A Day of Fun, Faith, and Community
The MDY PTA kicked off the season with their annual summer auction and card tournament. Held at the home of Ester and Joe Jerome and hosted by Ruth and Joseph Hamway, the event was a beautiful gathering of community spirit.
The day began with a fun-filled exercise class led by Raquel Benun. Our youngest students, the babies, laughed and sang during Morah Rena Goldman’s music class and had the opportunity to sit for portraits with talented photographer Lisa Richter. Nearly 200 ladies enjoyed the ocean breeze as they competed in mahjong and canasta under a crisp white tent—a scene full of laughter, connection, and camaraderie.
Motivational and captivating speaker Bianca Benisti Kaffash gave an inspiring talk about transforming pain into power and strengthening our faith in Hashem. Her ability to connect with the women in attendance was truly magical. What a treat to have her with us!
Bianca then had the privilege of introducing one of her heroes to the crowd: our own rabbinical leader, Rabbi Eli Mansour, who shared uplifting words of inspiration with the group.
As always, the auction did not disappoint, with prizes that were better than ever before. Guests refreshed themselves with offerings from Crawford’s coffee bar and were treated to a delicious gourmet lunch, followed by desserts lovingly prepared by MDY PTA moms. A flower bar featuring gorgeous bouquets from Andree Braha and Rachel Bawabeh of Garden to Table added a charming touch to the afternoon.
It was heartwarming to see teachers, administrators, and parents come together for an incredible day in such a magnificent setting. The MDY PTA is grateful to everyone who supported and participated in this memorable event.
