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CJP’s 2025 Superstars

 

Every year, CJP recognizes volunteers who make a positive impact in our community. Meet the individuals who are raising more money, engaging more people, and driving innovation through CJP.

A CJP Superstar:

  • ADVOCATES for our community; talks about CJP and how we help people in Greater Boston, Israel, and overseas
  • CONNECTS others to our work; leverages social, professional, and personal networks while educating peers and starting conversations about CJP
  • SUPPORTS CJP by securing new and increased gifts and by getting gift commitments in early
  • BUILDS our community by participating in important decisions
  • ENGAGES people in our work; brings others to events and community activities

This month's honorees


Ben-Gurion Society Co-chairs Asya Bashina and Josh Jick


Josh and Asya are Co-chairs of the Ben-Gurion Society (BGS), CJP's donor recognition group for young adults (ages 22–40) that give $1,000 or more to CJP's Annual Campaign. As Chairs, Josh and Asya continue to play pivotal roles in strengthening and stewarding the BGS community. This year, they helped plan and execute two highly successful events that not only raised awareness but also fostered a sense of unity across our young adult community. The first event was an intimate gathering at Jessica Myers' home featuring Rabbi Mike Uram, Chief Jewish Learning Officer with JFNA. The topic was Generative Leadership: How to Lead During Divisive Times, and the conversation in the room was extremely timely and impactful. Folks shared challenges they're facing post October 7 in their relationships, careers, and communities. It was deeply meaningful for our young donors to contemplate the complexities of the times we're living in and for them to see CJP as a space where they can bring the whole of their identities. The second event featured Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook and brought together BGS members and prospects for a night celebrating Jewish food, family, culture, and community. The juxtaposition of these events reflects the range in which young adults see CJP as a place for community and connection — in the hard moments and the joyous ones — and all of this was due to Josh and Asya's thoughtful partnership and collaboration. Whether it was handling logistics, curating meaningful content, or connecting with stakeholders at the events, they approached each task with enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism. Their ability to think both strategically and tactically helped elevate the quality of these events and grow the BGS community.


Women's Philanthropy Embrace Co-chairs Jacquelyn Furman, Lori Shaer, Sandy Honeyman, and Jamie Relle


Jacquelyn, Lori, Sandy, and Jamie drove incredibly warm, engaging, innovative, and welcoming Embrace programming for the Women's Philanthropy (WP) community in both September and January. These women had brilliant ideas, used their personal networks to drive record-breaking attendance to our programs, and just generally created a wonderful feeling of community at both of our events. They are true representatives of what we are trying to achieve in the WP community. Not only were the consummate ambassadors of WP, but also went above and beyond with their personal philanthropy this year. Thank you, Jacquelyn, Lori, Sandy and Jamie!


Jordy Hershman, CJP's Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA)


Jordy has demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership in supporting CJP’s CCA’s campus strategy and has been instrumental in advancing CCA's goals to educate civic and campus leaders about CJP's work to combat antisemitism. His involvement as a 2024 Fellow in the Harvard University Advanced Leadership Initiative has allowed him to forge strong relationships with key Harvard stakeholders, including members of Harvard's Antisemitism Taskforce, its Hillel and Chabad, and the Camel Project, an innovative new program that is reenergizing student connections to Israel. These connections have facilitated opportunities for CJP to deliver impactful CCA-sponsored training to Harvard faculty and administrators. Jordy’s enthusiasm, dedication, and unwavering support for CJP professionals have been invaluable to moving forward CJP's CCA's strategy.