This post-Katrina benefit offers bidders the chance to have fun, win fabulous prizes, and all the while investing in the most precious commodity; children, our future. Everyone’s a winner when contributing to rebuilding New Orleans and the re-establishment of quality education", says Mrs. Malkie Rivkin, Torah Academy Judaic Studies Director.
A project of the Torah Academy Mother’s Club, taking place on March 9th 2008, Jeux Tout Doux 2008 Lights, Camera, Auction will be a benefit event and celebrity waiter auction, starring regional politicians, journalists, former Saints players and community leaders. This exciting gala, taking place at The Foundry located in historic New Orleans’ Warehouse District, will be an unforgettable evening. New Orleans’ top Kosher Chef, Linda Waknin of Casablanca fame, will showcase her culinary talent with traditional New Orleans cuisine in full Kosher standard. There will be numerous items up for auction that can be seen on the website www.jewtodo.com. Take a chance and bid for lovely jewelry, the latest electronics, exotic vacation trips, and more. Or, try your hand at ‘half the gumbo pot’ with one lucky winner receiving one half of all monies collected in this category. The highlight of this auction is winning an opportunity to play an exciting online game of chess against Grand Master, Boris Gulko, the only chess master to win the championship of the United States and the USSR. He has been consulted by players such as former world champion Gary Kasparov, and will give the the fortunate ticket holder commentary on performance and strategy… a once in a lifetime opportunity for any chess aficionado.
The Torah Academy’s mission since 1993 is to make a dual general and traditional Jewish education available for all. In post-Katrina New Orleans, the school’s motto maintains: “rebuilding the community one unique child at a time.” With low tuition and financial scholarships, the cost of a comprehensive education is still achievable for all families. Learning, love and lots of laughter has not ceased from this educational establishment since the terrible devastation only two years ago. When you donate online you are doing your part to ensure that every interested child in Louisiana will be afforded the opportunity for a superb Judaic and general education. Contribute to this worthy endeavor and we will all reap the everlasting dividends that know no measure.
Torah Academy provides a nurturing environment where each child is encouraged to develop his or her potential. Students, from the youngest preschoolers to the eighth grade graduates, are guided in becoming tomorrow’s leaders. For sponsorships, donations, and bidding, visit www.jewtodo.com. All proceeds will go directly to benefit the students at Torah Academy and the daily operations that have been an additional challenge since the hurricane disaster.
In the spirit of Southern hospitality, donors are encouraged to visit Torah Academy of New Orleans when in the "Big Easy". Come and bear witness to the unparalleled work your generosity allows.
For more information contact: Torah Academy Auction committee at call 504.456.6429,
by email: jewtodo@gmail.com, torah.academy@yahoo.com,
TA website www.torahacademyneworleans.net.
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