After two long years, Ben Gurion Society's signature Wine and Whiskey Night event returned on July 28. Philanthropic young adults gathered at the home of Lauren and George Danneman to taste an array of fine wines and whiskeys and connect with their peers. 

In addition to schmoozing, this event was a reaffirmation of the next generation's commitment to safeguarding a Jewish present and future. Through an annual commitment of $1,000 or more to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Ben Gurion Society provides an opportunity to not only meet like-minded leaders in the community, but also to make a difference for generations to come.

The evening was filled with good friends, good food and good spirits — in NextGen Whiskey glasses.

Ben Gurion Society members connected over good drinks and food. (From L to R): Amanda Prine, Michael Miller, Ariel Shore Miller and Jackie Drobny.

National Young Leadership Cabinet members raising their glasses to a night of community, connection and making a difference. (From L to Right): Grant Silverstein, Scott Goldin, George Danneman, Mitch Sterling, Lauren Danneman and Julie Perilstein Mozes

Host and JFNA's National Young Leadership Cabinet Co-Chair Lauren Danneman talked about Jewish Federation's work on the national level and what being a part of Ben Gurion Society means to her.

Marc Prine, chair of the event along with Amanda Prine, spoke to the group about Ben Gurion Society and the impact of giving. 

NextGen Chair Adam Klazmer spoke about the importance of the next generation's involvement and philanthropy in ensuring Jewish continuity.

President and CEO Michael Balaban talking at the Ben Gurion Society event about the vital work of the Jewish Federation for communities in Greater Philadelphia, in Israel and around the world. 

(From L to R): Gregory Bailey, Tara Cherwony, Marc Rifkin and Jewish Federation's President and CEO Michael Balaban.

(From L to R): George Danneman and Adam Rothberg.

(From L to R): Alexandra Freedman, Ethan Kayne and Max Eisenberg.

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See more photos from the night by clicking here. Ben Gurion Society is a national giving level that recognizes Young Leaders (22-45), who make an annual donation of $1,000 or more to the Jewish Federation. To learn more about NextGen's Ben Gurion Society, click here.