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Bernard Kaminetsky

Bernard Kaminetsky: work, influence and a contemporary legacy

Bernard Kaminetsky is an American physician, healthcare entrepreneur and president of AIPAC.

Influence and contribution

Kaminetsky co-founded a large membership-based primary-care network and later brought clinical, business and board experience to pro-Israel communal leadership. As AIPAC president he helps guide governance and bipartisan advocacy during an unusually polarized period.

Legacy and significance

His inclusion recognizes the volunteer governance that stands behind influential civic organizations. Kaminetsky's path also links medicine, entrepreneurship and Jewish public responsibility.

Sources and further reading

Information reviewed and edited in September 2026.