MAIN EVENT A F E D E R AT I O N F O R G E N E R AT I O N S DESERVES AN EVENING TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER 20, 2026
PRO GRAM Cocktail Reception Program
Michele S. Levin and Mark Fishman Board Chairs
Julie Savitch Event Co-Chair and Community Impact Committee Chair
Sarah and Jeff Vogel Event Co-Chairs
Featured Speaker
Debra Messing
Emmy Award-winning Actress, Producer and Human Rights Activist
Jonah Kaplan
Award-Winning Correspondent and Investigative Journalist - Moderator Program Concludes
Michael Balaban President and CEO
Welcome to the Main Event! Tonight, we gather as a united community for a
Everything we accomplish is powered directly
historic milestone: the 125th anniversary of the
by the dedication in this room. Your generosity,
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
leadership, and unwavering presence bring our mission to life every single day, keeping our
This milestone belongs to all of us, because
community vibrant and connected.
we are a Federation built by generations, for generations.
Tonight is about honoring the foundation you have helped build, but even more, it is about
Since 1901, the Jewish Federation has served
looking forward. The strength built over the last
as the cornerstone of Jewish life in our region,
century is the engine that will propel us into the
caring for those in need, securing a vibrant
next. As we look ahead to our next 125 years,
future, and supporting Israel and global Jewry.
our focus is firmly on tomorrow: innovating Jewish experiences, securing our institutions,
For 125 years, our story has been written by
empowering emerging leaders, and ensuring
people like you who chose to act: whether it be
our community remains proud, connected, and
supporting Jewish learning and camp, caring for
strong for decades to come.
Holocaust survivors, feeding the vulnerable, or making sure no one feels alone.
Thank you for your vision, your commitment, and for leading us into the future. Sincerely, Julie Savitch and Sarah & Jeff Vogel Main Event Chairs
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DEBRA MESSING EMMY AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS, PRODUCER AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST Debra Messing is an Emmy- and SAG Award-winning actress, producer and activist, best known for NBC’s “Will & Grace.” Her credits include “Searching,” “The Alto Knights,” “Smash” and Broadway’s “Outside Mullingar.” She holds a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from NYU. She has been honored by the HRC as one of the world’s greatest supporters of the LGBTQ+ community both on screen and off screen. Following the atrocities committed on October 7, 2023, she became a preeminent voice advocating for Israel, the release of hostages, and an end to hate and misinformation. She spoke at the March for Israel in Washington, D.C., visited survivors in Israel and served as the executive producer of the documentary “October 8.”
MODERATOR
JONAH KAPLAN AWARD WINNING CORRESPONDENT AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST Jonah Kaplan is an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning national correspondent for CBS News. Over a 20+ year career, he has interviewed U.S. presidents, covered major national breaking news, and broken exclusive stories on military affairs, foreign conflicts, and high-profile trials. His reporting appears across all CBS News programs and platforms, following investigative and political roles in Minneapolis, Raleigh-Durham and Milwaukee. He holds a degree with honors from Boston University. Outside the newsroom, Jonah is a musician, avid tennis and ice hockey player and devoted Philadelphia sports fan. As the son of two rabbis, he enjoys chanting and singing with his guitar at area synagogues. He lives with his wife and three daughters.
125 CHALLENGE In honor of our 125th anniversary, these individuals stepped forward with an additional gift to the 2026 Annual Campaign. Their support strengthens the Jewish Federation’s work today while demonstrating the extraordinary impact we can achieve together.
