Jewish Women’s Circle Holds Successful Gala Event Fundraiser & Prepares for Zumba Workshop

The Jewish Women’s Circle recently held its Gala Event – An Inspirational Evening of Song & Celebration featuring a live concert and drum circle. Proceeds of the event will benefit Chabad’s Youth Scholarship fund.

The elegant evening was held in the ballroom of Dr. Seth and Nadine Pulver of Highland Mills. Over sixty women from throughout the county attended the event. Shimmering autumn toned tablecloths, sprinkled with fresh rose petals, adorned festive tables with candy-filled glass centerpieces. A special party favor – a silver star of David key ring – awaited each guest.

All enjoyed wine and spiced hot apple cider, a Viennese dessert table and delectable chocolate fountain.

Community member Lorri Taub, mistress of ceremonies, welcomed the crowd to a seventh year of Jewish Women’s Circle festivities. Chana Burston, director of the Jewish Women’s Circle, inspired participants with an introspective talk on “Miracles.” Burston then acknowledged the many individuals who helped sponsor the event and volunteered their time. Special recognition was given to Andrea Pincus of Washingtonville and Adria Gross of Monroe for leading the Gala committee.

Massachusetts performers Chana Laila and Tamar Helfin sang and played original Jewish music, explaining the spiritual concepts of their songs in between. Participants sang and danced to the performance, and the energy was powerful and exciting. The evening culminated with a drum circle in which all received unique instruments and became part of the music as they sang and drummed to traditional Jewish beats.

Throughout the evening, participants enjoyed shopping from local artistic vendors.

Raffle prize winners include Adria Gross of Monroe, Shirley Pleeter of Chester and Debra Pearlman of Chester.

The event was partly sponsored by Samira Galler, Sima Zelenko, Nadine Pulver, Stacey Finklestein, Andrea Pincus, Marie-Claire Chabat and Monroe Shoprite Florist.

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