(Standing L-R) Ken Glaser, Monty Moncibais, Ashlee Kleinert, Jay and Fonda Arbetter, Kim Cummings, Spencer Burke, Harbans Lal, Richard Miles, Stephen Mendelsohn
(Seated L-R) Nelly Cuenca and son, Bean, Nelda Golden, Rebecca McGarry
By Susan Myers, SWJC Executive Director | Contributor
On September 22, 2022, the Southwest Jewish Congress (SWJC) celebrated its 13-year anniversary by recognizing exceptional women, men and young adults at its Texas Sized Event.
The evening began with featured speaker Chef Stephan Pyles followed by a buffet dinner and awards program. Co-emcees for the evening were Sylvia Komatsu, KERA/KXT and Chris Lawrence, WFAA-TV.
This year’s honorees included:
In addition, the SWJC Building Bridges Grant Initiative awarded ten $2,500 Grants to the following non-profits:
| Attitudes and Attire | Bridging the Gap Foundation | Dallas Hearing Foundation | Families to Freedom | Friendship Circle of Dallas |
| Jewish Family Service | Mosaic Family Services | PediPlace | Restored Hope Ministries | Ronald McDonald House |
In 2016, SWJC introduced the 50/50 Donation Program to help build bridges throughout the community. Honorees are asked to designate a local charity of their choice to receive donations raised on the night of the event. Since the start of this program, over $15,000 has been shared with numerous local non-profits.
For more information call Susan Myers at 214-361-0018 or email susan@swjc.org or visit the website at https://www.swjc.org/.
Front Row L-R: Corena Mitchell, Attitudes and Attire; Patrick LeBlanc, Bridging The Gap Foundation; Jennifer Clark, Dallas Hearing Foundation; Sarah Nejdl, Families to Freedom; Leah Dubrawsky, Friendship Circle of Dallas; Susie Salfield Avnery, SWJC President
