Get Involved
Get Connected.
The entire New York community is at your fingertips. Meet people who share your interests and your passion for changing the world.
Get Packing.
Experience your impact firsthand. Israel. Marrakech. Budapest. Havana. Mumbai. (Yes, we go there too!)
Get Busy.
Volunteer with us. Roll up your sleeves and get things done. There’s no better way to understand UJA’s work.
Get Smart(er).
Sharpen your skills as a professional and leader. Meet mentors, explore learning opportunities, hear from key players in every industry.
Give and See Your Impact
From $18 to $5,000, every gift makes a difference in the lives of millions each year. As a UJA Young Leader, your meaningful contribution is also your entrée into leadership opportunities, special events, and much more.
$5,000 – Council Level
Secures an interest-free loan to cover emergency expenses for an immigrant family in New York.
$3,600 – Circle Level
Enables ten people with disabilities to participate in an accessible day trip.
$1,800 – Catalyst Level
Feeds one hundred hungry New Yorkers three hot meals.
$1,000 – Collective Level
Enables a young person to discover their Jewish identity at a summer camp in Szarvas, Hungary.
$365 – Community Level
Provides eight Lone Soldiers with two months of support services to help immigrant soldiers transition to civilian life in Israel.
Upcoming events
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Shine A Light Shabbat Dinner
December 3, 2021
Join your fellow Young Leaders Community members for our first in-person Shabbat dinner in almost two years! Connect with friends you haven’t seen in a while and unwind after a busy week. And it will be Hanukkah, so of course there will be latkes and jelly donuts.
Register Now
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Sound of Music With Ned Dorman
December 6, 2021
Join us for an inside look at musical and entertainment icon Barbra Streisand. Led by music connoisseur Ned Dorman, we’ll learn about Barbra’s creative process and history as a recording artist, actor, director, producer, songwriter, and performer.
Register Now
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The Wall Street Dinner Honoring Michael R. Bloomberg and Stephanie E. Cohen
December 6, 2021
Two incredible honorees. A cause that’s especially meaningful. And back together in person. This year, supporting the Wall Street Dinner is your chance to make a tremendous impact.
Register Now
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UJA White Collar Lunch & Learn With Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase Global Inc.
December 7, 2021
Join UJA’s White Collar Group for a timely Lunch & Learn with Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, who will discuss the state of the industry and current dynamics that inform dealing with U.S. regulators.
Register Now
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UJA 101
December 9, 2021
Learn about UJA’s impact in New York and around the world and about our ongoing Covid-19 response.
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A Conversation With Glen J. Weiss of Vornado Realty Trust
December 14, 2021
Hear from Glen J. Weiss, executive vice president of office leasing & co-head of real estate at Vornado Realty Trust.
I'm Interested
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Shine A Light Shabbat Dinner
December 3, 2021
Join your fellow Young Leaders Community members for our first in-person Shabbat dinner in almost two years! Connect with friends you haven’t seen in a while and unwind after a busy week. And it will be Hanukkah, so of course there will be latkes and jelly donuts.
Register Now
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Sound of Music With Ned Dorman
December 6, 2021
Join us for an inside look at musical and entertainment icon Barbra Streisand. Led by music connoisseur Ned Dorman, we’ll learn about Barbra’s creative process and history as a recording artist, actor, director, producer, songwriter, and performer.
Register Now
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The Wall Street Dinner Honoring Michael R. Bloomberg and Stephanie E. Cohen
December 6, 2021
Two incredible honorees. A cause that’s especially meaningful. And back together in person. This year, supporting the Wall Street Dinner is your chance to make a tremendous impact.
Register Now
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UJA White Collar Lunch & Learn With Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase Global Inc.
December 7, 2021
Join UJA’s White Collar Group for a timely Lunch & Learn with Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, who will discuss the state of the industry and current dynamics that inform dealing with U.S. regulators.
Register Now