In a world filled with war and political turmoil, Project Kesher activists continue to improve the lives of women and girls. Whether it’s funding women-owned businesses in Ukraine, supplying Ukrainian nurses with e-bikes, or supporting thousands of Ukrainian and Russian-speaking immigrants to integrate into Israel, Project Kesher is taking…One Step Forward. Every Day.
Join Project Kesher for our 2025 Annual Benefit as we unite our community and global leaders to reflect on progress, share inspiring stories, and generate critical support for our work in Ukraine and Israel.
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Our Guests
Honoring Shaina Taub
SHAINA TAUB is a Vermont-raised, Brooklyn-based actress, singer, musician, and Tony Award-winning composer. The creator of the Broadway musical Suffs, she quoted the Talmud, “You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it” as the epigraph for her script. Shaina’s commitment to Jewish values inspires us all to uplift and empower women within our community.
Honoring Etti Rosenberg (RN, MA, LP)
ETTI ROSENBERG, RN, MA, NP., is a trailblazing nurse leader and innovator at Clalit Health Services, Israel. As Head of Innovation and Development in Nursing and Head of Safe Environment for the LGBTQ Community, she promotes healthcare inclusivity and spearheaded Israel’s first LGBTQ patient council. She is an instrumental partner to PKI, increasing access to healthcare services for our community.
EMCEE SETH RUDETSKY
Join SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky as he emcees the evening and creates a joyous musical event with Broadway stars Julie Benko (Funny Girl, Harmony) and Andréa Burns (The Notebook, In The Heights). As a pianist, Seth has played for more than a dozen Broadway shows including Ragtime, Les Miserables, and Phantom of the Opera.
Julie Benko (left) and Andréa Burns (right)
WITH SPECIAL UPDATES FROM PROJECT KESHER LEADERSHIP FROM UKRAINE AND ISRAEL
Vlada Nedak and Rabbi Olya Weinstein
Our Work
WORK IN UKRAINE
Project Kesher Ukraine (PKU) and the Women’s Opportunity Fund of Ukraine provide essential gender-responsive care. Their impact is profound, from distributing 250 e-bicycles to women healthcare workers, equipping maternity wards with lifesaving resources, and awarding $312,000 in grants to 150 women-owned businesses. PKU continues to sustain Jewish life amidst the devastation, distributing a print edition of its Ukrainian-language Haggadah, delivering a Torah to Kyiv, hosting Jewish intergenerational retreats for mother-daughter pairs, and rebuilding Ukraine’s pipeline of Jewish women leaders.
WORK IN ISRAEL
In Israel, the October 7th attacks and ongoing war have left thousands of Russian and Ukrainian-speaking women in dire need. Project Kesher Israel (PKI) has expanded its initiatives, offering emotional support in Russian, Hebrew language classes, financial literacy training, and food assistance. PKI continues to host Jewish holiday celebrations with over 200 participants at each event, Jewish educational programming, Bat Mitzvah training, and nationwide tours that immerse immigrants in Jewish art, literature, and history, fostering a deeper connection to Jewish culture. Support for the LGBTQ+ community has also grown, serving over 1,250 members with mental health services and legal advocacy.
