Thank you to all of our honorees, presenters, and attendees who made A Wider Bridge “Israel at 75” gala a sold-out success.
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On the gala, A Wider Bridge announced our emergency matching campaign to give an additional $180,000 in Impact Grants in support of the fight for LGBTQ rights in Israel.
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Give with Twice the Impact! Thanks to a generous anonymous grant, the first $75,000 donated to this campaign will be matched.
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Community Leadership Award
Rabbi Denise Eger, Los Angeles
Awarded for her work as an international Jewish leader, speaker, author, social justice activist, and passionate Zionist. For decades, Rabbi Eger has been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ equality. She is the founding Rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, California, and Past President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. She also co-chaired two groundbreaking LGBTQ clergy missions for A Wider Bridge.
Arthur Slepian Award
Daniel Hernandez, Arizona
Awarded for his leadership as a proud progressive voice fighting for LGBTQ equality and for Israel. Daniel served in the Arizona House of Representatives and founded the state’s LGBTQ Caucus. He is a vice chair of the A Wider Bridge board, a mission alumnus, and co-chaired the successful virtual mission for elected officials in 2021. He has also been an advocate for gun violence prevention and is credited with taking actions that saved the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords when she was shot in 2011.
Trailblazer Award
Alan Schwartz, New York
Awarded for his decades of distinguished leadership in the for-profit and nonprofit worlds, including as Chair of the Board of A Wider Bridge from 2019-2023, and vice chair from 2016-2019. Alan led AWB through a period of tremendous growth, expanding our mission and alumni programs, launching our Impact Grants initiative, and amplifying the voice of our community in the fight against antisemitism, anti-Zionism, LGBTQphobia, and inequality. His work in global finance and civic leadership has earned him recognition and multiple awards.
Tzedek Award
Roselyne ‘Cissie’ Swig, San Francisco
Awarded for her embodiment of the Jewish value of Tzedek, doing justice and right in the community. Roselyne “Cissie” Swig has devoted decades to philanthropic and community service efforts at the local, national and global levels, focusing on women’s empowerment, social welfare, fine art, political advocacy and education. She is a longtime friend and supporter of A Wider Bridge and our work on behalf of Israel, the Jewish community, and LGBTQ rights.
Co- Chairs and Host Committee
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Honorary Chair
Jane Weitzman
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Event Chairs
Ian Cohen and Darryl Murphy |
Barbara and Jeffrey Farber |
Stephanie and Sam Lauter |
Rachel Wahba |
Tanya Walker |
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Host Committee
Shlomo Ashkinazy and Mike Gomillion |
Andy Austin and Michael Sonberg |
Jacob Baime |
Robert Bernstein and Bryant Hutson |
Dr. Dana Beyer |
Barry Blecher |
Ronit and Zack Bodner |
Jeremy Burton |
Louise and Robert Cohen |
Wiliam C. Daroff and Heidi Krizer Daroff |
Jack and Karin Fein |
Kyle Ferari |
Eric S. Fingerhut |
Amy and Mort Friedkin |
Anita Friedman and Igor Tartakovsky |
The Friend Family Foundation |
Christian Fuscarino and Aaron Williams |
Rachel Glazer |
Jeff Goodman and Ralph Storrier |
Greg Gorel |
Tyler Gregory |
Paul Groipen |
Rabbi Steve Gutow |
Jim Heeger and Daryl Messinger |
Hon. Alma Hernandez |
Hon. Consuelo Hernandez |
Ian Hersh |
Kevin Ivers |
Ellen and Rabbi Doug Kahn |
Steve Kay Kupietzky |
Stuart Kurlander |
Yehuda Kurtzer |
Tracey and Michelle Labgold |
Arthur S. Leonard |
David Levine |
Libitzky Family Foundation |
Harry Lutrin |
Bruce Maxwell and Sergei Kokoulin |
Richard Miller and Roberto Konishi |
Isaac and Andrew Mitchell-Namdar |
Frank November |
Sam Picciotto |
Jeanette and Eli Reinhard |
Mark Reisbaum and Michael Case |
Scott Reiter |
Lisa and Steven Rudner |
James Rushing |
Michael Sarid |
Jeffrey Schoenfeld and Matt Holbein |
Rabbi Zach Shapiro |
Jonathan Sheena and Alla Lopatin |
Arthur Slepian and Gerry Llamado |
Jimmy Steindecker |
Fred Steiner |
Rabbi Eleanor Steinman |
Drew Tabatchnick and Ira Baer |
Laura Talmus and Ace Smith |
Bob Tandler and Valli Benesch |
Aaron Tartakovsky and Mila Lazarevsky |
Stuart Weitzman |
Sharon Wilkes and Robert Kinberg |
Evan Wolfson |