JOIN Israel and Aspen Film hosted a sold-out screening of the documentary film Jews of the Wild West on Wednesday, August 23rd.
The film tells the story of the largely forgotten history of Jewish pioneers in the American West. It features interviews, archive footage, and historical photographs to tell the stories of these trailblazers.
The event began with a reception at Casterline | Goodman Contemporary Art Gallery.
There was a Q&A with the film maker and five-time Emmy award winner, Amanda Marshall Kinsey. As well as founder of The Temple Israel Foundation, William Korn. The panel was moderated by the Executive + Artistic Director of Aspen Film, Susan Wrubel.
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.
