Main Event

 Kick off the New Year and celebrate the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s 125th anniversary at our signature Main Event.

Together, we’ll commemorate our collective impact, honor our dedicated leadership and recognize the members of our Legacy Society.   

RSVP by Sunday, Sept. 14

Event Details

Date & Time:
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

• Cocktail Reception: 6 p.m. 
• Program: 7 p.m.

Location:
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
4200 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Couvert:

• $118 per person
• $72 for NextGen (age 40 and under)

Additional Information:

• Dietary laws observed.
• Complimentary valet parking or self-parking.
• For security purposes, advance registration is required.
• 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, contact events@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0534. 

FEATURED SPEAKER: DAN SENOR

Dan Senor is co-author of The New York Times bestseller “The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World,” as well as The New York Times bestseller “Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle,” which has been translated into more than 30 languages. He is also the host of the “Call me Back” podcast.

Senor served as a senior advisor to former Speaker Paul Ryan’s campaign for vice president and foreign policy advisor to Senator Mitt Romney’s presidential
campaigns. A former Defense Department official, Senor was based in Iraq and at U.S. Central Command in Qatar in 2003 and 2004 as chief spokesperson for the
U.S.-led coalition. He has written for The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA TODAY, and The Washington Post, and appears frequently on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” and “CBS Mornings.”

Senor was educated at the University of Western Ontario, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Harvard Business School, and he is currently a partner at an investment management firm. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons.

Main Event co-chairs

JEWISH FEDERATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Effective As of Sept. 1, 2025

Jewish Federation Executive Leadership