Dear Barrack community,
With much sadness and deep regret, we inform you that our gala is cancelled. We have made this very difficult decision in an abundance of caution regarding the COVID-19 virus and with so much uncertainty about its longevity and severity.
The health and safety of our community and our students is paramount. We explored many preventative options but, in the end, we felt that cancelling the event was the most prudent thing to do. Our gala co-chairs, committee and our staff have put in months and months of grueling work in creating an impactful and memorable event – an event worthy of our esteemed honorees and our school; and it is so unfortunate that we cannot come together as a community to experience it. We have already been in touch with our honorees, and, as we would expect, they are in total agreement with our assessment and ultimate decision.
We thank you for your overwhelming and continued support and understanding. We will be in touch in the coming days as we explore other creative ways to recreate what would have been an amazing evening.
Thank you.
Howard Treatman
President
Sharon Levin
Head of School
Join us as we pay tribute to Tracy and George Gordon, who as a couple and individually, symbolize and exemplify passion, leadership and dedication to our school and to the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community. Share this wonderful evening with us as we showcase and celebrate the entrepreneurship that is so unique to Barrack Hebrew Academy at our special Innovation Expo.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
5:30 P.M.
Cocktails, Dinner & Innovation Expo
7:30 P.M.
Program & Dessert
Glatt Kosher • Business Attire
Complimentary Valet Parking
Join us as we pay tribute to Tracy and George Gordon, who as a couple and individually, symbolize and exemplify passion, leadership and dedication to our school and to the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community. Share this wonderful evening with us as we showcase and celebrate the entrepreneurship that is so unique to Barrack Hebrew Academy at our special Innovation Expo.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
5:30 P.M.
Cocktails, Dinner & Innovation Expo
7:30 P.M.
Program & Dessert
Glatt Kosher • Business Attire
Complimentary Valet Parking
Honorees Tracy and George Gordon
Tracy and George Gordon are passionate supporters of Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, and the proud parents of four Barrack alum, Rachel ’12, Sarah ’13, Jacob ’16, and Eli ’18. George is the Immediate Past President of the Board, has held various positions on the Executive Committee, and has been actively involved in leading a number of the school’s transformative strategic initiatives over the last few years, including the creation of the Robert M. Saligman Middle School at JBHA. Tracy served as Co-President of the Parent Teacher Organization for five years, and currently sits on the Governance and Nominating Committee, Enrollment Advancement Task Force, and the Barrack Builders Committee.
Honorees
Tracy and George Gordon
Tracy and George Gordon are passionate supporters of Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, and the proud parents of four Barrack alum, Rachel ’12, Sarah ’13, Jacob ’16, and Eli ’18. George is the Immediate Past President of the Board, has held various positions on the Executive Committee, and has been actively involved in leading a number of the school’s transformative strategic initiatives over the last few years, including the creation of the Robert M. Saligman Middle School at JBHA. Tracy served as Co-President of the Parent Teacher Organization for five years, and currently sits on the Governance and Nominating Committee, Enrollment Advancement Task Force, and the Barrack Builders Committee.
Guest Speaker Avi Jorisch
Avi Jorisch is a seasoned entrepreneur and Middle East expert. He is a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and founder of IMS, a merchant processing company that services clients nationwide. A thought leader in exploring global innovation trends, the Arab world, counterterrorism, and illicit finance, Mr. Jorisch previously served in the US Departments of Treasury and Defense.
Guest Speaker
Avi Jorisch
Avi Jorisch is a seasoned entrepreneur and Middle East expert. He is a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and founder of IMS, a merchant processing company that services clients nationwide. A thought leader in exploring global innovation trends, the Arab world, counterterrorism, and illicit finance, Mr. Jorisch previously served in the US Departments of Treasury and Defense.