Luminary $100,000
Pillar $1,250
Mark and Jill Fishman
Marisa and Matthew Berman
Carolyn and Mitchell Davis
Visionary $25,000
Barbara and Mitchell Black
Arlene Fickler
Deborah and Alan Casnoff
Melissa and Jeffrey Freedman
Sheva Cohen
David Gold
Lauren and George Danneman
Jodie and Alan Gold
Sally and Stewart Eisenberg
Morrie and Sherry Gold
Anne and Steve Fassler
Sara and Adam Laver
Jen and Ben Fetterman
Barbara Lincow
Tina and Richard Fox
David and Judi Mink Dorothyamd Jason Potash
Cynthia and Jeremy Fogel
Jonathan Scott Goldman and The Goldman Law Team
Mitch and Cristy Hollin
Cheryl and Michael Goodman
Mimi and Allan Schneirov
Rachelle and Ronald Kaiserman
Robyn and Dr. Scott Greenberg
Michele S. Levin and Robert Levin
Adam and Samantha Heller
Dr. Andrew C. Simonson and Dr. Diane L. Barsky
Jessica and Jason Morgan
Adam Klazmer and Molly Whitehouse
Cindy Warkow
Holly and Norm Nelson
Alexandra Hochster-Korman and Jonathan Korman
Janna and Brent Weinerman
Jill and Chip Kurtzman
Stephanie and Steven Weiss
Carole Landis and Lester Garnas
Eveline Weyl
Dr. Julie Rosner and Alan Lepore
Amy and Mark Wittenstein
Mindy and Thad Fortin Michael and Lauren Heller Tracey Rich Anonymous
Innovator $12,500 Ashly and Dan Berger Bryna and Fred Berman
Dr. Rachel and Dr. Moshe Porat Mary and Nathan Relles Sarah and Jeff Vogel
Beacon $5,125 Ande and Jim Adelman Bonnie and Mitchell Benson Iris and Lawrence Brownstein Amy N. Cohen and Roger J. Davis Meredith and Michael Ferleger Julie and Alan Gubernick Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman Allison Korman-Feldman Karen and William Kramer Gail and Elliot Norry Jeffrey and Elizabeth Orleans Robin and Fred Robbins Julie and Jordan Savitch Noga Schechter Angelica Roiz Shenkar and Avi Shenkar Gene and Etta Waldman Margie Wargon Avery Feldman Elliott Winig Drew and Lily Winig
Arthur Cohn
Erin and Yale Saltzman
Danielle M. Weiss
Rabbi David Levin & Naomi Prusky Bonnie-Kay and Bruce Marks Daniel and Julie Perilstein Mozes Douglas Sayer Ilyse and Jonathan Shapiro Mike Silver, Esq. and Cindy Silver, Esq. Mitch Sterling Meredith and Jon Stevens Lisa & Brett Studner Matthew and Dana Ufberg Gayle Vogel Leora and Jonathan Zabusky Jackie and Andrew Zivitz
Supporter $500 Emily Cannon and Jake Adoni Dr. Charlene Alouf and Dr. Benjamin Alouf
It is a privilege to increase our gift to Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia not because of the 125th anniversary but because the needs of our community here and in Israel have never been greater. MARK AND JILL FISHMAN
Wendy and Bruce Armon Nancy Baron-Baer and Stephen Baer Dr. Edward and Esther Beck Andrew Cherry
As of September 14, 2026
125 YEARS OF IMPACT. ONE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. The Annual Campaign powers Jewish life across Greater Philadelphia and beyond. Give today. Build the next 125 years.
DONATE NOW.
jewishphilly.org/125
Already made your 2026 Annual Campaign gift? You can still make an impact by making an additional gift as part of the 125 Challenge at jewishphilly.org/125Challenge
WHAT’S YOUR LEGACY? The Next 125 Years and Beyond Endowment Campaign For 125 years, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has united our community to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and respond in times of crisis. Generations before us made sure that Jewish values, traditions and community would endure. Today, you have the opportunity to do the same. The Jewish Community Foundation invites you to help secure the future of Jewish Philadelphia through the Next 125 Years and Beyond Endowment Campaign. A gift to the campaign is a lasting legacy that will ensure our community remains strong for generations to come.
OUR GOAL
$300 MILLION Impact to Date
$120 MILLION in contributions and future commitments to the Next 125 Years and Beyond Endowment Campaign*
The future of our community will be shaped by the choices we make today. Learn how planned gifts to the Next 125 Years and Beyond Endowment Campaign can meet your financial and philanthropic goals while making a lasting impact.
Be Part of the Story Become a part of this vision by visiting jewishphilly.giftplans.org or contacting Chief Planned Giving Officer Jennifer M. Brier, Esq. at foundation@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0528. *As of June 30, 2026
Next 125 Years and Beyond Endowment Campaign
Thank you to those who have made an endowment gift to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, helping us on our way to reach our $300 million goal. Your generosity builds a lasting foundation for generations to come.
Hallee and David Adelman
Steven and Judith Hurok
Sonya Aronowitz
Sally Lyn Katz
Tami and David Astornio
Bernice J. Koplin Alexandra Hochester-Korman and Jonathan Korman
Lynne and Michael Balaban Lois Beck Bonnie and Mitchell Benson Bryna and Fred Berman Sharyn Berman Sylvia Blume Harris T. Bock Jennifer and David Brier Don and Linda Brodie Brownstein/Angeli Family Barry and Carolyn Caplan Andrew L. Cherry Daniel Comer Dr. Deborah H. Cook Clyde Cutner Laurence Deutsch Lana and Bernie Dishler Lowell Dubrow Gene and Marlene Epstein Emily Farrell Anne and Steven Fassler Jill and Mark Fishman Mindy and Thaddeus Fortin Ann and Richard Frankel Paula and William Glazer Belinda and Alex Glijansky Adele and Alfred Goldman William and Joan Goldstein Glenn and Monica Goodhart Howard Greenberg Eleanor and Samuel Gubins Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman
Charles and Rachel Korman Bill and Karen Kramer Chip and Jill Kurtzman Marilyn Kutler Carole Landis Robert Lento and Heather Benderson Michele S. and Robert C. Levin Barbara and Arnold Lincow Frederick D. Lipman Barbara and Lee Maimon Max and Jenny Moline Ford R. Myers Fran and David Orkin Marvin Ostroff Mary and Nathan Relles Robin and Fred Robbins Erin and Yale Saltzman The Ed Satell Family Joseph Schorr Michael Shaid Mitchell and Penny Shore Harvey B. Sklaroff Allan Sluizer Daniel and Shelby Zitelman Stamm Susan M. Long and Andrew J. Szabo Jenifer and Michael Thomas Sandi and Aaron Toben Danielle Weiss 13 Anonymous As of September 11, 2026
M AY T H E I R M E M O R I E S BE FOR A BLESSING In loving tribute to those community members who passed away in 5786 and remembered the Jewish Federation through their estate plans. These individuals were honored earlier this evening during our Annual Memorial Service.
