What does the Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) do to commemorate the 13th year of its gala, The Jewish Roots?
It’s B’nai Mitzvah time, of course.
And with that in mind, JCRS supporters crowded into the Higgins Hotel on March 2 to celebrate this gala that has raised $2 million for JCRS. For 168 years, the organization has been a source of needs-based support, resources and services for Jewish youths and families, including college scholarships, grants for Jewish summer camp experiences and outreach programs.
Among the night’s activities included dining on food from Chef Dan Esses of Rimon (cocktail hour) and from the Higgins Hotel, as well as entertainment from a DJ, tarot card reader and a caricature artist organized by Sterling Events. Guests were also able to go home with “swag” such as JCRS fuzzy socks, glow sticks, feather boas, fedoras and items from a candy buffet.
On a more serious note, the event honored JCRS Director Emeritus Ned Goldberg, who recorded a video before he passed away.
Gala Co-Chairs were Mara and Joshua Force, Jackie and Chuck Stern.
Fun Fact: The event was a “coming of age” event celebrating the JCRS’ B’nai Mitzvah and the dedicated volunteers and donors who have supported 13 years of the event.
