Amid the festivities, Diane and Larry Feldman were honored as this year's recipients of the Ruth and Norman Rales Humanitarian of the Year Award. Highly successful entrepreneurs, the Feldmans are also renowned for their continual caring and philanthropy. With both dedicated to health causes, Larry has raised more than $1.5 million for breast cancer research through his Subway Development Corporation. Diane serves on the JFS Executive Committee and is active in Women’s Philanthropy at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. The couple has generously endowed the Feldman Family Diamond Club at JFS. This active group of more than 130 participants ages 70 and older keeps growing, and is a cornerstone of programming at the recently opened JFS Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center.

“Diane and Larry Feldman keep giving back to the community in so many ways, they truly embody the spirit of this award,” said Lawrence I. Blair, Chair of the JFS Board. “Their passion and commitment to helping those in need have inspired and taught so many others to be aware and compassionate, and to give and act on behalf of those in need.” 

The Feldmans were humbled by the honor and looking forward to continuing their lifelong commitments to helping those in need. “We were so pleased with the great attendance at such a fabulous event,” said Larry Feldman. “And we’re even more excited that the night raised so much to help JFS continue its most important mission.”

“For thirty-one years, JFS has been helping our neighbors who need it most, and in these difficult times our many services and programs have never been needed more urgently,” said Arnold Friedman, JFS Financial Resource Development Chair. “Our Annual Gala and Auction raises dollars and awareness of local needs in a joyous and energizing celebration of our caring donors who enable us to meet these challenges today and in the future.” The Gala’s generous Underwriters included: Arthur Benjamin Foundation; Greenspoon Marder, PA; Proskauer; Gateway Insurance; A Plus Home Health Care; Judi & Craig Donoff; Wendy & Wayne Legum; Laura & Steve Litinsky; Linda & Ivan Gefen. 

Gala Sponsors included:
Grand Benefactor – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Feldman; Chai -
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Gallatin, C & J Viner Family Foundation;
Guardian - Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Barry, Mr. & Mrs.Arnold Friedman, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Jacobson, Mr. & Mrs. Barton Weisman.