FJL NEW YORK 2026
1 - 29 july 2026
Sample itinerary*
Welcome to New York!
1 2 3 4
Visit to the United Nations
Orientation
FJL Impact Session
American Dream Mall & indoor theme park Meet with mall owner
Networking event at Citibank
Shabbaton in Passaic, New Jersey
Meet with Jonathan Harounoff
Opening banquet
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
First day at internships
I nternships Internships Internships
Travel to Philadelphia
FREE NIGHT(Optional Social)
FREE DAY
Shabbaton in Philadelphia
Evening at Cardozo School of Law with Mayor Wildes
Meet with Malcolm Hoenlein
Meet with Naftali Horowitz at JP Morgan
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Internships Internships Internships Internships Internships
FREE WEEKEND
FREE DAY
FREE NIGHT(Optional Social)
Meet with Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone
Meet with Adina LichtmanVolunteer at Homeless Shelter
Evening at Bloomberg with Ken Cooper
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Internships Internships Internships Internships
Travel to Washington, D.C.
FREE WEEKEND
Meet with Shabbos Kestenbaum
FREE NIGHT(Optional Social)
Meet with Harry Rothenberg, Esq.
Shabbaton in Kemp Mill
Meet with Jamie Lassner9/11 First Responder
Visit to the Senate & Tour of Capitol Hill
26 27 28 29
Meet with Roger Zakheim
Meet with Anne Neuberger
Apply
Free time in D.C. Boat tour of D.C.
Free time in D.C.
Free time in D.C.
FJL Impact Session with Rabbi Daniel Rowe
Final Banquet
Departure from D.C.
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Philadelphia, July 2024
Q & A with Rabbi Daniel Rowe,July 2024
Jamie Lassner
On September 11, 2001, as a long-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and active member of Hatzalah, Jamie responded to the World Trade Center after a plane hit one of the towers. Jamie injured his knee and suffered severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He credits his PTSD treatment as a major catalyst in his life. Jamie currently serves as the Director of Friends of Access Israel, an organization that works to improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
American Dream Mall, Jan 2025
Ice skating social, Jan 2025
Mayor Michael Wildes
Michael Wildes is an adjunct professor at the Cardozo School of Law in New York and teaches Business Immigration Law. He is a frequent participant on professional panels and commentator on network television and radio and some of his past clients include First Lady Melania Trump, famed artists Sarah Brightman, Lionel Richie, Boy George, football icon Pele, master Chef Jean-Georges, and other talented artists. He is also the mayor of Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey–where he resides.
Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone
From 2017 to 2021, Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone served as the senior advisor to one of the most influential U.S. Ambassadors to Israel, David Friedman. In this supporting role, he helped advance U.S.-Israel bilateral relations, with a focus on technology cooperation, infrastructure expansion, and economic development. He was appointed Special Envoy for Economic Normalization, serving as the point person in Israel for the implementation of the Abraham Accords.
Shabbos Kestembaum
Shabbos Kestenbaum is a graduate student at Harvard University, researching the intersections between between public policy and contemporary Jewish life in the United States. In January 2024, Kestenbaum became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging that they failed to address antisemitic harassment and discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students, particularly following the October 7.
Kemp Mill, July 2025
Some of the companies we partnered with in 2024
Tour of the UN, July 2025
Jonathan Harounoff
Jonathan Harounoff is a British journalist covering the Middle East, who has been serving as Israel’s International Spokesperson to the United Nations since September 2024. He is a contributing writer at The New York Post, Fox News, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, The Jewish Chronicle, The Forward, JNS and The Middle East Institute, where he writes about Iran, Israel and antisemitism.
Roger Zakheim
Roger Zakheim serves as the Washington Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Mr. Zakheim frequently speaks and writes on national security and defense issues. He has testified before a number of Congressional committees and regularly lectures on national security topics. His views have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Politico, National Public Radio, Fox News, CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, the Atlantic, National Review, among other media outlets.
Adina Lichtman
Adina is the founder of Knock Knock, Give a Sock which she started during her second year at university. She completed both an undergraduate and Master’s degree in social work at NYU. After finishing her studies, Adina decided to take KKGS full-time. She is in charge of the organization’s leadership and operations. When not busy collecting socks, Adina fills her time talking to strangers, painting, and traveling. Adina envisions a world where people are inclusive and working together to make a difference, and uses this as her daily motivation.
