Over 80 philanthropists gathered on November 14, 2023, for A Night of Solidarity and Jewish Deli Tasting at the 2nd Floor Bar & Essen above the 2nd Avenue Deli. The event served as a fundraiser for JOIN Israel’s Emergency Response.
The evening included performances by Israeli artist Natalie Shtabsky, a speech by Board of Director and Israeli-American Lauren Rieder, as well as addresses by Board President Bryan Weingarten and JOIN Israel’s Executive Director Stephen Bisk.
Guests also watched a solidarity video from Israel, featuring remarks by former Knesset Members Dov Lipman, Meir Sheetrit, and JOIN’s team on the front line.
The fundraiser was headlined by author June Hersh, who discussed her books “Iconic New York Jewish Food: A History and Guide with Recipes” and “Food, and Hope and Resilience: Authentic Recipes and Remarkable Stories from Holocaust Survivors.” Hersh generously donated all profits from book sales during the event to JOIN’s Emergency Response.
Special thanks were extended to Community Security Services, to the team at the 2nd Avenue Deli, as well as sponsors Alex Edge + CO & Goodman Orthodontics.
On September 16, 2025, JOIN Israel and Club 3G of Park East Synagogue kicked off the new year in style with our Welcome Back From Summer Bash. Guests gathered at a beautiful Upper East Side townhouse for an unforgettable evening of community, celebration, and giving back.
The night featured a lively atmosphere with an open bar, light bites, and the chance to reconnect with old friends while meeting new ones. Together, young leaders from across the Tri-State area helped raise vital funds for JOIN Lifeline, supporting Israel’s forgotten elderly with dignity and essential care.
Thanks to the generosity of our attendees, sponsors, and host committee, the event was a tremendous success.
The Young Leadership Board invites you to our annual Vodka & Latke fundraiser! The event will be held at the Backstage Tavern Rooftop in Hells Kitchen.
Open Bar | Latke Bar | Sufganiyot
The fundraiser is aimed for young leaders ages 21-39.
Fundraiser to provide emergency services to victims of terror in southern and Northern Israel.
