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North Shore Inaugural
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
6:00 PM
placeOld Westbury Hebrew Congregation, 21 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY, 11568
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Join us as we honor Steven Chestler, Kim and Mark Goodman, Samantha and Steven Marvin, Carol Wolowitz, and the Zetlin family — Gerri and Michael Zetlin, Crystal and Maxwell Zetlin, Ashley and Zachary Zetlin, and Ariana Zetlin and Tripp Kaelin.

Coming together feels more meaningful than ever — and the impact we can make is even more important than before. You’ll also learn more about UJA’s vital work meeting the urgent and ongoing needs in New York, in Israel, and around the world.

This event is intended for donors of $1,000 or more to UJA’s 2026 Annual Campaign.   

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Honoring

Steven Chestler

Steven Chestler

Steven Chestler’s Jewish upbringing has always been central to his life — he became a bar mitzvah and was later confirmed at Temple Beth El in Great Neck and later became an active member of Temple Or Elohim, where both of his children became b’nei mitzvot. 

For over 40 years, Steven built a successful career in New York City's garment district, helping grow his family business, Cathy Daniels Ltd., a leading women's sportswear company. In addition to his professional career, Steven was involved in charitable and community causes. His parents, Rita and Herb, of blessed memory, started the legacy of giving, and Steven and his siblings, Danny and Cathy, followed...

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Kim and Mark Goodman

Kim and Mark Goodman

Kim and Mark Goodman have been proud supporters of UJA for over 30 years and are honored to be past Summerfest chairs. Deeply committed to Jewish philanthropy, they also actively support Temple Sinai of Roslyn, FIDF, and Belev Echad.

Mark is the partner in charge of the Northeast region at Armanino, a top 20 national accounting and advisory firm. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top 200 Accountants, he holds degrees from the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and a master’s degree in taxation from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. Mark is a longtime member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and served as chair of the...

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Samantha and Steven Marvin

Samantha and Steven Marvin

Samantha and Steven Marvin have been dedicated supporters of UJA for over 20 years, ever since they were first introduced to its mission. Their long-standing commitments to philanthropy, community, and Jewish values have deeply impacted UJA and its partner organizations.

Steven currently serves as co-chair of the NYC Real Estate Division’s Sites & Sounds Committee, a role he’s held for the past decade. In this position, he has played an integral part in bringing industry leaders — some of the most respected names in real estate — to speak candidly with intimate groups about their careers and involvement with UJA. Through the “Sites” program, he...

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Carol Wolowitz and The Zetlin Family

Carol Wolowitz and The Zetlin Family

The Zetlin/Wolowitz family is a proud multigenerational supporter of UJA, deeply rooted in a tradition of philanthropy, community leadership, and Jewish values.

Carol Wolowitz has been a dedicated advocate for UJA for over 50 years. She is a past chair of UJA Long Island Women’s Campaign and was honored with the prestigious Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award, presented biennially by Jewish Federations to women who exemplify exceptional commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism. Carol has participated in numerous UJA missions around the world — including to Israel, Poland, and Russia — demonstrating her global commitment to Jewish causes. Beyond UJA, she plays an active...

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Featuring

Bret Stephens

Opinion Columnist and Associate Editor, The New York Times

Bret Stephens is an opinion columnist for The New York Times and editor in chief of Sapir, a new quarterly publication for the Jewish World. He has previously worked as a foreign-affairs columnist for The Wall Street Journal, for which he won a Pulitzer Prize, and as editor in chief of The Jerusalem Post.

Roll of Honor

The Inaugural will feature a Roll of Honor. Join us in demonstrating your support by making a gift to the 2026 Annual Campaign.

The deadline for the Roll of Honor is Friday, August 29, 2025.

Your participation is voluntary, although we hope you will agree to have your name listed for the Inaugural.  

Giving Level Contribution Amount
Visionary $250,000+*
Centurion $100,000+*
Pacesetter $50,000+*
Leadership Circle $25,000+*
Ambassador $18,000+*
Guardian $10,000+*
Patron $5,000+
Community Leader $1,800+
Friend $1,000+

 

A contribution of $1,000 or more will be featured in our Roll of Honor.

*A contribution of $10,000 or more includes membership in one or more of UJA’s donor giving societies: Tzedek Society ($10,000+), King David Society ($25,000+), Ambassador’s Round Table ($50,000+), and Prime Minister’s Council ($100,000+). Membership includes exclusive access to briefings, volunteer experiences, missions, and other benefits.

Leadership

Event Chairs

Fern & Lowell Kwiat

Fern & Lowell Kwiat

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Amy Kulchinsky

516.762.5854