Bennett L. Aaron*
Carol S. and Howard Lidz*
Nina and William “Billy" Albert*
Arnold Lincow*
Barbara “Bobbi” Brodsky*
Lena Miller
Mildred Brooks
Audrey F. Pollin*
Janet E. Cherry
Jay Rosenbluth
Bruce J. Cutler*
Marcia Rubin*
Iris Cutler
Judie Shapiro*
Leonard Denbo*
Marvel Shmiefsky
Suzanne and Richard Feld*
Janet Elizabeth Sluizer
Joseph J. Fenkel
Ruth N. Smith
Annabelle and Bernard Fishman*
Shirley Sobel*
Roberta and Robert Goodman*
Robin Stein
Burton Klein*
Barbara Wertheimer
List updated as of September 1, 2026 *Member(s) of Legacy Society
LEGACY SOCIETY In a vibrant community, each generation builds a strong foundation for the next. The Legacy Society honors those generous community members who have helped ensure a strong and thriving future by creating endowments now or through estate planning. Learn how you can create a legacy at jewishphilly.org/foundation.
“Just like my ancestors planted for me, so too I will plant for my children.” TALMUD
Welcome to our new Legacy Society members since September 1, 2025 Tzedek $10M and over
Zion Gate $500,000 and over
David and Hallee Adelman
Leonard Denbo*
Don and Linda Brodie
Adele and Alfred Goldman*+
Koach $5M - $9,999,999
Bill and Karen Kramer and Family+
Anonymous
Jaffa Gate $250,000 and over
Sharyn Berman
Roberta and Robert Goodman*
Golden Gate $1M-4,999,999
Erin and Yale Saltzman
Anonymous
Lion’s Gate $100,000 and over
Bryna and Frederick Berman+
Carolyn and Barry Caplan
Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund+
Barbara and Lee Maimon
Paula and William Glazer
Fran and David Orkin
Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman+
Lynn Shesser and Gary Falk
Sally Lyn Katz+
Harvey B. Sklaroff
Charles H. and Rachel S. Korman
Jenifer and Michael Thomas
Michele S. and Robert C. Levin+
Daniel and Shelby Zitelman Stamm
Howard L. and Carol Lidz*
* of blessed memory + new Legacy level due to additional planned gift
LEGACY SOCIETY Tzedek
$10 million and over
David and Hallee Adelman Don and Linda Brodie Florence E. and Louis A. Feder* Jill and Mark Fishman Judith and Bernard Newman Family Etta H. and Bernard Weinberg*
Koach
$5 million and over
Sharyn Berman Sylvia and Solomon Bronstein* Marilyn and Allan Furman* Joyce Opack Rubenstein* Robert S. Schwartz Morris, Sylvia and Ginia Wexler* (1 Anonymous)
Golden Gate $1 million and over
Hortense Abrams* Rosalind Adelson* Susanna Lachs Adler and Dean Adler Charles K. Allman and Robert J. Allman* Milton Apfelbaum* Isaac L.* and Carol B. Auerbach Bryna and Frederick Berman+ Bobbi and Harvey Brodsky* Jacob M. Clawson* D. Walter and Betty A. Cohen* Hyman and Ruth Picker Cohen* Daniel Comer Fred and Edna Creamer* Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund+ Robert M. Epstein* Rosaline B. Feinstein* Bessye and Rose Feldman* Nate* and Lynne Ferman Risa and Michael Ferman Annabelle and Bernard Fishman* Mindy and Thaddeus Fortin Beth and Jerry* Frezel Edward and Annabelle Friedman* Elaine and Joel Gershman* Stan and Arlene Ginsburg* Cecilia L. and Charles Glass* Max and Tillie Glass* Paula and William Glazer Dena and Morey Goldberg Charlotte Goldsmith Edward and Mildred Gottfried* Rebecca L. Gross* Lisa Hanges Walter and Hilde Harff*
Ruth Duskin Heller* Frances Hofkin* Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman+ Ira* and Eileen Ingerman Kevy K. Kaiserman Family William Kaplan* David and Hilda Katz, Florence Katz, Charlotte Katz* Sally Lyn Katz+ The Sidney Kimmel Foundation David and Rae Kogan Family Charles H. and Rachel S. Korman Ruth and Lester Krawitz* and Daughters Norman and Selma Kron* Elaine* and Emanuel Landau Mildred Lasch* Helene and Herman Lefco* Joseph H. Levine* and Elliot Rosen and Families Michele S. and Robert C. Levin+ Alina and Adam Levine Jennifer and Brian Levine Rachel and Jonathon Levine Lindsey B. Levine Howard L. and Carol Lidz* Arnold* and Barbara Lincow Annabel F. and Philip B. Lindy* Frederick D. Lipman Jacob Lit* Ruth London* Marvin Lundy, Esq.