Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

Thank you for attending Love Impact Awards 2026
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-24 | Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200, Cherry HIll, NJ, 08003, US
Tuesday,
May 19

Congregation Beth El

8000 Main St.Voorhees, NJ 08043

6pm

Exclusive Sponsor and Lion of Judah Pre-event Reception Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and meet & greet with Chef Bae

7pm

Program Begins

8:45pm

Dessert Reception

The 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.

Join us in honoring our Women of Impact:Elaine Waxman, Joanna Samson-Greenfield, and Marley Greenfield

Your 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.

Individual 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)

Catering by Deluxe Catering under the supervision of Keystone K.

Please help us with this year’s Mitzvah Project: Distributing Dignity. We 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. These donations will go toward the Jewish Family & Children’s Service Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry.

Register or Become a Sponsor by Tuesday, May 5

If 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.

Featuring

Brooke "Chef Bae" Baevsky

Celebrity Chef & Content Creator

Brooke “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. Following 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. Brooke 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.

Honorees

Elaine Waxman,
Joanna Samson-Greenfield,
and Marley Greenfield

Allegra 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. With 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.

Moderated by

Allegra Cohen

Allegra 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. With 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.

Women's Philanthropy Committee

Abby BelafskyWendy BilligAnat CohenJaclyn CohenNikki DrizinJoan FeinbergMeredith FinnErica GinsbergLori GoldsteinLaura GottliebJill GuggenheimJaclyn MarkowitzLori PerlowEmily SchneiderZara ShapiroRachel ShmutsJessica VekslandAmy Weiss

Sponsorship opportunities available. Learn more about the benefits here.

For event or sponsorship questions,please contact Arielle Ben-Haim, Women’s Philanthropy Associate, at abenhaim@jfedsnj.org or 856.751.9500 x 1296.

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Presenting

Jade

Diamond

Sapphire

Anonymous Allegra Cohen Jodi Levine

Emerald

Gold Marked Studio Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Funeral Directors Judy Love Samantha & Ian Richman and Family

Ruby

Abby Belafsky, Tara Berman & Mira Berman Lil Hassman Lichtman Associates Real Estate Mixellaneous Nancy Pearl Janine Sobel, MD Cindy Laiken Yellin Sarah Zalcmann

Thank you to our JFund Corporate Partners

JFund Corporate Partners are organizations that contribute $3,600+ annually to Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey’s Annual Campaign, JFund.

Diamond ($18,000+ annually)

Sapphire ($10,000+ annually)

Emerald ($5,000+ annually)

Ruby ($3,600+ annually)

Huntington Learning Center
Jeremy Messler Photography
Riverview Landscapes
Samaritan
ScriptsUSA
Segal & Iyer Orthodontics
Soom Foods
United Financial Solutions
VMX Technologies

Event Registration
