TiKVA CHILDREN’S HOME
ANNUAL GALA
The Magic of Hope WORLD-RENOWNED ART SHOWCASE AND SURPRISE ENTERTAINMENT
November 3, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM Storied NYC 547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001 FOR TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP, VISIT TIKVAODESSA.ORG/2026GALA
An evening celebrating hope's power to transform their childhoods and strengthen their future.
TiKVA CHILDREN’S HOME
The Magic of Hope We see a child’s life transform when safety creates stability, education opens new possibilities, and caring adults provide a nurturing environment to heal, build confidence, and imagine a future. For nearly 30 years, TiKVA has brought these pieces together for vulnerable Jewish children—creating homes, schools, communities, and opportunities that change the course of a life. Today, that work reaches across Ukraine, Romania, and Israel. We see its impact in children who are learning and thriving, in young adults building independent lives and families of their own, and in Jewish communities growing stronger across generations. Hope works its magic as children begin to imagine what comes next and discover how much is possible. We invite you to join us for an evening celebrating the people whose generosity helps make these transformations possible.
2026 HONOREES
Effy Zinkin TiKVA Lifetime Impact Award
Pamela Pekerman TiKVA Leadership Award
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TiKVA's Hero $180,000 2 months of school programming, Ukraine & Romania. Top branding, emcee mention, 3 tables of 10, back cover ad.
Pillar of Hope $100,000 18,000 kosher meals in Romania. Prominent branding, 2 tables of 10, back inside cover ad.
Protector of Shelter $50,000 2 months of housing, Romania & Ukraine. 2 tables of 10, premium full-page ad.
Beacon of Compassion $36,000 2 months of mental health services for ~500 children. Table for 10, premium full-page ad.
Nourisher of Future $18,000 1 month of the Advanced English Excellence Program. Table for 10, full-page ad.
Guardian of Tomorrow $12,500 A child's first year at TiKVA. Table for 10, full-page ad.
Visionary of Hope $6,500 Seasonal clothing for 55 orphans. Half table for 5, half-page ad.
Individual Dinner Ticket $1,000 Next Gen (under 35) $360
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□ TiKVA's Hero $180,000 □ Pillar of Hope $100,000 □ Protector of Shelter $50,000 □ Beacon of Compassion $36,000 □ Nourisher of Future $18,000 □ Guardian of Tomorrow $12,500 □ Visionary of Hope $6,500 □ Individual Dinner Ticket $1,000 □ Next Gen Ticket (Under 35) $360 Qty ___ Journal Advertising Opportunities:
□ Premier Full Page $10,000 □ Full Page $3,600 □ Signature Full Page $7,500 □ Half Page $1,800 □ Leadership Full Page $5,000
Placement in the journal is determined by the level of support. Attendance is not included. Ad submission deadline: Oct. 13
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□ I am unable to attend, but I would be honored to support TiKVA's work with a fully tax-deductible gift of $__________.
TiKVA CHILDREN’S HOME
HONORING OUR LIFETIME DONORS OF DISTINCTION
We gratefully recognize those whose generosity has reached the following cumulative giving levels: Names listed first in each category denote donors who reached a new giving level or joined the Donors of Distinction this year.
