Romancing the Stones

“Our Precious Gems” titled the 14th annual Jewish Roots Gala of Jewish Children’s Regional Service, which was founded in 1855. Mixing sparkle and assistance, the bash unfolded in formal style in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside and honored Amy Gainsburgh Haspe l and Jacquelyn Stern, co-chairs of the JCRS College Scholarship Committee. Both are passionate about quality education and have been teachers before taking time off to raise children and then work as volunteers. Amy, a grandmother, has been involved with JCRS for most of her adult life. As a young person, Jackie received JCRS scholarships, first for summer camp and later for college. Their husbands are John Haspel and Charles Stern.

Another important distaff duo was Loel Weil Samuel and Sue Singer,

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