* Barbara* and Harvey S. Luterman Phyllis K. and Dennis S. Malinger Samuel P. and Ida S. Mandell* Theresa Miller* Jay Minkoff Sara Minkoff Aaron Morton* Oswald Nassau* Rosalind and Roy Neff Ida and Milton Newman* Lisa and David Newman Susan and Michael Paul Raymond and Ruth Perelman* Mary and Nathan Relles Reba, Nathan & Jack Rapoport* Carol and Al* Resnick Mildred and George Rosenbaum* Lyn M. and George M.* Ross Charles B. and Regina D. Rothschild* Dorothy and Richard I. Rubin* Henry Rudolph* A.Penington and Christine L. Sailer* Robert Saligman* The Ed Satell Family Maxine and Stuart* Savett Sherrie R. Savett Marilyn Scheer
Dr. Gerson Schwartz* Rachel and Eric Schwartz George and Bertha Schweig* Harrison G. and Charlotte G. Schweig* Vivian C.* and William Seltzer Michael Shaid Max B. Shubin and Evelyn S. Dyshel* Paul and Aviva Silberberg Herman and Lee Winston Silver* Michelle and Adam Simmens Beryl and Lainey Simonson Harold Slotnick* Constance and Joseph* Smukler Goldie and Lillian Solomon* David Solomon Jessica Solomon Paula and Mark* Solomon Ann* and Murray Spain Louise A. Strauss* Fran and Sylvan Tobin* Edward B. Weinstein* Stanley and Phyllis Wirtschafter* Adele Borteck Wolf* (47 Anonymous)
Zion Gate
$500,000 and over
Lauren Berkow* Mimi and Mort Bernstein* David Biser* Sylvan M. and Alma O. Cohen* Dr. Deborah H. Cook Debra Coslov Lauren and George Danneman Leonard Denbo* Anita and Jerome Feig Family* Judy and Marc Felgoise Family Susan and Irvin* Fliegelman Allan P. Freedman M.D. Sharon and Joel Freedman Bob Gelsher Alfred A. Gilbert Family Arthur and Rosalie Gilles* David Gold and James Yiaski* Adele and Alfred Goldman*+ Andy and Marji Goldman William Goldman* Fannie Herman* and children Al, Mitch*, Chuck*, Marve, Marion Tasch* and Shirley Machnach Myer P. and Myra B. Jacobs* Morton W. Kadison* Bill and Karen Kramer and Family+ Sidney and Eleanor Laverson* Evelyn L. and Arthur S. Learner* Julie and Bob Levine Irvin N. and Dorothy F. Metz*
Susan and James Meyer Robert and Faye Miller Jane and Martin Millner, Amy S. Cohen, and Joanne and Aaron Katz Hans and Else Neumann* Gail and Elliot Norry Dr. Morris J. and Bettie F. Podell* Robin and Fred Robbins+ Edward H.* and Evelyn B. Rosen Benjamin Rubin* Marcia and Ronald Rubin* Janet and Alvin Schwartz* Steven and Janet Schwartz Fannie and Sadie Shiller* Florence Silver* Kurt Simon* Joel Slutz* Carole Solomon Barbara and Morton Spiegel Bethany Reifler Studner J. Brett Studner Susan M. Long and Andrew J. Szabo Lewis L. and Virginia M. Toll* Jean and Lester Trachtenberg* Irving Wyman* (3 Anonymous)
Jaffa Gate $250,000 and over
Carol and Bennett* Aaron Nina and Billy Albert* Marcy and Daniel E. Bacine Andrea and Scott Barsky Herbert and Rochelle Bass Isaac and Bessie Batt* and daughter Leya Jeanne S. and Philip R. Beckman* Connie and Donald Berg Janice and Arthur Block Suzanna R. and Abraham Blumenthal* Ilene and Andrew Cantos The Hyman and Helen Caplan Family Ellen and Larry Cohan Albert M. Cohen* Florence Tyson Cohen* Beth Lincow Cole Jason Cole Lana and Bernard Dishler Reba and Max Dissik* Humanitarian Fund Suzanne Samuel Feld and Richard Feld* Harriet Forman* Matthew G. Fox* Albert Freedman* Irene and Dr. Samuel W. Friedman* Harvey and Rosalie Goldberg Jerry and Jeanine Goldberg* Louis and Sarah Goldberg* Lisa and Michael Goldenberg Roberta and Robert Goodman* Leonard A. and Sylvia Green* Julie and Alan Gubernick Gertrude Brooks Hankin* Elizabeth and Arthur Hausman Sara Nagler Joffe* Matthew and Dr. Elizabeth Kamens Rose and Clinton Kaplan* The Robin and Steven Katz Family L. William Kay II* Herman F. Kerner* Marlene Kimmel Alexandra Hochster-Korman and Jonathan Korman
