Events

Special events create opportunities for fundraising and awareness contributing to the mission of LEAH. Join us to support our important cause.

Upcoming events:

• Thursday, July 31, 2008: "In Praise of Humanity", an exhibit of the art of Edna Hibel opens at the Schmidt Gallery on the Boca Raton campus of FAU.  Most of the art will be available for sale with a percentage of the proceeds donated to LEAH to support the Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at FAU.
  
• Saturday, September 20, 2008: SAVE THE DATE! Plans for LEAH's 4th Annual Pillars of the Community are underway.
  
• Monday, October 20, 2008: Make plans to attend Tea, a Tour and Tarot readings at the American Orchid Society Botanical Garden in Delray. This is the first of LEAH's exciting trio of events titled, "LEAH... Morning, Noon & Night." Two more events will take place on separate days completing the series.
  
  
  

2005 Bridge Builder Gala (Robert & Doreen Alrod, Marianne & Howard Learner)	Children perform at LEAH Gala

North Palm Beach Chapter Events:

• Friday, December 5, 2008
  Holiday Boutique
  BallenIsles Country Club
  Outside attendance is encouraged. Check back for more details.
  
• Thursday, December 11, 2008
  Screening of film, "Life in a Jar," by Irena Sendler, performance by the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and
  the Teacher Star Awards ceremony
  Life Long Learning Center Maltz Auditorium at FAU, Jupiter campus
• Saturday, February 7, 2009
  SAVE THE DATE! for the Annual Gala
  "Denim & Diamonds" - Live and silent auction, more details to come.
  
• Thursday, April 2, 2009
  Luncheon Card Party Boutique Show
  BallenIsles Country Club
  

NEXT GENERATIONS Events:

• Thursday, November 13, 2008
  Opening Event - The Bielski Brothers
  Jerusalem in the Woods
  
• Sunday, December 7, 2008
  Bagels and Books with Greta Brewer
  
• Sunday, January 18, 2009
  Oldies Night Social Gathering
• Sunday, Febuary 8, 2009
  Workshop with Dr. Rose Gatens
  After the Holocaust
• Wednesday, March 25, 2009
  Workshop with Riva Ginsburg
  A Celebration of Jewish Culture & Humor
  
• Sunday, May 3, 2009
  End of Season Brunch
  Bogarts Restaurant
  

Past events:

• Saturday, February 2, 2008
  The North Palm Beach Chapter's annual Dinner Dance honoring tolerance educators took place at Ballen Isles Country Club.
  
• Wednesday, January 30, 2008
  An evening with S. Hanala Stadner, author, was held by NEXT GENERATIONS. Hanala shared her life as a child of Holocaust survivors.  The event was at the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, Lynn University
• Sunday, January 27, 2008: LEAH's 2008 Bridge Builder gala was held at the elegant Boca Raton Resort and Club. The event had an international theme reflecting the impact of LEAH's mission, and honoring Yvonne S. Boice as its 2008 Bridge Builder of the Year for her global efforts to promote diversity.
  
• Monday, December 10, 2007: Held at Benvenuto in Boynton Beach, LEAH's Holiday Happening was elegant and enjoyable afternoon. The festivities included a luncheon, fashion show antique appraisals, and boutique shopping.
  
• Sunday, October 28, 2007: LEAH's annual Opening Meeting. The focus was a Spotlight on International Genocide with three fantastic speakers and a special international guest. The unforgettable event took place at Boca Raton Community Church.
• April 14, 2007: 3rd Annual Pillars of the Community Reception - Woodfield Country Club
  Honorees included: Roz Littman, Asa-Lena & Per-Olof Loof, Mercedes & Peter Mottek, and Joseph Pores
  The event honored individuals who, through dedicated efforts and outstanding community work, help pave the way and inspire others towards a world with more understanding, kindness and appreciation of each other because of, not in spite of, our differences. Sumptuous dinner by the bite, cocktails, silent auction, music and dancing
• January 14, 2007: 11th Annual Bridge Builder Gala - Boca West Country Club Honoring Dr. Art Johnson, Superintendent, School District of Palm Beach County
  Gala evening celebrating our multi-cultural community through food, décor, music and entertainment. Cocktails, silent auction, drawings, dinner, live music and dancing.
  Honorary Chairs Malinda & Peter Baronoff, Chairs Barbara & Gerald Lewin and Erika Lewin-Harris & Terrence Harris, and Co-Chairs Karol & Marshall Hershon and Ann & Byron Turnoff.
• December 2, 2006 Second Annual Tennis Tournament - BallenIsles Country Club
  Round-robin tennis with prizes.
• November 28, 2006: Special Film Night: The Power of Good - PGA Cinema 6
  Internationally acclaimed film featuring the story of Britian Nicholas Winton who rescued 669 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia during World War II.
• November 17, 2006: 7th Annual Card Party, Luncheon and Shopping Boutique - Boca Raton Country Club
  Fun-filled day with unique shopping boutiques, sumptuous luncheon, card games, and even something for non-card players. Early birds received special makeovers.
• November 8, 2006: Sister Rose's Passion: A Nun's Mission for Tolerance - Boca Raton Country Club
  Special program featuring the award winning and Oscar nominated film Sister Rose's Passion, the compelling story of Sister Rose Thering who confronted anti-Semitism in the Catholic Church and became an advocate for Holocaust and genocide education. Presentation by and discussion with guest speaker Reverend John Pawlikowski, Director of Catholic-Jewish Studies at the Catholic Theological Union.
  Dessert reception to followed program.

Children perform at LEAH Gala