Jake Cohen: New Jewish Boy. Great Jewish Food.
Wednesday, June 17 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join UJA-Federation of New York and Congregation Rodeph Sholom to welcome Jake Cohen, New York Times best-selling cookbook author and everyone’s favorite Nice Jewish Boy.
In a fireside chat with Jeff Schoenfeld, former UJA president, Jake will bring his trademark warmth and humor to a conversation about Jewish pride and identity in a post-October 7 world through the celebration of modern Jewish food. From his early days in top food publications and New York’s leading test kitchens creating best-selling cookbooks, Jake’s work celebrates the connections that shape us: to our traditions, our communities, and each other. You’ll also discover UJA’s latest work fostering Jewish engagement and community right now.
More ways to connect: Young Leaders are invited to join a post-event happy hour. With great drinks and great people, it’s the perfect way to kick off summer after a thoughtful reflection of Jewish identity right now.
Featuring:
Jake Cohen is the New York Times best-selling author of Jew-ish and I Could Nosh, star of A&E’s Jake Makes It Easy, and, most importantly, a nice Jewish boy from New York. His third cookbook, Dinner Party Animal, was published last fall. Jake and his recipes have been featured on Rachael Ray, The Drew Barrymore Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Good Morning America, and the Food Network and in The New York Times, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit, and Forbes, among others. When he’s not throwing dinner parties for his friends and family, you can find him eating around the world and posting about it at @jakecohen.
Jeff Schoenfeld, Past President of UJA-Federation, first became involved in UJA 30 years ago when he signed up to be a volunteer leader. After seeing the direct impact of philanthropy changing people’s lives, he deepened his engagementand served as the chair of UJA’s Caring Department and co-chair of the UJA’s Annual Campaign before becoming president. Today Jeff is the co-chair of UJA’s Capital Initiatives and Special Gifts Department, and serves nationally as the vice chair of Jewish Federations of North America. Professionally, Jeff is a retired partner at Brown Brothers Harriman, which he joined in 1984.
Join UJA-Federation of New York and Congregation Rodeph Sholom to welcome Jake Cohen, New York Times best-selling cookbook author and everyone’s favorite Nice Jewish Boy.
In a fireside chat with Jeff Schoenfeld, former UJA president, Jake will bring his trademark warmth and humor to a conversation about Jewish pride and identity in a post-October 7 world through the celebration of modern Jewish food. From his early days in top food publications and New York’s leading test kitchens creating best-selling cookbooks, Jake’s work celebrates the connections that shape us: to our traditions, our communities, and each other. You’ll also discover UJA’s latest work fostering Jewish engagement and community right now.
More ways to connect: Young Leaders are invited to join a post-event happy hour. With great drinks and great people, it’s the perfect way to kick off summer after a thoughtful reflection of Jewish identity right now.
Featuring:
Jake Cohen is the New York Times best-selling author of Jew-ish and I Could Nosh, star of A&E’s Jake Makes It Easy, and, most importantly, a nice Jewish boy from New York. His third cookbook, Dinner Party Animal, was published last fall. Jake and his recipes have been featured on Rachael Ray, The Drew Barrymore Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Good Morning America, and the Food Network and in The New York Times, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit, and Forbes, among others. When he’s not throwing dinner parties for his friends and family, you can find him eating around the world and posting about it at @jakecohen.
Jeff Schoenfeld, Past President of UJA-Federation, first became involved in UJA 30 years ago when he signed up to be a volunteer leader. After seeing the direct impact of philanthropy changing people’s lives, he deepened his engagementand served as the chair of UJA’s Caring Department and co-chair of the UJA’s Annual Campaign before becoming president. Today Jeff is the co-chair of UJA’s Capital Initiatives and Special Gifts Department, and serves nationally as the vice chair of Jewish Federations of North America. Professionally, Jeff is a retired partner at Brown Brothers Harriman, which he joined in 1984.
