28/05/2026
“Some buildings are named after people. This one was built by them.
The Dan Family Aish World Center at 1 Western Wall Plaza is the beating heart of Aish’s global mission, steps from the holiest site in the Jewish world. Its name reflects a family whose connection to Aish spans three decades and runs deep.
It was such an honor and joy to welcome Mr. Leslie Dan and Mrs. Anna Dan to the Aish Legacy Summit 2026 in Miami. At 99 years young, Leslie is a World War II survivor, born in Hungary, who has spent his life building Jewish institutions across the world. Sitting with him is a reminder that the Jewish story is not abstract. It is carried by people. And he is one of the people who carried it.
Leslie was a trusted advisor and close friend of Rav Noach Weinberg zt”l, the founder of Aish HaTorah. He was there at the beginning, a guiding partner in establishing Rav Noach’s legacy and turning his dreams into reality. The Dan Family Aish World Center is part of that legacy.
His daughter Andrea Hytman and son-in-law Dr. Stuart Hytman, Chairman of the Aish Board, have continued that partnership with the same love and devotion. Together the Dan and Hytman families are the benefactors and namesakes of the Dan Family Aish World Center and the Dan Family Yeshiva Building. Aish owns 40% of the Kotel frontage property. In the Dan Family name.
One family. Three decades. One address. 1 Western Wall Plaza.”
— ,AISH Global Spokesperson