JCRC-NY to Honor Latino Leaders in NY at Annual Somos Reception With Special Co-Host Julie Menin

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (11/03/2026) (readMedia)-- On Thursday, JCRC-NY will host its Fourth Annual Kosher Reception with UJA-Federation of New York, with presenting sponsor Spectrum, at the Caribe Hilton at Somos. The event will honor the leaders and organizations that have strengthened relationships between Jewish and Latino communities in New York.

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JCRC-NY's Reception is now part of the fabric of the Somos conference - attracting close to 400 attendees last year - and embodies JCRC-NY's mission to build bridges across New York's diverse communities.

Elected officials from all levels of government, leaders of the Latin American community in New York, other community partners, and a myriad of Jewish communal leaders will be in attendance.

WHO:

Grace Bonilla, President and CEO, United Way of New York City

Miguelina Camilo, Chief of Staff, NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin

Ruben Diaz Jr., Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Montefiore Einstein

Lillian Rodriguez Lopez, Director of Government Relations, CC1 Companies and Chair of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade

Mabel Muniz-Sarduy, Director of Political External Affairs, Council of School Supervisors and Administrators
WHAT:

The annual JCRC-NY and UJA-Federation of New York reception where five Latino leaders in New York will be honored for their dedication to strengthening the ties between Jewish and Latino communities.
WHEN: Thursday November 05, 2026 at 05:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Caribe Hilton
Flamingo Room, 2nd Floor
Puerto Rico
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