Celebrate CJE
A Night of Joy, Purpose, and Community
Save the Date
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.
Catering provided by Zelda’s Catering
Celebrate CJE Committee Leadership
Event Co-Chairs:
Abby Karbin
David Macknin
CJE Executive Leadership
Board Chair: Kenneth F. Lorch
Vice Chair: Susan Ringel Segal
Secretary: Jennifer Colburn
Treasurer: Samuel P. Brilliant
Resource Development Committee
Susan Ringel Segal, Chair
Marc L. Berman
Allan Goldstein
Nicole Katz
Stuart J. Kohn
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 Entry & Board Logistics Specialist
Daniel Mohorcic
Our Hearts Are Full—Thank You for Joining Us for Celebrate CJE 2025, and Making Our Event So Meaningful!
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2025 TRIBUTE BOOK
2025 CELEBRATE CJE GALLERY
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