Harriet B. Kravitz* Ronald I. Kravitz* Charles D. and Jill Kurtzman Marcy S. and Alvin M.* Levin Stefani and Marvin* Levin Resa F. Levinson David G. and Sandra G. Marshall Dr. and Mrs. Reuben Matzkin* Joan and Marc Miller* Diane B. and David Morgan Jack and Thelma Parrish* Mark H. Rosenfeld Erin and Yale Saltzman Byron K. and Gay E. Schader* Rona Schnall* Pam and Tony Schneider Margaret and Geeza Schwartz* Susan and Jeffrey Schwartz Charles Segal* Isador S. and Thelma S. Segall* Ida Shugerman* Barbara and Walter Simon Dolph Simons* Shirley C. Sobel* Eric Stein* David* and Chaile Steinberg Mildred and Isadore Strauss* Fredlyn Toltzis* Walter and Phyllis D. Weinstein* Harriet and Laurence Weiss Amy and Mark Wittenstein Robert and Sonia Woldow* Pearl Yenish* Marlene and Norman P. Zarwin* (4 Anonymous)
Lions’ Gate
$100,000 and over
Jerome and Gwen Aberman Dr. Manford N. and Adria Abrahamson* Ande and Jim Adelman Robin and Steven Altschuler The Anolik Family Lillian C. Gording Aronoff* Sharon* and Frank Ash Myrna and Howard* Asher Tami and David Astorino Lorraine Cooper Balis* Elaine and Alvin Barg* and Family Anne Baron* Leonard and Freda Becker* Lois Beck Corinne and Michael R.* Belman Mitchell and Bonnie Benson Penny and Sheldon Bernick Carol and Jeffrey* Blank Penni and Mark Blaskey Sally Cooper Bleznak Lilian Blum* Sylvia B. Blume Harris T. Bock, Esq. Sadie R. and William Brecher* Sandra Brecher* Annette J. Brenner* Jennifer and David E. Brier Hannah G. Brody* Brownstein/Angeli Family Iris and Larry Brownstein Lynne and Jerald Brownstein Dolly and Len Cantor* Harriet T. and Daniel J. Cantor*
Carolyn and Barry Caplan Howard Carlisle* Alan and Debbie Casnoff Andrew L. Cherry Rhonda and David L. Cohen Ruth B. Cohen* Sol I. and Barbara G.* Cohn Elizabeth Polk, Anne Greenberg, Therese Cohn* Samuel and Julie Connig* Maxwell and Sylvia Constantine* Meyer S. Cooper* Neil A. Cooper Susan Cooper Susan E. and Larry A. Cutler Donnie and Joanne Davidow Marvin N. and Mildred W. Demchick* Frank Diamond* Morris Diamondstein* Ruthie and Geoff Duffine Bernard Edelstein* The Eidelson Family Carol and Jules* Einhorn Miriam S. and Sheldon* Einhorn Gary and Vicki Erlbaum Lynn Shesser and Gary Falk Anne and Steven Fassler Donna and Barry Feinberg Doris and Lionel Felzer* Elizabeth J. Fineman Elliott and Susie Fineman Phyllis and Gary Finkelstein Joseph M. and Helen G. First* Joyce and Benjamin Fishbein* The Harry and Joseph Fischer Family Morris L. Flashman* Matthew G. Fox* Sandi Foxx-Jones Laurie Franz Susan R. Freedman Leonid Frenkel* and Alla Frenkel Kendall Ruth and Ivan Gabel* Hon. Susan Peikes Gantman Lewis I. Gantman Joan and Joseph* Garde Barbara and Sidney Geller Donald D. and Ruth Gitell* Miriam D. Glantz* Jean and Meyer S. Glasberg* Barbara and Edward Glickman Belinda and Alex Glijansky Sarita Russ Gocial Jane and Mitchell Goldenberg Cis and Robert Golder* Ruth and Mervyn Golder* Elizabeth and Morton* Goldfield Benjamin D. and Judith G. Goldman Frederick Goldman* Doris Goodman M.D.* Andrea and Richard Gottlieb Leonard Green* Rose S. Greenberg* Johanne Greenblatt Samuel J. Greenblatt Elsie S. and Adolph M. Gross* Rachel A. Gross and H. P. Baker David and Eleanor Grossman* M. S. Grumbacher Family Samuel and Eleanor Gubins Henriette Hassoun* William Helfand* Maurice and Gladys Hertzfeld*
Jane and Samuel Hochberger* David and Cindy Horowitz Jennifer and Scott A. Isdaner Caroline and Keith Joffe Barbara R. and Charles* Kahn, Jr. Marcia S. and Ernest M. Kahn* Elmer and Trudy Kaplin* Jeanne and Richard Kaskey* William Kathrins* Cynthia and Jordan A. Katz* Arthur C. and Dorothy B. Kaufmann* Bessie Kaye* David Kerner* Michael S. Kirschner Edgar Roy Kirshbaum* Adam R. Klazmer Jill Kleeman Helen Bette Klein* Martin and Carol Kobak Dr. Estelle Gold-Kossman and Jacob Kossman, Esq.