Page 8 - The Jewish Voice - November '23

Page 8, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 6 An Exciting Season at Benzaiten these classes, the center will also be offering a multitude of
Center for Creative Arts new workshops. There will be something for everyone. Also,
unwavering commitment to nurturing informed, educated, besides our highly successful and well-attended Casual Gala
and networked communities of philanthropists who are Murano Artists Come to Benz held off campus at the National Croquet Club, the center is
guided by Jewish values. Together, through JWF, community adding two new fun fundraisers. The Cabaret at the Benz will
members will channel their collective efforts to enhance the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts feature songstress Monique McCall plus a live glassblowing
lives of women and girls in the Palm Beaches, in Israel, and For more information call (561) 508-7315 demo by the center’s Creative Director, Eli Cecil. What also
overseas. www.benzaitencenter.org makes this a special night, besides the heavy hors d’oeuvres
Incorporating Herizon into Federation also offers the This is shaping up and open bar, is that anything purchased that night will be
added benefit of reducing the traditional overhead costs to be the most exciting sold at 20 percent off the retail price! The third fundraiser
associated with running a nonprofit. This ensures that season ever at the will be a Fine Art Auction at the end of the season. Bidding
donations directed towards JWF’s mission have an even more Benzaiten Center. Not will start at below cost. All proceeds from every one of the
significant impact. Furthermore, this union offers JWF donors even 10 years old and above fundraisers helps to fund the center’s many children
the chance to create long-term funds, known as endowments, this gem of an art center and young adult programs and helps us to continue to enrich
within the William A. Meyer Jewish Community Foundation. is attracting some of our community by bringing art alive and thus allowing the
“Herizon has done phenomenal work over the years to the most notable artists citizens of Palm Beach County to experience something not
benefit thousands of women and girls; as Federation continues from around the globe. offered anywhere else in the county!
to lead Jewish Palm Beach in strengthening the future of our This year the center is Check out their website for all the fun classes, workshops,
Jewish community, we are excited to work with their leaders proud to be bringing visiting artist’s events, and fundraisers planned for this
and professional team to further their outstanding impact in three artists from upcoming season. Do not miss out on the fun!
and reach,” shared Susan Shulman Pertnoy, chair of Jewish Murano, Italy: one of the www.benzaitencenter.org
Federation of Palm Beach County’s Board of Directors. greatest glassblowers Handblown Venetian chandelier (561) 508-7315
“Research shows that women give more than men and are working today, Davide created by Murano Master Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
increasingly passionate about supporting causes close to Salvadore, his son Fabiano Zachi Find us at 1105 2nd Avenue South, Lake Worth Beach,
their heart. This enables us to best leverage every donor’s and artist Marco FL 33460.
philanthropy and provide additional opportunities to meet Salvadore, and the GPS doesn’t always get you here. Take Exit I-95 at 6th
the diverse needs of women and girls in our community.” most revered chandelier Avenue and go east. Take a left at the blue Kwik Stop store
JWF will become a committee of Federation’s Women’s maker Fabiano Zachi. and then a right on 3rd Avenue S. Park in our parking lot or
Philanthropy, which is chaired by longtime leader Ronda Besides holding Meet anywhere on the street.
Starr. JWF has also established a Leadership Council, which the Artist dinners,
will be led by Herizon’s final board chair, Helene Weingarten, which are elegant sit- Holocaust Learning
and will include members of Herizon’s Board of Directors. down affairs held in
The JWF Leadership Council will oversee grant making to the center’s beautiful Experience Announces
organizations within the Jewish and broader community. It gallery, these artists
will honor all commitments to grants made prior to this union will be doing multiple 2023-2024 Showcase of Events
and will take charge of planning leadership council meetings, live demonstrations.
JWF’s educational agenda and more. In addition, they will The Holocaust Learning Experience hosted by MorseLife
This fall, Women’s Philanthropy will be actively engaged be conducting three- to Next Generations has announced the 2023-2024 Next
in a strategic planning and visioning process for JWF. This five-day workshops. Generations Showcase of Events featuring compelling
effort will be led by consultant Cindy Chazan, former This presents a rare dramatizations, tailored workshops, stimulating discussions
executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater opportunity for not only with leading experts, holocaust history, and deep dives into
Hartford, the first woman to hold such a position in a large our local glass artist literary works.
Jewish community, and a founding board member of the community but also for Glassblown mandolin by Murano “The series presents a wide range of voices exploring
nonprofit Advancing Women Professionals and the Jewish artists living in nearby Master Davide Salvadore different ways in which bigotry and hatred undermine the
Community. states. foundation of society,” said Leigh Routman, executive director
In the upcoming season, Federation is organizing an event Besides the center’s great lineup of stellar Murano visiting of the Holocaust Learning Experience. “The Showcase of
specifically for women who have served as Herizon trustees in artists, we are also bringing in Dan Alexander from the west Events is offered to groups and individuals with a goal of
recognition of their vital role investing in the organization and coast of Florida and a fabulous goblet maker from Maryland, fostering awareness of the Holocaust and the need to combat
actively participating in its collective grant making process. Paul Swartwood. But in order to kick off the season in a big the current rise of antisemitism.”
These women will receive invitations to join as JWF trustees way the center is conducting what they like to call: The South The nine-event series runs from November through March
and will be extended an invitation to attend the 2024 Lion of Florida Showdown. Hopefully this will become an annual at a variety of venues. Reservations are required for each
Judah event. happening. For this fun event, they will be bringing in four event, some of which are free while others have a nominal
“I am excited for JWF to return to Federation, one of the top-notch glassblowers to perform all together. The first part fee. More information and event registration is available at
Palm Beaches’ leading organizations and the ‘City Hall’ of of the demo will feature the artists doing their own creations. holocaustlearningexperience.org/events/.
Jewish Palm Beach, to continue its mission,” said Helene The second half will be them collaborating on one large piece. The Showcase of Events opens with a Next Generations
Weingarten, Herizon’s final chair and the new chair of JWF There are other new things to watch out for. This year, as 2023-2024 Season Kickoff on Thursday, November 2, at 4:30
Leadership Council. “I am proud that JWF’s vital work and in years past, the center will be offering their normal class
mission will continue and is now positioned to be stronger in glassblowing, flame working, and fusing. But along with Local Happenings on page 9
in the trusted hands of Federation.”
The merger was completed following a thorough due
diligence process that received significant support from both DR. RYAN CHIZNER
organizations and leaders in the community. The exploratory
immediate past board chair, with members including Vivian HAS JOINED PALM
committee was chaired by Hope Silverman, Federation’s
Lieberman, campaign chair of Women’s Philanthropy, and
Beth Wayne, Federation board member and vice chair for BEACH CARDIOLOGY
membership for National Young Leadership Cabinet, the
premier leadership program for Jewish Federations of North CENTER
America. The chair and members are all Herizon trustees and
serve on the Women’s Philanthropy Board. P.B.C.C. is pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Chizner. Dr. Chizner
completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional
cardiology for which he is board certified.

In addition he holds board certification in Internal Medicine,
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Vascular
Interpretation.

He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the Honors
Program at the University of Florida. He went on to complete
dual degrees with a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine and
Master of Public Health from Nova Southeastern University.

Previously, Dr. Chizner practiced Interventional Cardiology in
Central Florida and Georgia.
He is the Co-Author of a Bestselling textbook on Cardiac Drugs
for healthcare providers, which is now in its second edition.
He is thrilled to move closer to family in South Florida.

561-775-1061

3365 Burns Rd., Suite 101, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410