Gesher Disability Resources celebrated its 37th Anniversary with a “sand-tastic” beach-themed event this past Saturday evening! Over 200 sponsors, members, friends and family gathered for the first time in two years to celebrate 15 years of the agency’s signature program, “Simchat Shabbat”—a joyous Shabbat service that is free to attend, includes everyone, and is “no-shush”. The creators and hosts of the monthly services were honored, including: Rabbi Rony Keller, Temple Emanuel of Tempe, Congregation Beth Israel of Scottsdale, and Stacy Rosenthal, RJE. The evening’s emcees were Navah and Matt Asner of The Ed Asner Family Center in Los Angeles, who are also new to the roster of Gesher’s recently acquired boutique speaker’s bureau, Damon Brooks & Associates. Another of the bureau’s professional speakers, Matt Savage, entertained the group, playing some of his original compositions on the grand piano. At this time, the initial gross amount raised is $120,000, which is 20% shy of the evening’s fundraising goal. We are still accepting donations and greatly appreciate the support we continue to receive. All funds will be used for Gesher programs and services allowing the disability community to participate at low to no fees.
You can see the video at the beginning of this post where the gala’s raffle grand prize winner accepts her beautiful pair of diamond hoop earrings. Mazel tov, Jennifer Starrett and thank you for supporting Gesher!
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