1. YAD leadership gathered in preparation for the exciting evening were (from left), Iris Morrow Snyder, YAD co-chair; Ivy Rovner, YAD campaign chair; Heather Leibowitz, YAD campaign vice chair; Marla Glauser, YAD outreach chair, and Robyn Greenberg, YAD co-chair. Over 150 young adults tried their luck at blackjack, poker, craps and roulette at Viva YAD Vegas, an evening of dancing, eating, and drinking sponsored by YAD, the Jewish Federation’s Young Adult Division. The event was held Jan. 21 at the Katz JCC. YAD, a Federation standing committee, is an eclectic, passionate group of Jewish men and women (single and married, ages 25-45) who are making a real difference in the community through volunteerism, leadership development and fundraising. YAD raises money for the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign to support a network of services and programs in Southern New Jersey, Israel and 70 countries worldwide.

2. UpSTART Investors demonstrated their continuing support for the next generation of young Jewish community leaders. Enjoying the event were (front, from left), Scott Levine, Law Offices of Scott Levine; Lauren Rothbardt, Sonstein Financial Group; Amy Sonstein, Sonstein Financial Group; Wendi Amato, Trilutions Real Estate Group, with (rear, from left), Nick DiFederico, Cherry Hill Gold & Silver; and JoAnne Kramer, Trilutions Real Estate Group.

3. Trying their luck at the blackjack table were (from left), Jarod and Jennifer Gilman and Mitzi and Michael Sacks.

4. Enjoying the relaxing evening were (from left), Tammy and Rabbi Noah Arnow and Jeff and Shari Shapiro.

5. Toasting their good friends, good food and good fun were (from left), Greg Seltzer, Seth Rosenbaum and Robert Linden.

6. All smiles at the perfect end to a perfect evening were (from left), Greg and Jessica Soffian and Amy and Max Kramer.