Please join us for this heartwarming event and help create miracles for the children of JAFCO.

For more information contact JAFCO Director of Development Operations Shelli Gold at [email protected] or 954-315-8671.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Location

Hollywood/Aventura, FL

Timeline

11:00am Boutique, Auction, and Mimosas

Followed by Luncheon and Program

Admission

$154 Per Person

$218 VIP Per Person
Includes entry into special VIP Grand Raffle

Complimentary Valet Parking

Sponsorship Opportunities

All underwriters and sponsors receive recognition on the JAFCO website and during the event.

$50,000 Presenting Underwriter
Includes VIP seating for 24, full-page color journal ad inside front cover, and 10 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$36,000 Event Underwriter
Includes VIP seating for 20, full-page color first page journal ad, and 10 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$18,000 Chai Underwriter
Includes VIP seating for 16, full-page color journal ad inside back cover, and 10 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$10,000 Miracles, Video, or Catering Underwriter (3 opportunities)
Includes VIP seating for 10, full-page color journal ad with prominent placement, and 10 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$5,000 Invitation or Decor Underwriter (2 opportunities)
Includes VIP seating for 8, full-page journal ad with prominent placement, and 8 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$3,600 Boutique or Valet Underwriter (2 opportunities)
Includes VIP seating for 6, half-page journal ad with prominent placement, and 7 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$2,500 Gift, Photography or Auction Underwriter (3 opportunities)
Includes preferred seating for 6, half-page journal ad, and 6 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$1,800 Wine or Flower Wall Underwriter (2 opportunities)
Includes preferred seating for 4, half-page journal ad, and 4 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$10,000 Star of David Sponsor
Includes VIP seating for 10, 2-full page journal ads with prominent placement, recognition during event program, and 10 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$5,000 Shamash Sponsor
Includes VIP seating for 8, 1-full page journal ad, recognition during event program, and 8 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$2,500 Menorah Sponsor
Includes preferred seating for 6, half page journal ad, and 6 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$1,800 Dreidel Sponsor
Includes preferred seating for 4, half page journal ad, and 4 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$1,000 Latke Sponsor
Includes seating for 3, quarter page journal ad, and 3 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entries.

$500 Gelt Sponsor
Includes seating for 2, quarter page journal ad, and 2 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing.

$360 Maccabee Sponsor
Includes seating for 1, listing in journal, and 1 Exclusive Sponsor Drawing entry.

For more information contact JAFCO Director of Development Operations Shelli Gold at [email protected] or 954-315-8671.

Sponsors

Chanukah Miracles Underwriter
Lauren & Yoav Roth

Chai Underwriter
Hudson Bay Capital

Miracles Underwriter
The Garfinkle Family

Star of David Sponsor
The Faith Group

Invitation Underwriter
Steven & Lauren Geduld Foundation

Décor Underwriter
Levin’s Women’s Health/Dora & Daniel Levin

Audio /Visual Underwriter
Lorena & Zvi Shiff / Shiff5 Foundation

Journal Underwriter
Greenspoon Marder LLP

Auction Underwriter
Omnia Family Wealth

Menorah Sponsors
Beth & Jack Greenman
Cathie & Jonathan Kessler
Miri Mazor

Wine Underwriter
The Amoils Family

Raffle Underwriter
Rok Family

Flower Wall Underwriter
Alexandra & David Salanic

Dreidel Sponsor
Nicole & Larry Groll
Melissa & Mario Grosfeld

Latke Sponsors
Elise & Noah Egozi
Ellman Family Foundation
Anna & Harvey Felsher
Sholeh & Moussa Shaaya
Bari & Richard Schanerman
Sandra Simon
The Udelson Family

Gelt Sponsor
Drs. Brilliant, Rothenberg & Meister
Dara & David Clarke & Family
Sherri & Steven Fox
Jaime Hindlin
Diana & Shmuel Maya
Mirit & Michael Teifeld

Floral Design by
Something Blooming

Event Committee

Thank You to Our Committee Members

Luncheon Chair
Lauren Roth

Luncheon Advisors
Lauren Faith
Sasha Goldsmith

Founding Chapter President
Miri Mazor

Chapter President
Alexandra Bergman

Committee Members
Barbara Amoils
Leigh Benayoun
Shana Benchetrit
Shana Benhayoun
Arielle Cooper
Elise Egozi
Gayle Egozi
Jenny Faith
Sophie Faith
Keryn Fishman
Robin Gale
Marla Garfinkle
Stacy Gibb
Lindsey Gordon
Rona Greenberg
Tran Greenberg
Beth Greenman
Carly Kosloff
Melissa Kotcher
Dora Levin
Priscilla Levy
Elina Lustigman
Nicole Maleh
Diana Maya
Dana Richards
Bari Schanerman
Lorena Shiff
Diana Stein
Elise Udelson
Ronnie Zindorf

Honoree


“Life isn’t about being good, it’s about being better, and we can always do a little more to help someone else.”

Honoree Marla GarfinkleMarla Garfinkle’s philanthropic efforts have always been less of a mission, and more of a gravitational pull. Since she was a child, Marla, who grew up in Miami, has always felt deeply connected to the world around her with an urge to spread good. Her first fundraiser was in the sixth grade, when she organized a show in her backyard to raise money for cancer. If there’s anything Marla’s work is a testament to, it’s that philanthropy isn’t driven solely by monetary contributions… it is driven by one’s time, attention, and compassion.

Marla does not merely send a check; she steps up to the frontlines. For 20 years, she has worked with organizations such as Spirituality for Kids, Teach For America, the Listeners/Oyentes Program and Project Grapple. These nonprofits work tirelessly to combat and dismantle education inequality in America and Marla has provided hands-on assistance to countless students and centers while offering words of encouragement, and her beaming light to Miami’s next generation.

Marla became a Lion of Judah in 1998 supporting both the Greater Miami and Broward Jewish Federations. She and David have been supporters of The Federation of Broward County, AIPAC, AJC, Goodman Jewish Family Services, The Dorit and Ben Genet Cupboard/JFS, and more.

In 2005 Marla learned of the important, life-changing services that JAFCO provides children and families. As a result, she and David are longtime members of the JAFCO Godparent Circle, ensuring every child has a place to belong. Marla has been involved in the Aventura Chapter since its inception and is humbled by the recognition as this year’s Chanukah Miracles Luncheon honoree.

When she’s not volunteering (or playing canasta with her neighbors), Marla enjoys staying active through spinning, power rumba, and dancing. As a University of Miami graduate, she worked on Broadway after studying Theatre Management.

Marla has been married to her loving and supportive husband, David, for 32 years, and has three children: Alexandra (31) Madeline (28) and Harrison (26) along with her 4-legged children Ginger and Lulu.According to Marla, “Family is always everything!” and we are delighted that our JAFCO family includes such a passionate child advocate… our kindhearted honoree Marla Garfinkle.

Exclusive Sponsor Drawing

Exclusive Sponsor Drawing

The Exclusive Sponsor prize winner will receive this exquisite 14k rose gold and diamond necklace generously donated by Agent Jewel by Shany Z. (0.70 tcw)

$1,700 Value

VIP Grand Raffle Drawing

 

The VIP Grand Raffle prize winner will receive this beautiful Uptown Medium YSL Monogram Grain de Poudre Pouch Bag in Dark Beige.

$625 Value