Young Leadership Division: So What's Even Jewish About Friendsgiving?

Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building | 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge

Calling all 20s and 30s in the Greater New Haven Jewish Community!  

We all know that the real treat is just around the corner - your favorite Friendsgiving. Join the Young Leadership Division as we get together for our own Friendsgiving with a Jewish twist.

We are not only going to gather for food, fun, and learning about Jewish connections to Thanksgiving but we will also have a hands-on cooking demo from our own Cafe J about a great dish that you can bring to the Friendsgiving table.

Here is how it will work:

  • Young Leadership Division will provide kosher options including a main dish, a few side selections, and our cooking demo side dish
  • You can bring your favorite side dish, dessert, or soft drink to add to the Friendsgiving feast. Please keep dishes kosher-style dairy/parve and be ready to label for any allergens.
  • We all get together for a night of learning, connection and fun! 


For those who want to learn more about about the food/drink offerings, please reach out to David. We will be modeling this after the Two-Table Kiddush model used in some communities.


For more information, contact David Heilbron at [email protected].


  • Not only join for a great night of connection but make a difference in our community. Your ticket includes an $18 donation to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven's 2027 Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs, which supports great programming like this one.

  • Your ticket includes dinner, cooking demo, and connection

  • Complimentary Registration is offered for Young Leadership Division participants in our community who make a gift to the Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs as part of a Young Leadership Division Giving Society:

    - Tzedakah Trailblazers ($18/month or $216 annually)
    - Chai Bridge Builders ($36/month or $432 annually)
    - Ben Gurion Society ($1000+ annual commitment)





We are always looking to celebrate the milestones of our community members. By providing your birthday, you'll help the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven share in your celebration.

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