Saturday, May 10, 2008

Almost 200 participants came to Passport Jeremiah where they had their picture drawn under the Eiffel tower, shopped “treasures” from around the world, and ate cuisine from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Mediterranean – all under one roof!

Our whirlwind tour featured cocktails, dinner and entertainment from regions around the world. Guests shopped at our world marketplace and took part in a raffle and live auction. This fundraiser supported Temple Jeremiah's school, Families Helping Families Fund and many social action endeavors.

Live Auction Items Included:

Escape to Maui

A 5-night/6-day stay in a villa for four at Kapalua, Maui, dinner in downtown Lahaina with a $100 gift certificate to Lahaina Store Grille & Oyster Bar.

Florida Getaway

A week-long escape to a 3-bedroom home on the beach of Anna Maria Island, including dinner at a local restaurant and a souvenir shopping spree.

Golf the North Shore

Golf for four at the Glen Club and golf and lunch for six at the Green Acres Country Club, topped off with a new golf bag.

Simcha Package

A basic bar/bat mitzvah video from Torf Video, catering gift certificate from Sault & Pepper & Co., DJ services from Energy Productions and room rental from Temple Jeremiah.

Ladies Package

In honor of Mother’s Day, this package featured in-home sessions with personal trainer Lori Ruskin, a make-up basket from Global Goddess, a Cabi gift certificate and magazine subscriptions.

The Jeremiah Macher Package

Four reserved seats for the High Holy Day services of your choice and a reserved parking spot in the south lot.

Dinner Package

A fabulous 5-course meal for ten paired with specially selected wines, prepared by Rabbi Cohen and some of our executive lay leadership, and entertainment by Cantor Amy Zussman, accompanist David Lornson and orator David Fell.

Seasons of Sports

Package included tickets to several different sporting events year-round.

Evenings of Elegance

Wine tasting for ten at Knightsbridge, including food pairings and a fine wine selection, along with two tickets to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

20/20

A bilateral LASIK eye procedure by Randy Epstein, M.D