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UJA-Federation of New York's Westchester Region Pays Tribute to Leaders
May 14, 2012
MAMARONECK, NY (May 14, 2012) — More than 400 guests joined UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester region as it honored Tracey and Mark Bilski of Chappaqua and Tara Slone-Goldstein and Wayne Goldstein of Mamaroneck. During this event —… Read more
UJA-Federation of New York's J11 Information & Referral Center Connects The New York Jewish Community with Local Passover Seders
March 19, 2012
This Passover, UJA-Federation of New York’s J•1•1 Information and Referral Center encourages the Jewish community to make room for one more and invite in all those in the New York Jewish community who wish to observe the holiday but do not… Read more
Four Hundred and Fifty Huntington Residents Gather For Concert to Benefit UJA-Federation of New York
February 14, 2012
Four Huntington synagogues participate in first joint effort HUNTINGTON, NY (February 14, 2012) - More than 450 Huntington residents came together for a night of Jewish song to benefit UJA-Federation of New York last Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Huntingto… Read more
UJA-Federation of New York, Americorps, and the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Team up to Address Hunger and Advocate Healthy Eating
February 9, 2012
A communitywide campaign to battle food insufficiency in New York February 9, 2012 (New York, NY) — As Jewish New Yorkers prepare to celebrate Purim, UJA-Federation of New York is teaming up with AmeriCorps and the Metropolitan Council on Jewish … Read more
UJA-Federation of New York Recognizes Synagogue Efforts to Create an Inclusive Jewish Community for Those with Disabilities
February 7, 2012
Newly Inaugurated Synagogue Inclusion Award Honors Synagogues for Removing Barriers and Making Jewish Life more Accessible to All February 7, 2012 (New York, NY) — UJA-Federation of New York is a firm believer that synagogue life should be accessibl… Read more
UJA-Federation of New York Brings Together More Than 800 Volunteers to Raise Money for Those in Need
February 2, 2012
February 2, 2012 (New York, NY) – Drawing on the strength of the Jewish community, more than 800 volunteers gathered for UJA-Federation of New York’s annual Super Sunday phone-a-thon on Sunday, January 29, 2012, raising more than $735,000 from… Read more
160 Teens Pack up Food to Feed More Than 2,000 Hungry and Homeless for a Month
January 31, 2012
To be distributed to clients of Westchester Jewish Community Services and the Bronx Jewish Community Council, both UJA-Federation beneficiary agencies WHITE PLAINS, NY (January 31, 2012) — More than 160 Westchester teens came together at UJA-Federat… Read more
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo Headlines UJA-Federation of New York's Sixth Annual Westchester Sports Talk
January 26, 2012
WHITE PLAINS, NY (January 26, 2012) — Sports radio personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo headlined UJA-Federation of New York’s Sixth Annual Westchester Sports Talk on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The event, which drew more than 160 gue… Read more
More Than 700 Young Philanthropists Gathered at UJA-Federation of New York's Generosity Signature Event, Raising Nearly $230,000
January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012 (New York, NY) -- UJA-Federation of New York’s annual Generosity signature event, which brought together more than 700 philanthropists in their 20s and 30s for an evening of philanthropy, dancing, and state-of-the-art fundraising te… Read more
Signature Bank Founder and Board Chairman Addresses UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester Business And Professional Division at 2011 Chanukah Reception
December 21, 2011
WEST HARRISON, NY (December 21, 2011) — Scott Shay, founder and chairman of the board of directors at Signature Bank, spoke to members of UJA-Federation’s Westchester Business and Professional Division about growing an institution during a cha… Read more