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Celebrating 40 Years of Immigration

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Celebrating 40 Years of Immigration

Thank You! We celebrated 40 years of Jewish Immigration from the former Soviet Union, and raised more than $550,000 for the essential services to children, families, and the frail elderly
 
Emigre Gala Committee

Individual Sponsors

EUREKA! PLATINUM SOCIETY

Anita Friedman & Igor Tartokovsky

The Koret Foundation

Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Culture / Dianne & Ted Taube

The Laszlo N. Tauber Family Foundation

Marina & Anatoly Tikhman

EUREKA! GOLD SOCIETY

Anna & Alexander S. Lushtak

Luba Troyanovsky & Nik Wolfson

EUREKA! SILVER SOCIETY

Galina & Alec Miloslavsky

Irina & Alex Shubat

EUREKA! SOCIETY

Nancy Goldberg

Lela & Gerard Sarnat

AUGUST HELBING SOCIETY

Tatiana & Igor Cherkas

Evgenya & Yury Fridman

Inna & Leonard Mezhvinksky

Sana & Vlad Shmunis

Bonnie & Marty Tenenbaum

Lana & Marc Vayn

Jane & Peter Viltman

PIONEER SOCIETY

Mira & Jacob Abramovich

Elfa & Manny Kagan

Rina & Edward Khalfin

Yelena & Vlad Mozeson

Caroline Novak & Igor Lotsvin

DREAM BUILDERS

Ronit & Zachary Bodner

Dora & Val Dizitser

Alice Feldman

Leo Finkelstein

Alexandra Johnson

Irina Kazimirsky & Felix Gofman

Luba Kipnis & David Russel

Margot & Charles Kirschner

Polina & Peter Kogan

Valentina & Alex Lakovetsky

Alla & Boris Lipkin

Kira Makagon & Alex Beilin

Inna & Arkady Massen

Anetta & Mark Midgal

Irina & Mikhail Nayberg

Mila & Leonid Perelman

Tania Wasser & Alex Zilberfayn

Gayle Zahler & Tom Wachs

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Natalia Baron

Irina Berkson & Lenny Semis

Rima & Levan Devy

Zhanna & Anatoly Elkinbard

Alla Gershberg & Dale Boutiette

Yelena Koss & Val Nickinson

Natalie Krigel & Alex Varum

Natasha Novosolov & Alex Novell

Masha & Alex Tikhman

Jessica & Vladie Viltman

Stephen Weiner

TZEDAKAH CIRCLE

YOUNG LEADERSHIP MITZVAH CIRCLE

Business Sponsors

GOLD

Wells Fargo Bank - Oleg Grabarsky

DIAMOND

SAPPHIRE

Bank of America
Encore Travel & Encore Office Notary and Translation Services - Marina & Michael Salzman

