

YOUNG LEADERSHIP
ABOUT US
IAJF Young Leadership was established in 2013 for young professionals in their 20s to mid-30s from across the Tri-State area. The division provides high-quality social and educational programs in service of IAJF’s mission, as well as networking opportunities for young professionals. From Shabbat dinners and participation in AIPAC to Happy Hours and Challah Bakes, IAJF-YL actively engages its membership in cultural activities, raises awareness for the charitable causes IAJF supports, and encourages pride in our heritage and in Israel.
We invite you to join our warm and committed group of young professionals.


OUR MISSION
IAJF-YL supports and facilitates the mission of IAJF and expands its reach to the Young Professionals of the community by:
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Developing and promoting programs that empower our next generation
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Providing a platform for socializing and networking
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Instilling Jewish values in our young adults
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Raising funds to support worthy causes locally, globally, and in Israel
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Creating a sense of pride in Iranian Jewish culture and heritage
YL LEADERSHIP
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD MEMBERS
Daniel Mahfar Co-President
Ashley Yadidi Co-President
Sabrina Assil Co-Vice President
Nathan Cohen Co-Vice President
Joshua Lahijani Education Chair
Nicole Lalezarzadeh Social Co-Chair
Kevin Shahery Social Co-Chair
​Eric Sedaghat Israel Chair
David Oheb Real Estate Chair
Neeka Gilardian Communications Co-Chair
Daniella Ohebshalom Communications Co-Chair
Talia Torkian Membership Chair
Jacqueline Roshan Nomination Co-Chair
Robert Sameyah Nomination Co-Chair
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Gabriella Torkan Benji
Amanda Homapour
Lillian Mehdizadeh
Monica Mobasser
Oliver Pour
Benjamin Sedaghatzandi
Jonathan Youssian
Sanam Assil
Jason Kahen
Deborah Abiri Merkin
Stephanie Torkian Rahmanian
Chelsea Sassouni Shmuely
Ashley Emrani Weiner

Want to get involved?
We invite you to join our warm and committed group of young professionals. Please fill out the form to the right to let us know how you’re interested in helping.
Want to learn more about IAJF-YL?
Contact IAJF Associate Director Tova Levine
Phone: 516-466-8947 Email: tova@iajfny.org