

Olympic Medal Sponsors
Barnett Family •Marlene & Shelly Stillman
Silver Medal Sponsors
Anne & Daniel Shapiro• Samantha & Marc Strongin• Andie & Brad Zamler
Bronze Medal Sponsors
Jackie & Harvey Barnett•Cindy & Dr. Michael Katzoff•Pierson Family
Renee & Dr. Elliot Roth
Team Sponsors
Favil David Berns & Associates•Esther Vogel
Friend Sponsors
Ryan Brown, Ben Pineless, AJ Price and Joey Shapiro•Mindy Garfinkle Photography
Marla & Ezra Jaffe•Abby Sivan & Milt Harris• Tammy & Michael Sugar
Celebrate 65 years of life without limits with our esteemed athletes and Jonah Platt – acclaimed performer, writer, Israel advocate, and host of the popular podcast Being Jewish.
The evening will include a strolling dinner* and cocktail hour, followed by a conversation between Jonah and the inspiring athletes and professionals from The Center in Israel.
*Kashrut will be observed
Ticket Prices
Individual Ticket – $360
Next-Gen Ticket (under 40) – $180
Select sponsorships include ticket packages, premium seating, and a VIP reception with Jonah Platt.
Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
Date & Time
Sunday, 09/14/2025
6:00 – 8:45 P.M. CDT
VIP Reception for sponsors at 5:15 P.M.
Location
Convenient location between Chicago and the Northshore
Location and address provided upon RSVP
Honorary Co-Chairs
Jackie & Harvey Barnett
Lori Komisar & Morrie Silverman
Linda & Richard Price
Randy Shapiro
Marlene & Shelly Stillman
Co-Chairs
Julie Abt
Michael Frazin
Casey & Brett Pierson
Host Committee*
Teri Herbstman Appel & Zach Appel
Zahava & Ari Berkowicz
Josh Carl
Lauren & Michael Cherney
Mayrav Dolgin & Renee Genova
Laura Elkayam & Rav Ezra Balser
Ali & Daniel Elrod
Rabbi Jeremy Fine
Sarina & Robbie Gerson
Meira & Josh Goldman
Diane & Shai Halivni
Mark Harris
Chani & Yehuda Isenberg
Marla & Ezra Jaffe
Cindy & Dr. Michael Katzoff
Stacey Sherr Michelon & Jon Michelon
Karen & Izzy Nochimowski
Danielle Pearlman
Adam Richmond
Renee & Dr. Elliot Roth
Erica & Rabbi Michael Schwab
Anne & Danny Shapiro
Adina & David Shyovitz
Susan Sigel & Michael Bier
Rachel & Richard Silverman
Abby Sivan & Milt Harris
Julie Stark & Rabbi Steven Lowenstein
Naomi & Eric Sugar
Sari & Noam Wittlin
Andie & Brad Zamler
*As of 7.8.25
The host committee is currently in formation.
If you are interested in joining, please email Shaina Sugar at shaina.sugar@israelparasport.org.

