John O'Hara is an accomplished Events and Operations Manager currently at Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York, with extensive experience as the Owner/Producer of Empowered By...LLC since 2018. O'Hara has successfully produced high-profile events, including a major fundraising initiative for New York Public Schools, generating significant corporate sponsorships and media exposure. Previous roles include Sponsorship and Event Coordinator at Lavelle School for the Blind, where revenue increased by 60%, and Interim Director of Event Operations at MZA Events, overseeing large-scale events across multiple cities. O'Hara's background also includes managing substantial budgets, developing event logistics, and securing sponsorships for various organizations, alongside a solid foundation in education with a BFA from Penn State University.
Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York
Founded in 1845 as the first Reform Jewish Congregation in New York City, Temple Emanu-El is among the largest Jewish Houses of Worship in the world. We continue to build upon the legacy of leadership and the timeless values of Jewish tradition as we strive toward a more just, ethical and compassionate world. Temple Emanu-El offers a robust religious school program for children of all ages, a first-rate nursery school, the Bernard Museum of Judaica, the Stettenheim Library, a range of community events through the Streicker Center, and more. In addition, our Tikkun Olam Committee and Philanthropic Fund support a wide range of humanitarian, educational, and cultural causes, as well as initiatives that advance Reform Judaism and strengthen our connection to Israel. We are a community of warmth and awareness where every individual matters. We embrace our diverse membership and offer all who comprise it a meaningful life grounded in Judaism. We commit our spiritual, intellectual, physical, and financial resources to strengthen our community today for a vital tomorrow.