RUBY

Law Offices of Irina Aerov

Dr. Frank Dal Santo, MD, DDS & Elena Dal Santos, DDS

Grant Thornton, LLP - Irina Berkon

Dr. Irina Khidekel & Yuri Khidekel

Irena Vaksman, DDS

TOPAZ

In-Kind Sponsors

Sponsors

Beli Deli Gourmet Catering- www.belideli.com

Blue Angel Vodka - www.blueangelvodka.com

Corum Watchmakers - www.corum.ch

Edmond’s Plaza Florist - www.edmondsfloral.com

Elena and Frank Dal Santo

Mary and Scott Piazza - www.casapiazza.com

Renwood Winery - www.renwood.com

Donors

Blowfish Sushi - www.blowfishsushi.com

Gene Kosoy Photography - www.genekosoy.com

Kstati/To the Point - Leader Media Group, Inc. - www.kstati.net

Natasha Novosolov and Alex Novell

PRP Wine Group - www.prpwine.com

Contributors

Alex Zilberfayn

Bi-Rite Market - www.biritemarket.com

Delfina Restaurant Group - www.delfinasf.com

Ebisu Sushi - www.ebisusushi.com

The Ice Cream Bar - www.theicecreambarsf.com

I's Pies - Irene Fusman

IQ Photo, Joseph Kohn - www.iqphoto.com

Hagafen Cellars - www.hagafen.com

Kosta Browne Winery - www.kostabrowne.com

La Mediterranee - www.cafelamed.com

L’Olivier Restaurant – www.lolivier-restaurant.com

Maestro Restauarant – www.sfmaestro.com

MoMo's Restaurant - www.sfmomos.com

Patland Estate Vineyards - www.patlandvineyards.com

Rebecca Ets-Hokin - www.gorebecca.com

The Westin St. Francis Hotel - www.westinstfrancis.com

2012 - 2013 Committee
Committee
Mira Abramovich
Irina & Alex Aerov
Irina Berkon
Dale Boutiette
Inna Braude
Igor Cherkas
Tatiana Cherkas
Alex Dergun
Dora Dizitser
Leo Finkelstein
Yelena Frid
Evgenya Fridman
Irene Fusman
Alla Gershberg
Boris Glants
Felix Gofman
Yelena Gortul
Oleg Grabarsky
Manny Kagan
Irina Kazimirsky
Margot Kirschner
Natalie Krigel
Alex Lakovetsky
Valentina Lakovetsky
Nicole Lewis
Svetlana Leykin
Alla Lipkin
Boris Lipkin
Alexander S. Lushtak
Anna Lushtak
Marina Markovsky
Galina Miloslavsky*
Caroline Novak
Alex Novell
Natasha Novosolov
Marina Salzman
Alex Shubat
Irina Shubat
Igor Tartakovsky
Anatoly Tikhman
Marina Tikhman*
Masha Tikhman
Luba Troyanovksy *
Irena Vaksman
Alex Varum
Lana Vayn
Jane Viltman
Tania Wasser
* Member, JFCS' Board of Directors
Honorary Gala Committee Members

Jacob Abramovich

Joseph Alouf*

Ian H. Altman* & Laura Scher

Assemblymember Tom Ammiano

Supervisor John Avalos

Cantor Roslyn Barak

Natalia Baron

Ronit & Zachary Bodner

Secretary of State Debra Bowen

Senator Barbara Boxer

Ruvim Braude

Supervisor London Breed

Supervisor David Campos

Supervisor David Chiu

Supervisor Carmen Chu

Rabbis Karen & Micah Citrin

Clients of L’Chaim Adult Day Health Center

Supervisor Malia Cohen

Paul M.* & Valerie Crane Dorfman

Tammy* & William Crown

Elena & Frank Dal Santo

Consul General of Israel Andy David & Ayelet David

Val Dizitser

Rabbi Dennis J. Eisner

Zhanna & Anatoly Elkinbard

Representative Anna Eshoo

Supervisor Mark Farrell

Rabbi Daniel Feder

Senator Dianne Feinstein

Alice Feldman

Assemblymember Paul Fong

JFCS Executive Director Anita Friedman

Rabbi Stacy Friedman

Yury Fridman

Lynn* & Claude Ganz

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris

State Senator Jerry Hill

Representative-elect Jared Huffman

 

 District Attorney George Gascon

JFCS Board President Nancy Goldberg*

Vera Gribanova

Marsha* & Donald Jacobs

Michael* & Megan Janis

Alexandra Johnson

Elfa Kagan

Ronald N. Kahn* & Julia Rowe

Michael J.* & Elaine Kaplan

Scott* & Debbie Kay

Rina & Edward Khalfin

Irina & Yuri Khidekel

Luba Kipnis & David Russel

Charles Kirschner

Polina & Peter Kogan

Susan L. Kolb* & Michael Briggs

Yelena Koss & Val Nickinson

Mayor Edwin M. Lee

Rabbi Susan Leider

State Senator Mark Leno

Assemblymember Marc Levine

Rabbi Chai Levy

Andrew Lewis

Vladimir Leykin

Rabbi Michael Lezak

Sharon L. Litsky* & John F. Sampson

State Treasurer Bill Lockyer

Igor Lotsvin

Deputy Consul General of Israel Gideon Lustig & Nufar Lustig

Jan Maisel* & Doug Currens

Kira Makagon & Alex Beilin

Boris Malamud

Supervisor Eric Mar

Rabbi Janet Ross Marder

Yury Markovsky

Inna & Leonard Mezhvinsky

Anetta & Mark Migdal

Alec Miloslavsky

Rabbi Sydney Mintz

Rabbi Stephen S. Pearce & Laurie Pearce

Karen Pell* & Heather Lupa

 

 

 

