About the 8 Project

What is The 8 Project, and Why We Founded It

The 8 Project is a creative healing initiative that empowers survivors and Jewish artists to share their stories through art. Born from a need to respond to trauma, it creates inclusive, community-driven spaces for healing, expression, and resilience. Rooted in Jewish values of empathy and justice, we use art to transform pain into purpose, fight antisemitism, and build bridges across communities.

Steve Kassin

Steve Kassin

Steven Kassin is the Founder and Managing Partner of Infinity Collective, which encompasses Infinity Real Estate, Infinity Venture Partners, and Infinity Hospitality. He oversees operations and portfolio management, guiding the vision and execution of projects. Under his leadership, Infinity Real Estate has acquired or developed over 75 properties and managed over $2.5 billion in investments.

Since launching Infinity Venture Partners in 2018, Steve has diversified the company’s portfolio to include businesses in fintech, hospitality, fitness, health and wellness, and consumer products. He is committed to transformative real estate investing, focusing on urban development and the rehabilitation of historic properties. Infinity has successfully completed over 40 projects in five cities, establishing a strong reputation in this niche.

Steve’s leadership and innovative approach have earned him recognition, including being named to Globe Street’s “Fifty Under 40” list in 2015 and receiving the “Steward of Nature” award from the NYC Department of Parks in 2016. He has also won multiple awards for historic preservation and innovative design in Miami Beach.

Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt is a trusted voice in the modern conversation on Jewish identity, culture, and current events. He is the host of BEING JEWISH WITH JONAH PLATT, the new hit podcast that explores the diverse spectrum of Jewish identity through conversations with a wide array of notable guests such as Top Chef’s Gail Simmons, political analyst Van Jones, Rabbi David Wolpe, and actress Patricia Heaton. A true entertainment multi-hyphenate, Jonah has acted in prestige projects from Hollywood (like the Oscar nominated BEING THE RICARDOS) to Broadway (the smash hit WICKED), written for a number of TV comedies, and is currently producing his first feature film, THE MENSCH, in which he will co-star alongside Ginnifer Goodwin. He is also a sought after singer and musician, an award-winning vocal arranger, a director of improv and theater, and is currently co-writing the musical adaptation of Lois Lowry’s best-selling novel, THE GIVER. His words on the Jewish experience have appeared in Variety, the New York Post, LA Magazine, Jewish Journal, Hey Alma, Kveller & The Wrap, and he’s been a featured expert on KTLA News, Fox News Digital, Atlanta News First, Israel’s i24 & News Nation.

Jeff Skobin

Jeff Skobin

Bio coming soon.

ANDREA BROWN

ANDREA BROWN

Bio coming soon.

JORDANA YECHIEL

JORDANA YECHIEL

Bio coming soon.

ASHLEY FRANDZEL

ASHLEY FRANDZEL

Bio coming soon.