* Mickey and Arnold* Kramer Herman R. Kramm* Estelle Borteck Krause* Martin* and Sylvia Kreithen Vivian E. Kreizman* Marilyn Kutler and Ira* Silberman Bina and Marion Landau* Dr. J. Stanley Landau* Carole Landis Vivian Lasko* Joanne and Mitchell Leibovitz Robert Lento and Heather Benderson Adam and Caren Levin Lori and Raymond Levin Lyna P. and Simon* Levin, M.D. Natalie and Benjamin B. Levin* Susan and Jeffrey Levitt Joseph and Sylvia Lichtenstein* Ethel and Samuel Lipschutz* Francine and Robert Lipstein Adele* and Irwin Lipton Carl A. Lowe* Barbara and Lee* Maimon Sheilah Malamud* Irma and Louis Malissa* Lisa and Andrew Margolis Elisabeth Marmar* Karen Mazer Leah and Irving L. Mazer* Jodi and David Miller Philip Montzer* Holly and Norman Nelson Austin Leopold Newman* Judy* and H. Jeffrey Newman Dr. Yetta Deitch Novotny*
Fran and David Orkin Eve and Jim Orlow* Ruth and Louis Palitz* Rose Paul* Susan and Ronald L. Panitch Shirley G. and Jules Pearlstine* Freda Pepper and Howard Bernstein Jayne and Ronald Perilstein Joyce and Frank Podietz Arthur and Audrey* Pollin Ernest and Gretel* Posner Vivian and Meyer P. Potamkin* Marc I. and Amanda Prine Mildred Ratner* Natalie Levin Raum* Lonnetta and Edward Ray* Shelley and Saul Reibstein Beth G. Reisboard Elizabeth and Hershel Richman Ann B. Ritt* Miriam and Albert Rodstein* Jean N. Rosen* Sayde Rosen* Barbara B. and John Rosenau Dr. Harry Rosenthal Tema and Bernard Roth* Geraldine N. Rubin* Louis Rudolph* Renée G. Sackey Gerald Samkofsky* Julie and Jordan Savitch Leon and Shirley S. Scarf* Samuel, Lena, Jeanne and Joseph Schechter* Ruth Schiller Susan and Clifford Schlesinger Suzanne S. Schmerling Miriam Alexander Schneirov and Allan Broudy Schneirov Joseph Schorr Dr. Elias* and Esta Schwartz Ferne and William Schwartz* Jean S. Schwartz* Myer and Helen Schwartz Memorial Foundation Nathan Schweitzer* Reuben Shane* Daniel A. Shapiro Judie M.* and Raymond L. Shapiro Betsy R. and Richard Sheerr Milton and Florence Sherin* Mitchell and Penny Shore Roberta and Eugene Shore* Seymour M. Shore* Murray H. and Judith W. Shusterman* Karen and Michael* Silverberg
Hannah Silverman* Marjorie and Howard Silverman Florrie and Arnold J.* Silvers Jacob Simon* Harvey B. Sklaroff, in memory of Dr. David, Roslyn and Robert Sklaroff Janice Diamond Smith* Edward B. Smuckler* Edward Snyder and Gertrude Snyder* Evelyn B. Spector* Howard Spodek* Diana and Seymour Stein* Irving N. Stein and Dr. M. Lynn Myers Mitchell A. Sterling Adele and David Stotland* Marvin Sukonik* Martin Surkin* Pearl Surkin and Natalie Surkin* James and Jane Sutow Jean Swartz* Bernard Tatarsky* Jenifer and Michael Thomas Sara Toll* Phyllis Ford Victor* and Herbert D. Victor Roslyn Waldman Dorothy and Leonard Wasserman* Henry L. Weinberger* Howard and Carole* Weinstein Milton Weisman* Danielle M. Weiss Hon. Nochem S. Winnet* Liza and Daniel Wolf Wendy C. Wolf Stanley R. Wolfe Family George J. Yollin* Robin and Greg Zappin Evelyn and Jacob Zatuchni* Jill and Howard Zipin Daniel and Shelby Zitelman Stamm Janet Zolot Family Benjamin E. Zuckerman and Marian Robinson (7 Anonymous) List as of September 14 New Legacy Society members since Sept. 17, 2025 are noted in bold print. *z”l (of blessed memory) +New Legacy Society level resulting from an additional planned gift
Mazel Tov
to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s 2026 Young Leadership Award Recipients The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Young Leadership Awards recognize emerging leaders whose vision, dedication and commitment empower the local Jewish community through their service to the Jewish Federation. We are honored to present this year’s award recipients:
Adam Klazmer
Jack Goldenberg Young Leadership Award
Celebrate Adam and Sarah with us at NextGen's Signature Event on Thursday, November 19. You can honor them by making a donation and sending a message. If received by Thursday, November 5, your message may be included in Signature Event materials.
