Chabad of the Shore Gala Dinner

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JUNE|29|2026

6:30 PM

Chabad of the Shore

620 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Special Guest Performances
Sgt. Mordechai Shenvald and Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff

JOURNAL & RSVP

Guests of Honor

Community Award

Jeff & Iris Acker

About

Community Award

Jeff & Iris Acker

Jeff and Iris Acker are true lamplighters, spreading the warmth and light of Yiddishkeit throughout the Shore community. Their selfless dedication inspires others to illuminate the world around them.

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Shore Jewish Academy Parent Award

Steven & Liat Kassin

About

Shore Jewish Academy Parent Award

Steven & Liat Kassin

Steven and Liat Kassin exemplify the partnership between families and Chabad in nurturing the next generation. Their commitment to Jewish education has made a lasting impact on our children and community.

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Leadership Award

Carey & Francine Tajfel

About

Leadership Award

Carey & Francine Tajfel

The Tajfel family carries forward the beautiful legacy of Henry and Julie Tajfel A"H. Carey and Francines dedication to Jewish continuity and community building reflects the enduring values passed down through generations.

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Banquet Chairs

Stanley & Peggy Bey

Dr. Patricia Cayne

Carl & Mary Gross

Russell & Ivy Herman

Carey & Jamie Lathrop

Rona Shein

Cocktail Attire•Valet Parking•Journal Tribute Information•Sponsorship Opportunities

Special GuestPerformances

Pianist Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff

Hero of the Bondi Massacre

Violinist Sgt. Mordechai Shenvald

Israeli Hero Wounded in Gaza

Journal & RSVP

The Dinner Journal will be published online and digitally displayed during the dinner. A print journal will be presented to the honorees.

$100,000

Dinner Sponsor

Front Cover Journal Ad + 20 Banquet Reservations

$70,000

Crown

Inside Front Cover Journal Ad + 20 Banquet Reservations

$50,000

Founder

Inside Back Cover Journal Ad + 18 Banquet Reservations

$36,000

Pillar

Includes 15 Banquet Reservations plus Pillar Page in Journal

$25,000

Benefactor

Includes 15 Banquet Reservations plus Benefactor Page in Journal

$18,000

Chai Diamond

Includes 10 Banquet Reservations plus Chai Diamond Page in Journal

$15,000

Diamond

Includes 10 Banquet Reservations plus Diamond Page in Journal

$10,000

Platinum

Includes 10 Banquet Reservations plus Platinum Page in Journal

$7,500

Pearl

Includes 10 Banquet Reservations plus Pearl Page in Journal

$5,400

Gold

Includes 4 Banquet Reservations plus Gold Page in Journal

$3,600

Silver

Includes 4 Banquet Reservations plus Silver Page in Journal

$2,500

Bronze

Includes 4 Banquet Reservations plus Bronze Page in Journal

$1,800

Chai

Includes 2 Banquet Reservations plus Chai Page in Journal

$1,000

Full Page

Includes 1 Banquet Reservation plus Full Page in Journal

$500

Half Page

Includes Half page in the Journal

$360

Quarter Page

Includes Quarter page in the Journal

$180

Greeting

Includes a greeting in the Journal

Benefiting Programs

Impacting Our Community

Chabad of the Shore

A Vibrant, Joyous and Welcoming Center for Jewish Life

Your partnership at this dinner enables Chabad to impact countless families, students, teens and seniors across our thriving community.

A vibrant K-8 Jewish day school providing exceptional secular and Judaic education.

Serving Jewish students with Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations.

State-of-the-art mikvah facility serving the Jewish community.

Developing the next generation of Jewish leaders.

A welcoming minyan at The Pier Village community.

Connecting young professionals through Jewish experiences.

Dynamic programming for Jewish teens with social events.

Monthly gatherings with hands-on activities and discussions.

Exploring Jewish philosophy, mysticism, and contemporary issues.

Creative Hebrew school combining arts, music, and Jewish education.

Supporting individuals with special needs and their families.

The Venue

Directions

The Event

Dinner6:30 PM

Program7:30 PM

Dessert8:30 PM

Cocktail Attire

Valet Parking