36 Ways to Celebrate with Bronfman in 2023

We’re thrilled to be celebrating 36 years (double chai) of The Bronfman Fellowship! Celebrate with us by joining one or more of these – count ’em – 36 ways of engaging with the Fellowship community.

We will be updating this list frequently with the most up-to-date information.

Virtual and Asynchronous Events (in chronological order):

• Inspire 36: Israelis in America – March 13, 12pm-1pm ET. Daphna Yizrael (Director, Amitei Bronfman), Daphna Ezrachi (Amitei Bronfman ‘05) , and Oz Bin Nun (Amitei Bronfman ’15) spoke about how their exposure to American Judaism has shaped their thinking about Jewish community, Jewish expression and culture, and connection between Jews in the U.S. and Israel. 
• “Two Pockets” Podcast Launch – May 1. Sign up for more info.
• Inspire 36: Strategic Plan Q&A – June 7, 12pm ET. Register now.
• Celebrate & Study 36! Learn in Chevrutah – Spring 2023. Sign up for more info.

• Celebrate & Study 36! A Special Evening for the Bronfman Community – June 11, 7pm ET. Register now.
  A live virtual event for our entire community, featuring learning with faculty (including Rabbis Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Vanessa Ochs, and Avi Weinstein), opportunities for personal connection, and some fun surprises!

• Inspire 36: Cultural Creators – Summer 2023. Sign up for more info.
• Inspire 36: A Talk with AVF Grantees – Winter 2023. Sign up for more info.

 

In-Person Alumni Events (in chronological order):

• Gather 36: New Haven – February 22. Over 30 Bronfmanim gathered to discuss “Three Ways of Looking at an Ending,” facilitated by Joshua Leifer ’11. Thanks to all who attended! 
• Gather 36: Bay Area (Topic: Climate Change and Hasidism) – February 28. Over 20 Bronfmanim gathered at the home of Elissa and Alan Kittner, ’17 parents, and learned with Bronfman faculty member Rabbi Dr. Ariel Evan Mayse. Thanks to all who attended!
• Gather 36: L.A. – March 1. Over 15 Bronfmanim gathered at the home of Dr. Sheila Nazarian ’94, where Dr. Miriam Heller Stern (’93) led a talk about creativity. Thanks to all who attended!
• Gather 36: Denver – April 20, 7:30-9pm. Join the Bronfman Denver community for a 36th anniversary celebration at the home of David Andorsky ’92 and Joanna Arch. We will engage in Jewish learning and conversation led by Hannah Kapnik Ashar ’04 (Faculty 2015-2018 and 2023) and enjoy drinks and desserts. Partners/spouses are welcome to attend. Register now.
• Gather 36: Toronto – April 23, 7pm. Join the Bronfman Toronto community for a 36th anniversary celebration and learning at the home of Jacob Sadikman ’94 and Samara Enchin. We will enjoy desserts while engaging in Jewish learning and conversation led by Hannah Mayne ’02. Partners/spouses are welcome to attend. Register now. 
• Gather 36: Chicago – April 27, 6:30 pm. Join the Bronfman Chicago community for a 36th anniversary celebration at the home of David ’88 and Betsy Seligman. We will be discussing what makes for “good Jewish education” in a learning led by Rabbi Rebecca Milder ’91. Partners/spouses are welcome to attend. Register now.
• Gala* (NYC) – May 11, 6:30-9pm. Save the Date!
• Shabbat Bogrim (Israel) – May 12-13. Sign up for more info.
• Gather 36: Boston (Special collaboration with Lehrhaus) – Summer 2023. Sign up for more info.
• Gather 36: NYC – June 21 (evening). Sign up for more info.
• Gather 36: D.C. – June 25. Sign up for more info.
• Gather 36: Alumni in Israel (Join the Fellows at Goldstein Youth Village) – July 29. Sign up for more info.
• Gather 36: Brooklyn – August 6 (mid-day). Sign up for more info.
• Collegiate Weekend – October 13-15. Sign up for more info.

* = Not just for alumni

Other Ways to Engage:

• Be a Bronfman alumni mentor/ mentee. Email Elizabeth for more info.
• Apply to the Alumni Venture Fund. Pre-application form is due on March 16. Application deadline is April 4. Start your application here.
• Want to plan an alumni gathering with your cohort/ in your city/ at your school? Email Elizabeth.
• Get involved as an alumni leader – Email Elizabeth to find out about volunteer opportunities (e.g. listserv groundskeeper committee, Alumni Venture Fund committee, Fellow application readers, etc.)
• Join an alumni affinity group:
  • Join the parenting affinity group – An online forum for Bronfman alumni who are parents. Email Ashlie to join.
  • Join the LGBTQ+ affinity group – An online forum for Bronfman alumni in the LGBTQ+ community. Email lgbtq@bronfman.com to join.
  • Join the JOC affinity group – A group for Bronfmanim who identify as Jews of Color. Email Jess Radin to join.
• Join an alumni professional or interest community:
  • Join the Start-up/ Tech community – A group for Bronfmanim involved in start-ups and tech. Click here to join on WhatsApp.
  • Join the Climate community – Email Erica.
• Explore our online learning resources (e.g. BronfTalks recordings, divrei torah written by Bronfmanim, Passover resources, and more). 
• Sign up to be notified about our next “Where Pluralism Thrives” series. 
• Explore our collection on alumni-founded Sefaria. It’s the 10th anniversary of Sefaria, a living library of Torah, founded by Bronfman alumni Joshua Foer and Brett Lockspeiser. If you have a source sheet you’d like to add to the collection, email Stefanie.
• Take a walk down memory lane at our virtual museum.
• Find opportunities through our young adult resource database.
• Access Bronfmanim-made culture.
  • Read a book, watch a movie or show by a Bronfman alum. (Is something missing? Email Stefanie.)
  • We’re making a playlist of songs by Bronfmanim! Email Erica to add your song to the list.
• Join us on social media – Click below to view and join our pages:
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Bronfmanim FB group – A closed Facebook group for Bronfman alumni to share news, ask questions, etc. 
• Set up a monthly donation to show your support. Making your donation monthly helps lower administrative costs by providing reliable support.
• Buy Bronfman swag at our new online store – Coming soon!