MEGA 2020

The theme of this year’s MEGA 2020 event held on March 5 is “Modern Mensches & Mitzvahs” with Joshua Malina as the headliner.

Joshua graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in theater studies. He made his professional acting debut in the Broadway production of Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men.” Joshua is well-known for playing Will Bailey on the NBC drama “Te West Wing,” Jeremy Goodwin on “Sports Night,” David Rosen on “Scandal,” and President Siebert on “Te Big Bang Teory.” He is very active in Jewish afairs, appearing in the Jewish Federation’s “Live Generously” campaign and has spoken at dozens of Federations and Hillel events across the country. Joshua also starred in a video aimed at Jewish high school students to prepare them for the possibility that they’ll face an anti-Israel climate on college campuses.

During MEGA 2020 members of the community will be honored. Te Medal of Honor will be awarded to David Weiner and the Harold & Jean Grossman Award will be bestowed upon Esther and Don Schon, MD.

Joshua Malina

MEGA 2020

David Weiner has worked tirelessly for the Phoenix and greater Jewish community for the past 30 years. He has devoted much of his time to the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix where he recently fnished a three-year term as Board co-chair, having also served on Federation’s Grants and Israel & Overseas Committees as well as leading the 2016 Annual Campaign. He has served in leadership roles with AIPAC and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix and received the Young Leadership Award for his commitment to Federation and the Jewish community. In addition to currently serving as majorgifts co-chair for the 2020 Annual Campaign, David is a member of the board of governors of the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Esther and Don Schon’s service to the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix runs broad and deep. Not only has Don served as an ofcer of the board and Esther as chair of Women’s Philanthropy, they served together to chair the 2015 annual campaign and have held other campaign leadership positions. Esther and Don believe deeply in the work of Federation to support both our local and worldwide Jewish community.

Don Schon, MD., and wife, Esther

MEGA 2020: Modern Mensches & Mitzvahs WHEN: Thursday, March 5; 5:30 pm social hour, 7 pm program and dessert WHERE: Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale TICKETS: $180 per person SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES: Meet & Greet with Joshua Malina 5:30 pm (minimum $12,000 household contribution to the 2020 campaign); Ben-Gurion Society Reception immediately following program (for young adults ages 25-45 who make a contribution of $1,000 or more to the 2020 campaign) INFORMATION: RSVP by Feb. 28 to 480-481-1754 or jewishphoenix.org/MEGA2020