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title: Main Event Photo Roundup
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# [Main Event Photo Roundup](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/main-event-photo-roundup)

 Written by [Emma Needleman](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/author/emma-needleman) | Nov 30, 2018 2:50:49 PM

On Thursday, November 15th 2018, more than 500 people braved the unexpected snow storm and headed to the Kimmel Center for the Jewish Federation’s Main Event. The evening was a celebration to cap off a year of Israel70 programs and events and served as an opportunity for past Israel mission participants to reconnect and reminiscence. Avi Issacharoff, producer and co-creator of the Netflix hit *Fauda*, entertained the crowd along with musicians from the group ARTolerance. Thanks to ticket sales and the generous support of our 110 sponsors, the Jewish Federation raised more than $930,000.

From left: Cookie Perilstein, Erika Perilstein, Joel Applebaum, Alex Perilstein

From left: Main Event Co-Chairs Brian Wargon and Margie Wargon, Jewish Federation President & CEO Naomi Adler, Main Event Co-Chairs Beth Krouse and Brad Krouse

From left: Joshua Society Co-Chair Bill Glazer, Avi Isaacharoff, Women’s Philanthropy Board Chair Jodi Miller, David Miller, Karen Kramer and Joshua Society Co-Chair Paula Glazer

From left: Mary Relles, Bud Newman, Judy Newman, Mark Blaskey, Susan Schwartz, Gail Norry

From left: Richard Roisman and Lee Durst-Roisman with Jewish Federation Board Chair Susanna Lachs Adler

Avi Issacharoff presenting on stage

Musicians from ARTolerance entertain the crowd

From left: Mike DeBetta, Jonny Dolezal, Alex Rahmanan, AJ Kaplan, Adam Berman

Crowd who braved the snow enjoying the cocktail hour

Guests enjoy candy and treats from the “Shuk Stand.”

From left: Shmuel Lynn, Sofya Tamarkin, Sasha Tamarkin

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