Hosted on September 21st at The Residence of Debi & Rick Smilow in Westport CT.
A conversation and tasting with Gefilteria Author and Chef Elizabeth Alpern.
The Gefilteria is leading the Jewish food revival with a mission to reclaim time-honored Ashkenazi techniques and ingredients.
The evening was dedicated to extending JOIN Lifeline in Kiryat Shmoneh.
Thank you to our host Debi & Rick Smilow, The Gefilteria and Chef Elizabeth Alpern!
On the evening of July 21st in New York City, 100 Young Leaders came together to raise funds for JOIN Literacy, providing libraries and reading programs to disadvantaged elementary schools in Israel.
The fundraiser took place in a Penthouse Rooftop Loft with an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and live Jazz Trio. Thank you to our sponsor BeatBox Beverages!
On the evening of May 24th in the Upper East Side, 150 supporters of JOIN Israel came together to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of JOIN Israel. This extraordinary gala took place at The Rooftop of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun where attendees could truly experience, A Night of City Lights. This sold-out event raised funds that will go towards JOIN Israel furthering its future and present initiatives in supporting social welfare programs targeted at helping at-risk youth, families, and elderly in Israel.
The night began with a speech from gala host – Jeffery Goldberg. Following Goldberg’s speech, renown opera singer and actor David Serero led attendees in the Israeli and American national anthems. Followed by JOIN Israel’s Young Leadership Board member Adam Koeppel, who made a heartfelt speech and honored the memory Vyacheslav Golev.
Koeppel’s speech who was followed by Ambassador Assaf Zamir. Ambassador Zamir currently serves as The Consul General of Israel in New York and gave a moving speech which was accompanied by a beautiful dinner catered by Foremost Caterers.
As the chatter from dinner was subsiding, Director of Development for JOIN Israel – Alex Schieber gave a speech highlighting his experience with JOIN Israel and introduced the keynote speaker of the gala – Caroline Aaron. Aaron is an Award-Winning actress and is most recently recognized for her work in the Grammy Award Winning series – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Aaron’s connection to JOIN Israel’s goals is a personal one which she explained in her powerful speech:
“In the early days of my career, I wondered if there would be enough money to cover me, much less if there would ever be such a thing as extra money. If there was, what would be my philanthropic personality, how would I leave the world a better place then I found it. Now I know, these Jews, our parents and grandparents, Holocaust survivors, fighters in the IDF, who were instrumental in the creation of the Jewish state, they need us. (Referring to project JOIN Lifeline). Need is everywhere, but to begin to heal the world, it makes the most sense to start with home. To open our hearts and our pocketbooks to the Israelis that live on the margins, praying for our people to take note and give,” said Aaron.
The night continued with a speech from JOIN Israel’s Executive Director, Stephen Bisk. Bisk illustrated the importance of JOIN Israel’s mission and commitment to being effective “change makers” in Israel. Bisk awarded plaques to the Co-Chairs of the gala, Norma & Murray Dayan and Melissa & Doug Cohen.
The awards continued as Goldberg awarded Adam Sussman the Spirit of Israel Young Leadership Award. Sussman has helped in furthering JOIN Israel’s initiatives through his role on the Young Leadership Board.
The night was not over yet as JOIN Israel Board member Murray Dayan introduced JOIN Israel’s leading project – JOIN Lifeline which helps Israeli elderly suffering from immense financial distress and in need of emergency help. Dayan’s introduction was followed by a video about JOIN Lifeline.
The night concluded with Goldberg and Bisk addressing the attendees with a closing speech. JOIN Israel is grateful for everyone who came to the gala in support of our organization and is excited about the next 30 years of JOIN Israel.
Virtual Event. Talk and Q&A with Jeffrey Keswin.
Founder, Chief Investment Officer, and Managing Partner of Lyrical Partners.
Fundraiser providing funds for JOIN Literacy, providing libraries and reading programs for a disadvantaged elementary school in Israel.
JOIN Israel and Temple Beth Torah invite you to a film screening of Upheavel: The Journey of Menachem Begin on Sunday, January 9th at 5pm.
Moderated Q&A by Rabbi Jack Dermer. Panelists Philip Rosen (Executive Producer), Dr. Avil Shilon (Author), and Rachel Greenberg (Producer).
On Wed. December 1st, young leaders celebrated Hanukkah with our annual Vodka & Latke fundraiser. The fundraiser took place at The Speakeasy at The Gin Mill in the Upper West Side of New York City. Participants enjoyed latkes, sufganyot and Hanukkah themed cocktails such as the ‘Gelty Pleasure’.
Ticket proceeds benefit JOIN Literacy, providing a library and reading programs for disadvantaged elementary school students in Israel.
December 1st, 2021 at The Speakeasy at The Gin Mill