Malcolm Hoenlein
Malcolm Hoenlein is a prominent American Jewish leader and advocate, best known for his role as the long-serving Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, a central body coordinating U.S. Jewish groups. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in advocating for Jewish communities worldwide, strengthening U.S.-Israel relations, and addressing critical issues such as Soviet Jewry and intergroup relations.
Panel discussion with senior figures at Citibank, followed by networking event July 2024
Harry Rothenberg, Esq
Harry is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School (magna cum laude). His law firm, The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP, is one of the leading personal injury firms in the US, with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. He’s earned verdicts/settlements for his clients totalling over $1 billion and has also been involved in high profile cases on behalf of terror victims! Beyond his legal work, Harry is a highly sought-after Jewish educator and speaker, known for his popular weekly video blogs which have gained a global following.
Ken Cooper
Ken graduated as an electrical engineer from Cornell University and pursued an MBA at NYU. Ken joined Bloomberg in 1987 working in many capacities. In 2019, he became head of global human resources with responsibility for over 16,000 employees. Ken serves as the co-treasurer and one of the board members of the Roslyn Synagogue.
Passaic, New Jersey July 2025
Naftali Horowitz
Naftali is a Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, and Financial Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience in financial markets, he provides comprehensive wealth management strategies and services for high-net-worth individuals and their families, as well as nonprofits. He has been ranked a Forbes “Best In State” advisor five times, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024. Naftali has lectured to tens of thousands globally on the topics of business, motivation, self-actualization and finance.
Anne Neuberger
Anne Neuberger is an internationally recognized expert in cybersecurity, risk and emerging technologies. As the Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Tech in the Biden Administration, she served as an advisor to the President, oversaw U.S. responses to the most significant national cyber incidents, and forged groundbreaking international partnerships, including the 70 nation Counter Ransomware Initiative. Prior to her government service, she held several positions related to technology and operations at a large financial services firm. Throughout her government and private sector roles she continued to devote significant effort to transformative non-profit projects.
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FJL NEW YORK 2026
1 - 29 july 2026
Sample itinerary*
Welcome to New York!
1 2 3 4
Visit to the United Nations
Orientation
FJL Impact Session
American Dream Mall & indoor theme park Meet with mall owner
Networking event at Citibank
Shabbaton in Passaic, New Jersey
Meet with Jonathan Harounoff
Opening banquet
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
First day at internships
I nternships Internships Internships
Travel to Philadelphia
FREE NIGHT(Optional Social)
FREE DAY
Shabbaton in Philadelphia
Evening at Cardozo School of Law with Mayor Wildes
Meet with Malcolm Hoenlein
Meet with Naftali Horowitz at JP Morgan
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Internships Internships Internships Internships Internships
FREE WEEKEND
FREE DAY
FREE NIGHT(Optional Social)
Meet with Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone
Meet with Adina LichtmanVolunteer at Homeless Shelter
Evening at Bloomberg with Ken Cooper
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Internships Internships Internships Internships
Travel to Washington, D.C.
FREE WEEKEND
Meet with Shabbos Kestenbaum
FREE NIGHT(Optional Social)
Meet with Harry Rothenberg, Esq.
Shabbaton in Kemp Mill
Meet with Jamie Lassner9/11 First Responder
Visit to the Senate & Tour of Capitol Hill
26 27 28 29
Meet with Roger Zakheim
Meet with Anne Neuberger
Apply
Free time in D.C. Boat tour of D.C.
Free time in D.C.
Free time in D.C.
FJL Impact Session with Rabbi Daniel Rowe
Final Banquet
Departure from D.C.
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Philadelphia, July 2024
Q & A with Rabbi Daniel Rowe,July 2024
Jamie Lassner
On September 11, 2001, as a long-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and active member of Hatzalah, Jamie responded to the World Trade Center after a plane hit one of the towers. Jamie injured his knee and suffered severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He credits his PTSD treatment as a major catalyst in his life. Jamie currently serves as the Director of Friends of Access Israel, an organization that works to improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
American Dream Mall, Jan 2025
Ice skating social, Jan 2025
Mayor Michael Wildes
Michael Wildes is an adjunct professor at the Cardozo School of Law in New York and teaches Business Immigration Law. He is a frequent participant on professional panels and commentator on network television and radio and some of his past clients include First Lady Melania Trump, famed artists Sarah Brightman, Lionel Richie, Boy George, football icon Pele, master Chef Jean-Georges, and other talented artists. He is also the mayor of Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey–where he resides.
Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone
From 2017 to 2021, Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone served as the senior advisor to one of the most influential U.S. Ambassadors to Israel, David Friedman. In this supporting role, he helped advance U.S.-Israel bilateral relations, with a focus on technology cooperation, infrastructure expansion, and economic development. He was appointed Special Envoy for Economic Normalization, serving as the point person in Israel for the implementation of the Abraham Accords.
Shabbos Kestembaum
Shabbos Kestenbaum is a graduate student at Harvard University, researching the intersections between between public policy and contemporary Jewish life in the United States. In January 2024, Kestenbaum became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging that they failed to address antisemitic harassment and discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students, particularly following the October 7.
Kemp Mill, July 2025
Some of the companies we partnered with in 2024
Tour of the UN, July 2025
Jonathan Harounoff
Jonathan Harounoff is a British journalist covering the Middle East, who has been serving as Israel’s International Spokesperson to the United Nations since September 2024. He is a contributing writer at The New York Post, Fox News, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, The Jewish Chronicle, The Forward, JNS and The Middle East Institute, where he writes about Iran, Israel and antisemitism.
Roger Zakheim
Roger Zakheim serves as the Washington Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Mr. Zakheim frequently speaks and writes on national security and defense issues. He has testified before a number of Congressional committees and regularly lectures on national security topics. His views have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Politico, National Public Radio, Fox News, CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, the Atlantic, National Review, among other media outlets.
Adina Lichtman
Adina is the founder of Knock Knock, Give a Sock which she started during her second year at university. She completed both an undergraduate and Master’s degree in social work at NYU. After finishing her studies, Adina decided to take KKGS full-time. She is in charge of the organization’s leadership and operations. When not busy collecting socks, Adina fills her time talking to strangers, painting, and traveling. Adina envisions a world where people are inclusive and working together to make a difference, and uses this as her daily motivation.
Malcolm Hoenlein
Malcolm Hoenlein is a prominent American Jewish leader and advocate, best known for his role as the long-serving Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, a central body coordinating U.S. Jewish groups. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in advocating for Jewish communities worldwide, strengthening U.S.-Israel relations, and addressing critical issues such as Soviet Jewry and intergroup relations.
Panel discussion with senior figures at Citibank, followed by networking event July 2024
Harry Rothenberg, Esq
Harry is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School (magna cum laude). His law firm, The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP, is one of the leading personal injury firms in the US, with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. He’s earned verdicts/settlements for his clients totalling over $1 billion and has also been involved in high profile cases on behalf of terror victims! Beyond his legal work, Harry is a highly sought-after Jewish educator and speaker, known for his popular weekly video blogs which have gained a global following.
Ken Cooper
Ken graduated as an electrical engineer from Cornell University and pursued an MBA at NYU. Ken joined Bloomberg in 1987 working in many capacities. In 2019, he became head of global human resources with responsibility for over 16,000 employees. Ken serves as the co-treasurer and one of the board members of the Roslyn Synagogue.
Passaic, New Jersey July 2025
Naftali Horowitz
Naftali is a Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, and Financial Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience in financial markets, he provides comprehensive wealth management strategies and services for high-net-worth individuals and their families, as well as nonprofits. He has been ranked a Forbes “Best In State” advisor five times, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024. Naftali has lectured to tens of thousands globally on the topics of business, motivation, self-actualization and finance.
Anne Neuberger
Anne Neuberger is an internationally recognized expert in cybersecurity, risk and emerging technologies. As the Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Tech in the Biden Administration, she served as an advisor to the President, oversaw U.S. responses to the most significant national cyber incidents, and forged groundbreaking international partnerships, including the 70 nation Counter Ransomware Initiative. Prior to her government service, she held several positions related to technology and operations at a large financial services firm. Throughout her government and private sector roles she continued to devote significant effort to transformative non-profit projects.