We are thrilled to kick off our 2026 Valley Campaign with Valley Big Night. Join us to celebrate the generosity and strength of the Valley community, which powers so much of JFEDLA’s life-changing work.

We're also excited to welcome comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish as our featured guest. You've seen Tiffany in her Netflix comedy special Black Mitzvah, which pays tribute to her Jewish heritage. One of the most recognizable comedic talents in the world, Tiffany will perform a standup set and sit for an intimate fireside chat.

Here’s what Tiffany had to say about the role Judaism plays in her life:

“I feel a deep connection with the Jewish community through my commitment to serving and helping others in need — a commitment I have learned within my Jewish community. This experience has not only strengthened my sense of belonging but also helped me recognize the profound importance of caring for others.”

It's the biggest night of the year in the Valley. Space is limited. Don't miss Valley Big Night!

Who: JFEDLA’s Valley Community
What: Valley Big Night
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Where: Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436

 

Attendees will be asked to kindly make a meaningful contribution to JFEDLA's 2026 Annual Campaign prior to the event.

 

Support JFEDLA

 

Warmly,

Andy Berman
Ellen Brown
David Jacobs
Ellen Silverman
Michelle Spiegel
Valley Big Night Co-Chairs

Heather Kertesz-Briest
Lauren Judelson
Janine Kolodny
Kathi & Jay Mangel
Steven & Allison Martini
Stephen Rischall
Jordan Silverman Raff
Marcy & Doran Tajkef
Valley Big Night Vice-Chairs

Laura Ozer
Valley Chair

Glenn Freeman
Valley Vice Chair

 

Valley Big Night Host Committee
(in formation as of 12/9/25)

Annie & Scott Austin	Karen & Mark Getelman	Jackie & Paul Pepperman
Daniel Barkin	Elaine & David Gill	Peggy Robin
Nancy & Scott Beiser	Jenni & Lionel Glancy	Judy & Alan Rosen
Donna & Ron Bender	Susie & Bruce Goren	Judy & David Rosen
Marcia & Steve Berman	Rom & Eric Goren	Rachel Lipman & Lee Rosen
Arlene & Stewart Bloom	Cheryl & Bob Green	Margy Rosenbluth
Suzy & Stephen Bookbinder	Deb & Arthur Greenberg	Claudia & Sandy Samuels
Heather Kertesz-Briest & Greg Briest	Lisa & George Hess	Betsy Katz Sandler & Scott Sandler
Ellen & Jeff Brown	Marcie & Scott Howard	Lindsay Schuster
Lynette Brown	Mady & Arthur Jablon	Annette & Daniel Shapiro
Rochelle & Freddy Cohen	Susan & Dan Kane	Danielle & Marc Sigal
Laura Leve Cohen & Larry Cohen	Thalia & Eric Kingsley	Elysa & Danny Spiegel
Faith & Jonathan Cookler	Sandy & Irv Klasky	Michelle & David Spiegel
Leonard & Lisa Dick	Lisa & Victor Kohn	Roberta & Bruce Toporoff
Meredith & Michael Druyen	Janine & Rick Kolodny	Janis Black Warner & Douglas Warner
Nikki & Micah Eigler	Amy & Jon Konheim	Brian Weisberg
Bobbi Endler	Carol & Irwin Koransky	Stephanie & Michael Weisberg
Lisa Lainer-Fagan & Brian Fagan	Allyn & Jeffrey Levine	Lisa Westermark
Karen Feinstein Michiels	Annette Lichtenstein	Lynne & Robert Zuckerman
Toby & Aaron Feit	Ann Lieberman
Lynne & Michael Feldman	Claire & Don Marks
Robin & Jim Felton	Amy & Harold Masor
Deena Eberly Fleiner & Adam Fleiner	Marcie & Steven Medof
Carin & Glenn Freeman	Karmi & Harold Monsher
Sharon & Bruce Gersh	Jill & Steven Namm

 

 

Emmy, Grammy, and NAACP Image Award winner Tiffany Haddish has established herself as one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers worldwide.

Haddish is perhaps best known to Jewish audiences for her Netflix comedy special Black Mitzvah, which pays tribute to her Jewish heritage. She also speaks publicly about studying Torah, learning Hebrew, and finding joy in Jewish traditions.

Haddish is famous for playing the scene-stealing “Dina” in the smash hit comedy Girls Trip. She reprises her role in Girls Trip 2, opposite Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, and Regina Hall. Haddish stars in Peacock’s unscripted series Tiffany Haddish Goes Off, which chronicles Haddish’s four-week-long girls’ trip in Africa with her three best friends. She will also star in Lil Rel Howery’s feature Haunted Heist, which premiered at the 2025 Fantastic Fest; Carlo Bernard’s upcoming action-thriller, The Deputy, alongside William H. Macy, Duke Nicholson, and Julia Fox; Adam Rifkin’s psychedelic stoner comedy, Toad, alongside James Franco, Christopher Meloni, and Craig Robinson; The Girl in the River alongside Maggie Grace, Ralph Macchio, and Devon Sawa; and crime-thriller Motion. 

Haddish is a New York Times bestselling author of the memoir The Last Black Unicorn and a children’s book author of Layla, The Last Black Unicorn. The companion audiobook to her memoir, which she narrated, was nominated for a 2019 Grammy Award for Spoken Word Album. Her latest book, a collection of essays entitled, I Curse You with Joy, was released in May 2024. Shortly after, Haddish teamed up with legendary songwriter Diane Warren to release her empowering single, “Woman Up.”

Haddish recently founded the She Ready Foundation to help and support foster kids in need. In 2021, the She Ready Foundation launched an internship program with Ready To Succeed for foster youth in the SoCal area.

 

JFEDLA acts on shared values to create safe, joyful, and connected Jewish life in Los Angeles, Israel, and around the world. We care for our 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.

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