HEART & SOUL GALA
Rooted in Community
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
Join Jewish Family Service for the 2026 Heart and Soul Gala. Your philanthropic support empowers thousands of individuals and families to create meaningful change in their lives.
Our theme, Rooted in Community, reflects our values in action and celebrates the compassion and strength we find when we stand together. The spirit of this theme is embodied by this year’s honorees Jerri-Ann & Gary Jacobs and Tammy & Louis Vener—longtime JFS supporters and volunteers who inspire us every day through their generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our community.
Thank You to Our Generous Underwriters
Redwood
Anonymous
CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)
Joan z”l & Irwin Jacobs
Marie Raftery & Dr. Robert Rubenstein
Torrey Pine
Anonymous
Amy Corton & Carl Eibl
Sean Joseph & Mahau Ma
Oak
Karen & Jeff Silberman
Cedar
Marjorie & Sheldon Derezin
Hanna & Mark Gleiberman
Arlene & Louis Navias
Congresswoman Lynn Schenk & Terry Fechter
Tammy & Louis Vener
Branch
Marsha Berkson & Family
Theresa Dupuis & Gary Kornfeld
Lisa & Gary Levine | Gallagher
Sylvia Liwerant
Lee & Elliot Scott
Sprout
Belmont Village Senior Living – La Jolla
Barbara Bry & Neil Senturia
Emily & Dan Einhorn
Gay & Lesbian Fund for San Diego
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego
Jewish Federation of San Diego
Susan & David Kabakoff
Danielle & Brian Miller | Geppetto’s
Molly’s Angels Foundation
Agnes Wong Nickerson & Dr. Owen Murdoch
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
Safdie Rabines Architects
Robert Silverman & Andrea Ladmer
Nancy & Alan Spector
Karin & Tony Toranto
Diane & David Weinstein
Rachel & Adam Welland
Joellyn & Ron Zollman
Seed
Linda Fredin & Gary Frost
Jeanne Gold
Dr. Rachel & Ryan Goldenhar
Shana Hazan & Marc Schaefer
Tracy & Gary Hirschfeld
Emily & Chris Jennewein
Larry Katz & Robin Sassi
Dr. Jennifer Kostrinsky & Mr. Mathew Kostrinsky
Rabbi Marty & Anita z”l Lawson
Deborah Bucksbaum Maio & Lee Maio
Meryl Maneker & Peter Herman
Dr. Howard & Barbara Milstein
Nicole & Rabbi Jason Nevarez
Beth Goldenberg Newton
Daniel Pick
Stefanie Schiff & Joel Smith
Lori Shearer & Brian Haubenstock
Fern Siegel
z”l – May His/Her memory be a blessing
List in formation as of 1/26/26