Representative Nancy Pelosi

Mila & Leonid Perelman

Michael Salzman

 
Lela* & Gerard Sarnat
 
Zoe* & Stephen Schwartz
 
Richard E. Segal* & Dorothy V. Connelly
 
Lenny Semis
 
James* & Sally Shapiro
 
Sana & Vlad Shmunis
 
Santa Clara Supervisor Joe Simitian
 
Claire M. Solot* & St. John H. Bain
 
Representative Jackie Speier
 
Candice* & Richard Stark
 
Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg
 
Ronna Stone* & Timothy D. Smith
 
Yelena & Vlad Mozeson
 
Irina & Mikhail Nayberg
 
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom
 
Joyce Newstat* & Susan E. Lowenberg
 
Stephen* & Jacqueline Swire
 
Ingrid D. Tauber* & Frank Taforo
 
Bonnie & Marty Tenenbaum
 
Alex Tikhman
 
Assemblymember Phil Ting
 
Robert Vaksman
 
Marc Vayn
 
Jessica & Vladie Viltman
 
Peter Viltman
 
Stephen Weiner
 
Supervisor Scott Wiener
 
Douglas A. Winthrop* & Yamilee Bermingham
 
Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan & Becki Wolf-Prusan
 
Nik Wolfson
 
State Senator Leland Yee
 
JFCS Associate Executive Director Gayle Zahler & Tom Wachs
 
Alex Zilberfayn
 
* Member, JFCS' Board of Directors

 

 

12th Annual Emigre Community Gala
Auction and Raffle

Auction Items //  Bid Now! // Raffle Prizes // Purchase Raffle Tickets // Raffle Rules

The 12th Annual Emigre Community Gala will feature two fabulous and fun opportunities to support critical services in the community and win great experiences. In addition to an auction featuring two amazing getaways, the Emigre Community Gala is hosting its first raffle! For only $25 dollars, you can have the chance to win one of many fantastic raffle items while also giving to a good cause!
 


Auction Items-Getaway Vacations

 
1-Week Stay at Exclusive Casa Piazza in Mexico Bid Now!
Enjoy a 7-night (Saturday to Saturday) stay at “Casa Piazza,” a private 5-bedroom, 6.5 bath, and 8,000 square foot luxury villa, in the exclusive ocean community of La Punta in Manzanillo, Mexico. Located just 30 minutes outside of the colorful port city of Manzanillo, a 3-hour nonstop flight from LAX, Casa Piazza features sculpted grounds, a tiled and heated 26 foot-long swimming pool, and 1,600 square foot rooftop palapa with an outdoor kitchen, wet bar, dining area and jacuzzi! Casa Piazza’s staff includes a private chef, house manager, houseman/grounds keeper, and maid and is only steps away from the beach. With every possible amenity available and accommodations for 10-plus people, Casa Piazza is the perfect lavish getaway for families, friends, and couples alike. For more information and a gallery of photographs, go to casapiazza.com.
 
Estimated Value: $14,500
Buy It Now: $21,750

Restrictions: Valid for 1 week (Saturday to Saturday) between January 27, 2013 - January 26, 2014. Blackout dates are Easter break, spring break, Thanksgiving week, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Minimum bidder age required is 25 years. Non-transferable. Winning biddger must accompany guests at villa. Booking date changes are not always possible. Travel insurance suggested.

Explore South Africa! 6 Days of Safaris and 5 Nights in Luxury Bid Now!
Go on the adventure of a lifetime! This auction item entitles the winner to six days and five nights for two at the five-star Ezulwini Game Lodges. The stay is accompanied by daily game drives into Krueger National Park, the largest of all South African game parks. Spend the days scouting out the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, and buffalo) and the nights lounging in luxury, with all meals provided by private chefs. This once-in-a-lifetime trip affords the couple an up-close and personal look at the incredible diversity of African wildlife, with guaranteed intimacy, tranquility, and exclusivity.  For more information and a gallery of photographs, go to ezulwiniresorts.com

Estimated Value: $6,250
Buy It Now: $9,375

Restrictions: Must be used on or before January 26, 2014.

Bid on the African Safari and Stay Now!

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Raffle Prizes
Drawing will be held on January 26, 2013 - Need not be present to win!
$25 per Ticket ~ $100 for Five Tickets
Purchase Tickets

  Dream Trip: Nights & Flights
Take the trip of your dreams! Enjoy a complimentary flight to the destination of your choice, and a five-night stay.  Choose from hundreds of locations from around the globe.  The winner receives 50,000 miles from any airline, and five nights for two at a Starwood Category 4 hotel or resort throughout the United States and the world!  Valued at $3,000.

