Our Beautiful Annual Gala Took Place on December 1, 2007

A large crowd of Bnai Zion supporters from the Jewish and Christian communities of Dallas turned out for our Annual Gala at the Westin Park Central Hotel, where we honored Diane Benjamin for her community and philanthropic activities, and Dr. Stephen L. Swisher, Chairperson of Churches United for Israel, for his dedication to cross-cultural work and to the people of Israel. Funds raised from this dinner will benefit the Bnai Zion Medical Center in Haifa.

Anita and Dr. Jeff Bayer, Executive Board Member & Gala Co-Chair, enjoying a moment on the dance floor	Guests having a good time at the cocktail hour
Cantor Leo Keiles reciting Hamotzi	Honorees Diane Benjamin and Dr. Stephen L. Swisher
Dancing ladies, L-R: Suellen Rothschild, Hedy Meltzer, and Carole Wolanow	Avrille Harris-Cohen, BZ Texas Regional Director, accepting flowers
Honoree Diane Benjamin with her award	L-R: Diane Benjamin, Dr. Amnon Rofe, Director-General of the Bnai Zion Medical Center, and Dr. Stephen L. Swisher
Ferne & Andy Farkas, Past President, BZ Texas Region	The Jewish War Veterans at the Gala
Larry Strauss, BZ Texas Regional President, with his wife, Shirley	Carole Wolanow, BZ Texas Board Member, Gala Committee Live Auction
Rabbi Shawn Zell from Tiferet Israel Congregation	Mr. James Hampton