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PHOTO GALLERY : A Jewish Music Soiree for Kaplan Pre School


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 27, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY : A Jewish Music Soiree for Kaplan Pre School
Vivian Kalvaria made these kosher chocolate mouse, lemon curd, babka cake, and berry cups at the Chabad of Sarasota.
Vivian Kalvaria made these kosher chocolate mouse, lemon curd, babka cake, and berry cups at the Chabad of Sarasota.
Jerry and JoAnn Swartz
Jerry and JoAnn Swartz
Jill Hoffman Kowal stands with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz and her husband Dennis.
Jill Hoffman Kowal stands with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz and her husband Dennis.
Phil Silverstein and Sheila Rosenthal
Phil Silverstein and Sheila Rosenthal
Robert Kramer with his wife Me –Me and Lee Ruggles
Robert Kramer with his wife Me –Me and Lee Ruggles
About 90 people watched the musicians perform.
About 90 people watched the musicians perform.
Kaplan Pre School Director Sara Steinmetz thanks everyone for supporting the Kaplan Pre School.
Kaplan Pre School Director Sara Steinmetz thanks everyone for supporting the Kaplan Pre School.
Jerry Levine with his wife Sue Ann.
Jerry Levine with his wife Sue Ann.
Vivian Kalvaria addresses her guests.
Vivian Kalvaria addresses her guests.
Jane Hoffman and Zara Baroyan perform for a crowd of about 90 people.
Jane Hoffman and Zara Baroyan perform for a crowd of about 90 people.
Flutist Jane Hoffman and pianist Mike Markaverich
Flutist Jane Hoffman and pianist Mike Markaverich
Arthur Solomon applauds the musicians for the well-played performance.
Arthur Solomon applauds the musicians for the well-played performance.
David Eisenberg applauds the performance.
David Eisenberg applauds the performance.
Hosts Dr. Isaac and Vivien Kalvaria
Hosts Dr. Isaac and Vivien Kalvaria
Elaine Katz, Linda Klafter and Lisa Libman
Elaine Katz, Linda Klafter and Lisa Libman
Harold Samtur tries an apple dessert.
Harold Samtur tries an apple dessert.
Bill and Helene Myers have been married for 57 years.
Bill and Helene Myers have been married for 57 years.
Israeli cous cous with salmon
Israeli cous cous with salmon
Jane Hoffman has performed with the Sarasota Opera and tours with The Craig Turley Orchestra.
Jane Hoffman has performed with the Sarasota Opera and tours with The Craig Turley Orchestra.
Vivian Kalvaria thanks the musicians for the musical evening.
Vivian Kalvaria thanks the musicians for the musical evening.

 

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