Diamond ($1M+) Joshua Rovner The Nicholas J. & Anna K. Bouras Foundation, Inc. Allison & Marc Ecko Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein z”l Leah & Ed Frankel Menashe Frankel Tammy & Keith Frankel Emily & Seth Gerszberg Martha z"l & Warren Halle The International Fellowship of Christians & Jews Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA) Koum Family Foundation Sheryl Lipman Eve & Stephen Milstein Israeli Education Ministry Ilana & Martin Moshal Lauren & Anthony Moshal Lenny Piontak Eric and Sheila Samson Foundation Dorothy & Len Sank Marc Scheinberg Shema Yisrael Anna & Harry z"l Schimmel Nataly & Mark Schimmel Vered & Jacob Schimmel Lianna & Shachar Schlesinger Jocelyn & Elliot Schnier Sandy Sholl & Family Leah & Leib Simkhovich Miriam & Nachman Simkhovich Carla Harman & Warren Stieglitz Marci & Rob Tapper Missy & Drew z"l Weidhorn Jeanette & Harry Weinberg Ellen & Aaron Wolfson Yael Foundation Vaad Hatzalah of New York
Titanium ($500K–$999K) The Chernyavsky Family The Finkelman Family Laurie & Phil Gross Elaine & Michael Halickman JCF of Greater MetroWest NJ JCF of Houston Vitaquest International, Inc. The Alex Kleyner Family Jack Lerner The Tom Leydiker Family Michele Mandel Windmill Health Products Nicole & Jason Rabin Selma z"l & Artie Rabin UJA Federation of New York
Platinum ($250K–$499K) Ekaterina & Eugene Fershteyn Pamela Pekerman & Steven Tenenbayev Sholl‑Freede Foundation Devora & Effy Zinkin Elizabeth & Barets O. Benjamin Foundation Arthur Black Lee Bloom & Family Anonymous David Frankel Rose Gerszberg Dena & Morey Goldberg David Gross Kirsh Foundation Holdings LTD Melissa & Ethan Keiser Russ Krivor Larry Levy ORMJMP Foundation Cindy & Mark Pentecost Linda & Steve Poznak East Hill Synagogue/Rabbi Zev Reichman National Debt Relief Leigh & Scott Rose May & Samuel Rudin Foundation Ramy & Robert Sharp Robin & Andrew Stamelman Timex, Inc. Dani & Ted Virtue
Gold ($100K–$249K) Yanina Fleysher Adinah & Jonathan Gerszberg Arie & Eva Halpern Family Foundation
Pharmachem Laboratories Isaac Laufer Susan & Seymour Levine James Levy
Bank of America / Vincent Keaveny Yehudah Rose
Hanna & Tony Loftus Linda & Richard Loftus Nicola & Andrew Loftus
National Packaging Services, Inc Sherry & Henry Stein Anonymous Kerri & Alan Appelbaum The Becker Family Jill & Jay Bernstein Ethel & Steven Bram Sarah & Alan Bram EIN Capital
The Lovitch Family Macy's, Inc. Audax Management Company, LLC The Melnick Family Rocky & Meir Milgraum Alice & Gary Millner Naturex Wendy & Scott Newman Jewish Federation of Greater
Amy Caplan Gillian & Irving Carter & Family The Cassuto Family Jeri & Sandy Cohen Cole Shotz P.C. Conner Strong Companies, Inc. Paul Davril, Inc. Robert Egan & Family Avrohom Egert
Metrowest NJ Carrie & Jed Nussbaum Epstein Ostrove LLC/Daniel Epstein & Elliot Ostrove Lightning Pack, Inc. Maximum Human Performance Philanthropic Foundation Tsedek Philanthropic Foundation Richard Rappaport & Family
Annette & Mitch Eichen Natalya & Peter Erlikh Ariela & Benito Esquenazi David & Yanna Estrakh Family Rick Forman Janey z”l & Doug Fuller Family Gila & Efrem Gerszberg Beverly & Joel Girsky GNC
Abraham & Sonia Rochlin Foundation Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation, Inc. Harvey Ross The Rubenstein Family Mike Rubin Satell Family Foundation Trust Daniela & Laurence Schreiber
