ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFSEPTEMBER 10, 2026 09:58Shira Lapid has never waited for someone else to solve a problem. When she sees a need, she builds. After October 7, that meant co-founding a civilian emergency headquarters in New York that helped thousands of Israelis return home. Today, it means representing Israel at the United Nations and working to strengthen Israel’s voice on the global stage.Lapid also built Sabres Club, a community created to give young Israelis in New York something many of them miss: a place that feels like home. A place where people can speak Hebrew, celebrate together, make lifelong friends, and feel connected to Israel no matter how far away they are. Lapid believes leadership is about service, resilience, and bringing people together to create lasting change.Follow us on Google