The Starlite Soirée is the 2026 incarnation of the Federation's longstanding annual event uniting our Jewish community in celebration of women's philanthropy and leadership, culminating in the presentation of the Judith Chapman Memorial Leadership Award to Susie Sorkin. This year, we will be hosting the Starlite Soirée in the newly renovated lounge and the Beacon

Join us in celebrating our collective achievements, recognizing the partnerships that drive our work, and looking towards a bright Jewish future. This special event will include featured speaker Jonah Platt — actor, singer, writer, producer, advocate, and famed host of his eponymous podcast, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt — and will honor four exceptional Bay Area Jewish