UJA-Federation of New York in Westchester Celebrates Community with Song and Support

Generous donors in Westchester gathered at a Mamaroneck home to celebrate their caring commitment to UJA-Federation of New York and its life-changing work on Thursday, October 8, 2015. The world’s largest local philanthropy, UJA-Federation works with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations to care for those in need, connect people to their Jewish communities, and respond to crises close to home and around the globe.

The evening featured Broadway actress Mandy Gonzalez, best known for her role in the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights. Most recently Mandy starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked.

The event was chaired by Joy and Steven Zelin of Larchmont, Lisa and Marc Cummins of Harrison, Lisa and Stephen Eisenstein of Larchmont, and Linda and Seth Plattus of Scarsdale. The evening took place at the home of Cindy and Ben Golub of Mamaroneck.

The group heard from Eric S. Goldstein, UJA-Federation’s CEO, who had recently returned from a trip to Israel to show support for and see the work the organization funds. Campaign Chair David Moore also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the strength of our generous community and the singular role that UJA-Federation plays in supporting the people on the margins of society and providing a global safety net.

“We all know what UJA makes possible – matching support for so many areas of concern with our reach and impact. Every dollar we invest in our beneficiary agencies helps them yield an additional 350 percent return in government funds,” said Joy Zelin of Larchmont, chair of UJA-Federation’s Westchester King David Society. “I feel it’s a privilege to be a part of it all.”

About UJA-Federation of New York


For nearly 100 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.

Photo Captions

Photo 1: (From left) Event Chairs Joy Zelin of Larchmont, Linda Plattus of Scarsdale, Lisa Cummins of Harrison, Lisa Eisenstein of Larchmont

Photo 2: (From left) Hosts Ben and Cindy Golub of Mamaroneck and UJA-Federation of New York CEO Eric S. Goldstein

Photo 3: (From left) UJA-Federation CEO Eric S. Goldstein and Randi and Dan Kreisler of Pleasantville

Photo 4: (From left) UJA-Federation’s Executive Vice President of Financial Resource Development Mark Medin with Michael and Arlene Kleinberg of New Rochelle