Eran Zimrin joins Jerusalem Post’s 50 Most Influential Jews of 2026

Eran Zimrin, president of ELI – Israel Association for Child Protection, has been named to The Jerusalem Post’s 50 Most Influential Jews of 2026. The recognition spotlights ELI’s expanded child protection work in Israel, including school programs, therapy access and trauma care.

Why it matters: - The recognition puts ELI’s child protection work in Israel in the spotlight. - Zimrin’s inclusion signals growing attention to child abuse prevention and trauma care as public-impact issues. - ELI’s expanded capacity means more children and families can access therapy and school-based safety programs.

What happened: - The Jerusalem Post named Eran Zimrin, president of ELI – Israel Association for Child Protection, to its 50 Most Influential Jews of 2026 list. - Zimrin was ranked No. 39 under the shared banner "Guardians of Israel." - He was listed alongside Eli Bin of Magen David Adom, Dubi Weissenstern, and Chantal and Marc Belzberg of OneFamily. - The ranking highlights leaders shaping Jewish life, society and global impact.

The details: - Zimrin leads ELI, an organization focused on the prevention and treatment of child abuse in Israel. - His leadership follows the legacy of ELI founder Dr. Hanita Zimrin, his late mother. - ELI’s school safety programs reach more than 100,000 students. - ELI maintains a network of more than 100 active therapists. - ELI provides direct intervention and trauma therapy to children affected by physical, sexual and emotional abuse. - ELI almost doubled its treatment rooms in 2025. - The expansion doubled ELI’s available therapy hours for 2026. - ELI received Candid’s 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency. - Zimrin said the recognition was humbling and credited the ELI team and professionals who protect Israel’s children. - Zimrin said carrying forward his mother’s legacy remains the organization’s driving force.

Between the lines: - The award reflects both personal recognition and institutional growth. - ELI’s scale suggests a broader shift from crisis response alone to sustained prevention, outreach and treatment. - The emphasis on transparency and added treatment capacity may help strengthen donor confidence and service delivery.

What’s next: - ELI is positioned to use its larger therapy footprint and expanded hours to serve more children in 2026. - Zimrin said the organization will continue working to ensure children have protection, care and therapeutic support. - ELI says it will keep expanding outreach through clinics, crisis intervention, training and school programs.

The bottom line: - Zimrin’s ranking is a personal honor, but the bigger story is ELI’s growing role in Israel’s child protection network. - More information