Harriet Bograd

In Memory

Harriet Bograd, Former President, z”l

Harriet Bograd (April 6, 1943 – September 17, 2022) was a professional volunteer for Kulanu. She served as treasurer of Kulanu from 2002-2008, and president from 2008-2022. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and Yale University Law School, Harriet led community programs in low-income neighborhoods and Jewish communities since the 1960s. She served as a staff leader and consultant for non-profit community organizations in areas of education, child care, health, anti-poverty, and nonprofit “cyber-accountability.” Her work involved funding, program development, finance, planning, and parent involvement in schools. Harriet was a founder of the Heschel School in New York City and a leader in her synagogue. She was married to Ken Klein, and Kulanu’s office was in their home in New York City.