Please join JFEDLA as we come together to celebrate our shared Jewish values at our Major Gifts Society Event on Wednesday, May 20th. Our special guest is presidential speechwriter and author Sarah Hurwitz. Space is limited, so please register today.

Who: JFEDLA’s Major Gifts Society
What: 2026 Major Gifts Society Event Featuring Sarah Hurwitz
When: Wednesday, May 20th • 6:00 PM Cocktails and Dinner Reception • 7:00 PM Program
Where: A private home in Encino, address shared with registrants prior to the event

Couvert $200 per person • Dietary Laws Observed • Business Casual

Required minimum household gift of $10,000 for Major Gifts Society to JFEDLA’s
2026 Annual Campaign

 

 

Warmly,

Nancy & Scott Beiser
Major Gifts Event Co-Chairs

Daniel Gryczman
Chair of the Board

Josh Fein, Karen Getelman, Allison Rosenthal, and Moshe Sassover
Vice Chairs

Jordan Bender and Jonathan Elist
General Campaign Co-Chairs

Laura Ozer
Valley Chair

Glenn Freeman
Valley Vice Chair

Nancy Lushing Greenstein and Kathi Mangel
Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy Co-Chairs

 

Sarah Hurwitz is an acclaimed author who was a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017.

She was also a lawyer at the Washington, D.C. office of WilmerHale and is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.

Sarah has been profiled in The Washington Post, People.com, The Boston Globe, and The Guardian; interviewed on The Today Show, Morning Joe, Amanpour & Co., and NPR; and featured in The Forward as one of 50 Jews who impacted American life in 2016 and 2019.

Sarah is the author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life -- in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There), which was a finalist for two National Jewish Book Awards and for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature. Her latest book, As A Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Shame, Blame, and Try To Erase Us, is an urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity and how Jews can reclaim their tradition.

Sarah offers her advice on effective storytelling, providing concrete tips for how to create a moving, persuasive narrative that breaks through the noise and has a lasting impact.

 

JFEDLA acts on shared values to create safe, joyful, and connected Jewish life in Los Angeles, Israel, and around the world. We care for the vulnerable by fighting poverty and combating antisemitism. We inspire by fostering Jewish journeys, building bridges, and developing leaders. Our dedicated partners, passionate staff, and your generosity make our work possible.

By signing up to attend this event, you agree to irrevocably grant to Jewish Federation Los Angeles — and to their employees, agents, and assigns — the right to take your photograph, record you, or use your image, silhouette, and/or other reproductions of your physical likeness, as well as your voice and/or words, for all purposes related to marketing and promotion of JFEDLA, across all media. These rights are granted in perpetuity. You hereby certify and represent that you are of at least 18 years of age and have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect thereof.