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Industry
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Entertainment & Tech Council
- We work in a wide variety of fields, including marketing, music, tech, and fashion. We host top industry executives at panel discussions, attend exclusive industry events, and make connections.
- Interested? Contact Maya Spector at spectorm@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1474
Young Healthcare
- We feature the leading voices in medicine, healthcare investing, technology, and more. Health and life science professionals alike attend our programs.
- Interested? Contact Olivia Wenzel at wenzelo@ujafedny.org
Young Hospitality
- Connect with hotel financiers, investors, food and beverage professionals, and other industry leaders in the hospitality space to give back and do good together.
- Interested? Contact Samantha Kahme at kahmes@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1293
Young Lawyers
- We’re an inclusive community of lawyers and your go-to for connecting with top attorneys and prominent professionals.
- Interested? Contact Marisa Camacho at camachom@ujafedny.org
Lawyers Division Council
- We’re the group for mid-career attorneys in their 30s and 40s who meaningfully support UJA and want to engage further with our vital work. We’re an invite-only cohort that has home-hosted briefings with prominent lawyers, legal experts, and politicians.
- Interested? Contact Marisa Camacho camachom@ujafedny.org
Next Gen Restructuring
- If you’re a legal or finance professional, you work in or around the reorganization industry, and you want to give back to your community, this is the place for you. We welcome people under the age of 45.
- Interested? Contact Alexandra Ruben rubena@ujafedny.org
Young Real Estate (REX)
- Come join real estate professionals from all parts of the industry for exclusive briefings, tours, volunteer projects, and other unique opportunities.
- Interested? Contact Samantha Kahme at kahmes@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1293
Young Wall Street
- Welcome! We’re a large, enthusiastic group of people in finance who are looking to give back and develop meaningful connections.
- Interested? Contact Ariel Milewicz milewicza@ujafedny.org
Fintech
- We provide opportunities for those in the fintech space to connect, give back, and participate in exclusive conversations with industry professionals. Come join us!
- Interested? Contact Ariel Milewicz at milewicza@ujafedny.org
Next Gen IMD
- If you work in the hedge fund and investment markets, this is your place! We come together to build community and gain industry insights from high-level speakers.
- Interested? Contact Amanda Grabel grabela@ujafedny.org 212.836.1137
Next Gen Private Equity
- We’re the up-and-coming leaders in a group on the cutting edge of the private equity industry. We host programs where we connect with the world’s most respected private equity and buy-out professionals.
- Interested? Contact Zeke Parsons at parsonsz@ujafedny.org
Next Gen Women on Wall Street
- We provide opportunities for women on Wall Street to connect, give back, and participate in exclusive conversations with industry professionals. Come join us!
- Interested? Contact Chloe Gaynor at gaynorc@ujafedny.org
Young Wine & Spirits
- Come together with wine & spirits professionals who are producers, distributors, retailers, and other industry leaders for unique experiences and, most importantly, to give back.
- Interested? Contact Samantha Kahme at kahmes@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1293
Community
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Generosity Signature Event & Host Committee
- One of New York City’s largest Jewish events, Generosity is UJA Young Leaders’ annual gala where hundreds of people in their 20s and 30s come together for a fun night of celebrating philanthropy. Highlights include a premium open bar, food, raffles, a DJ, and more. Want to be part of the planning? Join the Host Committee! Those on the Host Committee make meaningful gifts of $365 or more to UJA’s annual campaign.
- Get a glimpse of last year’s event and learn more here.
- Interested? Contact Jessie Ziff ziffj@uajfedny.org
Professional Women
- We’re powerful and career-minded. We work across a variety of industries and come together to give back.
- Interested? Contact Andrea Gingold GingoldA@ujafedny.org 212.836.1187
Third Generation Holocaust Survivors & Supporters
- We offer meaningful, year-round programming for grandchildren of Holocaust survivors as well as other young professionals who are passionate about Holocaust remembrance and education.
- Interested? Contact Ali Blumberg blumberga@ujafedny.org
UJA Couples
- UJA Couples offers enriching social, cultural, and philanthropic activities, often with a Jewish spin, and creates community among couples in their 20s and 30s.
- Interested? Contact ujacouples@ujafedny.org
UJA FSU
- A community of philanthropists and leaders from the former Soviet Union making a meaningful impact through UJA.
- Interested? Contact Alex Bebeshko bebshkoa@ujafedny.org
UJAPride
- We’re a safe, inclusive space for people who identify as LGBTQ and their allies to strengthen our community and improve lives.
- Interested? Contact Gary Aftor aftorg@ujafedny.org
UJA Young Leaders Community
- We’re an enthusiastic group of New Yorkers who want to change lives by giving back, build a foundation of UJA knowledge and meet new people in a welcoming setting. We make meaningful gifts of $365 or more to UJA’s annual campaign.
- Interested? Contact Julia Susskind susskindj@ujafedny.org
UJA Young Leaders Collective
- We’re a dedicated group of young leaders who are ready to take the next step in our leadership within UJA, explore our philanthropic interests on a deeper level, and gain access to a wider variety of UJA programming. We make meaningful gifts of $1,000 or more to UJA’s annual campaign.
- Interested? Contact Jessie Ziff ziffj@ujafedny.org
Young Manhattan Women
- We have flexible schedules and come together to integrate Jewish values, volunteering, and philanthropy into our homes.
- Interested? Contact Jamie Weinstein weinsteinj@ujafedny.org
Young Sephardic
- We make a difference by connecting the Sephardic community to UJA’s work. Come join us.
- Interested? Contact Mindy Montague at montaguem@ujafedny.org
Events Happening Near You
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Volunteer With UJA
Ongoing
As we go from one crisis to another, UJA remains poised to address evolving needs of millions of people who are struggling. Join us for one of many upcoming volunteer opportunities.
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NextGen Restructuring After Hours
May 31, 2023
Join the NextGen Restructuring community for the official afterparty to the Annual Restructuring Event, for networking, an open bar, food, music, and more.
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UJA Celebrates Israel @ 75
June 4, 2023
A milestone birthday. A milestone in history. A Sunday in June. This year we invite you to join this special milestone celebrating Israel’s 75 years as a start-up nation leading the world in technological innovation, medical and scientific breakthroughs, and artistic expression.
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Young Leaders Dodgeball Tournament
June 5, 2023
Join UJA Young Leaders for our first-ever dodgeball tournament. You’re in for an evening of fierce competition and meeting new people with M.C. Nev Schulman. Play for a cause and help close our campaign strong. Hosted by UJA Young Leaders.
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Hospitality Division Annual Event
June 6, 2023
Join us at our annual event as we honor Mit Shah, CEO at Noble Investment Group.
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Publishing Awards Celebration
June 6, 2023
Our annual awards celebration honors professional leadership in the publishing industry and celebrates the impact of our community on UJA’s powerful work.
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UJA Young Wall Street Briefing
June 6, 2023
Join us for an exclusive briefing on the states of U.S. and Israel financial markets with Paul Singer, Dan Senor, and Avi Hasson.
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Music Visionary of the Year Award Celebration
June 7, 2023
Join us for our 2023 Music Visionary of the Year Award Celebration honoring Steve Boom.
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Trusts & Estates Group 32nd Annual Event
June 8, 2023
Join us to honor Kevin Matz of ArentFox Schiff at our Trusts & Estates Group 32nd Annual Event.
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