It's Almost Here!
Our 6th Annual Mensches & Mimosas
Let’s get together to honor our community champions! Wherever you watch, be sure to add comments to cheer on you mensch(es).
Click on either logo on June 5 at 7 PM:
Celebration links go live on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m.
Host a watch party! Invite your friends, make popcorn, and tune in.
New this year: M&M Bingo! Cards are available for download HERE.
Watch BIG! Get a techy to help you “cast” to your TV from your computer or smart phone.
Tune in to cheer on your community favorites including the JFS Anschel Weiss Awardee Rabbi Scott L. Shpeen! See the full list HERE.
What is Mensches & Mimosas?
Our 6th annual virtual event recognizes community volunteers and professionals – Mensches – and their selfless work for JFS and our fabulous partner agencies.
The Mensches & Mimosas celebration is the pinnacle moment for JFS as it is the opportunity to showcase our critical work throughout the community and raise the necessary funds to sustain our free programs and services.
Why is the event virtual?
We have seen increasing needs throughout our community and are responding with critical human and mental health services. The true cost of our work is expensive and rapidly rising. We are keeping the event virtual to prioritize our focus on community needs to direct money raised to underwrite free services offered by JFS.
Can I still make a contribution to support an honoree and JFS services?
A resounding YES!
Donate online HERE
Call 518-516-1102
Mail a check to JFS, 184 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY 12203
Want to see our online tribute wall?
Donors have been writing Mazel Tov messages to our honorees and JFS. Read them HERE
2025 Mensch Honorees
Jayne Architzel
CONGREGATION BERITH SHOLOM
Amanda Aussems-Poskanzer
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
Barry & Shelley Bader
TEMPLE SINAI
Sharon L. Berko
CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM
Erica & Len Berger
SCHENECTADY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Susie R. Caplan
SHALOM FOOD PANTRY
Rachel Douglas
CLIFTON PARK CHABAD
Bram Freedman
TEMPLE ISRAEL
Linda Grimm
COLONIE CHABAD CHAI LIFE CENTER
Elisa Harrington-Verb
CONGREGATION GATES OF HEAVEN
Barney Horowitz
B’NAI SHOLOM REFORM CONGREGATION
Zvi Klopott
B’YACHAD COLLABORATIVE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Keith & Cecile Kowalski
CONGREGATION BETH EMETH
Tom Kurkjian
MAIMONIDES HEBREW DAY SCHOOL
Kellie Leinung
ALBANY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Anita Merims
CONGREGATION AGUDAT ACHIM
Rabbi Amiel Monson
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK and
DAUGHTERS OF SARAH COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS
Howard L. Pressman
JEWISH WAR VETERANS
Dr. Dina Gottesman & Daniel Reznik
CONGREGATION BETH ABRAHAM JACOB
Menuchah Sherman
CHEVRA KADISHA OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT
Brenda Sugarman
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM
Laura Weisblatt
AMIDAH