

Gala Leadership
Gala Chairs
Jessica Levinson
Melanie Meer
Event Committee
Karen Estrin
Yael Friedland
Michelle Kolodny
Julie Leffell
Joanna Stein
Courtney Weg
Auction Committee
Nicole Brujis (MS 1997)
Shoshana Dichter
Tami Earnest
Danielle Fisher
Charlotte Greenberg
Leya Kaufman
Jenn Leffell (Class of 2006)
Laura Rosenbloom (MS 1995)
Sarah Rosenwasser
Jennifer Shiffman
Wendy Waxman
Gala FAQ
If I made a donation to the Leffell School Annual Fund this year, am I entitled to a journal ad?
Yes! If you've made any donations to The Leffell School since July 1, 2025, you are entitled to a journal ad! If you have not yet made a donation this year, please email your pledge to development@leffellschool.orgor make a donation on our gala website before submitting your journal ad.
Am I entitled to complimentary event tickets if I place an ad in the journal?
No. Gala ticket purchases are a separate transaction from journal ads and other tax-deductible donations. Everyone attending the gala must purchase a ticket.
Will dinner be served? Is there assigned seating?
Extensive hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be served buffet style. While there is no assigned seating, cocktail tables will be set up, allowing for endless schmoozing and socializing!
What should I wear?
The suggested attire for this evening is elevated casual.
Can we buy raffle tickets to help support the event?
Yes. Raffle tickets are currently on sale onour gala website. They will also be available for sale in person at the gala.
Will there be a silent auction?
Yes. There will be a silent auction. We will open the auction and send out the link one week before the gala.
Can we bring our children?
This evening’s event is a celebration for the adults in our community.
Why should I come to this event?
This is our end-of-year celebration, bringing the entire kehilah together to recognize our honorees and mark the end of the school year in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We would love for everyone to attend!
Journal FAQ
What is the Leffell School Annual Fund Commemorative Journal?
The Leffell School Gala Journal is a digital journal featuring congratulatory messages for our Gala honorees.
Who is entitled to a journal ad?
If you have made a tax-deductible contribution of any level to The Leffell School during the 2025-2026 school year, you are entitled to a journal ad. If you have not yet donated but would like to submit a journal ad, you can donate on our Gala home page or by emailing Erika atedasilva@leffellschool.orgwith your pledge. Every journal ad is the same size, and is listed in order of giving level (we do not publish actual donation amounts).
How do I submit my journal ad text?
Please submit your journal ad text byfilling out this formor emailing the text of your ad tojournalad@leffellschool.org.
What is the deadline to submit my journal ad?
Please submit your ad no later than Monday, May 11, 2026, to ensure that it will be included in this year's journal.
I cannot attend the gala, but I would like to place a journal ad celebrating one of the honorees. How can I do this?
You can donate and submit your journal ad text forStacey,Becky, or ourYears of Service Faculty honorees. Please emailjournalad@leffellschool.orgwith any questions.
What giving levels are designated in the journal?
| CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE נאמנים |
$100,000 | + |
| BENEFACTORS נדיבים |
$50,000 | - $99,999 |
| FOUNDERS מיסדים |
$36,000 | - $49,999 |
| PATRONS מטיבים |
$18,000 | - $35,999 |
| PILLARS עמודי תווך |
$10,000 | - $17,999 |
| GUARDIANS שומרים |
$5,000 | - $9,999 |
| STRENGTHENERS מחזיקים |
$3,600 | - $4,999 |
| BUILDERS בונים |
$1,800 | - $3,599 |
| SUPPORTERS תומכים |
$1,000 | - $1,799 |
| FRIENDS חברים |
$500 | - $999 |
| CONTRIBUTORS תורמים |
$ 1 | - $499 |

