouldn’t be able to respond to the many requests we receive from chapters and partners across the United States and Israel.  Every dollar from tributes directly supports these initiatives, empowering us to make a difference where it matters most.

Help make a difference today!

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