BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jewishsouthjersey.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T102307 CREATED:20260324T210134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T214737Z UID:10000670-1778086800-1778094000@www.jewishsouthjersey.org SUMMARY:Jewish Professional Network Kickoff Happy Hour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishsouthjersey.org/calendar/jpn-kickoff/ LOCATION:Jonathan Sinay Building\, 1721 Springdale Road\, Cherry HIll\, NJ\, 08003\, US CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Events,Jewish Professional Network (JPN) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishsouthjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JPN_Web_640x360.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260519T230000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T010000 DTSTAMP:20260410T102307 CREATED:20260313T182515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T154649Z UID:10000667-1779231600-1779238800@www.jewishsouthjersey.org SUMMARY:Women of Impact DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\,\nMay 19\nCongregation Beth El \n8000 Main St.Voorhees\, NJ 08043 \n6pm\n Exclusive Sponsor and Lion of Judah Pre-event Reception \nEnjoy hors d’oeuvres\, cocktails\, and meet & greet with Chef Bae \n7pm\nProgram Begins \n8:45pm\nDessert Reception \nThe Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey’s Women of Impact event features lauded and exceptional women\, inspired by their Jewish values\, making names for themselves. This year’s keynote speaker\, Brooke “Chef Bae” Baevsky\, is the first private chef content creator\, pioneering a new category that blends high-end culinary expertise with digital storytelling. \nJoin us in honoring our Woman of Impact:Elaine Waxman\, Joanna Samson-Greenfield\, and Marley Greenfield \nYour participation at this event also requires a minimum gift to the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. While we value gifts made directly to our agencies\, the minimum gift for this event is for JFund\, our Areas of Impact and/or to our security efforts. This vital contribution will directly fuel our mission to strengthen our agencies and programs\, support our impact areas (Older Adults\, Disability Services\, Global Connections\, Community Engagement\, and Family & Youth)\, and bolster JFed Security efforts that keep our community safe. Your generosity ensures we can continue to address the increasing needs of our community\, in Israel\, and around the world. \nIndividual tickets are $75**(In addition to a minimum Fiscal Year 2026 gift of $180. Fiscal Year 2026 runs from 10/1/25-9/30/26) \nCatering by Deluxe Catering under the supervision of Keystone K. \nPlease help us with this year’s Mitzvah Project: Distributing Dignity. \nWe will be accepting donations in the form of feminine hygiene products – new bras\, pads and tampons – which help to enhance the dignity of women in need. These donations help to restore self-worth by providing basic essentials to vulnerable populations. \nThese donations will go toward the Jewish Family & Children’s Service Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry. \n \n Register or Become a Sponsor by Tuesday\, May 5\n \nIf you are a Lions Gate resident and need transportation to the event\, please contact the concierge at Lions Gate: lsmith@lionsgateccrc.org or 856.679.2200. \nFeaturing\n \nBrooke “Chef Bae” Baevsky\nCelebrity Chef & Content Creator \nBrooke “Chef Bae” Baevsky is the first private chef content creator\, pioneering a new category that blends high-end culinary expertise with digital storytelling. An award-winning celebrity chef and TV personality\, she is redefining modern food culture with her allergy-friendly\, health-forward approach\, building a community of over 1.3+ million Food Baes. \nFollowing October 7\, Brooke spent significant time in Israel volunteering with the Israel Defense Forces\, the Asif Culinary Institute\, and Shuva Achim\, using food as a tool for support and solidarity. Beyond the kitchen\, she leads a nonprofit cooking program in Los Angeles and New York that teaches families on food stamps how to prepare nourishing meals on a budget. In 2025\, she raised $260\,000 and led Los Angeles’ largest wildfire relief meal effort\, feeding thousands of frontline responders and displaced families. \nBrooke is the expert talent behind many recipe developments\, as well as innovations for Nestlé\, Panera Bread\, Purely Elizabeth\, and Freshly. Featured on Food Network\, NBC\, ABC News\, Forbes\, The Kelly Clarkson Show\, and as the previous host of Overheard Eats\, Chef Bae has become a recognizable face in the culinary world. Beyond recipe creation and TV appearances\, Chef Bae has launched her own highly successful food partnerships\, including