Join us on Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30pm
for an in-person Gala Celebrating CJE SeniorLife!
Helping Older Adults Live Better Every Day
Wednesday
October 18, 2023
5:30 pm
Cocktails, Small Plates, Program & Entertainment
North Shore Center for Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois
Questions. Please reach out to Patty Labak at patty.labak@cje.net.
Security. As part of the standard security at North Shore Center for Performing Arts, every guest will be checked by a metal detector upon entry. In addition, CJE SeniorLife has hired private security from Federation, as well as we have consulted with their Security Department who have arranged for police presence from the Skokie Police Department.
Location. Celebrate CJE will take place at North Shore Center for Performing Arts located at 9501 North Skokie Blvd. in Skokie.
Parking. There is plenty of free parking at the Theater parking lots, including a parking structure. Follow the signs to the main entrance on the north side of the theater. Attire. The attire for the evening is business attire.
Registration and Seating. This year we have partnered with GiveSmart, a digital event management platform. If your cell phone number was submitted when you registered for the event, you will receive a text on Tuesday, October 17 with instructions to check in ahead of the event. Please read the information and check-in prior to arriving at the event. By doing so, you will avoid waiting for in-person check-in.
Food. The reception will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm with cocktails (open bar) and delicious food stations with small plates from local Kosher restaurants, including Sandwich Club, Hamachi, Taco Gingi, and Taboun Grill.
Program. The formal program will start at 7:20 pm, and include remarks from CJE’s President, Dan Fagin and our Board Chair, Michael Saltzman followed by a paddle raise. There will be live music and a special message from Lior Suchard from Israel.
I understand that participants' photograph or video may be taken and used by CJE SeniorLife (CJE) for publicity purposes. All photos and videos are for CJE use and become the sole property of CJE.
Lior Suchard
Lior Suchard’s mind-blowing performances using thought influence, miraculous prediction,
and startling mind-reading have made him the most sought-after mentalist on the planet.
Celebrate CJE Committee Leadership
Event Co-Chairs: Nicole Katz, Leslie Markman-Stern, Carey L. Rothbardt, Don Trossman
Sponsorship Co-Chairs: Marc L. Berman, Paul Miller
Board Chair: Michael Saltzman
President and CEO: Dan Fagin
Young Leadership Liaison: Sam Teper
Host Committee
- Sharen & Marc L. Berman*
- Julia Bikbova
- Richard & Eve S. Biller
- Esther & Charles M. Bley
- Susan Kaplan & David Block
- Robyn & Samuel P. Brilliant
- Arnold F. Brookstone*
- Vikki Sadoff & Dennis J. Carlin*
- Russell & Jennifer Colburn
- Holly & Greg S. Danziger
- Susan & Alan M. Ellenby
- Sonja Reed & Daniel N. Epstein*
- Laura & James M. Feldman
- Mary Schreibstein & Michael Fox
- Michael & Terri Freeman
- Sheila & Vern Gideon
- Judy & Bill Goldberg*
- Marsha & Allan Goldstein
- Judy & Dr. Jeffrey Graff
- Carol & Alan I. Greene*
- Abby Karbin
- Steven & Nicole Katz
- Maureen & Dr. Morris Kharasch
- Joyce Grenis & Michael E. Koen
- Cindy & Stuart J. Kohn
- Sondra Fineberg Kraff
- Rabbi-Cantor Nancy Diamond Landsman
- Bruce J. Lederman*
- Scott Lederman & Jane Cadden Lederman
- Wayne & Sandra J. Lerner
- Elaine & Jack M. Levin*
- Natalie & Steven J. Levine
- Jay Lewkowitz
- Dr. Jeffrey & Marjorie H. Loeb
- Susan & Kenneth F. Lorch
- David Macknin
- Phillip Stern & Leslie Markman-Stern
- Lindsie & Paul Miller
- Lois Zoller & James C. Mills*
- Sylvia L. Novick
- Gary & Vicki E. Pines
- Renee D. Stein & John E. Pomeranz
- Susan A. Reese
- Paula & Dr. Carlton R. Resnick
- Dorothy Rosen
- Rustin Ross & Nicole Lev Ross
- Holly & Carey L. Rothbardt
- Mally Z. Rutkoff*
- Michael Saltzman
- Leatrice Berman Sandler & Stephen P. Sandler*
- Julie & Robert L. Schlossberg*
- Gary Segal & Susan Ringel Segal
- Judith A. Share
- Linda Soreff Siegel
- Michael & Judy L. Smith*
- Sofiya & Paul Stepankovskiy
- Abbe Temkin
- Cortney Lederer & Stefan Teodosic
- Janis & Don C. Trossman
- Jason Amrani & Sarah Warren
- Enid & Kalman Wenig*
- Leonard A. Worsek*
- Andrea R. Yablon
- Arna & Steve Yastrow
Bold denotes Board Member
Bold italic denotes Board & Resource Development Committee Member
* Past Board Chair
Honorary Chairs
- U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
- U.S. Rep. Danny K Davis
- U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly
- U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
- U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley
- U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky
- U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider
- Governor J.B. Pritzker
- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
- Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza
- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs
- State Senator Cristina Castro
- State Senator Sara Feigenholtz
- State Senator Laura Fine
- State Senator Julie Morrison
- State Senator Ram Villivalam
- State Rep. Jonathan Carroll
- State Rep. Margaret Croke
- State Rep. Robyn Gabel
- State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
- State Rep. Hoan Huynh
- State Rep. Michael Kelly
- State Rep. Bob Morgan
- Mayor Brandon Johnson
- Alderwoman Maria Hadden
- Alderman Debra Silverstein
- Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro
- Mayor George Van Dusen
- Mayor Daniel Biss
CJE SeniorLife Staff
Vice President, Resource Development: Stephanie Millman Smerling
Director of Development: Lisa Weinstock
Senior Program Analyst: Patricia Labak
Systems Administrator: Shaina Rubin
I understand that participants photograph or video may be taken and used by CJE SeniorLife (CJE) for publicity purposes. All photos and videos are for CJE use and become the sole property of CJE.
*Honorary Chairs in formation
- U.S. Senator Dick Durbin U.S. Rep. Danny K Davis U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider Governor J.B. Pritzker Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs State Senator Cristina Castro State Senator Sara Feigenholtz State Senator Laura Fine State Senator Julie Morrison State Senator Ram Villivalam State Rep. Jonathan Carroll State Rep. Margaret Croke State Rep. Robyn Gabel State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz State Rep. Hoan Huynh State Rep. Michael Kelly State Rep. Bob Morgan Mayor Brandon Johnson Alderwoman Maria Hadden Alderman Debra Silverstein Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro Mayor George Van Dusen Mayor Daniel Biss