On Sunday March 1, 2026, the UTA Jewish Unity Employee Interest Group gathered for a profoundly moving afternoon of reflection and connection. Organized by Jacob Fenton, UTA Partner & Talent Agent who serves as the advisor to the group, the event brought their community together to witness a project that bridges the gap between the glitz of Hollywood and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.
A Powerful Journey from NYC to Los Angeles
Borrowed Spotlight is a celebrated photography project and book created by renowned photographer Bryce Thompson. After its successful debut in New York City, the exhibit traveled to Los Angeles to share its vital message with the West Coast.
The premise of the project is both simple and revolutionary. Thompson uses his lens to pair Holocaust survivors with some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities. By borrowing the spotlight usually reserved for modern icons, the project ensures that the stories of survivors are amplified for a new generation. It is a stunning visual testament to survival, beautifully captured in a book that serves as a permanent record of these essential testimonies.
The Mission of ORA: Finding the Or in the Spotlight
The synergy between this exhibit and our brand, ORA, felt electric. In Hebrew, the word Ora means light, a theme that sits at the very heart of everything we do.
While the exhibit uses the glow of celebrity to illuminate history, ORA seeks to bring light and awareness to our shared stories and the survivors within our community. Both projects are dedicated to a singular goal: making sure that even in the face of past darkness, the light of truth and resilience continues to shine.
A Conversation with Eva Nathanson and Josh Peck
At the heart of the event was a deeply stirring talkback session featuring Eva Nathanson. Born in Budapest in 1941, Eva survived the Holocaust by constantly hiding with her mother after her family was targeted for rescuing Jews. She narrowly escaped execution at the Danube River and was liberated in 1945. After immigrating to the U.S., she built an incredible career in hospital management and cancer research.
Eva is one of the remarkable subjects featured in the book, where she appears in a poignant portrait with UTA celebrity client Josh Peck. After an introduction by Jacob Fenton, Eva speaking at the center of the gallery, surrounded by the large scale portraits of her peers, was an unforgettable moment. The conversation left the room captivated by the weight of the history being shared. Eva’s insights provided a living link to the stories on the walls, reminding us why it is so urgent to preserve these narratives.
Honoring Our Community
As the afternoon drew to a close, ORA was deeply honored to be selected as a special gift for every attendee. Sharing our mission with the members of the UTA Jewish Unity Group felt like a perfect extension of the day’s themes.
We are incredibly excited to continue bringing ORA to our Jewish interest groups and communal spaces. Events like these remind us that our stories are our greatest strength, and we are committed to being a voice that helps carry that light forward.
We are grateful to Jacob Fenton for his vision in organizing this experience, to the Borrowed Spotlight team for creating something so necessary, and to Eva Nathanson for her courage, her presence, and her willingness to keep telling her story.
We leave events like this more certain than ever: ORA's place is wherever Jewish stories are being honored, preserved, and told with pride.
To learn more about Borrowed Spotlight, visit borrowed-spotlight.com.
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