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Close to 500 community leaders gather to honor Mark Lainer
The Bureau of jewish Education's annual Gala took place January 17, 2008 at the Sephardic Temple to honor Jewish education advocate and community leader, Mark Lainer for a festive evening and to support the Bureau of Jewish Education and it's important work to increase access, enhance quality and encourage participation in Jewish education throughout Greater Los Angeles. 
From left, Steven Lainer, Lynne and Jeffrey Lainer, Lisa Lainer-Fagan and Brian Fagan
Honoree Mark Lainer and his wife, Ellie
Alan Spiwak, Linda and Loren Fife, and Marvin Schotland

Rochelle Cohen, Dr. Gil Graff and Carol Koransky

Sharon and Herb Glaser with Mark Lainer
Ellie and Mark with Dr. Gil Graff, Executive Director of the BJE
Jonathan Woocher, the MC for the evening and Marvin Schotland
Marilyn Ziering and Howard Walter
Helen and Ian Fagan with Mark Lainer
Judy Cotten and Rabbi Josh Hoffman with Mark Lainer
Elana Zimmerman and Mark Lainer
Jonathan & Faith Cookler with Mark Lainer
Event Co-Chairs, Lisa Lainer-Fagan and Betty Kermanian
John Antignas & Susan Laemmle
Esther and Uzy Blachman with Mark Lainer
Alan Teichman, Dr Mark Goldenberg and Michael Baum
Mark Lainer and Virginia Maas
John Fishel and Mark Lainer
Nancy and Dr. Sam Kunin with Mark Lainer
Mark Lainer, Lou Senensieb and Jake Farber
Kim Hoffman, Lisa Lainer-Fagan and Michelle Becker
Ronda and Fred Rose
Mark Lainer and Ken Simon
Claire and Don Marks with Mark Lainer
Dr. Elaine Lindheim, BJE President, presents Mark Lainer a Tzedakah Box as a token of appreciation for his many contributions to Jewish education!
Phyllis and David Iser with Mark Lainer