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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
Wall Street Leaders Raise $22 Million at UJA-Federation of New York's Wall Street Dinner to Support the Vital Needs of Community
December 15, 2011
Paul J. Taubman and Scott L. Shleifer honored for philanthropic leadership December 14, 2011 (New York, NY) — More than 1,150 financial professionals, prominent business leaders, and philanthropists honored Paul J. Taubman, executive vice president … Read more
UJA-Federation of New York and the J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation Celebrate Professionals Who Enhance the Lives of Adults And Children with Disabilities
December 14, 2011
Inaugurating New Award Category, the Innovation Award, to Recognize Individual for Transformative Contribution to the Field of Disabilities December 14, 2011 (New York, NY) — UJA-Federation of New York’s Task Force on People With Disabilities … Read more
Make a Donation in Honor of Someone This Holiday Season and Give Back with UJA-Federation Tribute Cards
December 14, 2011
With a variety of new and unique cards, let friends and relatives know they matter by sending a tribute card. December 14, 2011 (New York, NY) -- This holiday season, make a donation in honor of a friend or relative and let them know they matter with one … Read more
1.6 Million Raised at UJA-Federation of New York Lawyer’s Division Annual Event Honoring Jonathan L. Mechanic and Scott D. Musoff
December 9, 2011
Dan Senor — author, geopolitical expert, investor, and adjunct senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations —gave keynote speech December 9, 2011 (New York) - At a record-breaking, sold-out event, Jonathan L. Mecha… Read more
UJA-Federation Grant Allows 150 Kids and their Parents to Celebrate Chanukah with 14-Foot Lego Menorah
December 6, 2011
December 6, 2011 (Port Jefferson Station, NY) — A 14-foot menorah made of Legos stood tall at the end of the day, a reminder that the Jewish holiday Chanukah is coming soon. UJA-Federation of New York sponsored this project that brought together 150… Read more