2025 Gala
Honoring Rabbi David Steinhardt
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Doors open at 7:30 pm | $200 individual tickets | Ticket sales end February 14, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and gratitude as we honor Rabbi David Steinhardt for his 30 years of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to B’nai Torah Congregation. This elegant event will feature a lavish cocktail reception, a captivating musical tribute with performances by Cantor Magda Fishman, Maestro Tomer Adaddi, and Heather & Avi Steinhardt, followed by a delightful dessert reception. “To Build It and Be Built By It” reflects Rabbi Steinhardt’s transformative impact on our community—fostering growth, connection, and purpose. Come together to celebrate his legacy, honor our shared journey, and shape a future grounded in the foundation he has so profoundly established.
Lavish cocktail reception | Captivating musical performances | Delightful dessert reception
Open table seating | Cocktail attire
Complimentary valet parking available
Elissa and Dr. Peter Schosheim
Gala Chairs
Karen and Lawrence Altschul
Gala Benefactors
Meryl and Ron Gallatin
Tribute Book Sponsors
Gala Sponsorships
Shomrim/Guards
Dr. Gail Rubin Kwal and Richard Kwal
Chalutzim/Pioneers
Dr. Hara Glasser-Frei and Stephen Frei
Ellen and David Gendal
Karry and Sam
Barbara and Jeffrey Rosenberg
Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey Snyder
Eda and Cliff Viner
Carla and Bruce Weiner
Kehillah/Community
Beatriz and Harold Jacobsohn
Joan and Mark Mendel
Selma Lee and Daniel Weiss
Chaverim/Friends
Jo Robbins and Jerry Bergman
Sandra and Malcom Berman
B’nai Torah Foundation
Claudia Taubman and Walter Borek
Annette and Joseph Cooper
Gary and Dr. Phyllis Gladstein
The Grundt Family
Donna and Gerald Kramer
Judith and Franklin Kreutzer
Dr. Ronald and Elizabeth Krinick
Sandra Lippy
Sandra and Stephen Lippy
Tamara and Richard Morgenstern
Stewart and Lila Newman
Robert and Roni Okun
Dr. Gerald Robinson, Ellen Weitz and the Robinson Family
Michael Ostroff and Esther Rosenberg
Cliff Seresky
Elaine and Sherwood Sharfe
Linda and Ari Silverman
Carol and Irv Smokler
Shirley and Allan Solomon
Hedy and Dr. Bryan J. Wasserman
Dorothy Wizer
Gala Honorary Chairs
Karen and Lawrence Altschul
Meryl and Ron Gallatin
Ellen and David Gendal
Dr. Gail Rubin Kwal and Richard Kwal
Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Jeffrey Snyder
Eda and Cliff Viner
Committee
Karen Altschul
Helene Ballen
Ellen Safran Block
Margie Browner
Myrna Gross
Melanie Jacobson
Iris Schoenbrum
Celebrating Rabbi Steinhardt’s
Lifetime of Leadership, Compassion and Vision
