
NextGen’s Signature Event is back this November… with Jonah Platt! Raise a glass, catch up with friends old and new and enjoy a night of conversation and connection.
There are a limited number of VIP tickets available, which include a meet and greet with Jonah Platt and a photo opportunity.
RSVP by Sunday, Nov. 16
EVENT DETAILS
Date & Time:
Thursday, November 20
6-7 p.m. – VIP Meet and Greet
7-9 p.m. – Cocktail Reception and Program
Location:
Down Town Club
600 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cost:
General Admission: $100
VIP Meet & Greet: $180
While supplies last. There are a limited number of VIP meet and greet tickets available.
To thank our Ben Gurion and Levin Society Members for their generous contributions, they are eligible for a discounted rate.
Additional Information:
- Pescetarian reception provided by Cescaphe. Kosher options available upon request in advance. To request a kosher meal, contact events@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0534 by Friday, Nov. 7.
- The dress code is casual chic.
- Advanced registration is required by Sunday, Nov. 16.
- Please note that all ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.
- Government IDs are subject to verification and bags are subject to search.
- By attending this event, you agree to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Terms and Conditions.
- For more information about NextGen, please contact Director of NextGen Sarah Lefkowitz at slefkowitz@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0515.
- For more information about this event, please contact events@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0534.
ABOUT JONAH PLATT

Jonah Platt is a leading voice in today’s conversation on Jewish identity, culture and current events. He hosts America’s #1 Jewish podcast “Being Jewish with Jonah Platt,” spotlighting the richness of Jewish life through in-depth conversations with prominent Jews and allies. An accomplished entertainer, Platt has starred in acclaimed projects from Broadway (“Wicked”) to Hollywood (“Being the Ricardos”), written for network comedies, and is co-writing the musical adaptation of “The Giver” and producing his first feature film, The Mensch.
Platt is a sought-after speaker, singer, and emcee for major Jewish organizations and events across the country. His writing on Jewish issues has appeared in Variety, the New York Post, Times of Israel, and The Forward. He has also been featured as an expert on CNN with Jake Tapper, Fox News Digital, NewsNation, Israel’s i24 and numerous podcasts.
Platt is the recipient of California’s inaugural Community Excellence Award for Combatting Antisemitism and is currently pursuing a master’s in antisemitism studies at Gratz College.
Event Chairs
Julie and Dan Mozes
Lexi and Nathan Muchnick
NextGen leadership
Arielle Lechner
Board Chair
Alexa Epstein
Outreach Chair
Emily Schwartz
Vice Chair, NextGen
Sarah Lefkowitz
NextGen Director
Perri Taylor
Campaign Chair
Tara Cherwony
Immediate Past Chair