DALLAS, Texas, November 1, 2021 —Jewish National Fund-USA’s (JNF-USA) first-ever in-person JNFuture event in Dallas was a major success, with nearly 60 of Dallas’ young professionals ages 22-40 who share a passion for the land and people of Israel gathering at the JNF-USA Sip & Schmooze soiree for nosh, drinks, and networking at HG Sply Co. on October 26, 2021.
JNFuture Dallas Board - Adam Chernoff, Jordan Rey, Jordan Ross, Brad Werner, Alex Hirschberg, Claire Mitzner
Like-minded Zionists from the millennial and Gen Z generations learned about JNF-USA’s critical environmental and nation-building activities in Israel’s north and south, and how through its One Billion Dollar Roadmap for the Next Decade, JNF-USA is developing new communities in the Galilee and Negev, connecting the next generation to Israel, and creating infrastructure and programs that support ecology, individuals with special needs, and heritage site preservation.
Claire Mitzner; Ellie Adelman, JNF-USA Director Dallas; Aaron Kotamarti, Kevin Kotamarti
JNFuture Dallas Board members, Claire Mitzner and Jordan Ross discussed how JNFuture members are involved at every level of the organization’s decision-making process. They also shared upcoming opportunities to travel to Israel in 2022.
Brad Werner, Dallas JNFuture President; Adam Chernoff, Dallas JNFuture Board Member, Trevor Hunt
“It is incredibly gratifying to see the enthusiasm in our young professional community and the strong support for the land and people of Israel,” said JNFuture Dallas President Brad Werner. “JNFuture in Dallas is off to an auspicious start, and I look forward to seeing the community grow and evolve as we take part in one of the greatest Jewish movements of our time.”
Richard Margolin, Jordan Ross, Josh Hoppenstein
Attendees also got to hear from Werner, who told the roomful of young professionals: “When I moved to Dallas, I knew I wanted to bring the excitement of JNFuture to this community! We are so excited to grow this community of likeminded Zionists. There are many different ways to be a part of JNFuture and I am looking forward to an exciting year!”
Livy Mackey, Sara Pfrenger
To view photos from the event, click here or visit tinyurl.com/JNFutureOct21
To learn more about JNF-USA’s work in Israel and how to get involved in the local Dallas community, contact Rebecca Davidoff at Rdavidoff@jnf.org or 847.656.8880 x762.
Josh Hoppenstein, Amir Ellis, Jesse Archambault
Ginger Burrows, Sarah Pfrenger, Livy Mackey
Galit Birk, Brad Werner, and Rebecca Davidoff, Campaign Executive, JNFuture Midwest & Texas
Abigail Rey & Levi Rey
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About Jewish National Fund-USA
JNF-USA is the leading philanthropic organization for Israel that supports critical environmental and nation building activities in Israel’s north and south. Through its One Billion Dollar Roadmap for the Next Decade, JNF-USA is developing new communities in the Galilee and Negev, connecting the next generation to Israel, and creating infrastructure and programs that support ecology, individuals with special needs, and heritage site preservation.