Take your seat at our table for an intimate dining event at Wexler’s Deli on Wednesday, June 12th! The first installment in our Emerging Philanthropists Dinner Series promises a fun night of conversation with the altruistic leaders of tomorrow gathered around an exciting assortment of food and drink. The menu, titled “Jewish Foods” of the Diaspora,” has been thoughtfully crafted by the chef himself — Micah Wexler — and will take us on a journey through Jewish foods from various communities around the world. This culinary tour will provide a space to connect, learn, and inspire — and experience Jewish community.
Emerging Philanthropists (EP) is a stepping stone and space for our young donors who contribute to the Federation’s Campaign with an individual gift of $2,500 or more, annually.
By attending this event, you recognize that you must be a member of Emerging Philanthropists and either have made or will make a minimum gift of $2,500 toward The Jewish Federation’s 2019 Annual Campaign.
For further information, please contact us at (323) 761-8386 or EmergingPhilanthropists@JewishLA.org.
Cara Rifkin and Bryan Wasser
Emerging Philanthropists Co-Chairs
Leslie Schapira
Emerging Philanthropists Vice Chair
Micah Wexler
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chef Micah Wexler developed a passion for the restaurant industry at a very early age. At 15, Wexler’s first job was working with legendary Italian Chef Gino Angelini at Vincenti Restaurant in Brentwood. It was through this early life experience that led Wexler to enroll in the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. On his summer breaks from college, Wexler worked the line in top L.A. kitchens including Melisse, Patina, and Spago. Upon graduation, he spent a year traveling through Europe, cooking at some of the highest-rated restaurant establishments. He honed his craft at 1-star Michelin Restaurant La Taverna Righi in San Marino and 3-Star Michelin Restaurant Martin Berasategui in San Sebastian, Spain.
After returning to the U.S., he moved to New York to become part of the opening team for L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon as a chef de partie. Following two years in New York, Wexler came home to Los Angeles to become Sous Chef at Tom Colicchio’s Craft in Century City. In 2014, Wexler and his partner Michael Kassar opened the first location of Wexler's Deli honoring traditional Jewish deli classics and, after continued success, brought the concept with an expanded menu to Santa Monica in 2016 and opened their third location at Westfield Century City in 2017. In addition, Wexler has been named one of the Top 20 Chefs in L.A. by Los Angeles Magazine and was also a semi-finalist for the James Beard Rising Star Chef in America Award.
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