Westchester has a vibrant Jewish community, and UJA is at the heart of it.
There are so many ways to feel connected and make an impact that matters. And you’ll meet some interesting, like-minded people along the way.
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Our Impact
UJA supports nonprofits in Westchester that each play a significant role in the Jewish community and social service network of our county.
The Harold and Elaine Shames JCC on the Hudson and the JCC of Mid-Westchester each have a robust array of activities for the entire age spectrum.
DOROT Westchester cares for the senior members of our community through a range of intergenerational programs to alleviate social isolation.
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is one of the largest human services agencies in the county.
Westchester Jewish Council (WJC) enhances community relations.
Hillels of Westchester and The Jewish Education Project support students of all ages. And BBYO involves teens in meaningful Jewish experiences to help build Jewish identity and develop leadership skills.
The New Jewish Home provides health and rehabilitation care to meet the evolving needs of people as they age.
JCCA helps abused, neglected, and traumatized children heal physically and emotionally through compassionate, quality care.
J-Teen Leadership, a program of UJA-Federation, is dedicated to empowering and inspiring Jewish teens from all backgrounds and focuses on leadership training, community service, and core Jewish values.
“As chair of UJA Westchester, I’m deeply inspired by how our community continues to rally with a shared purpose: supporting UJA in caring for the people of Israel, fighting antisemitism, and securing a strong Jewish future.”
— Laurie Girsky, UJA Westchester Regional Chair
“As chair of UJA Westchester, I’m deeply inspired by how our community continues to rally with a shared purpose: supporting UJA in caring for the people of Israel, fighting antisemitism, and securing a strong Jewish future.”
— Laurie Girsky, UJA Westchester Regional Chair
“As chair of UJA Westchester, I’m deeply inspired by how our community continues to rally with a shared purpose: supporting UJA in caring for the people of Israel, fighting antisemitism, and securing a strong Jewish future.”
— Laurie Girsky, UJA Westchester Regional Chair
“As chair of UJA Westchester, I’m deeply inspired by how our community continues to rally with a shared purpose: supporting UJA in caring for the people of Israel, fighting antisemitism, and securing a strong Jewish future.”
— Laurie Girsky, UJA Westchester Regional Chair
“As chair of UJA Westchester, I’m deeply inspired by how our community continues to rally with a shared purpose: supporting UJA in caring for the people of Israel, fighting antisemitism, and securing a strong Jewish future.”
— Laurie Girsky, UJA Westchester Regional Chair
Roll of Honor
Our Roll of Honor thanks Westchester individuals and families who give a gift of $500 or more to UJA’s annual campaign. Click here to view our roll of honor or join our roll of honor.
Thank You for Your Support
There are so many ways to feel connected to Westchester’s vibrant Jewish community and make an impact that matters. From Mamaroneck to Mount Kisco — and all over the county — your support helps us reach the people who need us most.
J-Teen Leadership
J-Teen Leadership is where Jewish teens from all backgrounds come together for leadership development training and community service with the goal of making an impact on our world.
Committees
Meet our Westchester leadership — a group of dynamic, committed people who are making a difference every day through UJA. Join them and make a difference in ways that mean the most to you.
Regional Chair: Laurie Girsky
Kate Eichel, Women
Karen Everett, Advisory Committee
Martine Fleishman, Past Chair
Pamela Frankel-Stein, Volunteerism/Site Visits
Cindy Golub, Past Chair
Arlene Kleinberg (PG&E) Planned Giving & Endowments
Laura Kleinhandler, Member at Large
Barry Lovell, Strategic Planning
Abby Mendelsohn, Leadership Development
Heidi Rieger, Member at Large
Randi Rosenblatt, Families
Robert Rothman, Venture Funds
Bill Schrag, Member at Large
Tara Slone-Goldstein, Advisory
Michelle Sosin, Business & Professional
Ed Stoppelmann, Member at Large
Mauri Chotin Zemachson, Campaign
Westchester is a community of communities. Harrison-Purchase-Rye, Larchmont-Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Northern Westchester, the River Towns, Scarsdale, and White Plains all have robust UJA groups and run volunteer activities, author events, panels with thought leaders, and so much more.
