Palm Beach Synagogue honors founding builders at gala dinner

More than 200 people attended The Palm Beach Synagogue's Gala Dinner celebrating the 15th anniversary and completion of the first phase of construction of the synagogue. The dinner honored Grand Founding Builders Robert and Malka Beren and 17 other honorees.

The event took place on March 15 at the synagogue with a large silent auction during cocktail hour.

Amy Bernstein and Patricia Gottenger served as co-chairwomen.

Honorary co-chairs were Dr. Eric Weiner and Nini Krever, and Dr. Sanford and Gaby Kuvin.

Also in attendance were Nancy and Stefen Richter, Laura Munder, Drs. John and Daisy Merey, Monique and Bill Matheson, Town Councilman Bill Diamond and Mayor Jack McDonald.

Malcolm I. Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, was the guest speaker. Cantor Azi Schwartz provided the entertainment.