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Proceeds benefit the Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

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Dear Friends,

Welcome to the sixth year of the Feast Your Mind celebration, benefitting the Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School! On February 27, 2016, Wornick supporters will gather at 15 homes across the Peninsula for an evening of nourishment for the mind and the body. Each home will have a fascinating speaker along with a delicious meal in an intimate setting to provide an opportunity for true discussion and learning. This event connects to the school’s mission of creative learning in a collaborative, friendly setting.

This year, Wornick is delighted to welcome a committed Science Specialist on staff to help the school implement the Next Generation Science Standards. The proceeds from Feast Your Mind will support the growth of the science program as this robust initiative comes to every classroom across the grades.

Please use this invitation to learn more about this unique event and the Wornick Jewish Day School. We hope you will join us at one of the 15 inviting homes for an evening of camaraderie and learning in support of a wonderful cause – our children’s future.

Sherry and Brian Lipson Dr. Barbara GereboffKatie and Mike Wolff Head of School2016 Feast Your Mind Co-Chairs

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Yoav BoazJames DunnFrancesca EastmanRabbi Corey HelfandAmy Richards

Amy Sosnick Shaun SteingoldLisa WachtellKaren Wolff

About WornickBoard of TrusteesMichael Berger, PresidentVice Presidents: Lara Druyan Caren N. Neydavoud Jeremy VerbaRoger Feigelson, TreasurerMark Ezersky, SecretaryPTO Co-Presidents: Jeff Baker Mara LangerJudy Bornstein, Chair, Finance CommitteeDr. Barbara Gereboff, Head of SchoolFred Weiner, Chief Financial Officer

Members at Large:

The Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School, founded in 1986, is a community that welcomes students in grades K-8. The philosophy of the school rests on three pillars that create a community of inspired learners:

Thinking Critically: Project-based learning with exceptional teachers who empower students to dig deep and form enduring understandings;

Learning to Lead: Self-confidence, public speaking skills and personal responsibility cultivated through multi-grade learning and leadership opportunities;

Changing the World: Hebrew language and cross-cultural studies prepare students for higher learning in a changing world to be the agents of change for the future.

With small class sizes and ample opportunities for differentiated learning, children at Wornick are challenged and encouraged as individuals to become the best version of themselves - academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally. As one of our most beloved teachers is fond of saying, “It’s not IF you’re smart, it’s HOW you’re smart.”

If you have not seen the school in action, please come visit and experience the excitement of discovery taking place in every classroom, hallway and outdoor space!

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General InformationJen Chaiken at Eastman/Goodstein Home in AthertonErin Gleeson at Rivlin/Gutman Home in BelmontJoyce Goldstein at Silverstein Home in Foster CityDaniel Grossman at Galperin/Tarnarider Home in Emerald HillsAdam Harris at Fradkin Home in San CarlosKathy Hibbs at Braitman Home in HillsboroughJacob and Phill Jaber at Druyan/Stuart and Clarkson/Sutton Homes in San MateoAri Kelman at Rodnitzky Home in San MateoJeff Lloyd at Wolff Home in Hillsborough

Kerith Overstreet at Abelson, Fisher, and Goren Homes in San MateoZulfikar Ramzan at Ungar Home in BurlingamePaul Rogerville and Alex Anderman at Cuvée Wine Tasting Cellar in San CarlosMargie Shafer at Sakal Home in San MateoDelvin Williams at Kaufman Home in BurlingameGeorge Zimmer at Lent Home in San MateoDinner in IsraelAcknowledgements Thank You to our 2015 Hosts & Special GuestsThank You to our 2015 Donors & Attendees


Table of Contents

Feast Your Mind

Feast Your Mind Kashrut PolicyFor the purposes of this event, and in order to make our Kosher meals accessible to nearly all members of our community, we have adopted the following standard of Kashrut: Kosher means that the products used, including cheese and wine, carry a hechsher (any formal certification of Kashrut other than a plain “K”). If Kosher, the hosts use separate dishes, pots, pans and utensils for meat and dairy. Any event catered by a Va’ad-approved Kosher caterer who brings their own dishes is Kosher. Please note: All homes which are not Kosher and are serving meat and chicken will be Kosher Style (no pork or shellfish). Also, all homes will be serving a vegetarian option. When “combination” is noted under “food served,” there will be a combination of chicken, meat, and fish.

