March 15, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa Miller
[email protected] 678-222-3741
Jewish Federation Hosts 3nd Annual Fed Talks “Movers, Shakers, Jewish Change Makers” (Atlanta, Georgia)-- Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta will host Fed Talks on Thursday, May 5 at the Buckhead Theatre. Doors open at 7:00pm, and program will begin at 7:30pm. This year’s Fed Talks will honor Marty Kogon with the Federation’s Lifetime of Achievement Award for his contributions to Atlanta’s Jewish community and to Federation. Marty Kogon is past Chairman of Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and currently sits on the Board of Directors, is a past Chair of Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Annual Campaign for Community Needs, the original Chair and a current board member of the ALEF Fund, and the original Chair of the Israel Economic Development Committee. He serves on many boards within the Atlanta community, and has received numerous honors and awards for his professional service and philanthropic efforts. Three exciting speakers will be featured in this year’s Fed Talks – David Yarus, founder of Jewish online dating app JSwipe and founder of mllnnl, a millennial marketing agency; Randy Gold, founder of JScreen which advocates for affordable Jewish Genetic Testing; and Susan Jackson, Executive Director of Women’s Philanthropy, UJA Federation and operator of Focus on a Jewish Tomorrow, a consulting firm whose services shape Jewish engagement and capacity building plans for the 21st century. This year’s event chairs are Staci and Matt Brill and Lisa Rinzler-Lubel. All of this year’s incredible speakers and honoree exemplify Federation’s mission of creating a Jewish community and ensuring a Jewish future by reaching out to Jews throughout the lifecycle. The event is open to all donors who have contributed to the 2016 Community Campaign. The cost to attend is $36 per person. Register for the event online at www.jewishatlanta.org/fedtalks or for questions call Kesavi Miller at (678) 222-3723.
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta supports the global Jewish people by identifying community needs and securing resources to deliver services through domestic and global partnerships. Federation cares for Jews in need today with food, medical care, housing, financial assistance and other care for the elderly, people with disabilities, and at risk/vulnerable populations. Federation helps build the Jewish community for tomorrow with services and support that provide Jewish education, connections, and leadership development. With support and resources from dedicated lay leaders, volunteers, donors, professionals, affiliates, and partners, Federation impacts more lives in Atlanta, Israel, and around the world than any other Jewish organization. Learn more about what Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta does and how you can help at www.jewishatlanta.org.