PHOTO GALLERY : Guardian of Israel Award Luncheon

Bea Friedman blows kisses in gratitude to lunch goers for their standing ovation for her Guardian of Israel award.

Marilyn and Irving Naiditch

Kim Mullins, Marty Haberer, Helen Glaser, Nadia Ritter and Orna Nissan

Marion Levine and Karen Bernstein

Guardian of Israel Award Luncheon Co –Chairs Len and Helen Glaser

Fran Lambert and Edie Chaifetz

Ed Kalin and Beth Glickman

Ilene Fox, Hannah Weinberg and Susi Steenbarger

Edie Chaifetz spoke about the history of the Jewish National Fund.

Bea Friedman came to Sarasota in 1948 the same year Israel gained its independence. She is a great philanthropist and was awarded with the Guardian of Israel award at the luncheon for her generous efforts both in Israel and Sarasota.

The Jewish National Foundation presents the Friedman family with the Guardian of Israel award.

Hillary Steele and Annie Virag

Maria Wirries sings the Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem and The Star-Spangled Banner.