1. Greeting the Gala’s featured entertainer, Comedienne Dena Blizzard, (center) were (from left), Brandi Seltzer, vice chair; Debbie Ravitz, chair; Anat Cohen, chair; and Shari Shapiro, vice chair. Over 200 women gathered at Temple Beth Sholom on May 5 for the Women’s Gala, a multi-generational event sponsored by the Jewish Federation. Comedienne Dena Blizzard entertained the attendees, who also heard presentations by Holocaust Survivor Ann Strauss and Gail Norry, National Women’s Philanthropy chair. Gala participants contributed $297,369 to the Federation 2011 Annual Campaign. Twenty-three women made first time gifts to the campaign at this event.

2. Representing the many generous corporate sponsors who helped make this year’s Gala so successful were (front, from left), Lauren Ravitz and Debbie Ravitz, Ravitz ShopRite; Pattie Feinerman, R.A. Pain Assoc.; Amy Sonstein, Sonstein Consulting; with (rear, from left), Virginia Wentz, Stephen H. Rosen & Assoc.; Brandi Seltzer, Digestive Health Physicians, PA; Beth Davies, Stephen H. Rosen & Assoc.; Shari Shapiro, R.A. Pain Assoc.; and Allison Arking, Roger Wilco Wine & Spirits.

3. Attending the the Lion of Judah pre-event cocktail reception were (from left), Sydria Schaffer; Janine Sobel; Gerri Rudner; Judy Love; Peggy David, Lion of Judah chair; and Debby Baratz.

4. A Fisherman’s Raffle for fabulous gift baskets was held, as well as a drawing for a beautiful Charles Krypell citrine and diamond pendant, generously provided by Serago Roberts Jewelers in Northfield, NJ. Mindy Rovinsky (left), representing Serago Roberts Jewelers, presented the pendant to the lucky winner Carolyn Sonstein.

5. All smiles during the Gala’s cocktail reception were (from left), Betty Adler, Federation vice president; Robyn Greenberg; and Judi London.

6. Enjoying the evening’s festivities were (from left), Lynn Waite; Donna Bell; and first time attendee Laura Seltzer.