Sarah Taitelman
Jewish Federation Young Leadership Award
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Join us at an upcoming Jewish Federation event! MITZVAH MONTH November To celebrate 125 years of impact and putting our values into action, we're encouraging community members to perform mitzvot throughout the month of November. Learn more and pledge your mitzvah at jewishphilly.org/mitzvahmonth
MEN’S DIVISION LAUNCH EVENT Monday, Nov. 2 | 6-8 p.m. Har Zion Temple You’re invited to the official launch of the Jewish Federation’s Men’s Division, a group grounded in genuine friendships, shared values and a collective investment in our Jewish future. Enjoy dinner, drinks and a keynote address by Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, as you learn how you can help build a stronger, more interconnected Men’s Jewish community. Learn more and register at jewishphilly.org/launch FALL MITZVAH OPPORTUNITY: OUR CLOSET ANNUAL COAT DAY Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 2:30-7 p.m. Our Closet in Your Neighborhood No one should have to be cold because they can’t afford a coat. Join Women’s Philanthropy for its Fall Mitzvah program to help community members in need! As Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia’s free mobile basic needs program, Our Closet provides over 1,000 free coats each year to individuals and families. To learn more and register, visit jewishphilly.org/coat
JEWISH FEDERATION REAL ESTATE 14TH ANNUAL LEGENDS & LEADERS Thursday, Nov. 12 | 7:30-10:30 a.m. Crystal Tea Room Join us for an inspiring morning of networking with Philadelphia’s brightest in real estate and beyond. The program will feature rotating breakout discussions, offering a unique opportunity to engage with multiple expert-led topics. Learn more and sign up at jewishphilly.org/legends PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS NETWORK FALL EVENT Tuesday, November 17 | 5:30-7 p.m. Fox Rothschild, Center City Join us for “Top Ten Charitable Mistakes Made by Donors or Their Advisors,” a presentation by independent philanthropy advisor Richard “Rick” Peck, CFP®, CAP®, ChFC®, IPA®. The program has been approved for one hour of Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education credit. To register, visit jewishphilly.org/pan-fall-event
NEXTGEN SIGNATURE EVENT Thursday, Nov. 19 | 6-9 p.m. The Switch House Join NextGen, a community of philanthropists ages 22-40, for a can’t-miss evening of reconnecting with friends, making new connections and celebrating the vibrant community being built together across Jewish Philadelphia. Learn more and register at jewishphilly.org/signature BEN GURION SOCIETY GOES TO COLOMBIA March 17-21, 2027 Colombia NextGen’s Ben Gurion Society invites you to join us for an unforgettable journey through Bogotá. Travel with other philanthropists in their 20s and 30s from the Greater Philadelphia community and participate in a once-in-a-lifetime luxury experience tailored to you. Learn more and express your interest by emailing nextgen@jewishphilly.org. JEWISH FEDERATION COMMUNITY AND SYNAGOGUE MISSION May 6-14, 2027 Israel Join fellow community members on a mission of service in Israel. This journey of hope and resilience will culminate with the observance of Yom Hazikaron — Israel’s Memorial Day — and Yom Ha’atzmaut — Israel’s Independence Day. Learn, give back and connect to Israeli culture while making a direct impact for the people of Israel. Learn more and express your interest by emailing missions@jewishphilly.org.
