Songs in the Key of JFS — A Night Of Music and Coveted Prizes Is Coming

Celebrating the H-Town Community and The Power Of Compassion

BY PC Studios // 11.11.24

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The chairs and honorees of JFS LiVE! 2024: Songs in the Key of JFS.

Vikki Evans will receive the Joan Alexander Chesed Award at JFS LiVE! 2024: Songs in the Key of JFS.

Emily Freedman will receive the Shirley and Allen Becker Leadership Award at JFS LiVE! 2024: Songs in the Key of JFS.

Dr. Clive Fields will receive the Alexander JFS Community Investment award on behalf of VillageMD at JFS LiVE! 2024: Songs in the Key of JFS.

2023 co-chairs Mark & Karen Edelman, Greg & Sue Lewis, co-chairs Silvia & Todd Riff at JFS LiVE! 2023 (Photo by Mark Katz, Michelle West, Jeff Fitlow)

Alexander JFS past president Sandi Helfman Wolf, Rori Feldman, Caroline Rosen Funk, Debra Cohen at JFS LiVE! 2023 (Photo by Mark Katz, Michelle West, Jeff Fitlow)

Chesed Award honorees Ellen & Steve Robinson with daughter Erica Robinson at JFS LiVE! 2019 (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)

Cheryl Levy, Susan Farb Morris, Dee Dee Dochen at JFS LiVE! 2019 (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)

The chairs and honorees of JFS LiVE! 2024: Songs in the Key of JFS.

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Alexander Jewish Family Service is set to host its annual gala, dubbed JFS LiVE!, on Thursday, November 21. Event chairs Carol and Michael Goldberg, auction chairs Courtney and Josh Garson, finance chairs Gary Stein and Eric Mayer, and honorary chairs Martha and Donald Freedman will welcome Houstonians to the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel in downtown for an evening of listening to great music and doing good.

Karen & Mark Edelman_Sue & Greg Lewis_Silvia & Todd Riff (Photo by Mark Katz, Michelle West, Jeff Fitlow) — Co-chairs Mark & Karen Edelman, Greg & Sue Lewis, co-chairs Silvia & Todd Riff at JFS LiVE! 2023 (Photo by Mark Katz, Michelle West, Jeff Fitlow)

Themed “Songs in the Key of JFS,” the celebration will bring live performances by the Reel Musicians from the ReelAbilities Houston Film and Arts Festival, the Kelly Dean Group and the Emery/Weiner School Garageband. Come dressed in your most colorful cocktail attire, and get ready to dance and sing the night away.

The evening will honor three individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Houston community. The Joan Alexander Chesed Award will be presented to Vikki Evans for her kindness, compassion and support of JFS’s mission. Emily Freedman will receive the Shirley and Allen Becker Leadership Award, a recognition presented to outstanding Alexander JFS leaders. Dr. Clive Fields will receive the Alexander JFS Community Investment award on behalf of VillageMD for the organization’s philanthropic endeavors in the greater Houston community.

Sandi Wolf_Rori Feldman_Caroline Rosen Funk_Debra Cohen (Photo by Mark Katz, Michelle West, Jeff Fitlow) — Alexander JFS president Sandi Helfman Wolf, Rori Feldman, Caroline Rosen Funk, Debra Cohen at JFS LiVE! 2023 (Photo by Mark Katz, Michelle West, Jeff Fitlow)

On the night of the gala, big-ticket luxury prizes will be available, including a getaway to Isla Mujeres, Mexico; VIP tickets to see Lionel Richie at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas; and a class, tour and dinner experience for 10 with the R-C Ranch and Karbach Brewery. See all auction items here.

Alexander JFS provides social services in many areas of life, including mental health, disability, finances, career, chaplaincy and more. This annual gala raises critical funds for the agency, allowing it to support members of the Houston community, serving individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds.

JFS LiVE! 2024 takes place Thursday, November 21, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm at Hilton Americas-Houston hotel, 1600 Lamar Street. Learn more and purchase tickets here.