The Annual Aleh Foundation Gala took place in the ballroom of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, where beautifully attired guests gathered to celebrate 28 years of service to disabled children.
TV and radio talk show host Zev Brenner was the Master of Ceremonies. He introduced a line-up of special guests including the nights award recipients, NYS Senator Dean G. Skelos, Dr. Jeffrey Wisoff, Jack and Violet Harounian, and Drs. Andrew and Galina Zaretsky. The event was dedicated in loving memory of the late Moshe Ben Michael, Mike Silverstein, brother of our beloved friend and supporter, Stanley Silverstein.
Zev Brenner kicked off the evening by calling upon Senator Dean Skelos who spoke eloquently about Alehs accomplishments, followed by the events Medical Leadership Awardee, Dr. Jeffrey Wisoff.
Jack and Violet Harounian, honorary board members and two of the hardest working philanthropists in the Jewish community, received a beautiful plaque in recognition of their unflagging support. Zev then called upon the Humanitarian Awardees, Drs. Galina and Andrew Zaretsky.
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik spoke about the wonderful work Aleh Foundation does. The rabbis profound soul shined through each of his carefully selected words during his powerful speech.
Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, a Foundation Rabbinical Board member and supporter of many years, sang the national anthems of both the United States and Israel, as he has done so many times in the past. He then sang the Hashkava in memory of Mike Silverstein and presented a congressional certificate to Nina Miner and their daughter and son-in-law Leslie and Michael Kule. The Silversteins have generously sponsored a wing in Aleh Negev in loving memory of Chana Emunah Kule.
Sam Amster, a board member, drew the winning ticket in the evenings raffle.
You can join our wonderful supporters, friends and honorees in supporting the worlds most worthy institution for disabled children by sponsoring vital medical equipment. Visit alehfoundationusa.org/prg_eqiupment.html.
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