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WHAT A MAGICAL EVENING! THANK YOU!

Thank you! Todah Rabbah!

Los Angeles Hebrew High School celebrated their 70th Anniversary GALA with over 200 guests at Sinai Temple on Sunday, January 13, 2019 honoring Heads of School in a beautiful ceremony with video tributes throughout the evening, special guests like alumnus Senator Ben Allen, dancing through the ages with alumnus Sam Glaser Orchestra, incredible food with Pat’s Restaurant and much more!

Our heads of school were honored to dance, kvell, laugh, cheer and celebrate with you all!

Featured: Backrow: Dr. Amittai Benami (2015 – Present), Dalia Orion-Oz (2008 – 2015), Dr. Rabbi Sheldon Dorph (1970 – 1984), Ben Zion Kogen (1990 – 1999) and Rabbi Yaacov Rone (1988 – 1989).
Seated front row: Dr. Michael Singer on behalf of founder Dr. Michael Slatinsky (z”l)(1953 – 1970),
Arlene Lepoff Agress (1989 – 1990) and Dr. Judy Bin-Nin, daughter of Dr. Dov Bin-Nun (z”l) (1949 – 1953)

Not featured: The wonderful Bill Cohen ♦︎ 1999 – 2008

Special thanks to all our event partners including, but not limited to:

Sinai Temple and Executive Director Howard Lesner (past president)
Michelle Andre with Pat’s Restaurant & Catering
Our amazing GALA committee made of Karen Freed, Board President, Carolyn Camras, Outgoing Board President, Alisha Sela, our newly anointed Alumnus of the Year Michael Waterman, Debbie Holzer, Development Coordinator and Jeremy Broekman, Event producer
Deborah Anisman-Posner very successfully receiving honoree proclamations
Our wonder student ushers – Sara Schechter, Maya Yaakovee, Michaela Springer, Marc Sverdlov, Roniel Meydany,
Bradley Buchbinder, Noam Karu, Liam Seta (magician too!) and our singer Charlotte Green
the Honorable Senator Ben Allen
Shalom House for our beautiful awards
Sam Glaser Orchestra for entertainment
Curtis Dahl Photography
Beverly Hasson for our centerpieces and floral arrangements
Jeff Goldschen of Goldram Communications for an outstanding video tribute
Herb Lehmann of Lehmann Projection
Fabian Gracian for numerous party rentals
Brian Markenson of Magical Entertainment and junior magician/LA Hebrew High student Liam Seta
and many many more!

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70th ANNIVERSARY GALA EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Special thanks to Curtis Dahl for some amazing photography!!

Below please see a few examples, however, TO SEE ALL of the photos from the evening, please click here:
https://curtisdahlphotography.pixieset.com/g/lahebrewhighschool70thanniversarygala/

To access the gallery, use the following case-sensitive password:

Gallery Password: LAHH

Use the following 4-digit PIN to download any photos you wish (either print ready high resolution or web/social media size!):

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: Featured: Backrow: Dr. Amittai Benami (2015 – Present), Dalia Orion-Oz (2008 – 2015), Dr. Rabbi Sheldon Dorph (1970 – 1984), Ben Zion Kogen (1990 – 1999) and Rabbi Yaacov Rone (1988 – 1989). Seated front row: Dr. Michael Singer on behalf of founder Dr. Michael Slatinsky (z”l)(1953 – 1970), Arlene Lepoff Agress (1989 – 1990) and Dr. Judy Bin-Nin, daughter of Dr. Dov Bin-Nun (z”l) (1949 – 1953)

: Maya Yaakovee, Bradley Buchbinder, Marc Sverdlow, Noam Karu, Michaela Springer and Roniel Meydany

: Janice & Ben Reznik, Helen Reznik and more!

: Rabbi David Wolpe joins Ben Zion Kogen and more!

: Brian Markenson and Liam Seta, our magicians

: Dr. Gil Graff, BJE

: Guests do hora around heads of School at LA Hebrew High School’s 70th Anniversary GALA

: Sam Glaser Orchestra performing at the 70th Anniversary GALA

: Students celebrating at LA Hebrew High’s 70th Anniversary GALA

: Students & Teachers and heads of school celebrating at LA Hebrew High’s 70th Anniversary GALA

: The honorable Senator Ben Allen, Alumnus of LA Hebrew High

: LA Hebrew High School Board President Karen Freed with guest speaker Senator Ben Allen (Class of 1996) presenting award to LA Hebrew High at their 70th Anniversary GALA at Sinai Temple on Sunday, January 13, 2019. with Sam Glaser Orchestra at Sinai Temple on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

: Michael Waterman receives LA Hebrew High School Alumnus of the Year Award and pictured with Head of School Dr. Amittai Benami at LAHHS’ 70th Anniversary GALA at Sinai Temple on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

: Current and former heads of school of LA Hebrew High receiving award at the 70th Anniversary GALA at Sinai Temple on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Pictured (left to right): Dr. Amittai Benami, Dalia Orion-Oz, Ben Zion Kogen, Arlene Lepoff Agress, Rabbi Yaacov Rone, Board president Karen Freed, Dr. Rabbi Sheldon Dorph and Dr. Judy Bin-Nin.

70TH ANNIVERSARY GALA - VIDEOS FEATURING HONOREES

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SPONSORSHIP + TRIBUTE AD SLIDESHOW

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT YOU!

Check out our sponsorship presentation that aired during our 70th Anniversary GALA on Sunday, January 13, 2019 celebrating and honoring our past and present Heads of School with special performance by Sam Glaser and special guests!

LA Hebrew High School 70th Anniversary GALA Sponsors Presentation from LA Hebrew High School

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LA Hebrew High School 70th Anniversary GALA Presentation from LA Hebrew High School