UJA Hosts Actress Mandy Gonzalez

Westchester donors gathered at a Mamaroneck home to celebrate their caring commitment to UJA-Federation of New York and its work on Thursday, October 8, 2015. 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."