Celebrate CJE

A Night of Joy, Purpose, and Community

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2026 CELEBRATE CJE

An Evening of Celebration

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Evening

Cocktails, Small Plates, Program & Entertainment.

NorthShore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Boulevard • Skokie, Illinois

Honorees

Rabbi Michael S. Siegel
Adrienne Drell & the late Frank Nitikman, z”l

Featuring Entertainer Hershey Felder

Enjoy a captivating performance by acclaimed artist Hershey Felder, renowned for his theatrical portrayals of legendary composers and his unique blend of music and storytelling.

PURCHASE SEATS

Catering provided by Zelda’s Catering

Celebrate CJE Committee Leadership

Event Co-Chairs:
Abby Karbin
David Macknin

CJE Executive Leadership

Board Chair: Susan Ringel Segal
Vice Chair: Jane Cadden Lederman
Secretary: Donna Horowitz PhD
Treasurer: Don C. Trossman

Resource Development Committee

Chair: Stuart J. Kohn
Marc L. Berman
Allan Goldstein
Nicole Katz
Jane Cadden Lederman
Leslie Markman-Stern
Vicki Pines
Joey Rosen
Abbe Temkin

Vice President, Chief Development Officer:
Stephanie Millman Smerling
Director of Development: Lisa Weinstock
Senior Program Analyst: Patty Labak
Data & Process Analyst: Daniel Mohorcic

Our Hearts Are Full—Thank You for Joining Us for Celebrate CJE 2025, and Making Our Event So Meaningful!

2026 SPONSORS

CJE SeniorLife appreciates your support! Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors

2025 VALUED VENDOR DIRECTORY

CJE’s Valued Vendor Directory is Your source for local professional services; from accounting and real estate to synagogues and home improvement help, you’ll find what you need in our list below.

2025 TRIBUTE BOOK

Expand your advertising coverage for your business through our Digital Ad Book; it’s available on CJE’s website for one year.

2025 CELEBRATE CJE GALLERY

We are grateful to everyone who made this event a success!

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