UJA-Federation of New York’s Young Entertainment Division welcomes young professionals in the entertainment, media, and communications industries. Join a community of emerging leaders at high-profile events, stimulating programs, and a rich variety of opportunities — all in support of the remarkable, lifesaving work of UJA-Federation of New York.

The Young Entertainment Division's Programs and Initiatives

After Dark
Starting in June of 2009, the Young Entertainment Division continued the Leadership Awards Dinner celebration into the night with After Dark, its after-party for New York’s top young entertainment professionals.

Spotlight Circle

Spotlight Circle is the Young Entertainment and Media Division’s premier program. For a gift of $1,000 or more to UJA-Federation of New York’s annual campaign, you’ll be invited to intimate industry briefings with some of the most influential philanthropists in the entertainment, media, and communications industries, be invited to participare in the Entertainment, Media, and Communications Division's Jewish learning series and mentoring program, and receive invitations to a variety of exciting events.

Spotlight Circle Briefings
Executive briefings provide an opportunity for the future leaders of the entertainment industry to meet with top media executives. Guest speakers have included Daniel Glass, Kevin Liles, Howard Rubenstein, Russell Simmons, David Stern, Van Toffler, and Bob Wright.

Past Spotlight Circle Speakers

Jewish Learning Series
The Entertainment, Media & Communications Jewish Learning Series, hosted by News Corporation, explores the stories of Jewish history with UJA-Federation’s scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Michael Paley. Join leaders of the entertainment, media, and communications industries for this enriching, enlightening, and thought-provoking series. This ongoing program meets twice a month and is intended for donors of $1,000 or more to UJA-Federation of New York’s annual campaign.

Mentoring Programs

The Young Entertainment Division offers mentoring programs for mid-level industry professionals as well as recent college graduates. The close relationships created by our mentoring programs not only provide invaluable individual guidance and support for all participants, but also enhance and extend the leadership roles of New York’s most successful Jewish business leaders within UJA-Federation.

Mentors and mentees are paired by industry, skill set, and life stages. Meeting frequency and time frame are determined between the mentor and mentee. In addition to mentorship meetings, mentees are required to attend two events.

Mentoring for Mid-Level Industry Professionals
The Entertainment, Media & Communication Division’s mentoring program matches mid-level industry professionals who have an interest in philanthropy with more senior philanthropists. A 10-month time commitment, from September to June, and a minimum gift of $1,800 to UJA-Federation’s annual campaign are required of mentees.

Young Entertainment Executive Committee

Chairs
Yale Chasin
Meredith Gertler

Chair Emeriti
Wendy Bronfein
Jeff Frumin

Committee