Gala 2025
“We Could Be Heroes…”
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 6pm at Temple Isaiah
Join us for “We Could Be Heroes…” on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 6pm at Temple Isaiah, and celebrate our favorite heroes at the Temple Isaiah annual gala in support of the community fund.
Four Course Dinner • Craft Cocktails • Photo Booth • Costume Contest • DJ & Dancing • Cake Auction • Silent and Live Auction • Party Sign-Ups • Auction Games • Fund a Need/Give from the Heart • and More!
Semi-formal or dress as your favorite hero (real or imagined).
Catered by Wilma Lott with delicious four-course meal and open bar.
Co-chairs: Adam Hanin, Joe Paykel, JoJo Peterson.
Watch Our Teaser Video!
Be a Hero: Donate Auction Items!
Support the gala with an auction item donation!
Now accepting donations of quality auction items including event tickets, wine, gift items, cakes, parties, vacations, vacation homes, hotels, flights and airline miles, gift certificates, gift cards, and more! Art accepted on a case by case basis. Please deliver items to the Temple Isaiah office during business hours M-F 9-5. Questions? Contact Lisa Taylor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (925) 283-8575.
For the Gala 2025 auction donation form, click here.
Be a Hero: Become a Sponsor!
Space is limited! Sponsor today for priority registration. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available to our members, business, and community partners. There are also various ways to pledge additional donations at the gala’s silent and live auction, sign up parties, games, and fund-a-need. Thank you for your generous support!
SUPER FRIENDS: $3,600
Up to ten tickets with private table in premium location, plus
● Recognition by name during welcome remarks.
● Recognition by name on the Temple Isaiah Facebook page.
● Featured acknowledgement on website and gala screens night of.
● Two bottles of premium wine at your table.
● Full page color ad in gala program, plus benefits at lower levels.
AVENGERS: $1,800
Four tickets, plus
● Reserved premium parking.
● Special sponsor gift.
● “Last chance bid” opportunity for silent auction.
● Half page color ad in gala program, plus benefits at lower levels.
X-MEN: $720 per couple (half for single)
Two tickets, plus
● Your name(s) listed in the print invitation.
● Quarter page color ad in gala program, plus benefits at lower levels.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: $540 per couple (half for single)
Two tickets, plus
● Eighth page color ad in gala program, your name(s) listed in publicity emails, plus benefits at lower levels.
FANTASTIC FOUR: $360 (half for single)
Two discount tickets (New Members/36 and under/Gan Ilan) to the Gala, plus
● Your name(s) listed on the gala screen, plus benefits at lower levels.
NINJA TURTLES: $180
● Your name(s) listed on the gala webpage, plus benefits at lower levels.
PAW PATROL: $54
● Your name(s) listed in the gala program and Ruach bulletin.
Deadlines:
12/2/2024
Sponsorships confirmed by 12/2/2024 will be recognized in the event invitation.
2/7/2025
Pledge fulfillment, guest names, menu selections, ads, and seating requests are due by 2/7/2025.
Unable to attend the gala? You can sponsor and donate your tickets back for the full tax-deduction.
For the Gala 2025 sponsorship form as a downloadable file, click here.
Individual Tickets on sale 12/16/24 (subject to availability)
Full Price: $180/person.
Discount Tickets (New members, 36 and under/Gan Ilan): $100/person.
Be a Hero: Give What You Can
Help us to reach our gala fundraising goal and give from the heart as one way to show gratitude to Your Jewish Neighborhood this year and keep Temple Isaiah inclusive for all who want to belong to our caring community. We appreciate all gifts of support to our Community Fund.
Be a Hero: Volunteer!
Our annual gala is made possible by the generous support of our volunteers! There are many ways to get involved in advance of the gala and/or night of. The gala is a wonderful way to make friends and create connections at Temple Isaiah and there are countless ways to get involved, even if not attending! Interested? Contact our co-chairs or Jen Boxerman Director of Philanthropy at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (925) 283-8575.
Questions?
Contact Jen Boxerman, Director of Philanthropy at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (925) 283-8575.
- Gala 2025 Sponsors
We thank our generous Gala 2025 Sponsors
SUPER FRIENDS
Lynn & Robert Berg
Julie & Paul Candau
Jill Singer Douglas & David Douglas
Martha Ann & Sandy WishnevAVENGERS
Julie & Stephen Bell
Leah & Adam Felson
Stacii & David Gerson
Heather Stoneman & Susan Jewel
Betsy Pottruck & Family
Susan & Jeff Rideout
Dayle & Phil Ross
Beryl & Ivor Silver
Amy & Brad SkepnerX-MEN
Jeryl & Ronald Abelmann
Katie & Jon Berryhill
Sue Adler-Bressler & Dave Bressler
Jori & Rich Carmel
Jeanie Goldeen Conneran & Michael Conneran
Celia & Leland Douglas
Michele & Larry Downes, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
Lynn & Len Epstein
The Linda Friedman & Peggy Harmatz sister team at Village Associates
Laurette & Alan Gennis
Erika & Howard Goldstein
Melinna & Adam Hanin
Wendy & Stan Holcenberg
Sali Gold-Johnson & Paul Johnson
Debra & Jonathan Kalan
Sarah & Scott Langbein
Judy & Maynard Lichterman
Judy & Steve Lipson
Phyliss & Michael Loonin
Susana & Steven Maron
Susan & Willy Mautner
Carol & Howard Melamed
Aliza & Peter Metzner
Neela & Joseph Paykel
Betsy & Jim Shandalov
Helen & Rodney Sweet
Ofra & Robert Weiss
Jennifer Willen & Steve Sutton
Misha & Geoff Wolfe
Sandra Wolfe
Lise Wollenberg & Adam ZogerGUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Sandy & Dave Anderson
Lisa & Richard Cohen
Jenna & Dimitry Lerner
Virginia & Michael Peiser
Jojo & Phil Peterson
Tracy & Aaron Stone
Mary Anne and Hugh WinigFANTASTIC FOUR
Anshei Isaiah
Linda & Mike Bandler
Cathy Cutler & Abe Mintz
Marilyn Morris
Women of IsaiahCLERGY SPONSORS
Rabbi Aaron Torop & Rabbi Madeline Budman
Rabbi Emerita Judy Shanks & Jamie Gracer
Rabbi Emeritus Roberto D. & Evelyn Graetz
Rabbi Nicki & Dan Greninger
Rabbi Alissa & Dan Miller
Cantor Leigh Korn & Brian Nagel
Rabbi Jill & Jeff Perlman
Rabbi Emeritus Shelley Waldenberg