“The earth is too small and life is too short for anything to be more important than the quest for peace.”

Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman

Recent Statements & Reflections

Statements & Reflections

Standing in Solidarity with Dolores Huerta

The Leonard I. Beerman Foundation stands in solidarity with Dolores Huerta, honoring her extraordinary courage in speaking her truth—an act that reflects both personal strength and a profound commitment to justice.

Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson

The Leonard I. Beerman Foundation mourns the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of the country’s great activists for equality and justice.

Coach Steve Kerr Joins our Board

A recipient of the Foundation’s 2025 Social Justice in Action Award, Steve Kerr has long exemplified leadership grounded in moral clarity and courage, and marked by a deep commitment to social justice, education, and public responsibility. His voice and experience will strengthen the Foundation’s work as we continue to advance Leonard’s legacy.

Our Work

The Beerman Foundation carries forward Leonard Beerman’s legacy by supporting emerging social justice leaders through its Fellowship program and honoring individuals whose lives and work reflect courage, moral clarity, and a deep commitment to justice through the Beerman Award. Together, these efforts uplift both the next generation of changemakers and established voices who inspire action—from John Lewis and Norman Lear to Dolores Huerta, Nancy Pelosi, Maria Ressa, and Steve Kerr. Learn more about our Fellows and Awardees.

Our Awardees

Our Fellows

“An awakened conscience is what makes a human being, what makes a woman or a man more nearly a companion of God.”

Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman

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