American Friends of The Hebrew University Western Region premiered an exclusive fundraising event, "A Chocolate Affaire," at the infamous private "Bugsy Siegel Mansion" in Beverly Hills. Over 200 special guests indulged in an extravagant evening of chocolate tasting and cocktails while enjoying the cool jazz of the renowned Billy Mitchell Combo. The event raised much-needed funds to support student scholarships at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem through corporate and private sponsorships, silent and live auctions, plus an opportunity drawing of a 9.25 carat diamond tennis bracelet.

Richard S. Ziman, Chairman and CEO of Arden Realty, served as this year's honorary chairman for A Chocolate Affaire. Western Region Scholarship chairperson, Renae Jacobs-Anson, along with her husband David Anson, DDS, Dr. Gerald Niznick and Drs. Joel Aronowitz and Fiona Chalom shared the duties of event co-chairs for this inaugural scholarship fundraising event. Among the evening's distinguished guests was Emmy Award winning writers and acclaimed stage and film actors Renee Taylor and her husband, Joe Bologna.

The evening's program featured brief remarks and a check presentation by Mr. Mark Spiegel on behalf of the Spiegel family, life long friends and supporters of The Hebrew University, and savory chocolate delights from Beacon Restaurant, Canter's Deli, Diddy Riese, F. Gavina & Sons, Joseph Schmidt Confections, Kangaroo Gold Chocolates, Leonidas Belgian Chocolates, Luctor International/Van Gogh Vodka, Melfer's Macaroons, Don Sebastiani & Sons, See's Candy Shops, Teuscher Chocolates and Trader Joes.

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