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47th Annual Legislative Community Breakfast

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Breakfast Committee

Chair

Leon Goldenberg

Vice-Chairs
Ari Baum
Gil Cygler
David Heskiel

  • SUNDAY · MARCH · 15 · 2026

26 Adar 5786

9:15 A.M.

  • Kol Yaakov Hall​

1703 McDonald Avenue Brooklyn, New York
 (Corner of Avenue O) Valet Parking Available

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Couvert: $75*
Table of Twelve: $900

Our Mission

COJO Flatbush’s mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of life of families in our community. Our mandate is to provide comprehensive programing that assists the less fortunate in meeting their daily needs for food, sustenance, housing, health care, social support and financial security

OUR HISTORY

COJO Flatbush was established 47 years ago as a multi-faceted, non-sectarian, non-profit social service agency ready to respond to the concerns and needs of our community

HOW WE ARE DOING

This year alone over 26,500 clients have received over 62,000 services through COJO Flatbush programs.

HOW WE DO IT

COJO Flatbush works together with a multitude of ethnic and cultural communities in addressing common concerns. We have strong linkages with legislative offices, government and community agencies, and the public at large, which assist us in reaching our goals.

YOU make “Help Starts Here” possible!

Our Services

ADULT EDUCATION

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

CAREER PREPARATION

HOUSING ADVOCACY

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT CENTER

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HEALTH INSURANCE

IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER

SENIOR PROGRAMS

TAX PREPARATION CENTER

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Our Leadership

President

Moshe Zakheim

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Larry Spiewak Z"l

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Leon Goldenberg

VICE PRESIDENTS

Fraidy Nachman, Esq.
Lynn Posner

SECRETARY

Milton Farkas

TREASURER

Ari Baum

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Louis P Welz

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gil Cygler
David Heskiel
Douglas Jablon
Dr. Hindie M. Klein
Louis Krawiecz
Rubin Margules
Meyer Silber, Esq.
Mendy Sokol

PAST PRESIDENTS

Matthew J. Maryles
The Honorable Noach Dear z”l
The Honorable Charles Posner z”l
Morton Pupko z"l
Israel Goldberg, Esq.
Asher Klein

The Honorees

THE HONORABLE

Julie Menin

New York City Council Speaker

DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC LEADERSHIP AWARD

THE HONORABLE

Daniel S. Goldman

U.S. Representative, NY-10th District

DISTINGUISHED STATESMANSHIP AWARD

THE HONORABLE

Solomon "Sam" Sutton

New York State Senator (22nd District)

DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATOR AWARD

THE HONORABLE

Brian A. Cunningham

New York State Assemblymember (43rd District)

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD

THE HONORABLE

Jessica S. Tisch

Commissioner NYC Police Department

DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC LEADERSHIP AWARD

Mr. Avrumi & Mrs. Elisheva Bergman

Professor of Dental Hygiene, College of Technology, CUNY

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DISTINGUISHED CHESED AWARD

Rabbi Yirmi Levy

Rabbi, Mill Basin Sephardic Congregation -
Tiferet Ovadia
Rosh Kollel, Ohel Shlomo
NYPD Clergy Liaison

AVODAT HAKODESH AWARD

Mrs. Lynn B. Posner

Vice President, COJO Flatbush

KESSER SHEM TOV AWARD

COJO Flatbush’s mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of life of families in our community. Our mandate is to provide comprehensive programming that assists the less fortunate in meeting their daily needs for food, sustenance, housing, health care, social support and financial security.

1523 Avenue M, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-377-2900
www.cojoflatbush.org

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