Entertainment, Media & Communications

Bringing together leading professionals from entertainment, media, and communications.

UJA-Federation of New York's Entertainment, Media & Communications Division is a community of distinguished industry leaders who invite you to join us at high-profile events, stimulating programs, and a rich variety of networking and social opportunities — all in support of the remarkable, lifesaving work of UJA-Federation.

Featured Event

Leadership Awards Dinner

• Join us for our annual Steven J. Ross Humanitarian of the Year Award, which recognizes the late Steven Ross — a visionary and architect of the Time Warner merger — whose legacy of generosity and kindness touched so many in the entertainment, media, and communications community and beyond.
• The award is presented at the Leadership Awards Dinner, the Entertainment, Media & Communications Division’s premier event, drawing international media attention.

Steven J. Ross Humanitarian of the Year Award Honorees

EMC Programs & Speakers

Digital Media Speaker Series

• Join us for intimate discussions and insights on the current state of the industry with digital media leaders.
• Past guest speakers include Julian Brodsky, David Rosenblatt, and Dan Rosensweig.

Jewish Learning Series

• Join entertainment, media, and communications executives for bimonthly sessions to study, learn, and discuss Jewish culture.

Think Vehicles: Conversations With Leaders

• Join prominent individuals as they discuss current events and relevant industry topics.
• Guest speakers have included Ambassador Daniel Ayalon, Ambassador Dennis Ross, Fareed Zakaria, and Mort Zuckerman.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Explore quarterly, hands-on opportunities to learn about UJA-Federation’s mission with other entertainment professionals.

Spotlight Circle

• Make a gift of $1,000 or more to UJA-Federation’s annual campaign and become a member of Spotlight Circle, a group of young entertainment, media, and communications professionals.
• Participate in special events and many more exciting opportunities.
• Past speakers include Bill Hemmer, Larry Aidem, David Rosenblatt, Charles Goldstuck, Bob Meyers, Julia Ormond, Russell Wolff, and Kenneth Yaffe.
• Participate in the Entertainment, Media & Communication Division's Jewish Learning Series and mentoring program.
• Receive invitations to a variety of exciting events.

Contact Danielle Zalaznick at 1.212.836.1453 or

Executive Committee Membership Benefits

• Play a key role in building UJA-Federation of New York’s Entertainment, Media & Communications Division.
• Foster relationships with influential industry leaders.
• Manage and help direct the division’s fundraising efforts.
• Reach out to new donors.
• Involve members of the entertainment, media, and communications community in the work of UJA-Federation.

Executive Committee

Chairs
Matthew C. Blank
Jane Friedman
Aryeh B. Bourkoff

Chairs Emeriti
Howard J. Rubenstein
Arthur M. Siskind
David J. Stern

Vice Chairs