Vodka & Latke

November 2020
August 2025

Over 100 supporters in 10 states, Canada, England and Israel joined the fundraiser too kick of Hanukkah.  Proceeds from the virtual event provided tablets for at-risk Israeli students that are distance learning through project Bolster Education.

Participants had the option to purchase a kit with the needed ingredients sent to their home in advance. The virtual experience included instruction on how to cook a latke and mix a vodka cocktail.

Chef Tracy Zimmerman, gave step-by-step instruction on how to fry the perfect latke. Mixologist Alex Levy taught participants how to create the perfect Hanukah themed vodka cocktail- ‘Gelty Pleasure’.

Thank you to our sponsors: Regina Bisk, Lauren Bisk, Andrew Gold, Moderchai Iluz, Avi Kaner, Rosalie Kleinhaus, Jake Marder, Daniel Nir, Linda Rubin, Ned Schoenfeld, Rick Smilow & Adam Sussman

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