Marking 25 years of showing up for Jewish youth.
This year, we celebrate 25 years of Rabbi Shmuli and Chani Nachlas inspiring Jewish pride, connection, and belonging across the GTA. To mark this milestone, they will dedicate the new JYN Youth Torah—a lasting symbol of Jewish continuity and investment in the future of Jewish youth.
The evening will also honour Young Leadership Award recipients Hayden Waiser and Lior Kastroyano. Join us in celebrating this milestone and all of our honourees by placing an ad or tribute in their honour.
Join us!
Tuesday, Nov 24
JYN Robbins Family Campus · 9135 Bathurst St. Richmond Hill
5:30 PM
Doors Open & Valet Service Begins
6:00 PM
Hors d’Oeuvres • Silent Auction • Socializing
Lower-Level Event Space
6:30 PM
Program & Greetings
Young Leadership Awards Honouring Hayden Waiser & Lior Kastroyano • Video Presentation
Lower-Level Event Space
7:00 PM
Completion of the Sefer Torah • Hakafot & Dancing
Live Music • Gourmet Food Stations • Passed Bites • Silent Auction • Petit Fours & Coffee Station in Manna Café
Cigar Rolling on the Patio
Main Floor, Upper Level & Patio
9:30 PM
Dessert • Raffle Draw • Silent Auction Closes
Main Floor
Recognizing Young Voices
2026 Young Leadership Honourees
Hayden Waiser
Lior Kastroyano
Shine a spotlight on this year’s honourees and recognize Rabbi Shmuli and Chani’s 25 years of dedicated community service with an ad celebrating their impact and supporting JYN’s mission. Your message will be featured in our printed journal, showcased on our website, and displayed on the big screens at JYN—during the Gala and throughout the year.
Journal ad deadline: November 1, 2026
Committee
- Elise Barzakay
- Ron Barzakay
- Judy Brown
- Marni Dvir
- Jessica Fox
- Jen Gottesman
- Adi Kastoryano
- Shayna Krybus
- Tara Lindo
- Debbie Litvack
- PJ Litvack
- Larry Merovitz
- Rose Merovitz
- Chani Nachlas
- Rabbi Shmuli Nachlas
- Josh Rebboh
- Cole Resnick
- Denise Robbins
- Karen Rosenzweig
- Shlomo Shoshan
- Jordan Stanton
- Fraida Warmflash
- Rabbi Binyomin Warmflash
- Penny Worth
- Avi Yurman
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