You’re invited to an inspiring two-part series, bringing together families across generations to celebrate shared values, build legacy and make a lasting impact.
This series is for alumni, parents of alumni, adult siblings, grandparents and extended family members.
Session details
Thursday, Nov. 6
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Home of Sharon and Joseph Kestenbaum
Join us for an inspiring evening at the home of Sharon and Joseph Kestenbaum, featuring Jewish Federations of North America’s Immediate Past Chair Julie Platt, for an intimate conversation on Jewish values, philanthropy and the power of l’dor v’dor – from generation to generation.
Friday, Nov. 7
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fitler Club
24 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Join us for an inspiring evening at the home of Sharon and Joseph Kestenbaum, featuring Jewish Federations of North America’s Immediate Past Chair Julie Platt, for an intimate conversation on Jewish values, philanthropy and the power of l’dor v’dor – from generation to generation.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERs
Julie Platt
Julie Platt leads the LiveSecure Initiative and other projects crucial to the flourishing of Jewish life in North America. She is the immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and past chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Last November, President Isaac Herzog awarded Platt with the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, Israel’s highest civilian honor.
Prior to serving as board chair at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Platt served as general campaign chair, chair of their Ensuring the Jewish Future Strategic Initiative and chair of the Federation’s Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy. She also received the Ruby Award from National Women’s Philanthropy. A graduate of University of Pennsylvania, Platt serves as vice chair of the Board of Trustees and is on Penn Hillel’s National Board of Governors.
Amy Holdsman
Amy Holdsman is the founder and president of Essential Leadership, a leadership coaching and philanthropic advising firm based in Philadelphia. She coaches individuals and families in establishing, expanding, or refining philanthropic vehicles, such as family foundations, and in engaging the next generation in philanthropy.
Holdman is a chartered advisor in philanthropy, a 21/64 certified advisor for multigenerational philanthropy and a professional certified coach. With 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience, she served as the inaugural executive director for the Green Family Foundation and the Maguire Foundation, and spent 11 years as executive director of White-Williams Scholars. She previously worked at Leadership Philadelphia, where she introduced board service concepts to hundreds of executives.
Holdsman earned her Master of Arts degree in Urban Studies from Temple University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from George Washington University.
Event Details
- Thursday, Nov. 6: A light dinner will be provided by Leslie Rosen Catering.
- Friday, Nov. 7: A pescatarian lunch will be provided by the Fitler Club. Glatt kosher options are available with advance request. Please contact events@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0533 by Friday, Oct. 31.
- For security purposes, advance registration is required.
- Government IDs are subject to verification and bags are subject to search.
- For event questions, please contact Senior Major Gifts Officer Joel Schwarz at jschwarz@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0544.