November 16, 2024
Registration Opens: 5:30pm | Program Begins: 7:00pm
InterContinental San Diego
We hope you'll join us for what is sure to be an unforgetable evening as we honor the profound impact your support has on our community.
Honoring
Michael Jeser Outstanding Jewish Professional Award and Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award recipients
Together, we will celebrate our vibrant Jewish community and ensure Jewish life in San Diego thrives for generations to come.
Plus, a special performance by stand-up comedy star Modi!
Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, Modi is one of the comedy circuit’s most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment, Modi has received rave reviews in The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post.
Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Modi emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of seven and was raised on Long Island. After graduating from Boston University, he worked as an investment banker until his first open-mic night made him realize that stand-up was his true calling. Equipped with a sharp wit and a knack for reading an audience, Modi went on to become a successful fixture in New York's vibrant comedy scene, often doing bits that incorporate his heritage. Now headlining across the country and around the globe, he is a hit with diverse Jewish audiences as well as fans of all backgrounds and beliefs. Modi’s debut special, “Know Your Audience” was released in March of 2024 and it now available on YouTube! Modi has played himself on HBO's Crashing and Netflix's When Jews Were Funny. He's also appeared in several feature films and played leading roles in two: Waiting for Woody Allen, which won the LA Film Festival, and Stand Up, a feature-length film. In 2018, Mayor Bill De Blasio declared June 26th 'Mordechi Modi Rosenfeld Day' in the city of New York for his accomplishments and contributions to the artistic community.
Welcoming Special Guests:
The Cherry Family
We are honored to welcome back Addi and Oren Cherry, and their children Guy, Shani and Yahav. Last year, Addi bravely bore witness to her family's horrific experience of the October 7th attack on their kibbutz in Sha'ar HaNegev. Now, they will return to provide an update on life in Israel and express their gratitude for San Diego's continued support.
Host Committee
Simone Abelsohn
Danielle & David Abraham
Jill Beck
Nataly Cahn & David Bramzon
Julie & Paul Datnow
Debbie & Jeff Deverett
Barbi Dorfan
Ronit & Brian Droker
Jessica & Rich Effress
Kira Finkenberg
Dr. Simone Kanter & Graeme Gabriel
Naomi & Wayne Harris
Shannah Katz
Shayna & Eric Kaufmann
Ken Jewish Community
Sabrina Kerbel, Kindness Initiative
Phil Johnson & Dr. Seth Krosner
Allison Leeds
Jane Willoughby & Ingram Losner
AmandaLynn & Brett MacLeod
Meg Mandel
Marie Raftery & Dr. Bob Rubenstein
Rachel & Jeff Schindler
Sarah Shekhter & Ross Pritchett
Elizabeth & Mitch Siegler
Leah & Guri Stark
Erica Weinberg & Drew Koning
Danielle & David Weizman
Perri Wittgrove
*As of September 18, 2024
