Jewish National Fund‑USA invites you to The
TREE OF LIFE ®
AWARD GALA
Honoring
PATTI & HIRSCH WISE
In memory of Lena & Sol Wise z"l

Erika & Jerry Judd • Beth & Jim Judd
Judy & Bob Schmitt • Diane & Jim Schmitt
Susan & Mike Schmitt

In blessed memory of Joan & Don Schmitt
Tree of Life® Honorees

Featuring
Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff
Israeli Diplomat, Writer, Lecturer & Consultant

Special Guest
Special in Uniform Band
Thursday, November 7, 2024
6:00 pm
Cincinnati, OH
Address Provided Upon Registration


Ticket Pricing
General Admission • $360


RSVP Required
Dietary Laws Observed
More information:
Eric Goldstein, Executive Director, Ohio Valley
[email protected] • 513.794.1300 x780


Jennifer Bain, Campaign Executive, Ohio Valley
[email protected] • 513.794.1300 x781

Patti & Hirsch Wise
Hirsch and Patti Wise are philanthropists renowned for their dedication to various Jewish causes. Hirsch is the former President of the Jewish National Fund-USA's Cincinnati Chapter, where he brought in 40 new members. Patti’s extensive volunteer experience includes working with the Fernside Center for Grieving Children for 10 years, and she is currently in her 10th year as the founder of the Adath Israel Bereavement Group, “Circle of Friends.” She taught at Yavneh Day School for 17 years.

Erika & Jerry Judd
Beth & Jim Judd Judy & Bob Schmitt
Diane & Jim Schmitt
Susan & Mike Schmitt

The Schmitt and Judd families are proud of their pro-Israel advocacy efforts and commitment to their Christian faith and community. Following their participation in a Jewish National Fund-USA mission to Israel, they saw how the organization’s impact and values resonated with those of their parents, and the family has become an integral part of the organization’s community in Cincinnati.
CHAIRS
Marty Betagole • Barb & Randy Miller • Nina Paul
Jewish national fund-USA Leadership
Ronald S. Lauder, Chairperson of the Board – Emeritus
Jeffrey E. Levine, Chairperson of the Board
Dr. Sol Lizerbram, President
Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
Rick Krosnick, Chief Development Officer
Ellen Spira Hattenbach, National Campaign Director, Midwest
Eric Goldstein, Executive Director, Ohio Valley
Jennifer Bain, Campaign Executive, Ohio Valley
Bill Adolph, Director, Planned Giving Midwest
Lori Schwartz, Director, Center of Excellence