Upcoming Events
Barbara may not be able to attend all of these excellent, worthwhile events but she wants to share them with you.
Note: On March 30, 2023 Barbara joined Will Knox on his Mr. Restaurant radio show and podcast. It aired on several on-air radio stations, including Somerset, England. You can listen to it here at Apple podcasts or watch on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=eSumJ14mL84.
Stand With Us Gala: Los Angeles Festival Of Lights 2024
StandWithUs is an international, non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism around the world. Founded in 2001, StandWithUs has programs on six continents. StandWithUs empowers and energizes students and communities with leadership training and educational programs. StandWithUs informs through social media, print and digital materials, films, weekly newsletters, and missions to Israel.
StandWithUs is not politically aligned in any country. The organization does not and has never advocated specific policies for Israel. Our work and respect for Israel’s democratically elected government are not contingent on which parties are in power. Our goal is to counter antisemitism, educate the public about Israel, empower others to educate their communities, and make it possible to have reasonable, informed conversations about Israel’s history, policies, and humanitarian aid on campuses and in communities around the world.
Keynote Speaker — Eylon Levy
Eylon Levy is a former Israeli Government Spokesman, who became one of the most prominent voices for Israel during the October 7 War with Hamas. He previously served as the international media advisor for President Isaac Herzog after a career as a TV news anchor. Born and raised in the UK, he studied at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge before making Aliyah and serving in the IDF.
Emcee — Montana Tucker
Influencer, actress & activist
Honoree — John Ondrasik
Special Guest — Patricia Heaton
Actress, Activist and Founder of 07C, Christians Standing With Our Jewish Brothers & Sisters
Student Honorees — Betty Srour and Eli Tsives
For extraordinary leadership in the face of adversity
Sunday, December 15, 2024
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Strolling Dinner Reception and Auction
7-9:00 p.m. — Program
9:00 p.m. — Dessert Reception
Fairmont Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Information and tickets were at StandWithUs.com/2024-festival-of-lights.
Christmas Eve at Spago Beverly Hills
Spago celebrates Christmas Eve with the “Santa Sisters” holiday carolers, a winter wonderland & an extensive 4-course prix fixe menu filled with seasonal choices.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Seating times are from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
You can book by calling Spago or by visiting sevenrooms.com/experiences/spagobh.
$245.00 per person (excluding beverage, tax & gratuity)
Spago New Year’s Eve Masquerade
Spago Beverly Hills celebrates New Year’s Eve with a Masquerade celebration, and a 4-course prix fixe menu filled with seasonal choices.
Late seating guests will enjoy live music, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Early seatings every 15 minutes starting at 5:00 with the last early seating at 7:00 p.m.
Late seating starting at 8:00 p.m with the last seating at 10:30 p.m..
Early seating experience for $225.
Late seating experience for $395.
You can book by calling Spago or by visiting sevenrooms.com/experiences/spagobh.