The Ben-Gurion Society hosted their annual BGS Gala on Sunday, May 15, 2005. The theme this year was "Swing into Tradition" as we honored the past, present and future of our young leaders in the beautiful setting of the Concordia-Argonaut Club, the oldest private Jewish club in San Francisco.

We grooved to the swanky beats of San Francisco's local favorite swing band, Stompy Jones, and enjoyed a special swing dance lesson by professional swing dancers, who performed their top-notch swing dance moves throughout the night. We also had a special raffle drawing, including prizes such as gift certificates to Bay Area events, including the SF Symphony; dinners at some of San Francisco's best restaurants, a hotel stay and wine tasting at a local winery. Special guests included David Steirman, JCF President and past YAD President; Danny Grossman, 2005 JCF Campaign Chair, both of whom toasted the group's commitment to tzedakah; and Howard Brown, National BGS Co-Chair.

Special thanks to Tova Adelman and Stephanie Diamond, BGS Gala Co-Chairs and their committee for helping plan a fantastic evening!

BGS Gala program	Violinist Marguerite Ostro plays music during cocktail hour
Enjoying the BGS donor reception	Tova Adelman and Stephanie Diamond, BGS Gala Co-Chairs
BGS Gala 2005 115.jpg	Concordia-Argonaut Club
Danny Grossman, JCF Campaign Chair and Jason Gilbert, YAD board member	Lawrence Gallant and Doug Mandell
Enjoying the cocktail hour	BGS Gala 2005 137.jpg
Danny Grossman addressing Acharai donors	Igor Lotsvin and Caroline Novak
BGS Gala 2005 151.jpg	Eydie Hasson Katz, Craig Katz and Jeff Maltz
Stephanie Diamond and Eydie Hasson Katz, YAD Board member	Paige Winikoff, YAD board member and Josh Smith