More than 125 of UJA-Federation of New York’s most generous donors in Westchester joined together to celebrate community and the organization’s life-changing work on Monday, September 22, 2014. Broadway star Jarrod Spector, who rose to fame with a record 1,500 performances as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys, entertained the group.
Spector was nominated for a Tony Award in the category of Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as songwriting legend Barry Mann in Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, a role that earned him both Outer Critics Circle and Tony Award nominations.
The group also heard from Eric S. Goldstein, UJA-Federation’s new CEO, who had just returned from a trip to Israel and Ukraine to speak to members of those communities and see the work the organization supports there.
“Pacesetter gives us a chance to say thank you to our most generous donors, so please accept our deep gratitude for all you make possible,” said Joy Zelin of Larchmont, chair of UJA-Federation’s Westchester King David Society. “It’s our commitment that guarantees the safety net so many rely on — in Israel, in New York, and around the world.”
The evening took place at the home of Lois Kohn-Claar and Gary Claar of Scarsdale. Joy and Steven Zelin of Larchmont, chairs of UJA-Federation’s Westchester King David Society, chaired the event with Linda and Seth Plattus of Scarsdale and Debbie and Richard Yoken of Chappaqua, chairs of the Solomon Society.
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(From left) Event Chairs Seth and Linda Plattus of Scarsdale, Joy Zelin of Larchmont, and Richard and Debbie Yoken of Chappaqua with hosts Lois Kohn-Claar and Gary Claar of Scarsdale.
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(From left) Gary Claar, Pam Wexler of Scarsdale, UJA-Federation’s Executive Vice President of Financial Resource Development Mark Medin, Laura and David Kleinhandler of Rye Brook, and UJA-Federation CEO Eric S. Goldstein.
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UJA-Federation Westchester Regional Chair Martine Fleishman of Harrison (center) with previous Westchester Regional Chairs Wayne Goldstein of Mamaroneck and Pam Wexler of Scarsdale.
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(From left) UJA-Federation Westchester Annual Campaign Chairs Randi Kreisler of Pleasantville and Caryl Orlando of Scarsdale.
About UJA-Federation of New York
For more than 95 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 55,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 network beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.