On March 4, 2026, our organization launched in New York with an evening of learning and community, highlighting this powerful history and its relevance today. The program was emceed by Tessa Veksler and included a keynote presentation by Izabella Tabarovsky, followed by a panel discussion with leaders from our partner organizations, and comments by Leo Slepak and Jessica Katz.
Simon Klarfeld, SJMEP Executive Director, announces the launch of “Ask Natan”.
Panel Discussion with (left to right) Roman Shmulenson (COJECO),
Lena Katsnelson (UJA-Federation of New York), Yelena Pogorelsky (Jewish Parent Academy), and Tessa Veksler
(Left to Right) Yelena Pogorelsky, Sasha Krasny, Zoya Raynes, Biana Shilshtut, and Rada Sumareva
(Left to Right) Joel Sandberg, Leo Slepak, Simon Klarfeld, and Adele Sandberg
(Left to Right) Joel Sandberg, Leo Slepak, Adele Sandberg, and Tessa Veksler
We are grateful to our partners—UJA-Federation of New York, Club Z, COJECO, iMishpacha, Jewish Parent Academy, and Nash Dom—and to all who support our mission. Together, we are building on this legacy to educate, empower, and inspire the next generation.
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