Join other Jewish women in their 20s & 30s for the launch of JWI's Philly Young Women's Impact Network!
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of JWI’s FIRST-ever YWIN Philly event on Thursday, May 4th at 6:30pm.
Join us to meet new friends from across Jewish Philly, enjoy cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres, and hear an inspiring panel discussion with two Jewish women entrepreneurs, Amy and Shelby Zitelman (yes, they’re sisters - see their bios below), founders of local Philadelphia tahini brand Soom Foods.
Thursday, May 4th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET
Old City Jewish Arts Center, 119 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia
The evening is free to attend! Email us if you have any questions.
Not sure if this is for you? All Jewish women in their 20s or 30s are welcome! If you’ve never been to a YWIN event and don’t know anyone going, please come - we can’t wait to meet you.
Register Here:
Meet the Speakers:
Amy Zitelman, Cofounder and CEO of Soom Foods
Amy graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication in 2011 and spent the following year soaking up Israeli culture and teaching English in Israel. She's been talkin’ tahini since January of 2013. Amy is author of The Tahini Table, Go Beyond Hummus with 100 Recipes for Every Meal and in Between and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2018 List for the Food and Drink category. Amy lives outside Philadelphia with her husband Darren and young sons Henry, Jesse and Miles.
Shelby Zitelman, Sr. VP of Business Development, Zitelman Partners; co-founder and President of the Board, Soom Foods
As the Sr. VP of Business Development at Zitelman Partners, Shelby is responsible for developing relationships with new Operating and Investor Partners, marketing, and overseeing the firm’s internal operations. Previously Shelby worked in start-up management and operations. Early in her career she worked for Ben Franklin Technology Partners and then as the US co-Director of PresenTense. Most recently she was the co-founder and COO of Soom Foods, where she currently serves as President of the Board. She was named to the Philadelphia Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2019, and graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 2007. Shelby lives in Center City Philadelphia with her husband, Dan Stamm, and their three fun-loving boys, Malcolm, Julius and Simon. She enjoys spending her time exploring kid-friendly Philadelphia, hiking the area’s nature trails and practicing yoga. She is a member of the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia Board of Trustees, the Jewish Relief Agency Finance Committee, the American Living Organ Donor Fund Board and the Twist Out Cancer Advisory Board, and has been a Big Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters for 14 years.
About Soom Foods:
Soom Foods is the trusted brand for tahini and tahini products used by award-winning chefs and home cooks. Find Soom Foods on Amazon, Instagram, and Facebook.
YWIN Philly Committee Members:
Thank you to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Women of Vision for your generous support of this new network.
This program is built for women and non-binary people who identify as Jewish, but people of every religious affiliation, race, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability are welcome.
FAQs:
What’s JWI? Jewish Women International (JWI) is the leading Jewish organization working to empower women and girls – of every race, culture, ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation – by ensuring and protecting their safety, building access to long-term economic security, and lifting and mentoring women leaders.
What’s the Young Women’s Impact Network? The network connects and supports local Jewish women and non-binary people in their 20s and 30s with empowering programs and leadership development. Learn more.
What kind of programming does JWI put on? Our programs connect young Jewish women and non-binary people together and provide them with opportunities to grow together, thrive independently, and create a lasting impact on the world around them. Many of our programs focus on financial empowerment, healthy relationships, personal and professional development, and more!
What if I don’t know anyone and have never been to a YWIN event before? You are welcome! We are a welcoming, friendly group and we can’t wait to get to know you. Don’t want to go alone? Email jwiywin@jwi.org and we will help connect you with someone in advance of the event.
How can I get more involved? If you are interested in getting more involved, email us for more information.
Note: When we say “women” we refer to anyone who experience the world as female.