Gala 2026

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Peter Traugott and Mandana Dayani surrounded by friends, family, and supporters.
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A powerful moment of giving during the evening's paddle raise.
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The paddle raise inspires an outpouring of generosity and support.
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Eli Veitzer, JFSLA President and CEO, delivers remarks during the evening program.
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Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing presents the Susie Forer-Dehrey Spirit of Humanity Award to Mandana Dayani and Peter Traugott.
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JFSLA President and CEO Eli Veitzer with Randy Magnin.
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A special moment as Randy Magnin receives the Anita and Stanley Hirsh Award from Jennifer Hirsh.
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Debra Messing delivers remarks while presenting the award to Mandana Dayani and Peter Traugott.
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JFSLA Board Chair Tami Kagan-Abrams welcomed guests and echoed this call to action.
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Mandana Dayani surrounded by the friends and supporters who joined her for the evening's celebration.
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Mandana Dayani and her family celebrate together following the evening's festivities.
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Randy Magnin with his parents.
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Mandana Dayani, Peter Traugott, and their daughters.
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Standing from left to right is Eli Veitzer, JFSLA President and CEO, Tami Kagan-Abrams, JFSLA Board Chair, Mandana Dayani and Peter Traugott, recipients of the Susie Forer-Dehrey Spirit of Humanity Award, Randy Magnin, recipient of the Anita and Stanley Hirsh Award, and Catherine Schneider, JFSLA’s Chief Community Engagement Officer.