Community Based Involvement
Harrison/Purchase/Rye
Larchmont/Mamaroneck
Jill Miller, Board Advisory Chair
Aby Moses, Board Advisory Chair
Patricia Spergel Bauman, Board Chair
Elese Silverman, Strategic Planning Chair
New Rochelle
Chairs
Evelyn Trachten
Baila Weiss
Debbie Young
Sharon Grunfeld
Debbie Newborn
Debbie Schrag
Northern Westchester
Chairs
Mindy Bass
Tracy Stein
Rivertowns
Liaison
Elissa Hecker
Scarsdale
Chairs
Beth Altschuler
Kate Eichel
Mauri Chotin-Zemachson, Scarsdale Advisory Chair
We’re Westchester women who are passionate about our community and giving back. We plan volunteer projects and enjoy cultural experiences together. Westchester Women also take pride in getting their families involved with hands-on volunteer activities for kids of all ages.
Kate Eichel, Chair Westchester Women
We’re professionals at all stages of our careers — from just starting out to the top of our field. We connect with each other and are committed to the work of doing good in our Westchester community.
Chairs
Garry Klein
Michelle Sosin
UJA Westchester Families is an enthusiastic and welcoming group of Westchester families who are making our community a better place through the shared values of philanthropy and tikkun olam. We gather for a wide variety of social and cultural activities, and we roll up our sleeves for family volunteer projects. Join us!
Melissa Bahr, Northern Westchester Young Families Board Chair
Michelle Dinenberg, Northern Westchester Young Families Board Co-Chair
Randi Rosenblatt, Northern Westchester Young Families Board Chair of Volunteer Programming
Lauren Shalem- Harrison Purchase Young Families
We work together to strengthen relations between the Jewish community and our neighbors to impact causes that affect us all. We speak up for needs specific to UJA’s network of nonprofits, the Jewish community, and social service sector in Westchester.
Karen Everett, Advisory Chair
J-Teen Leadership, a program of UJA-Federation, is dedicated to empowering and inspiring Jewish teens from all backgrounds. J-Teen Leadership's focus on leadership training, community service and core Jewish values, engages teens so they can contribute to the Jewish community and the world.
Chairs
Tracey Bilski
Heather Bloom
We’re philanthropists who exemplify what it means to give back.
Westchester Major Gifts Chair
Caren Osten Gerszberg
Joshua Society Chairs
Danielle and Stu Seltzer
Nicky and Denis Ziman
Westchester King David Society Chairs
Tris and Sam Berger
Wendy and Neil Sandler
Westchester Executive Leadership Committee
Community Based Involvement
Westchester Women
Westchester Business and Professional Division
Westchester Families
Westchester Government Relations
J-Teen Leadership
Philanthropic Societies
Meet our Westchester leadership — a group of dynamic, committed people who are making a difference every day through UJA. Join them and make a difference in ways that mean the most to you.
Regional Chair: Laurie Girsky
Kate Eichel, Women
Karen Everett, Advisory Committee
Martine Fleishman, Past Chair
Pamela Frankel-Stein, Volunteerism/Site Visits
Cindy Golub, Past Chair
Arlene Kleinberg (PG&E) Planned Giving & Endowments
Laura Kleinhandler, Member at Large
Barry Lovell, Strategic Planning
Abby Mendelsohn, Leadership Development
Heidi Rieger, Member at Large
Randi Rosenblatt, Families
Robert Rothman, Venture Funds
Bill Schrag, Member at Large
Tara Slone-Goldstein, Advisory
Michelle Sosin, Business & Professional
Ed Stoppelmann, Member at Large
Mauri Chotin Zemachson, Campaign