Bel Air Affaire 2009

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It was a purple and blue extravaganza replete with a musical sculpture of harp wire strung from the stage to the rooftops at this year’s student scholarship fete, “The Bel Air Affaire.” Once again hosted by Brindell Gottlieb, the lavish dinner party for 125 scholarship contributors on September 12, 2009 was successful in raising more than $260,000 in support of student scholarships at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Under the distinguished leadership of Honorary Chairs Patricia Glaser, Sam Mudie and Richard Ziman and Affaire Co-Chairs Renae Jacobs-Anson, Dr. David Anson, Helen Jacobs-Lepor & Dr. Norman Lepor, this year’s occasion continued the tradition of featuring extraordinary marquis talent. Guests were treated to the sonic sounds and exotic choreography of the acclaimed group String Theory – a world music and dance troupe whose centerpiece is a playable harp sculpture with strings that extend across the event venue.

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“Hostess with the Mostest” Brindell Gottlieb welcomes guests.
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String Theory dancers set the scene at the cocktail reception
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String Theory musicians set the tone.
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(back row, l-r) Board member Lloyd Berkett, Event Co-Chair Dr. David Anson, Event Co-Chairs Helen Jacobs-Lepor & Dr. Norman Lepor; (front row) Event Committee Member Phyllis Berkett, Host & Board Member Brindell Gottlieb, Event Co-Chair Renae Jacobs-Anson, Region Chairman Richard Ziman
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Helen Jacobs-Lepor, Brindell Gottlieb, Anthony Pritzker
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Dr. Ed Kantor, Brindell Gottlieb and Harriet Hochman
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Phyllis Ziman Cutler, Richard Ziman and May Flach
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Board Member Chuck Hershson & wife Hella with Rhonda Lippman and Region President Barry Lippman
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String Theory dancers create the sensual and theatrical ambiance of the Affaire
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Jackie & Howard Banchik flank Brindell Gottlieb
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Region Vice Chairman Patricia Glaser, Board Member Mark Vidergauz and wife Sharon
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Board Member Alan Bloch, Annette Kaufman and Nancy Berman
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Bab Sobel & Board Member Sidney Moray with Jacqueline Jubas & Board Member Marvin Jubas
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Deputy Consul General of Israel to Los Angeles Gil Artzyeli and wife Viviana
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Kimberly & John Emerson
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Ruth Frank, Board Member Lea Porter, Dr. Bill Frank and Toby Lisbon
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Bob Mann, Merissa Mann, and Board Member Mindy Mann
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Nancy & Jack Mishkin flank Brindell Gottlieb
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Dr. Marvin Rice, Anita Lorber and Board Member Dr. William Isacoff
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The elaborate table setting complements the blue and purple theme of the evening.
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Guests take their seats to enjoy the evening program and gourmet dinner.
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Region President Barry Lippman welcomes the crowd.
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String Theory performs opening operatic performance with raised dancers accompanying the celestial sounds.
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More visual entertainment by String Theory dancers
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(standing) Jacques Wizman, Helen Jacobs-Lepor & Dr. Norman Lepor, John Hanwell; (seated) Barbara Lazaroff and Natalie Wizman
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Event Committee Member Sheila Frost & Ralph Tornberg with Board Member Ruth Flinkman & Ben Marandy
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String Theory drummer/musician begins closing performance.
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String Theory violinist captivates the crowd.
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String Theory dancers & musicians play the sonic harp sculpture
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String Theory performance culminates with dramatic drumming dance.
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Board Member Lloyd Berkett gets in the act and tried his hand at playing the sonic harp sculpture.
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The evening closes with a dessert finale of chocolate decadence.
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Gracious thanks and gifts presented to Helen Jacobs-Lepor, Brindell Gottlieb and Renae Jacobs-Anson by Patricia Glaser (3rd in row)