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Temple Beth Sholom honors past presidents

Celebrate! was hosted Dec. 9 at Temple Beth Sholom.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:20 a.m. December 9, 2018
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Temple Beth Sholom hosted Celebrate! Dec. 8 at the Temple. Celebrate! was hosted to honor past presidents Emma Joels, Rob Katz and Rabbi Michael Werbow. 

The evening began with the Havdallah and Lighting of the Chanukah lights by Rabbi Werbow. Following the lighting, the Sarasota Jewish Chorale performed a surprise flash mob performance. 

Guests then made their way towards the dinner area for a short cocktail hour with appetizers and a salad course. After dinner, the presidents were honored with a tribute. 

Dancing and dessert followed with the Big Z Band. 

Joe Floersheimer and Hilda Siderman
Joe Floersheimer and Hilda Siderman
Honorees Emma Joels, and Rabbi Michael Werbow, Co-Chairwomen Susi Benson Steenbarger, Sandi Kligman and Honoree Rob Katz
Honorees Emma Joels, and Rabbi Michael Werbow, Co-Chairwomen Susi Benson Steenbarger, Sandi Kligman and Honoree Rob Katz
Phyllis Lipshutz and Kathy Gurvey
Phyllis Lipshutz and Kathy Gurvey
Stacy and Ben Hanan
Stacy and Ben Hanan
Elliott and Dana Corn
Elliott and Dana Corn
Kaylee Sacco, Ace Nester and Co-Chairwoman Sandi Kligman
Kaylee Sacco, Ace Nester and Co-Chairwoman Sandi Kligman
Ros Mazur and Jack Sukin
Ros Mazur and Jack Sukin
The tables were decorated in blue and silver.
The tables were decorated in blue and silver.
Menorahs and gelts centered the tables.
Menorahs and gelts centered the tables.
The three honorees for the evening are Emma Joels, Rob Katz and Rabbi Michael Werbow.
The three honorees for the evening are Emma Joels, Rob Katz and Rabbi Michael Werbow.
Rabbi Michael Werbow presents the Havdallah and Lighting of the Hanukkah candles.
Rabbi Michael Werbow presents the Havdallah and Lighting of the Hanukkah candles.
The Sarasota Jewish Chorale surprised guests with a flash mob.
The Sarasota Jewish Chorale surprised guests with a flash mob.
Guests play dreidel during social hour.
Guests play dreidel during social hour.
Larry and Donna Lerner
Larry and Donna Lerner
Guests sing during the social hour.
Guests sing during the social hour.
Moira Murphy, Yvonne Weinsberg and Susan McCann
Moira Murphy, Yvonne Weinsberg and Susan McCann
Phyllis and Rich Yonker
Phyllis and Rich Yonker
Bobbi and Will Lorry with Lee Vickman and Helen Feiner
Bobbi and Will Lorry with Lee Vickman and Helen Feiner
Adrea Sukin, Ros Mazur and Co-Chairwoman Sandi Kligman
Adrea Sukin, Ros Mazur and Co-Chairwoman Sandi Kligman
Georgia Gruber and Lisa Morano
Georgia Gruber and Lisa Morano
Co-Chairwomen Sandi Kligman, Edie Chaifetz and Susi Benson Steenbarger
Co-Chairwomen Sandi Kligman, Edie Chaifetz and Susi Benson Steenbarger

 

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