Thank You to our Partners Please contact the Development Office

for more information about Feast Your Mind.

Phoenix FeinbloomDirector of Development

(650) [email protected]

General Information

Jewish Learning WorksCongregation Beth JacobJewish Community FederationJewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, Sonoma, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma CountiesNorth Peninsula ChabadPeninsula Jewish Community CenterPeninsula Sinai CongregationPeninsula Temple Beth ElPeninsula Temple Sholom


Francesca and Edward are both art historians who share a strong commitment to i n d e p e n d e n t schools and the needs of lower-income students. Edward is a fine arts consultant and Fran has a background in museum work with a recent emphasis upon textiles. Both Francesca and Edward serve as trustees of the David B. and Edward C. Goodstein Foundation in Encino. Fran is a member of the Wornick Board and interim Vice-President of the Redwood City Library Foundation. She is a past director of the San Mateo Community Colleges Foundation Board. They have kindly hosted Feast Your Mind in the past and are looking forward to doing so again.

Hosted By Francesa Eastman & Edward GoodsteinServing American Meat & Vegetarian

In Atherton

Talk with acclaimed independent film producer Jen Chaiken and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of independent film-making. She has produced both fiction and documentary films. In 2012, she was selected for Variety’s prestigious “10 Producers to Watch” list and won an Emmy for Best Documentary for her work on HBO’s My Flesh and Blood about a woman with eleven special needs kids. Most recently, she produced the award-winning Inequality for All with Robert Reich, winner of the Audience Award at Sundance, as well as Afternoon Delight, Jill Soloway’s (creator of Transparent) feature directorial debut, which won the Directing Award at Sundance. Other credits include Big Eden, HBO’s Naked States, I Love You, Don’t Touch Me! and Family Name. Jen is currently consulting for Sundance Institute and Women in Film on their Systemic Change Project: Moving the Needle for Women in Hollywood, working to implement actionable ways to create gender parity within the film and TV industries.

Jen Chaiken

Ever Wondered How You Make a Movie?

Film Producer

Bruce and Annette moved to the Bay Area four years ago with their two children who are now at Wornick: Anabelle in 8th grade and Jory in 5th grade. Bruce is a manager at Oculus, the virtual reality company acquired by Facebook. In his free time, he is an avid cyclist and enjoys remodeling their home. Annette is a yoga and fitness instructor as well as an author of two children’s books. Bruce and Annette are excited to support Wornick by hosting their first Feast Your Mind dinner.

Hosted By Annette Rivlin-Gutman & Bruce Gutman

Serving Asian Influenced American, Fish & Vegetarian

In BelmontAs a New York food photographer, Erin Gleeson moved out of the city and into the woods for a more low-key lifestyle. Sit down and chat about Erin’s love of art and photography and how it inspires her simple, healthy recipes. Erin is the New York Times best-selling author of The Forest Feast, a vegetarian cookbook based on her blog of the same name. She worked as a food photographer in New York City for several years before moving to a cabin in the woods near San Francisco in 2011, which inspired her blog and book. The Forest Feast is a unique cookbook/art book blend, featuring simple, colorful, vegetable-based recipes that are presented visually, with minimal text. Erin’s own photography, watercolor illustration and hand-lettering guide you through the steps to make each dish. She is currently creating two more cookbooks that will come out in 2016, The Forest Feast for Kids and The Forest Feast Gatherings. Erin also teaches photography at Stanford in Continuing Studies and works as a freelance food photographer and illustrator.

The Marriage of Food and Art

Erin Gleeson

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Author and Photographer


Lori, a fourth generation San Franciscan, is the Chief Beauty Officer of Peninsula Beauty Supply, Inc., which was started by her dad, Hal, in 1959 in downtown San Mateo. Lori served on the Wornick Board and chaired many fundraising events while her son, Jason, attended Wornick. She is pleased to be able to give back to the school by hosting a Feast Your Mind dinner because her son received such a solid, positive, loving and strong sense of Jewish identity from being a student at Wornick.

Hosted By Lori SilversteinServing Samplings from Ms. Goldstein’s Recipes

In Foster CityEnjoy recipes from Joyce’s new book and discuss why Jews should embrace a Mediterranean diet. Joyce is currently a consultant to the restaurant and food industries, as well as being a cooking teacher, lecturer and author of 26 cookbooks - many of them award winners. Her areas of expertise are menu design, recipe development, staff training and kitchen planning. For twelve years she was Chef/Owner of the ground-breaking Mediterranean restaurant, Square One, in San Francisco. Her menu presented the foods of Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa. Square One won numerous prestigious industry awards for food, wine and service.

