Jewish Girls Unite, the global online community for all Jewish girls will hold their 3rd Shine Your Light Celebration on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 pm. Not just an event, the evening will offer an unforgettable interactive experience, with singers and artists joining together to celebrate and empower our Jewish daughters worldwide.
Where better to fete our Jewish daughters than back at the Jewish Children’s Museum! Beginning at 7:00 pm with a Sushi Bar and buffet, we also invite our global audience to stream in live beginning at 8:00 pm EST.
Global JGU Director, Nechama Laber shares: “We couldn’t be happier to honor a talented artist who has touched the lives of so many through her teaching. I’m happy to announce that Chaya Pellin will receive The JGU Creative Educator’s Award! Chaya Pellin has been teaching art for over 30 years in many venues with a constant flow of students ranging from four to ninety four years old.
About Jewish Girls Unite, Chaya said: “I’m so happy to be honored by this wonderful organization. It seems to me that the JGU programs [Retreats, Classes, Resources] are a model to truly help girls, our next generation to love Judaism. I see more and more that JGU is at the forefront of what EXACTLY is needed in this generation… they really get it.”
The 2018 JGU Shining Stars are: Tzivia Kay, world-class professional female singer, Chanie Chanin, extraordinary artist & singer, Lea Shemtov, young leader and Founder of the Tambourines Academy and Tzipporah Prottas, emerging Jewish thought-leader and JGU Editor In Chief. Each will perform and receive an award for their commitment to uplifting women and girls worldwide.
The evening will also include the pre-launch of the upcoming Jewish Songbook, Voices in Harmony, to be published by the JGU Press. A moving sing along, honoring the memory of loved ones, will be led by professional singers, Chaviva Tarlow, Miriam Ilyav, Franciska Kay and will accompanied by pianist, Mirele Rosenberger. We are also proud to welcome the girls from the Tambourines Academy, who will perform under the direction of Chaviva and Lea.
A highlight for the evening with be the first Benefit Art Auction with Mendy Pellin, famous Chassidic Comedian, as the auctioneer for the evening. The auction will feature the work of over 15 talented artists including: Tzivia Kay, Rivka and Neshama Sari, Chanie Chanin, Chaya Pellin, Gittel Laber, Ahuvah Coates, Riki Chanin, Yakov Moshe Moses, Chana Voola, Bina Coles, Esther Rosen, Daniella Katzenberg and Newsha Hamidi and artistic photographer, Sarah Greenfield.
Your purchase of a ticket for this evening is your purchase of our Jewish future where our Jewish daughters grow up mindfully loving their Jewish souls and becoming strong Jewish mothers. Join us for an unforgettable evening that will leave you inspired and uplifted and welcome you into the GLOBAL JGU FAMILY.
Reserve a seat, buy art auction tickets and pre-order here.
You can also sign up for global viewing. For questions or further information contact Nechama at: [email protected] or text 518.727.9581.
This was incredible!
Thank you for sharing with us online, and may y(our) light continue to grow and expand, to illuminate every corner of this golus, and bring Moshiach tzidkeinu!
Nechama Laber, you are very special. Thank you for the beautiful show with the many talented guests. May you go from strength to strength. Sincerely, Chana Leah
So well deserved and so delightful hearing you!!