WIZO around the world
Special Annual Gala
Long Island Sponsor A Child
The WIZO Florida annual gala - co-chaired by Ruthy and Max
Benoliel and Judit and Horacio Groisman – was the occasion
for awarding WIZO USA Co-President Jana Falic with the
Joseph Handleman Light of Philanthropy Award. Guest
speakers included world renowned Dr. Oz, interviewed by
America’s Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Jana and Simon Falic
served as honorary chairs and generously sponsored the
gala through the Falic Family Foundation. With 600 guests,
the elegant dinner surpassed WIZO Florida’s fundraising
goals. Idel Woldenberg was the recipient of the Man of The
Year Award for his continuous support of his wife, Yvette, and
WIZO Yachad’s Bee Sweet campaign. As a special surprise,
Samuel, Jana and Simon’s son, and their nephew Miro, came
from their service in the IDF to be present. Jana’s daughters,
Tila, Lisa and Shena, delivered a very special sp