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Ever year the Jaffa Institute hosts a gala dinner in Israel. This exciting event celebrates the coming year of programming, serves as a tribute to our most valued friends and patrons, and introduces the work of the Jaffa Institute to new, potential supporters. Special honorees are chosen every year in recognition of their distinct contribution to the growth and success of the Jaffa Institute.

Gala Event 2008 - Bet Shemesh Educational Center
Honorees:
Rabbi Avigder Burstein - President & Founder of the School
Event Chairperson: Mr. Stuart Dove
Guest Speaker:Mr. Zvi Ryzman - Businessman & Maggid Shiur, Los Angeles
    
    

Gala Event 2007
Honorees:
*Mr. Chaim & Ms. Shulamit Katzman   *Mr. Michael & Ms.Danielle Gross  
*Ms. Raya Strauss Ben-Dror

Event Chairperson: Ms. Linda Ben Shoshan
Mr. Chaim & Ms. Shulamit Katzman    Ms. Raya Strauss Ben-Dror    Mr. Michael & Ms. Danielle Gross    Ms. Linda Ben Shoshan

Gala Event 2006
Honorees:
*Mr. Shlomo Nechama *Mr. Leo Noe
Event Chairperson:Mr. Chaim Katzman
Woman of the Year:Ms. Dalia Freshker   Friend of the Institute:Mr. Roni Lerner
Mr. Shlomo Nechama    Mr. Leo Noe    Ms. Dalia Freshker    Mr. Roni Lerner

Gala Event 2005
Honorees:
*Ms. Tova Kronfeld   *Mr. David Lewis
Event Chairperson: Mr. Shlomo Nechama
Woman of the Year: Ms. Shari Arison
Donor of the Year: Mr. Jack Mahafar
Friend of the Institute: Mr. Yosef Bar-Natan
Ms. Tova Kronfeld    Mr. David Lewis    Ms. Shari Arison    
Prof. Israel (Izzy) Borovich    Mr. Yosef Bar-Natan
Gala Event 2004
Honorees:
*Prof. Israel (Izzy) Borovich  *Mr. Martin Paisner
Event Chairperson: Mr. Yaacov Peri
Prof. Israel (Izzy) Borovich

Gala Event 2003
Honorees:
*Mr. Yaacov Peri   *Mr. Wim van der Hoek
Event Chairperson: Mr. Yoram Yair
Mr. Wim van der Hoek    Mr. Yaacov Peri