Thursday, September 18
Katz JCC, Social Hall
1301 Springdale Rd,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Exclusive Sponsor
Pre-event Reception
6:15 pm
Enjoy Hors d’Oeuvres, cocktails, photo-op and book signing with Melissa Ben-Ishay.
Program begins
7 pm
Sweet treats & cocktails
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, Melissa Ben-Ishay, is the co-founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa, the dessert brand celebrated for its bite-size cupcakes.
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.
Event Fee: $65 per person
(In addition to a minimum Fiscal Year 2025 gift of $180 or $118 for first-time donors or event attendees under 21. Fiscal Year 2025 runs from 10/1/24-9/30/25)
Catering by Deluxe Catering under the supervision of Keystone K.
Add a Delicious Bonus to Your Ticket!
Get your hands on Come Hungry: Salads, Meals, and Sweets for People Who Live to Eat — the New York Times bestselling cookbook by Melissa Ben-Ishay.
✨ Available as a special ticket + book bundle when you register!
Featuring
Melissa Ben-Ishay
CEO and Baker
Melissa Ben-Ishay is the co-founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa, the dessert brand celebrated for its bite-size cupcakes. Founded in New York City in 2008, Baked by Melissa has 11 stores and ships nationwide. Melissa personally develops every nostalgic flavor, which creates the perfect gift for all of life’s moments, big and bite-size. In 2020, Melissa’s recipes went viral on TikTok, inspiring millions of followers to finely chop every salad for the perfect ratio of flavors in every bite. Her newest cookbook, Come Hungry, launched as an instant NYT bestseller in 2024. Taste the magic for yourself at bakedbymelissa.com.
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 Sponsors
Presenting
Aleph Home Care is proud to support this event. As a department of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, Aleph provides compassionate, quality home care that empowers individuals to live independently and with dignity.
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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.
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Sapphire ($10,000+ annually)
Emerald ($5,000+ annually)
Ruby ($3,600+ annually)
Focus HVAC
Garden State Home Loans, Inc
Jeremy Messler Photography
Rigden Lieberman and Mignogna, PA
Riverview Landscapes
Samaritan
ScriptsUSA
Segal & Iyer Orthodontics
United Financial Solutions
VMX Technologies