Page 4 - The Jewish Voice - February '22

Page 4, The Jewish Voice

LocaL happenings

JFS Hosts Never Again Benefit of the agency’s inaugural Beaches, Gayle and Paul Gross/Gayle and Paul Gross
Never Again Award in Foundation, Nancy Dershaw/Next Generations of
For the third Memory of Vivienne Holocaust Survivors, George and Martha Rich Foundation/
consecutive year, Felberman Ivry. Diane and Bob Herzog, and Eva and Marvin Schlanger.
Ferd & Gladys “As years go by and
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annual N ever important than ever to
Again Holocaust honor the survivors, their The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival
Survivors Benefit. families, and hear them returns for a 32nd season, boasting a lineup of 43 films.
The event, which Evelyn Grapek share their stories,” said Hosted by the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm
was virtual and open Marc D. Hopin, CEO of Beaches, the event will run through March 13. This year’s
to the public, focused Alpert JFS. “Our Never Keynote speaker Steve Rambam festival continues with virtual showings to keep everyone
on retelling and sharing Again event serves as an and Alpert JFS Board Chair safe during the pandemic, with select films to be shown on
stories of the Holocaust. opportunity to educate Zelda Mason site at each Mandel JCC location.
The main speaker was the public on the reality “We wanted to bring back the on-site watch parties,
Steven Rambam, private of the Holocaust and ensure that it never happens again.” while keeping in mind that everyone’s comfort level around
investigator and Nazi The Host Committee included Marjorie and Barry in-person events is different,” said Samantha Klein, Mandel
hunter, who shared his story S. Berg, Socki and Bruce Berg, Alan I. Goldberg, Hope JCC Managing Director. “This year’s combination of
during an intimate sit-down and Gary Hoffman, The Josephberg Family, Jane E. and virtual and on-site showings allows us to regain a sense of
with CBS 12 anchor Teri Arnold L. Lampert, Diann and Thomas Mann, Oasis Senior normalcy, while still protecting the community and offering
Hornstein. Rambam spoke Advisors South Florida, Robyn and Dale Rands, Cindy and the meaningful experiences that have come to be expected
of his three-decade pursuit Dr. Allan Schlossberg, and Hope and Gene Silverman. after 32 years of this event.”
of the 20th-century’s most Sponsors included Sheila Engelstein, Zelda Mason, Films include:
brazen murders, seeking Sheila and Larry Wilensky, Senior Helpers of the Palm • Dirty Tricks: Bridge is the most popular card game in
justice for those who Dr. Mitchell Josephs with a history, and the best player is Israeli Lotan Fisher. Known as
perished in the Holocaust. local Holocaust survivor “the Michael Jordan of bridge,” he became an unstoppable
This year’s Never Again international superstar — until he was accused of serial
Holocaust Survivors Benefit was co-chaired by Sheila cheating. Lotan vehemently denied the accusations, which
Engelstein and Diane Herzog; Engelstein was also the quickly spiraled into a massive international controversy
presenting sponsor. threatening to bring the entire competitive bridge world down.
Featured speakers included: With millions of dollars and lucrative careers at stake, this
Evelyn Grapek, a Holocaust survivor and Alpert JFS film reveals the truth behind one of the world’s most bizarre
client, who shared her story of survival, courage, and blood feuds.
resistance. • Reflection: Roy is suffering from a social phobia that
Dr. Mitchell Josephs, a Palm Beach dentist who donates makes it difficult for him to interact with people, especially
his time and skills to local Holocaust survivors, changing girls. Every time he goes out on a date, his anxiety takes over
their lives and smiles for the better. and after a few minutes, he runs away — until one day, he
Joanne Baseman, a local retired teacher and recipient meets a mannequin in a shop window who changes his life.
Keynote speaker Steve Rambam with Co-Chairs Sheila
Engelstein and Diane Herzog, and Alpert JFS CEO Marc Hopin Local Happenings on page 5

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