WIZO REVIEW SPRING-SUMMER 334 May, 2014 | Page 48

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