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ExtravaGala

Sunday, June 8th at 5:00 pm
honoring

Jodi & Alan Melcher

Jodi Zuckerbraun Melcher grew up in Detroit, attended Jewish day school, and later became the first Bat Mitzvah in Santa Maria, California. She spent 33 years at Camp Ramah as a camper, counselor, resource teacher, and camp mother. Jodi began teaching at CBK (predecessor to Shomrei Torah) in 1985, continuing for 32 years. For six years, she developed and taught a special needs class for grades 3–7 at STS, serving children with learning and developmental challenges. She and Alan established the Melcher Family Fund for Children with Special Needs to provide essential learning tools. Jodi’s passion for Judaism extends to tutoring neighborhood children and her grandchildren. For the past eight years, she has designed and embroidered prayer book covers for local day schools. She also taught Special Education with LAUSD for over 22 years and later pursued an advanced degree in interior design.

Alan Melcher, a third-generation Los Angeleno, grew up at Sinai Temple, actively participating in USY and Jewish summer camps. He earned a Master’s in Public Administration but later became a CPA. Now semi-retired, he co-owns a handwoven natural rug company. A hands-on craftsman, Alan built a playhouse for their children—now enjoyed by their grandchildren—and a greenhouse to nurture his love of gardening.

Married for 50 years, Jodi and Alan have two children, Adam and Ilana, and grandchildren who now attend Hamakom. Their deep commitment to the Jewish community spans 44 years as members of Temple Aliyah, CBK, STS, and Hamakom. Through their dedication to Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam, they have left a lasting impact—including their generous gift of a new play space and playground for the ECC.

Robin Wayne

Robin Wayne was born in Brooklyn, New York, and later moved to California, where she earned a double major in Communications and Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She began her career in advertising in New York before ultimately returning to Los Angeles, where she found her true calling in early childhood education.

Robin’s journey in education began in 1996, working in Mommy & Me classes before becoming a preschool teacher. She completed her Early Childhood Education Teaching units and certification at UCLA and has dedicated over two decades to shaping young learners. Over the years, she has taught every age group in the Early Childhood Center (ECC), with a special focus on Pre-K, where she developed curriculum and prepared countless children for Kindergarten. Her leadership skills led her from the classroom to Associate Director and now Director of Hamakom’s ECC.

A passionate advocate for Jewish early childhood education, Robin was a fellow in the first Los Angeles cohort of the Jewish Early Childhood Education Leadership Institute (JECELI), a national program dedicated to developing and supporting leaders in the field.

Robin and her husband, Lenny, have been proud members of Temple Aliyah/Hamakom for 30 years, celebrating many life cycle events within the community. Their children, Alli and Jeremy, grew up within the synagogue, attending the ECC and continuing through B’nai Mitzvah. As Robin and Lenny approach their 39th wedding anniversary, they look forward to this next chapter of their lives together, always with Hamakom as a meaningful part of their journey.

ExtravaGala Sponsorship and Ticket Form

All tickets Include:

ExtravaGala Grazing Tables, Carving Stations,
Sushi Bar, Small Plates and Open Bar

A spectacular Silent and Live Auction

Special presentations to our Honorees

A fabulous show featuring renowned illusionist Ivan Amodei

A delicious dessert reception following the show

Hamakom Members: Please log in to your ShulCloud account before registering.

For general questions about the ExtravaGala, please contact Kerry Harr at 818-929-7175 or via email at kerry.harr38@gmail.com or Melissa Snyder at 818-277-3057 or via email at
melissarabinoff@gmail.com.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES


Visionary Sponsor - $18,000

12 Sponsor Tickets - Reserved table for the Cocktail Hour - Premiere front row assigned program seating - Platinum Level Full Page Tribute Greeting - 6 Reserved Parking Spaces

Innovator Sponsor - $10,000

10 Sponsor Tickets - Reserved table for the Cocktail Hour - Premiere assigned program seating - Platinum Level Full Page Tribute Greeting - 5 Reserved Parking Spaces

Supporter Sponsor - $5,000

8 Sponsor Tickets - Premiere assigned program seating - Gold Level Full Page Tribute Greeting - 4 Reserved Parking Spaces

Believer Sponsor - $3,600

6 Sponsor Tickets - Premiere assigned program seating - Silver Level Full Page Tribute Greeting - 3 Reserved Parking Spaces

Chai Sponsor - $1,800

4 Sponsor Tickets - Premiere assigned program seating - Bronze Level Full Page Tribute Greeting - 2 Reserved Parking Spaces

Educator Sponsor - $1,000

2 Sponsor Tickets - Premiere assigned program seating - Full Bronze Level Tribute Greeting - Reserved Parking Space

ExtravaGala Couple Sponsor - $500

2 Sponsor Tickets - Reserved Section program seating - Full Page Level Tribute Greeting

ExtravaGala Single Sponsor - $250

1 Sponsor Ticket - Reserved Section program seating - Half Page Level Tribute Greeting

INDIVIDUAL GALA TICKETS

   General Admission - $150
   Current Hamakom School Parent (Nook, ECC, JLC) - $95
   Sponsor a Teacher - $95
General Admission - $150
1 Ticket - Open Section program seating

Current Hamakom School Parent (Nook, ECC, JLC) - $95
1 Ticket - Open Section program seating

Sponsor a Teacher - $95
1 Ticket for a Hamakom Teacher - Open Section program seating

TRIBUTE ONLY


Tribute Journal Specifications:

Tributes are screened throughout the evening, are in a hard-cover book for the honorees by category, and the name of the sponsor is listed by category in the printed program. 

We welcome camera-ready artwork as a PDF, PNG or JPG (300dpi). Designs should be sent directly to Aliza Goland at aliza.goland@gmail.com with the following specifications in pixels:

  • Full Page: 1684x1080
  • Half Page: 842x1080
  • Quarter Page: 842x540

We are also happy to design artwork for you. If you wish to send us text, we will have the tribute beautifully designed for you. Logos should be high resolution and sent as a transparent file (PNG, EPS, etc.). Please email Aliza Goland at aliza.goland@gmail.com with any further questions.


GALA CONTRIBUTIONS

I/we cannot attend the ExtravaGala Celebration on June 8, 2025 but wish to support Hamakom with a tax-deductible contribution. (Please enter your contribution amount in the space below)



PAYMENT OPTIONS

ACH (e-check) - Hamakom members only; requires ShulCloud log-in.

Credit Card

Pay by Check: Hamakom, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA 91304 Attn: Gala

If you need assistance with your payment method, please contact Leslee Lipstone at 818-854-7615 or email her at llipstone@hamakomLA.org.

 

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