The Fab Faux Performs at UJA-Federation's 2016 Westchester Celebration

A record-breaking 550 guests joined UJA-Federation of New York for a performance by The Fab Faux at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. The event, which took place on Thursday, March 10, 2016, honored longtime leaders Jane and Norman Alpert of Harrison and Sherry and Robert Wiener of Mamaroneck.

Proceeds from this event, Westchester Celebration: All Together Now, benefitted UJA-Federation, which cares for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and for Jews everywhere, connects people to their Jewish communities, and responds to crises — in New York, in Israel, and around the world.

The evening began with an elaborate buffet and cocktails in the historic venue. Guests then found their seats in the theater, where a program introduced them to the work of UJA-Federation. Rabbi Michael Paley, the Pearl and Ira Meyer Scholar-in-Residence at UJA-Federation, welcomed the community, and Eric S. Goldstein, UJA-Federation’s CEO, introduced the evening’s honorees.

“What they each have in common is that they are the kind of philanthropists who get deeply involved in the issues they are passionate about — they roll up their sleeves in a very real way,” Goldstein said. “All of us — our community, Westchester, and the Jewish people — are better because of what they do.”

Jane Alpert and Robert Wiener accepted the honor on behalf of their spouses, thanking the guests for their support of an organization they care about deeply.

“UJA-Federation helped us feel connected to a welcoming community that truly feels like family,” Jane Alpert said. “This is a network of people who share a commitment to a common cause, an understanding of the importance of tzedakah [charity], and a desire to do what they can to help those in need. This community is you.”

After thanking the guests, UJA-Federation’s Westchester Regional Chair Martine Fleishman of Harrison welcomed iconic D.J. Dennis Elsas, who has worked with rock legends for 40 years and interviewed John Lennon on September 28, 1974. Elsas introduced The Fab Faux, who Rolling Stone magazine calls “the greatest Beatles cover band without the wigs.”

The Fab Faux took the stage at 8:45 p.m., when they brought th crowd to its feet. After the concert, guests enjoyed a meet and greet with band members at an after-party.

Lois Kohn-Claar and Gary Claar of Scarsdale, Randi and Dan Kreisler of Pleasantville, and Harriet and Lenny Schleifer of Chappaqua served as event chairs.

About UJA-Federation of New York


For nearly 100 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.

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UJA-Federation’s Westchester Regional Chair Martine Fleishman of Harrison (center) with (from left) honorees Norman and Jane Alpert of Harrison and Sherry and Robert Wiener of Mamaroneck.

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(From left) Event Chairs Gary Claar and Lois Kohn-Claar of Scarsdale and Randi and Dan Kreisler of Pleasantville.

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UJA-Federation CEO Eric S. Goldstein introduces the evening’s honorees.

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(From left) Laura Kleinhandler of Rye Brook and Karen Sobel of Purchase.

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The Fab Faux.