Beth David Congregation Centennial Gala
More than 300 people gathered at Beth David Congregation to celebrate the synagogue’s 100th anniversary with a festive gala. Beth David, founded in 1912 as Miami’s first synagogue, honored 14 multi-generational pillar families who have played an integral role in the congregation’s establishment.
The Beth David Centennial Chair was Alecia Sachs, who also chaired the gala alongside long-time member and synagogue past president, Lesley Tobin.
The festive evening was kicked off with a cocktail reception and a video message by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who delivered congratulatory remarks to Beth David from the Floor of the House of Representatives. The event also included a cocktail reception, silent auction, live music by the Latin/American/Israeli band, Shajar Orchestra, and festive dinner catered by Special Events Catering by Les. The evening also included an award presentation and candle-lighting ceremony, during which each multi-generational pillar family lit a candle and received a commemorative Centennial Coffee Table Book.
Beth David Grand Centennial Sponsors Leonard and Patty Fluxman
Ed Sachs, President of Beth David Congregation, and Alecia Sachs, Chair of the Centennial
Candle Lighting Ceremony honoring 14 multi-generational pillar families of the synagogue
The Gordon Family was honored as a multigenerational pillar family. Norma and Sam Gordon are the founders of the Gordon Schools of Beth David Congregation
The Merlin Family was honored as a multigenerational pillar family
The Hershbein Family was honored as a multigenerational pillar family
Max Silver, the oldest living past president of Beth David, and his daughter Gail
City of Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff delivered a proclamation to Beth David in honor of its Centennial, presented to Board President Ed Sachs
Board President Ed Sachs presented a commemorative Centennial Coffee Table book to Clara Gillman, the Chair of the project
Board President Ed Sachs and Gala co-chair Lesley Tobin
