The Leading Jewish Voices Distinguished Speaker Series brings together Jewish ERG leaders, professionals, and allies for meaningful conversation with prominent voices in Jewish life, leadership, and culture.
Every other month we will feature a different guest star for a glimpse into what it means to them to be Jewish at work. It is a space to learn, laugh, and build community across industries in New York City.
The 2026–27 Speaker Series
December 1: An Evening with Jake Cohen
Join us for a lively conversation around food and Jewish identity with Jake Cohen, including a latke demo in celebration of Hanukkah.
The evening brings together Jewish professionals from across companies and industries in New York City, along with allies, as part of the Leading Jewish Voices Distinguished Speaker Series.
Jake Cohen
Jake Cohen is a two-time New York Times bestselling cookbook author, the host of “Jake Makes it Easy” on A+E and a nice Jewish boy from NYC.
After working in some of NYC’s best restaurants and test kitchens, he wrote his first two books, Jew-ish and I Could Nosh, about his love of modern Jewish cooking and baking. His third cookbook, Dinner Party Animal, published in Fall of 2025.
Jake and his recipes have been featured on Rachael Ray, The Drew Barrymore Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Good Morning America, and the Food Network and in the New York Times, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit, and Forbes (making the 30 Under 30 list for Food and beverage in 2022), among others. When he’s not throwing dinner parties for his friends and family, you can find him eating around the world and posting about it at @jakecohen.