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Temple Sinai sets sail for annual gala

Guests boarded the S.S. Sinai for Temple Sinai's nautically themed gala.


  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 9:56 p.m. February 25, 2017
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It was all hands on deck for S.S. Sinai Spectacular Gala on Feb. 25 at Temple Sinai. 

Guests were on island time as they sipped from tropical drinks and donned flower leis. The event benefited temple programs. 

"I'm excited for everyone to come and have a good time and be a family together," Event Chairwoman Geri Serot said as guests trickled into the ballroom. "It helps build a strong foundation for the future of Temple Sinai."

Orna Nissan and Deb Giura
Orna Nissan and Deb Giura
Deb Giura, Betty Silberman and Ruth Sklar
Deb Giura, Betty Silberman and Ruth Sklar
Temple Sinai President Mark Richmond, Rabbi Michael Churgel, Chazzan Cliff Abramson and Event Chairman Geri Serot.
Temple Sinai President Mark Richmond, Rabbi Michael Churgel, Chazzan Cliff Abramson and Event Chairman Geri Serot.
Harriet Rosen, Joanne Trachtenberg, Alan Trachtenberg, Elana Margolis and Judy Fishbein
Harriet Rosen, Joanne Trachtenberg, Alan Trachtenberg, Elana Margolis and Judy Fishbein
Myron Berstein, Emily Levin and Kathy Berstein
Myron Berstein, Emily Levin and Kathy Berstein
Temple Sinai'      s annual gala had a nautical theme.
Temple Sinai' s annual gala had a nautical theme.
Zvi Rogovin, Howard Raiken, Judy Rogavin and Etta Raiken
Zvi Rogovin, Howard Raiken, Judy Rogavin and Etta Raiken
Ronni and George Freed
Ronni and George Freed
Karen and Bill Witte
Karen and Bill Witte
Mikki and Joel Pertofsky
Mikki and Joel Pertofsky
Corey and Risa Segal
Corey and Risa Segal
Debbie Engleson and Harriet Safran
Debbie Engleson and Harriet Safran
Illene Dyrda, Cindy Guttman and Karen Veon
Illene Dyrda, Cindy Guttman and Karen Veon
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Bob Ravin, Jack Shapiro, Joan Ravin and Myrna Shapiro
Jason Collier, Laura Freedman and Dino Aviles
Jason Collier, Laura Freedman and Dino Aviles
Marc Rosen, Roz Rosenthal, Marvin Glusman and Ron Rosenthal
Marc Rosen, Roz Rosenthal, Marvin Glusman and Ron Rosenthal
Ken Kaufman, Nancy Gold and Louis Gross
Ken Kaufman, Nancy Gold and Louis Gross
Janis Collier and Donna Wiesner
Janis Collier and Donna Wiesner
Judy Rogovin, Janet Tolbert, Jerry Moliot, Marge Ellin and Leon Ellin
Judy Rogovin, Janet Tolbert, Jerry Moliot, Marge Ellin and Leon Ellin
Joan Wides and Florey Miller
Joan Wides and Florey Miller

 

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