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Annual Gala

Gala proceeds go to:

  • Temple Beth Emet: to refurbish the sanctuary, provide scholarship money to those in need and create a Shabbat Dinner fund to offer complimentary Shabbat dinners.
  • Beth Emet School: to purchase of 10 Z-Space computers for the school STEM lab and non-toxic turf and shade covers for the soccer fields.
  • Beth Emet ECC: to purchase an outdoor chickee hut classroom to enhance the nature and environmental awareness curriculum for students.

GALA CO-CHAIRS 2025

Lauren Feibelman, Laurel Lehman, Danielle Novick

Lauren Feibelman has been a part of the TBE community since 2020. Her sons are enrolled in Beth Emet School and ECC. Lauren has been involved in Jewish life since a young age, starting with becoming President of her youth group in high school, then taking on an active role in her Jewish sorority and finally, becoming a director at an Israel educational non-profit. She is grateful for all of the opportunities she’s been given to get involved at TBE including being a room parent at BES and ECC, being an ECC PTO Board member and helping co-chair and plan our gala for the third year in a row. Lauren is excited to use her knowledge and assets to give back to this beautiful community and expand our outreach. 

Danielle Novick formerly Cherrnay, grew up here at Temple Beth Emet where she attended Hebrew school and Hebrew high school, and was very active in BBYO. Danielle always kept her Jewish heritage close to her heart. She now has her two children enrolled at TBE ECC. Danielle is excited to be back with the TBE family! Last year she joined the Gala committee and looks forward to being a co-chair. 

Laurel Lehman became part of our community in 2022. Her Jewish journey and identity started much later than most. After marrying her husband, David, she decided to pursue her Jewish faith in order to pass it on to her children. Their twin boys have been attending Merkaz Limud and TBE summer camp. They are also looking forward to celebrating their B'nai Mitzvah later this year! Laurel joined the gala committee last year and is excited to co-chair the gala this year. She is thrilled to see so many amazing ideas come together to create a memorable experience for us all.

GALA COMMITTEE 2025

Thank you to the Gala Committee for the time, talent, and expertise you have given. You have made a difference through your dedication and continued support. Your ideas, input, and enthusiasm were most helpful.

Natali Barksi · Michelle Bernstein · Maria Franklin · Jaime Gazes · Danielle Gill 
Romi Grinberg 
· Ilana Kanter · Ilana Kidwell · Samantha LeWinter · Danielle Novick
Amanda Paradiz 
· Debra Salzman · Stacy Seedman · Rachel Weis · Nathalie Zabow

Sat, February 22 2025 24 Sh'vat 5785