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Jewish Family Services – Bright Night

More than 300 supporters of Jewish Family Services (JFS) gathered at the historic Madrid Theatre for the organization’s inaugural event, Bright Night. The celebration illuminated the life-changing work done in the community through Jewish Family Services. Three generations of the Himmelstein family served as honorary chairs, and the event co-chairs were Danielle and Jeremy Antes and Lena Price and Tom Cohen. Funds raised support the agency’s essential human services for people of all faiths.

(Front row) Honorary Chairs Susan Himmelstein and Gail and Harry Himmelstein with Event Co-chair Lena Price (middle row) Co-chair Danielle Antes, Honorary Chairs Paul Himmelstein and Bill Himmelstein, and Event Co-chair Tom Cohen (back row) Event Co-chair Jeremy Antes with Committee Co-chairs Michelle Goldsmith and Stann Tate
Avi Brudoley, Howard and Ro Jacobson, and Sherri Jacobs, committee member
Mary McLean, board member; and Rita Cortes
Sandi and Ed Fried, committee member
JFS Alfred Benjamin Award winners: (Front row) Sandi Fried (2023), Gail Lozoff (2019), Kelly Somberg (2024), Phyliss Bernstein/Bernstein family (2013), and Ann Regnier (2005) (back row) Bert and Janice Benjamin, members of Alfred Benjamin family who created the award; Bob Bernstein/Bernstein family (2013), and Bob Regnier (2005)

Featured in the November 2, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Charlie Mizell

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