Every year, our community comes together as one to raise money for the Campaign for Jewish Needs: the annual fundraising campaign that ensures our vitality and vibrancy in the year ahead. We work together to make the world a better place. This year, we need to do a little bit more.

In case the words “open bar” and “make history happen” weren’t enough, here are the top 5 reasons why you need to be at the YLD Big Event (in no particular order).

Over $1 million raised in a single day to change the world throughout the year!

Because of generous donations to the Federation, Boris Goldsteyn, 29, is one of the thousands of Clevelanders whose life has changed through his Birthright experience.

A must-hear story from Jeannie Smith, featured speaker the 2014 Lion of Judah Annual Dinner on October 1.

Watch our 2015 Campaign Video!

When we met Gavin, he almost couldn’t go to summer camp.