To kick off the Los Angeles region’s Annual Gala Celebration, Humanitarian Award honorees Gina Raphael and Jeffrey Gross hosted dinner under their Sukkah for Jurisprudence Award honoree Christopher Murphy and his husband Dan Kagan. Following ritual blessings of the lulav and etrog by Jeff, and a feast of Chinese salad and sushi (typical fare for Sukkot in Los Angeles), the group was entertained by songs from Gina and Jeff’s daughters. Family birds and dogs joined the chorus. Dessert (pictured here with the three honorees) was a special rallying point for the group, which included Dinner Co-Chairs Josh Wayser and Stephanie and Howard Sherwood.
The Los Angeles Gala is the region’s largest annual event and brings together community leaders, ADL donors and international dignitaries. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, December 8 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. For more information, please call (310) 446-4266.