Join us for an inspiring and fun afternoon to kick off the 2022 Annual Tzedakah Campaign with wine, cheese, and dessert reception. 

3:00 pm Reception (in person)
3:30 pm Program (in person and virtual)

Our keynote speaker is Elisheva Massel, Director of Strategic Partnerships at JDC, who will share the organization's important work and your vital impact on this through your contribution to the Jewish Federation of Madison's Annual Tzedakah Campaign. JDC is a funded partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Madison, supported by the Annual Tzedakah Campaign. They are a leading global Jewish humanitarian organization working to lift lives and strengthen communities.

Let's celebrate our accomplishments as a community and enjoy spending some time together while making our 2022 Annual Tzedakah Campaign pledges.

To Attend In Person or Virtually
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The Zoom link to attend virtually will be sent in a confirmation email immediately after registering. Please check your junk folder if you don't see it in your inbox.

Interested in Programming for Kids?
If you are interested in onsite, supervised holiday programming for your 5-10-year-old child while you attend the kickoff, register by end of the day on Friday, September 16.

This event is free and open to the community. Attending the kickoff event implies a commitment to contribute to the Jewish Federation of Madison's 2022 Annual Tzedakah Campaign.

Why Donate to the Annual Tzedakah Campaign?
The essential work of over 20 local agencies and programs serving our community is made possible by Jewish Federation of Madison support and donors like you to our Annual Tzedakah Campaign - including Gan HaYeled Preschool, Camp Shalom, Midrasha Hebrew High School, Community Shlichim/Israel Program, Jewish Social Services, UW Hillel Foundation, Chabad at UW, Jewish Burial Association of Madison, Wisconsin Jewish Conference, and more - as well as humanitarian programs in Israel and 70 other countries worldwide!

About Elisheva Massel
Elisheva Massel is the director of strategic partnerships at JDC, where she has worked since 2017. Before JDC, she worked with the Sydney Jewish Museum, AJC Boston, Birthright Israel Foundation, and Hazon. After emigrating from Johannesburg, South Africa to Sydney, Australia at the age of 14, Eli received her BA/BSW with Honors from the University of South Wales and an MA/MBA from Brandeis University, where she was a Wexner Graduate Fellow/Davidson Scholar.