NYC 2026 Rooftop Summer Soirée

About the Evening

Over the past year, Eshel’s revitalized programming initiative has engaged a diverse group of facilitators, communities, and institutional partners across NYC, attracting over 500 unique individuals across 31 events. As we embark on Phase II of our Strategic Growth Plan, Eshel is entering 5787 with even greater ambitions, in NYC and beyond. 

Eshel invites you to join us in celebration and support of our growing NYC community for a beautiful summer evening, with a rooftop view of the city at the Marlene Meyerson JCC of Manhattan. Enjoy live piano, an open bar, and fleishig hors d’oeuvres brought to you by Village Crown Caterers. You will have the chance to mingle with old friends and new, as you get a taste of Eshel’s work from the past year, and a preview of what we have in store for our next season… 

This event is 21+ and open to all. Summer garden party attire encouraged. Tickets are $72 per person.

All proceeds from this event will support the continued growth of Eshel’s NYC community.

About the Performer

JACK LIPSON has piano’ed & sung supporting Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, Darren Criss and more from Lincoln Center to The Hollywood Bowl. The Angeleno-turned-New Yorker composed the score and theme to zenroom (starring Cheri Oteri) and his short musical May I Be Frank? played NY’s Merkin Hall. Both Carnegie Hall and the LAPhil commissioned Jack to arrange cabarets for their Weimar Festivals; other MD highlights include 3 shows with writer Mark Saltzman, Sweet Charity (dir. Kathleen Marshall), and Hulu’s “Welcome to Chippendales.” Jack currently tours with Forbidden Broadway, Meow Meow, Broadway Barbara and appears at NY’s piano bars. With his brother, Jack & Benny Lipson’s debut single “Gaga for Yoga” streams everywhere. Alum of BMI MT Workshop and UCLA. @thejacklipson

PLEASE NOTE: For internal tracking and discretion purposes, we require separate registrations for each guest. Thank you for your understanding.