MJE to host 27th annual dinner at Museum of Jewish Heritage

By AI, Created 5:08 AM UTC, May 19, 2026, /AGP/ – The Manhattan Jewish Experience will hold its 27th Annual Dinner on May 27, 2026, in New York City, bringing together public figures and honorees to raise funds and spotlight support for the Jewish community and Israel. The event also ties into Rabbi Mark Wildes’ new book tour and a pre-dinner symposium on issues facing the Jewish diaspora.

Why it matters: - The annual dinner is a major fundraising event for Manhattan Jewish Experience, which uses the money to support programs for young Jewish adults. - The gathering is also meant to publicly affirm support for Israel, the Jewish people and opposition to antisemitism. - The event comes as the Jewish diaspora faces rising antisemitic violence and other pressures described by organizers as urgent and global.

What happened: - Manhattan Jewish Experience will host its 27th Annual Dinner at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. - The event is open to the public. - Confirmed attendees include Emily Austin, Erin Molan, James Maslow, Sid Rosenberg and Bruce Pearl. - Other honorees include Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Dr. Tuvia Book, Zoya Raynes, Naftali Friedman and Sarah Joyce Kosh.

The details: - MJE was founded by Rabbi Mark Wildes in 1998. - The organization describes itself as a community for men and women in their 20s and 30s to explore Jewish life and meet new people. - Rabbi Wildes said the dinner gives MJE a chance to thank supporters and show the programs their donations make possible. - Contributions from the dinner will also support the international tour for Rabbi Wildes’ book, The Jewish Experience: Discovering the Soul of Jewish Thought and Practice. - Erin Molan will host a live symposium with Rabbi Wildes and special guests ahead of the dinner. - The symposium will focus on timely issues affecting the Jewish diaspora around the world. - MJE also runs programs including Shabbat dinners, holiday events, ski trips, classes, beginner services, trips to Israel and participation in the Israel Day Parade.

Between the lines: - The guest list blends media, sports and religious figures, suggesting MJE is using a broad public platform to amplify its message. - The dinner functions as both a fundraiser and a visibility event, which can help the organization reach donors and younger Jewish professionals at the same time. - The emphasis on public support for Israel reflects a more overtly political posture than a typical community fundraising gala.

What’s next: - MJE is directing supporters to RSVP and make charitable contributions for the dinner. - The organization will promote the event through the pre-dinner symposium and related programming. - Rabbi Wildes’ book tour will continue with support from dinner proceeds. - More information is available through MJE’s website and Rubenstein Public Relations contact James Lambert at jlambert@rubnesteinpr.com or 212-805-3024.