More than 200 young philanthropists, May 6, joined Jewish National Fund-USA’s JNFuture for the largest Young Jewish Professional event in Arizona at its signature annual Shabbat in the Desert Soirée at OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale.

The festive reception closed out the week of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, and featured networking, cocktails, and strolling nibbles while celebrating the land and people of Israel.

Chaired by Mark Khazanovich and Bryce Schotz, the elegant Shabbat event also highlighted how Jewish National Fund-USA’s community of young professionals ages 22-40 are crucial to helping the organization ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the Jewish homeland and Jewish people everywhere.

For more information about JNFuture or to learn about upcoming events in Arizona, contact Sophie Rubin, JNF-USA Campaign Executive, JNFuture, Phoenix at srubin@jnf.org or 480-447-8100 x990.