Starwood properties include The W, Sheraton, Westin, Le Méridien, St. Regis, Four Points, and Aloft Hotels

 
Corum Timepiece
This exquisite timepiece by premier Swiss watchmaker, Corum, is a work of art. With its unidirectional rotating diamond bezel and the extra-large unique bubble face, this is a rare find and a recognized indicator of success. Founded in 1955, Corum is synonymous with performance, creativity, and exclusivity. This watch is the pure expression of Corum’s expertise and demonstrates all the impeccable quality criteria of the Swiss luxury watchmaking industry.  Valued at $9,000

Compliments of Corum USA
  Tahoe Stay at The Villiage at Squaw Valley
Escape to the luxurious Resort at Squaw Creek for a deluxe three-night stay. This spacious and lovely two-bedroom condo sleeps up to eight, and is ideal for year-round fun. In winter, enjoy ski-in/ski-out access to world-class downhill ski resorts. Summer recreational highlights include golf, tennis, swimming, hiking and biking, and much more. Afterward, rejuvenate at the resort’s newly remodeled spa, no matter how you've spent the day! Valued at $6,000

Compliments of Elena and Frank Dal Santo

  A Day on the Bay for Four & Wine Tasting
Set sail for adventure on the Private Reserve, a 34-foot sailboat that will transport you from Sausalito Harbor onto the glorious bay. Let the ocean air and awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Golden Gate, San Francisco, and your sparkling surroundings enliven your senses. Lunch and a generous amount of California wine for four are included. Bonus: the prize includes an in-home-or-office wine tasting for up to 12 people provided by PRP Wine International! Must be 21 or older to win. Valued at $1,300

Compliments of Natasha Novosolov & Alex Novell, and PRP Wine

  The Connoisseur's Pacakge
This prize is a wine-lover’s delight. PRP Wine presents an in-home/office tasting of up to 8 high-caliber wines, poured for up to 12 people. Hagafen Cellars treats 6 people to a private tour and tasting. Top off the tastings with a case of Hagafen 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, six wines from Patland Estate Vineyards, and a magnum of 2010 Premier Old Vine Zinfandel by Renwood Winery. Also included in the package is a case of Blue Angel Vodka, a bottle of 12 year-old Chivas Scotch Whisky, and a bottle of Sovietskoe Shampansnoye! Must be 21 or older to win. Valued at $1,700

Compliments of PRP Wine, Hagafen Cellars, Patland Estate Vineyards, and Renwood Winery


  Dine Around Town
Attention foodies! This prize affords the delectable opportunity to dine around town at some of San Francisco’s top restaurants (value of up to $200 each), six hand-crafted desserts by I’s Pies, and home-baked challah for a year by chef Rebbeca Ets-Hokin. Top off the package with six bottles of Gary’s Vineyard 2010 Pinot Noir. Valued at $1,325

Restaurants are Delfina, Blowfish Sushi, Ebisu Sushi, MoMo’s, Maestro Restaurant, The Ice Cream Bar, home-baked challah once a month for a year by Rebecca Ets-Hokin, six fine desserts by I’s Pies, and six wines by Gary's Vineyard.

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Purchase Raffle Tickets
All pre-purchase ticket payments must be received at the 2150 Post Street offices of JFCS by Thursday, January 24 at 5:00 pm.

BY MAIL
Complete Raffle Official Entry Form (PDF format or Word format) and mail to:
Jewish Family and Children's Services
ATTN: Claire O'Neill
2150 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

BY FAX
Complete Raffle Official Entry Form
(PDF format or Word format) and fax to:
Jewish Family and Children's Services
ATTN: Claire O'Neill
(415) 449-1272

BY PHONE
You may also order by phone by calling Claire O'Neill, JFCS Development Associate, between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, Pacific Standard Time, Monday - Friday at:
(415) 449-1265

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Raffle Rules and Regulations

Your numbered ticket receipt(s) will be mailed to you after your check or credit card is processed. The raffle ticket(s) with matching number(s) will be placed in the official drum for the drawings. Please note that during the drawings, we call names, not numbers. You need not be present to win. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Void where prohibited. Raffle subject to official rules and regulations. The drawing will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Emigre Community Gala. Raffle drawings are not tax-deductible donations.

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