Front Row, From Left to Right: Anat Greenberg, Jami Dajman (Bat Shemesh Honoree), Amy Kahan: Back Row, From Left to Right: Stacie Bresler-Reinstein Melanie Rubin, Gillian Argoff-Treseder, Tzili Ressler, Naomi Blyveis For more information about Hadassah, contact Deena Feinman at dfeinman@hadassah.org or (858) 268-3200.
Hadassah Honors Women of Excellence On Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 Hadassah honored nine women, one from each Hadassah group, at the “Women of Excellence” luncheon at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. Sue Appelbaum, Flora Calem, Hannah Cohen, Jami Dajman, Lori Good, Rinkie Pollack, Lynn Salsberg and Linda Simon were chosen by their respective groups because of their leadership and dedication, and for making a significant contribution to Hadassah and the Jewish Community over a number of years. Also honored were Karen Krasne, owner and executive chef of Extraordinary Desserts and Marti Emerald, San Diego City Council President Pro Tem, both of whom excel in their respective fields, and have enhanced the quality of life for our city. Proceeds from “Women of Excellence” benefitted Stem Cell Research at Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem.
Gotthelf Gallery Calls for Photography Submissions The Gotthelf Art Gallery at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center is accepting submissions for a photographic show opening in March 2017. “Eye Connect: Our Global Jewish World” will focus on Jews and Jewish life around the world. The deadline to submit work for consideration is Jan. 10. If interested in participating in the show, please contact Randy Savarese at randybeth@aol. com or (858) 452-5553.
In the Gotthelf Gallery’s recently closed group show, Susan Kanfer exhibited this and other photographs from the Western Wall.
Charlene Seidle
Dinner Forum to Explore Opportunities in Social Entrepreneurship The Men’s Club Dinner Forum at Congregation Beth Israel will host Charlene Seidle and Sharyn Goodson of the Leichtag Foundation on Jan.18 at 6:30 p.m. The two will talk about social entrepreneurship, inspiring Jewish life and new developments from the Coastal Roots farm. The Foundation, which honors the legacy of Lee and Toni Leichtag, has granted more than $100 million, primarily to programs in San Diego and Jerusalem. The dinner forum program is open to the entire San Diego community – both men and women. R.S.V.P. at cbisd.org.
Sharyn Goodson
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