An Evening of Inspiration and Resilience

THE EVENT PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 2/25/2026 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE SNOWSTORMS THIS WEEK. 

THE NEW DATE IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026

Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and resilience in support of Israel’s bereaved families.

The Koby Mandell Foundation will be will host a special gathering at the Moise Safra Center, NYC, dedicated to honoring courage and strengthening community. The event will feature special guest Senai Guedalia, widow of Sergeant First Class Yosef Guedalia and a recipient of the Woman of Iron award, in a heartfelt and meaningful conversation with Rachie Shnay. Together, they will share personal reflections of loss, faith, and the power of rebuilding life after tragedy.

Enjoy drinks, sushi, and small bites, followed by a live auction, with all proceeds supporting the Foundation’s programs for bereaved families in Israel.

Unable to attend? Please consider making a donation here.

Event Chairs: Rachie Shnay & Sarita Cohen Newman

Committee: Darbie & Jonathan Beretz, Deanna & Dan Blank, Meryl & Scott Braunstein, Eve & Heshy Feldman, Melissa Hatter, Melissa Horowitz, Cheryl & Lee Lasher, Margery & Barry Libin, Robert Mischel, Morgenstern & Scherl Families, Sokolow Family, Nicole & Adam Scharaga, Todd Sukol,  Arielle & Dovid Tradburks

Tax Deductibility: General Admission ticket—the fair market value of this ticket is $150.00; the remaining $210 may be tax-deductible. For a Young Adult ticket, $30 may be tax-deductible.  The Koby Mandell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID 91-2169027— Your contribution is deductible to the extent allowed by law.  We are unable to accept Donor Advised Fund grants as ticket payment.