HONORARY CHAIRS
Lynne & Len Barrack ’60
EVENT HOSTS
Joyce & Jeff Retig*
Ronit & Howard Treatman*
Gala Co-Chairs
Lee Ann & Scott Erlbaum*
Judith & Oren Friedman ’89*
Leah Lande ’89 & Marc Singer
Kami & Josh Verne
Leora & Jonathan Zabusky*
HONORARY CHAIRS
Lynne & Len Barrack ’60
EVENT HOSTS
Joyce & Jeff Retig*
Ronit & Howard Treatman*
Gala Co-Chairs
Lee Ann & Scott Erlbaum*
Judith & Oren Friedman ’89*
Leah Lande ’89 & Marc Singer
Kami & Josh Verne
Leora & Jonathan Zabusky*
Caren Barnet & Steve Abramson
Nomi Shapiro & Rabbi David Ackerman
Tami & David Astorino
Marcy & Daniel Bacine
Jeffrey Barrack
Anat & Aaron Becker
Caryn* & Jack Becker
Freda Pepper & Howard Bernstein
Nancy & Martin Black
Sivy Binder Blume ’61*
Cecily* & Warren Carel
Peggy & Joseph Carver ’64*
Laya & Rabbi Gary Charlestein*
Jackie Needleman & David Cohen
Steven Collis
Vicki & Gary Erlbaum
Michael Ferman
Margo Fine-Gabbay & Moshe Gabbay
Lewis I. Gantman
Jeffrey & Lauren Gladstone
Paula & William Glazer
Marcia* & Scott Glickman
Suzy & Scott Goldstein
Jodi & Jared Gordon*
Andrea & Richard Gottlieb
Jennifer Sherwood & Philip Hirshman
Marjorie & Jeffrey Honickman
Mindy & Jay Horrow*
Avi Watman Katz ’59* & Alan Katz
Robin & Steven Katz
Anna Kornbrot & Barry Klayman*
Linda & Jake Kriger
Yoella Epstein ’01* & Jeremy Kriger ’01
Sena Singer & David Langer
Naomi Prusky ’76 & Rabbi David Levin
Sharon* & Jonathan Levin
Lori* & Raymond Levin
Michele* & Robert Levin
Barbra Berley-Mellits & Bart Mellits
Mindy Shapiro & Alan Mendelsohn
Alicia Felton & Sherrill Neff*
Holly & Norm Nelson*
Mindy & David Oppenheimer*
Mary & Nathan Relles
Elizabeth & Hershel Richman ’59*
Shari & Stuart Rudoler
Carolyn Saligman*
Lisa* & Brad Sandler
Sherrie Savett
Julie & Jordan Savitch
Shana Schwartz
Liz & Bill Shaid
Lori Ferrara Shapiro ’91 & Josh Shapiro ’91
Danielle* & Dan Shaw
Aviva & Paul Silberberg
Cindy & Ben Singer
Jennifer & Michael Stein ’69*
Lisa & Brett Studner
Jenifer & Michael Thomas
Leslie & David Ufberg
Amy & Jay Ufberg
Jenifer Kiefer Wachs ’89 & Martin Wachs
Lisa & Michael Wachs
Carol & Bob Wilson
Shira & Rabbi Adam Wohlberg
Debra & Mark Zweben
*JBHA Board of Directors
JACK M. BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY’S STRONG CONNECTION TO ISRAEL
Barrack forges strong ties with Israel and inspires an ongoing commitment to the Jewish homeland and people through the study of Israeli history and culture; the celebration and commemoration of Israeli holidays and days of remembrance; participation in rallies for Israel; the promotion of Panim el Panim leadership conferences; and a proactive Israel Club that organizes programs and activities. In 11th grade, students have the unique experience of studying for a trimester in Israel, creating a lifelong connection to Israel and the Jewish people.
8TH GRADERS WENT ON THE ANNUAL TRIP TO ISRAEL
11TH GRADERS STUDIED FOR A TRIMESTER IN ISRAEL
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARDS ISRAEL AND HEBREW
AKIBA/BARRACK ALUMNI WHO CURRENTLY LIVE IN ISRAEL
Thanks to our 18th Annual Gala Sponsors List in formation
Presenting Sponsors
Madlyn & Leonard Abramson
Lynne & Leonard Barrack ’60
Charlestein Family Foundation
Robert Saligman
Charitable Foundation
Sitchin Foundation
Kami & Josh Verne
Platinum Sponsors
Steven Collis
Tracy & George Gordon
Harry Kogan z’l
Michele & Robert Levin
Lewis Shapiro Charitable Foundation
Gideon Naim ’82
Ronit & Howard Treatman
Platinum Sponsors
Michele & Robert Levin
Gideon Naim ’82
Sitchin Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Rachel & Charles Korman ’75
Linda & Jake Kriger
Alicia Felton & Sherrill Neff
Joyce & Jeff Retig
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Jeffrey Barrack
Lee Ann & Scott Erlbaum
Mindy & Jay Horrow
Bryna & Josh Landes ’80 & Family
Sharon & Jonathan Levin
Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation
Shari & Stuart Rudoler
Carolyn Saligman
Leah Lande ’89 & Marc Singer
Leora & Jonathan Zabusky
Olga & Steve Zelener ’80
Blue Sponsors
Sheryl & Jeffrey Bartos
Caryn & Jack Becker
Jackie Needleman & David Cohen
Ellen Goodman & David Cohen
Jordana & Benjamin Cooperberg
Harriet & Philip Freidenreich
Judith & Oren Friedman ’89
Marcia & Scott Glickman
Jodi & Jared Gordon
Carolyn & Neil Hockstein
Ariele Klausner ’76 & Steven Klausner ’76
Anna Kornbrot & Barry Klayman
Sandra & Burton Klein
Yoella Epstein ’01 & Jeremy Kriger ’01
Naomi Prusky ’76 & Rabbi David Levin
Lori & Raymond Levin
Holly & Norm Nelson
Mindy & David Oppenheimer
Mary & Nathan Relles
Lisa & Brad Sandler
Scheinmann Family
Sheila & Daniel Segal
Marilyn Kutler & Ira Silberman
