- December 13, 2025
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The Moreno family met with Karen Willoughby, second from the end, during dinner.
Hank Katzen and David Brenner met up at the food table.
Jen Odess and Niki Park both had children who attended the academy.
Vanessa Stein and Jenna and Keith Naylor were former academy members.
Rona Weiss and Miriam Varnagy looked great during the show.
Summer Simmons and Head of School Alan Rusonik worked hard to put the event together.
Chelsea Quereau met with Samantha Trattner met up before Trattner's big song.
Greg Finklestein, Miriam abnd David Varnagy, Joyce and Matt Cox, Nick Ewing, Leigh Norber and Stacey Soll had a great time meeting up.
Sharon Weil and Aaron Kurdansik had drinks in the back.
Dr. Edward Zissman was given a lifetime achievement award at the gala.
Gabriel Steinberg and Emily Finklestein met for some soda later in the night.
Niki Park and Jodi Krinker had children who attended the Jewish Academy.
Libia Smith performed "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" for the audience.
Orly and David Diamond were happy to support their children's school.
The Jewish Academy of Orlando celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Dr. Phillips Center on Sunday, Dec. 17. Former academy students and parents with children currently enrolled gathered together for drinks, dinner and fun. Board member Dr. Jordan Steinberg and his wife Nathalie were honored for their work with the academy. Dr. Edward Zissman, the first president of the academy’s board of directors, was given a lifetime achievement award as well.