limited-edition items with Erewhon Market\, Monty’s\, Sauce Bae\, Fermentation Farm\, and Vibe Kitchen—many of which sold out upon release and became menu staples. As a private chef\, she has cooked for Mindy Kaling\, Kevin Hart\, Paris Hilton\, the Sandlers\, the Duchess of Essex\, Kathy Hilton\, and many more. Outside of her work with celebrities and brands\, she is deeply committed to giving back. She runs a nonprofit cooking program in LA and NYC\, teaching underserved families how to create healthy meals on a budget. With her influence across media\, product innovation\, and luxury dining\, Chef Bae isn’t just cooking—she’s shaping the future of food. \n \nHonorees\nElaine Waxman\,\nJoanna Samson-Greenfield\,\nand Marley Greenfield\nAllegra Cohen is a TEDx speaker\, author of Your Playbook for Living a BRAVE LIFE™\, and Founder of BRAVE LIFE™\, a global movement that redefines joy as a powerful tool for resilience\, energy\, and leadership. Through her signature Micro-JOYS® Method\, she helps individuals and organizations regulate their energy\, build confidence\, and shift their mindset—grounded in the belief that joy isn’t a reward\, but a strategy. Her work has reached thousands nationwide\, including collaborations with the U.S. Navy’s Warrior Toughness Initiative\, and she has been featured on major media outlets such as NBC and FOX. \nWith over 25 years in the entertainment industry and a personal journey navigating Crohn’s disease\, Allegra brings both experience and authenticity to her work in wellness and leadership. She is the creator of the Brave Life Toolkit for students and the Reset RICHuals meditation series\, offering practical tools for everyday resilience. Through her speaking\, programs\, and lifestyle brand\, Allegra inspires people to stress less\, live lighter\, and lead with courage—always grounded in what matters most: family\, connection\, and joy. To learn more\, visit www.allegracohen.com and follow her on Instagram at @allegracohen. \n \nModerated by\nAllegra Cohen\nAllegra Cohen is a TEDx speaker\, author of Your Playbook for Living a BRAVE LIFE™\, and Founder of BRAVE LIFE™\, a global movement that redefines joy as a powerful tool for resilience\, energy\, and leadership. Through her signature Micro-JOYS® Method\, she helps individuals and organizations regulate their energy\, build confidence\, and shift their mindset—grounded in the belief that joy isn’t a reward\, but a strategy. Her work has reached thousands nationwide\, including collaborations with the U.S. Navy’s Warrior Toughness Initiative\, and she has been featured on major media outlets such as NBC and FOX. \nWith over 25 years in the entertainment industry and a personal journey navigating Crohn’s disease\, Allegra brings both experience and authenticity to her work in wellness and leadership. She is the creator of the Brave Life Toolkit for students and the Reset RICHuals meditation series\, offering practical tools for everyday resilience. Through her speaking\, programs\, and lifestyle brand\, Allegra inspires people to stress less\, live lighter\, and lead with courage—always grounded in what matters most: family\, connection\, and joy. To learn more\, visit www.allegracohen.com and follow her on Instagram at @allegracohen.  \nWomen’s Philanthropy Committee\n  Abby Belafsky \nWendy BilligAnat CohenJaclyn CohenNikki DrizinJoan FeinbergMeredith FinnErica GinsbergLori GoldsteinLaura GottliebJill GuggenheimJaclyn MarkowitzLori PerlowEmily SchneiderZara ShapiroRachel ShmutsJessica VekslandAmy Weiss \nSponsorship opportunities available. Learn more about the benefits here.\nFor event or sponsorship questions\,please contact Arielle Ben-Haim\, Women’s Philanthropy Associate\, at abenhaim@jfedsnj.org or 856.751.9500 x 1296. \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors\nEvent Registration URL:https://www.jewishsouthjersey.org/calendar/womenofimpact26/ LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8000 Main St\, Voorhees\, NJ\, 08043\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Women's Philanthropy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishsouthjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WOI26_event-feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T153000 DTSTAMP:20260410T102307 CREATED:20260208T160246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T191632Z UID:10000668-1779975000-1779982200@www.jewishsouthjersey.org SUMMARY:Age Well Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.jewishsouthjersey.org/calendar/age-well-ice-cream-social/ CATEGORIES:Events,Young Adult Division (YAD) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishsouthjersey.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Age-Well-Ice-Cream-Social_digital-graphics2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR