Aviva Jewish Housing Foundation hosts sweet evening

Keep the Dream Alive was held Nov. 6 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 10:21 p.m. November 5, 2018
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A delicious evening full of sweet treats brought supporters of the Aviva Jewish Housing Foundation together for a night of celebration. 

Keep the Dream Alive was held Nov. 6 at Michael's On East. Guests enjoyed a dessert bar while mingling during the social hour. Then, CEO Jay Solomon welcomed guests to the event. 

Then Rabbi Michael Shefrin from Temple Emanu-El, the master of ceremonies, took over. He told the story of how Aviva took him and his family in when they didn't have a place to go during Hurricane Irma. 

The evening concluded with dancing to live music performed by Glass Onion.

Co-Chairwomen Sheila Birnbaum and Susan Benson-Steenberger
Co-Chairwomen Sheila Birnbaum and Susan Benson-Steenberger
Peter Kretzmer and his father Ernie Kretzmer.
Peter Kretzmer and his father Ernie Kretzmer.
CEO Jay Solomon and Lori Solomon
CEO Jay Solomon and Lori Solomon
The tables were decorated with many bright colors.
The tables were decorated with many bright colors.
Melissa Werbow, Rabbi Michael and Mimi Weisel and Deborah Breslof
Melissa Werbow, Rabbi Michael and Mimi Weisel and Deborah Breslof
Al Ernst, Jill Levine , Randy Mallitz and Norman Cohen
Al Ernst, Jill Levine , Randy Mallitz and Norman Cohen
Many different desserts were available on the dessert bar.
Many different desserts were available on the dessert bar.
Red velvet cupcakes were a dessert option.
Red velvet cupcakes were a dessert option.
Lorene Hagan, Esther Bodfield and Patricia McMahon
Lorene Hagan, Esther Bodfield and Patricia McMahon
Stacey Hanan and Marsha Eisenberg
Stacey Hanan and Marsha Eisenberg
Rob ane and Ben Hanan
Rob ane and Ben Hanan
An ice cream bar was filled with many toppings.
An ice cream bar was filled with many toppings.
Fran Braveman and Jeremy Lisitza
Fran Braveman and Jeremy Lisitza
CEO Jay Solomon welcomes guests.
CEO Jay Solomon welcomes guests.
Guests stand in a moment of silence for the recent Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Guests stand in a moment of silence for the recent Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Rabbi Michael Shefrin talks about his time at Aviva.
Rabbi Michael Shefrin talks about his time at Aviva.
The Glass Onion played after the program.
The Glass Onion played after the program.
Lori and Jay Solomon hit the dance floor.
Lori and Jay Solomon hit the dance floor.
Each guest received a T-shirt when they arrived.
Each guest received a T-shirt when they arrived.

 

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