Mike Golden Rebecca Gottlieb Lady Tina & Sir Philip Green Marjorie & Stephen Greenspan Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Mikhail & Julie Gurevich Family Herrendorf Family Foundation CV Holdings, LLC Celmark International, Inc. Good News For Israel Linda & Harold Kay Ivona & Laurence Kirschel Bonnie & Brad Klein Gail z"l & Max Kleinman Debbie & Grant Kurland
Taylor Hogge & Bob z"l Spivak Loretta & Chris Stadler Sherman Wells Sylvester Stamelman LLP Marina & Peter Stern Family Sy Syms Foundation Marylou & Richard Thrush Christina & Rick Trizano Julie & Alberto Verdi Sara & Daniel Walzman Charlotte Cohen Weinberg Foundation Jodi & Adam Weinstein Maurice & Vivienne Wohl Orly & Hon. Andrew Wolfson
Silver ($50K–$99K) Tally & Yehuda Angster Anthony Bloom Milberg Factors The Finkelshteyn Family Goldman 2025 Family Trust The Gontar Family Fifth Age of Man Foundation Caryn & Ken Pape Schneur Family Foundation Solomon Org Charitable Trust – Mark Rosen Amy & Ira Steinberg & Family Flow Formal Alliance LLC Mr. & Mrs. Ruby Azrak Anonymous Esther Silber Berg & Sasha Berg David Bradshaw Gayla Carney Alan Chapiro Chehebar Family Foundation, Inc. Pharm-RX Chemical Corp Jing Chen CIT Union of Jewish Communities Stephen Gould Corporation Neomi & Michael Dezer Joint Distribution Committee Woodbolt Distribution LLC Siata DS, Inc. Paradigm Packaging East Preylock Real Estate Peter Faber Fain Family Foundation/ Colleen & Richard Fain Eastern Fish Company Allen Fox Greg Frankel Li & Fung Marilyn & Neal Gittleman Ora & Zachary Goldman Brad Goldner Nancy & Stephen Grand John Hagee Ministries Donald Harivel Craig Harrison Harten Corp. Sid Heller Toby & Ronny Hersh Anmar International National Council of Israel
Marlene & Gad z"1 Janay Jiaherb, Inc. Steve Kaplan Lydia & Mark Kennelley Idea Village/Andy Khubani Steve Kole Miryam Reinitz-Kops & Family Elizabeth & Ronald Krinick KY Lee Karen & Bruce Levenson Melissa & Peter Levy Indfrag Limited The Albert & Yetta Lupin Jupiter Medical Center Eitan Melamed Memorial Foundation Steve Kaplan Memorial Foundation Ellen & Al Meyerson Katie Mierins Mary Jean Moriarty Sue & Leon Noe Oak Foundation Maxime Perez Koi/Kathy Peterson Pharmline Porky Products, Inc. Admirals Cove Realty Bruce Rockowitz LaVonda & Lew Rothman Rubenstein Foundation Scherr Family Foundation/ Scott & Marc Scherr The Frisch School Gregory J. Shaia Naomi & Reid Shapiro The Skirball Foundation Michael & Mandy Staszewski Ross Stores, Inc. Jeffrey Strumeier The Daniel Tilipman Family Jamie & Christopher Tisi Mazars USA LLP Ilana & Skip Vichness Pia & Steve Wax Kim & Finn Wentworth Wilheim Family Sora & Jerry Wolasky Carolyn & Bill Wolfe Beth & Scott Yagoda
Levels reflect cumulative giving through June 30, 2026.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Leadership Ed Frankel Chairman of the Board Refael Kruskal CEO Lori Donza Phil Gross Pamela Pekerman Jeremy Posen Elliot Schnier Andrew Stamelman Effy Zinkin
Trustees Rabbi Shlomo Baksht, Teresa Bazbaz, Eugene Fershteyn, Michelle Finkelshteyn, Leah Frankel, Keith Frankel, Rose Gerszberg, Jonathan Gerszberg, Morey Goldberg, Carla Harman, Russ Krivor, Sheryl Lipman, Steve Poznak, Miryam Reinitz-Kops, Scott Rose, Sandra Sholl, Warren Stieglitz
GALA COMMITTEE Co-Chairs Michelle Finkelshteyn, Pamela Pekerman
Members Beth Altschuler, Alina Dovere, Peter & Natalya Erlikh, Ekaterina & Eugene Fershteyn, Rose Gerszberg, Olya Kislin Michael Marielli, Ariel Stein
Staff Yanna Begelman Director of Development Lori Donza Treasurer
TiKVA Children's Home 8 Henderson Dr., West Caldwell, NJ 07006 917-262-1818 info@tikvaodessa.org EIN: 22-3779212