On the evening of Sunday, August 9th, JOIN Israel supporters virtually joined together for an ‘Israeli Wine Tasting with Carmel Winery’. Over 100 supporters attended from 9 states in the US as well as from England, Canada and Israel. Attendees had the option to purchase a bottle of red and white wine in advance of the tasting. All proceeds of the event went towards providing immediate assistance to Israelis struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Board of Director, Jeffrey Kleinhaus opened the evening recounting his latest trip to Israel and his visit to a JOIN Lifeline benefactor. He then introduced Roni Jesselson, President of Carmel Winery in North America. Ronni started the tasting with the Carmel Sauvignon Blanc Selected Series and then continued to the Carmel Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation Series.
The tasting was followed by a Q&A with Roni, as well as an interactive game where attendees competed for a complimentary bottle of wine. The tasting ended with a video from JOIN Israel and a quick conversation with Stephen Bisk, JOIN Israel’s Executive Director.
Thank you to Joshua Greenstein, The Israel Wine Producers Associations, Skyview Wine & Spirits, Roni Jesselon and Carmel Winery.
What attendees had to say:
“The host was great! Very informative, not intimidating to those of us who know little about wine and his tips and stories were relevant. Great organization to support and to know more about. Thanks so much!”
“I had to talk my wife into joining the event and at the end, she commented how nice an event it was and how surprisingly good Carmel Wines were.”
Ticket proceeds will go towards assisting Israelis in crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, November 18th, 2024
– Film Screening, Discussion & VIP Reception –
Guns & Moses is an exciting neo-western mystery thriller. A beloved small-town rabbi becomes an unlikely gunslinger after his community is violently attacked.
Fundraiser to provide emergency services to victims of terror in Northern & Southern Israel.
Panel Discussion with director Salvador Litvak, actress & singer Alona Tal, and moderated by Lisa Rozner, reporter and anchor at CBS News New York.
New York, NY — On Monday, June 15, 2026, JOIN Israel hosted a fundraiser at the Jerry Orbach Theater, bringing together Broadway performers, industry professionals, and community leaders in support of trauma-informed mental health services for children in Israel. Guests were welcomed with a reception sponsored by Tulip Winery, featuring high quality Israeli wines and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a cabaret featuring songs by Jewish writers and composers, celebrating Jewish-themed Broadway musicals as well as Jewish culture and resilience.
Tovah Feldshuh (Funny Girl, Pippin, Yentl) was honored with JOIN Israel’s Spirit of Israel Award in recognition of her philanthropy and contributions to the Jewish community, before delivering a headline performance that captivated the audience with her signature talent and wit.
The program featured an extraordinary lineup of Broadway talent, including Steven Skybell (Fiddler on the Roof, Wicked), Zal Owen (Harmony, The Band’s Visit), Romy Fay (Leopoldstadt), Ariella Serur (1776), Ari Axelrod (A Place for Us), Neva Small (The Impossible Years), Kelly Lester (Milk and Honey), and Loren Lester (Cabaret). Hosted by actor and influencer Jenny Anne Hochberg (October 7th), she brought energy, humor, and heartfelt reflection.The evening featured musical direction by Joshua Turchin and was produced by Jen Sandler.