CIVIL RIGHTS MISSION April 13-15 Georgia and Alabama Join Women’s Philanthropy and Women of Vision on a threeday trip to the South. We will explore Atlanta, Georgia as well as Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham, Alabama, tracing the historic struggle that helped shape our nation. To learn more and register, visit jewishphilly.org/wp-wov-civil-rights Stay up to date with what events are happening by visiting jewishphilly.org/calendar
THANK YOU TO OUR PAST BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thank you to these dedicated individuals for their leadership and service on the Jewish Federation’s Board of Directors in Fiscal Year 2026, both those continuing their service into Fiscal Year 2027 and those rotating off. Community Impact Committee Chair Julie Savitch
Board Co-Chairs Mark Fishman Michele S. Levin Senior Vice Chair & Secretary Richard J. Green President and CEO Michael Balaban Treasurer Andrew L. Cherry
Governance and Nominations Chair Michael J. Heller Jewish Community Foundation Co-Chairs Karen Kramer Susanna Lachs Adler At-Large Members Caren Barnet Daniel M. Berger Harris L. Devor
Campaign Co-Chairs George J. Danneman Holly Nelson
Mindy Fortin David G. Gold Amir Goldman Cristy B. Hollin Margie Honickman Adam E. Laver Jason A. Morgan Tony Schneider Susan G. Schwartz Danielle M. Weiss JCRC Representative Jonathan Scott Goldman
JEWISH FEDERATION’S INCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are thrilled to welcome our Fiscal Year 2027 Board of Directors. These individuals, who you helped select, assumed their roles September 1, 2026. Governance and Nominations Chair Michael J. Heller
Board Co-Chairs Mark Fishman Michele S. Levin Senior Vice Chair & Secretary Richard J. Green President and CEO Michael Balaban Treasurer Andrew L. Cherry Campaign Chair Holly Nelson Community Impact Committee Chair Julie Savitch
Jewish Community Foundation Co-Chairs Karen Kramer Susanna Lachs Adler At-Large Members Caren Barnet Mitchell Benson Daniel M. Berger George J. Danneman Stewart Eisenberg Mindy Fortin Jonathan S. Goldman
Cristy B. Hollin Margie Honickman Adam E. Laver Jason A. Morgan Robin Robbins Jessica Solomon Mitch Sterling Jon Stevens JCRC Representative Leora Zabusky
PAST BOARD CHAIRS Bennett L. Aaron* Andrea B. Adelman David J. Adelman Leonard Barrack Michael R. Belman* Alan E. Casnoff Sylvan M. Cohen*
Hon. Abraham L. Freedman* Morris A. Kravitz* Susanna Lachs Adler Michael P. Markman Frank L. Newburger, Jr.* Bernard Newman Gail S. Norry
Edward H. Rosen* Ronald Rubin* Sherrie R. Savett Miriam A. Schneirov Theodore H. Seidenberg* Philip S. Seltzer* Beryl D. Simonson
Joseph Smukler* I. Jerome Stern* Hon. Nochem S. Winnet* Edwin Wolf, 2nd*
*z”l (of blessed memory)
MAIN EVENT CHAIRS Julie Savitch
Sarah and Jeff Vogel
MAIN EVENT HOST COMMITTEE Ande and Jim Adelman Hallee and David Adelman Susanna Lachs Adler and Dean Adler Caren Barnet Paula Barson Esther and Dr. Edward Beck Alyssa Berman Bender and Justin Bender Bonnie and Mitchell Benson Dan Berger Barbara and Mickey Black Beth and David Blum Alan Casnoff Andrew L. Cherry Tara R. Cherwony Lauren and George Danneman Lindsay and Jason Davidman Karen and Jeffrey Dayno Ilana Dean Sally and Stewart Eisenberg Alexa Epstein Jill and Mark Fishman Mindy Fortin Dr. Melissa Freedman Sharon and Joel Freedman
Dave Gold Allison and Stu Goodman Richard J. Green Suzi Gross Jill Hampton Lauren and Michael Heller Cristy Hollin Margie and Jeffrey Honickman Jennifer Jacobs Rachel Kaufman Joy Wilf Keiser Adam Klazmer Andrew Klazmer Jill Kleeman Pamela Kofsky Karen and Bill Kramer Carole Landis Sara and Adam Laver Arielle and Ryan Lechner Michele and Robert Levin Marla and Bill Luterman Elaine Mickman Julie Perilstein Mozes and Dan Mozes Holly and Norm Nelson
Gail and Elliot Norry Judy and Jerry Novick Fran Orkin Dr. Mosh Porat Robin and Fred Robbins Sherrie R Savett Mimi Schneirov Emily Schwartz Susan and Jeff Schwartz Angelica Roiz Shenkar Jessica Newman Solomon Sherrie Spiegel Rachel and Matt Steinberg Mitch Sterling Meri and Jon Stevens Lisa and Brett Studner Jenny Sved Rabbi Lynnda Targan Jenifer and Michael Thomas Margie Perilstein Wargon Danielle M. Weiss Leora Zabusky
J E W I S H F E D E R AT I O N O F G R E AT E R P H I L A D E L P H I A L E A D E R S H I P President and CEO Michael Balaban
Chief Planned Giving Officer Jennifer Brier, Esq.
Chief of JCRC Jason Holtzman
Senior Chief of External Affairs Jeffrey Lasday
Chief Brand Officer Rebecca Etter
Chief Strategy and Impact Officer Brian Rothenberg
Senior Chief of Finance & Operations Nick DiCaro
Chief Human Resources Officer Melissa Gabillon
Chief Development Officer Sarah B. Solomon
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