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18Doors Cuts Staff by Two-Thirds Amid Funding Crisis

4/9/2026

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  • 18Doors laid off about two-thirds of its staff after a budget shortfall, reducing staff from 15 last August to four.
  • Mike Wise stepped down as CEO, and Ellen Frank and Adam Pollack now lead 18Doors.
  • Layoffs reflect donor priorities shifting toward Israel and antisemitism, hindering 18Doors’ funding.
  • Advocates including interfaith educator Keren McGinity urge more financial support for interfaith families, and 18Doors aims to maintain key programs.