About Jonah Platt
Jonah Platt is a trusted voice in the modern conversation on Jewish identity, culture, and current events. He is the host of BEING JEWISH WITH JONAH PLATT, the hit weekly podcast that explores contemporary Jewish experience through conversations with a wide array of notable guests such as political analyst Van Jones, actors Josh Gad and Tiffany Haddish, Congressman Ritchie Torres, and business leader Sheryl Sandberg.
A true entertainment multi-hyphenate, Jonah has acted in prestige projects from Hollywood (Oscar-nominated BEING THE RICARDOS) to Broadway (smash hit WICKED), written for several TV comedies, and is currently producing his first feature film, THE MENSCH, in which he will co-star alongside Ginnifer Goodwin. He is also a sought after singer and musician, an award-winning vocal arranger, a director of improv and theater, and is currently co-writing the musical adaptation of Lois Lowry’s best-selling novel, THE GIVER.
His words on the Jewish experience have appeared in Variety, the New York Post, Times of Israel, LA Magazine, Jewish Journal, Kveller & The Wrap, and he’s been a featured expert on KTLA News, Fox News Digital, Atlanta News First, Israel’s i24 & News Nation. He is also the winner of California’s inaugural Community Excellence Award for Combatting Antisemitism, and is currently studying for his Masters in Antisemitism Studies at Gratz College.
Become a Sponsor
Your sponsorship maximizes our impact, supporting Israelis with disabilities. Select sponsorship levels will receive premium tickets, and an opportunity to join us for an exclusive VIP Reception and meet Jonah Platt in person.
Space
- 18 Event Tickets
- Premium Reserved Seating
- Recognition at the Event
- Name & Logo on Marketing Materials
- Recognition on the Honor Wall at The Center in Ramat Gan
World Champion - $100,000
- 30 Tickets to the VIP Reception: A Meet & Greet with Jonah Platt
- 3 Tables of 10 Premier Reserved Seating at the Main Event
- Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Hour for all attendees
- Recognition at the presentation
- Name & Logo on our Website/Marketing Materials
- Recognition on the Wall of Honor at the Israel ParaSport Center
National Champion - $50,000
National Champion Sponsors receive:
- 20 Tickets to the VIP Reception: A Meet & Greet with Jonah Platt
- 2 Tables of 10 Premier Reserved Seating at the Main Event
- Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Hour for all attendees
- Recognition at the presentation
- Name & Logo on our Website/Marketing Materials
- Recognition on the Wall of Honor at the Israel ParaSport Center
Olympic Medal - $25,000
Olympic Medal Sponsors receive:
- 10 Tickets to the VIP Reception: A Meet & Greet with Jonah Platt
- 2 Tables of 10 Premier Reserved Seating at the Main Event
- Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Hour for all attendees
- Recognition at the presentation
- Name & Logo on our Website/Marketing Materials
- Recognition on the Wall of Honor at the Israel ParaSport Center
Gold Medal - $18,000
Gold Medal Sponsors receive:
- 10 Tickets to the VIP Reception: A Meet & Greet with Jonah Platt
- 1 Tables of 10 Priority Seating at the Main Event
- Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Hour for all attendees
- Recognition at the presentation
- Name & Logo on our Website/Marketing Materials
- Recognition on the Wall of Honor at the Israel ParaSport Center
Space
Silver Medal - $10,000
Silver Medal Sponsors receive:
- 8 Tickets to the VIP Reception: A Meet & Greet with Jonah Platt
- 1 Tables of 8 Priority Seating at the Main Event
- Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Hour for all attendees
- Recognition at the presentation
- Name & Logo on our Website/Marketing Materials
Bronze Medal - $5,000
Bronze Medal Sponsors receive:
- 2 Tickets to the VIP Reception: A Meet & Greet with Jonah Platt
- 1 Tables of 8 Priority Seating at the Main Event
- Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Hour for all attendees
- Name & Logo on our Website/Marketing Materials
Team - $3,600
Team Sponsors receive:
- 2 Tickets to the VIP Reception: A Meet & Greet with Jonah Platt
- 4 Preferred Seating at the Main Event
- Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Hour for all attendees
- Name & Logo on our Website/Marketing Materials
Friend - $1,800
Team Sponsors receive:
- 4 Preferred Seating at the Main Event
- Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Hour for all attendees
- Name & Logo on our Website/Marketing Materials



For 65 years, the Israel ParaSport Center has been a global leader in empowering Israelis with physical disabilities through sport. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, The Center offers rehabilitative programs and a vibrant community where children and adults build confidence, strength, and lifelong friendships—all through the power of play, competition, and belonging.
Can’t Attend? Make a Donation Today!
Checks and payments from Donor Advised Funds may be mailed to:
Israel ParaSport Center, One Northfield Plaza, Suite 300, Northfield, IL 60093
Please note “Jonah Platt Event” on the check. Israel ParaSport Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, EIN 27-5126671

Contact Us
General inquiries:
Jon Michelon
Board President
jon.michelon@israelparasport.org
Jennifer Flink
National Executive Director
jennifer.flink@israelparasport.org
847.441.2652
US Mailing Address
Israel ParaSport Center
One Northfield Plaza, Suite 300
Northfield, IL 60093
Israel Inquiries or Comments
Israel ParaSport Center
123 Rokach Street
Ramat Gan, Israel +972.3.575.4444
EIN: 27-5126671