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Summer Soiree 2023
August 2025
July 2023

Open Bar | Kosher Dairy Hors D’oeuvres | Ages 21-39 | LOFT39 Speakeasy | 38 W 39th Street, NYC

Fundraiser for JOIN Literacy providing libraries and reading programs to disadvantaged elementary schools in Israel, for every $10 one book is donated on your behalf!

Support for the Young Leadership Chapter provided by the Keswin Family Foundation

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Wine + Wellness
December 2025
April 2023

Fundraiser for JOIN Israel’s new initiative to provide CPR and first aid training to low income students in 7 high schools in southern Israel for 280 high school students!

Knowing how and when to provide medical care to someone who is hurt can make all the difference. Education and training will boost students’ confidence and help them become more comfortable in their skills to help save lives.

This training will spark the interest in our next generation of first responders, doctors, and medical professionals, all while providing the necessary tools to help lift themselves out of poverty.

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Wine Tasting
August 2025
April 2023

JOIN Israel supporters gathered to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary at a fundraiser sponsored by Wine Poacher and Eli Klein Gallery.

The event featured over 35 critically acclaimed kosher wines from around the world, live music, cheese pairings by The Cheese Guy, and contemporary art.

All proceeds benefited STEM education for at-risk middle school students.

The event was a great success, thanks to everyone who came out to support!

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Shabbat Dinner
August 2025
March 2023

The Young Leadership Chapter invites you to a Shabbat Dinner at Eighteen Restaurant on the Upper East Side of NYC.

The dinner includes appetizers, choice of entree, and wine.

Fundraiser for JOIN Literacy providing libraries and reading programs to disadvantaged elementary schools in Israel

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Vodka & Latke
August 2025
December 2022

The Young Leadership Chapter celebrated Hanukkah at our annual Vodka & Latke fundraiser.

At The Speakeasy Room at The Gin Mill on Wednesday, December 14th in the Upper West Side of NYC, guests enjoyed Hanukkah themed cocktails, latkes and sufginayot.

For each ticket 4 books were donated to disadvantaged elementary school students in Israel through JOIN Literacy.

December 14th, 2022 The Speakeasy Room, Upper West Side, NYC

Young Leadership fundraiser for JOIN Literacy

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Upheaval Aspen
August 2025
December 2022

On Thursday, January 13, 2023, 90 supporters joined together in the resort town of Aspen, Colorado to raise funds for JOIN Lifeline at the Aspen premiere of Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin. The fundraiser was a partnership with Aspen Film and sponsored by Hidden Light Productions.

The reception was generously hosted by the renowned Hexton Gallery. Guests enjoyed the contemporary art, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres by Chef Stanley Coriat. A highlight of the evening was a speech made by JOIN Israel’s President of the Board of Directors, Bryan Weingarten on his personal commitment to JOIN Lifeline and with the goal to grow the project.

After the reception, guests enjoyed a screening of the film Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin at Isis Theater. Before the film, attendees watched a short on JOIN Lifeline and heard from JOIN Israel’s Executive Director, Stephen Bisk.

Following the film there was a Q&A discussion with Susan Wrubel (Executive + Artistic Director of Aspen Film and Industry Executive & Film Producer) and Rob Schwartz (Executive Producer of Upheaval and Founder of Hidden Light Productions).

Featured in the Aspen Daily News ‘Upheaval’ film embraced worldwide, makes Aspen premiere by Jacquelines Reynolds

Photography by Steve Mudinger

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