Hoops 4 Israel - the charity basketball initiative launched by Birthright Israel Alumni Community in 2007 has been looking long and hard for an after-party to celebrate their annual success that enhances the lives of hundreds of Ethiopian-Israeli at-risk youth. Finally, we have found our esteemed volunteer in Elissa Grossman, an ambitious young woman with an incredible gift of connecting with others coupled with a heart of gold.
The idea of a charitable 'Jam' was conceived by Elissa, a York Student with desire to give back to the Jewish community and inspired by her late grandfather, Alexander Grossman z"l. “To appreciate your community, you must give back to it.”
-Alexander Grossman z"l
-Alexander Grossman z"l
Elissa's grandfather was a large member of UJA and a genuine pillar of support for the Jewish community. "He did more than talk the talk but he supported his words with tremendous vision and generosity. When he passed away, I was left with his foremost lesson to never let the spirit of giving die." says Elissa.
The Hoops 4 Israel team is thrilled to bring Elissa on in 2010 to help spearhead the charitable after-party fundraiser of H4I, where all proceeds go towards supporting the vulnerable community of Ethiopian Israeli immigrants living in Bat Yam.
On June 17th, 2010 at the Empire Lounge, the inaugural Jam 4 Israel event will take place with a $15 entrance fee before 11:45pm and $20 afterwards. For more information or to help enhance this event, please contact elissa@jam4israel.com.
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