Prior to Square One, Joyce was chef of the Cafe at Chez Panisse for 3 years. She was founder and director of the California Street Cooking School, San Francisco’s first international cooking school. Joyce taught kitchen design for the University of California’s Department of Architecture. Joyce was voted San Francisco Focus magazine’s Chef of the Year in 1992. She received the James Beard Award for Best Chef in California for 1993. And, in 2005 she received the Lifetime Achievement award from Women Chefs and Restaurateurs.

Chef/Owner Square One and Author

Joyce Goldstein

Famed Chef Discusses Jewish Culinary Traditions

Julia and Felix are proud parents of two Wornick students: Ethan in 8th grade and Alexa in 4th grade. Julia is an attorney and heads up Compliance Operations at Genentech and Felix is a Bay Area techie, engineer by training and an entrepreneur at heart. Both Julia and Felix were born in the former Soviet Union and immigrated to America with their parents at the age of four. They are very excited to open their home and host a Feast Your Mind dinner.

Hosted By Julia Galperin & Felix Tarnarider

Serving European Cuisine, Fish

In Emerald HillsLearn about Daniel Grossman’s fascinating experience in Russia. As the the Vice Consul in Leningrad during the Cold War, he was responsible for human rights. At one point, he was expelled by the Soviets and went to Vienna to help negotiate the Helsinki Accords. From there, he served as the Human Rights Officer on the Soviet Desk in the State Department. Now, at the JCF, Grossman connects Bay Area Jews of all backgrounds and perspectives with a focus on addressing the pressing issues facing our community. Prior to joining the JCF, Danny founded two companies, one in toys and the other in food, and served as a US diplomat for 7 years in India, the Soviet Union, Austria and the State Department.

Prior to becoming a Jewish professional, Danny was an active lay leader, chairing the JCRC and Brandeis Hillel Day School, as well as serving on the Federation board and executive committee for most of the past 20 years. Danny is married to Linda Gerard and they have two sons, Noah and Jonah, who among other things, attended Jewish day school.

A Journey from Russia to Vienna to the US

Daniel Grossman


CEO, Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco


Stacy and Andy are the parents of two K-8 Wornick alumnae. Becca ’11, is a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Joey ’13, spent last semester at the Alexander Muss High School in Israel. She is a junior at Sequoia High School as well as an intern with the Israel Advocacy program, Stand With Us. Andy served on the Wornick Board including a term as Co-President. Stacy enjoyed many roles at Wornick from parent ambassador to chairing a very special tribute book. Stacy and Andy are grateful to Wornick for enriching their lives and are delighted to host a Feast your Mind dinner.

Hosted By Stacy & Andy FradkinServing American, Fish

In San Carlos

The implications of the Islamic State’s emergence are significant for Israel and the Middle East, and contribute to a regional atmosphere in which Iran may make major gains. Hear from AIPAC’s Pacific Northwest Regional Director, Adam Harris, how the expansionist goals of the Islamic State are affecting US foreign policy and the safety and security of Israel. Adam joined AIPAC in 2008 and has worked as a Senior Writer in the Communications Department and as the organization’s Official Spokesman. In his current role, Adam oversees all AIPAC’s activities from Bakersfield to Alaska.

AIPAC Pacific Northwest Regional Director

Adam Harris

Who is ISIS and What Do They Want?

Ever Wondered about Your Genetic Make-up?


Abbe Braitman is the proud parent of two Wornick alumni: David ’06 and Amanda ’11. Abbe is currently the new science coordinator at Wornick. Prior to getting her teaching credential a few years ago, she was an active volunteer at

Wornick, serving as one of three co-chairs for two Wornick benefit fundraisers, serving on the Board and a proud hot lunch server. Abbe has a background in microbiology and is a USTA league tennis player. She is happy to help support Wornick by opening up her home for a Feast Your Mind dinner.

Hosted By Abbe BraitmanServing Moroccan, Kosher Chicken

In Hillsborough

How can your genes predict your future health? Join Kathy Hibbs in a discussion on how this important knowledge can help you stay ahead of potential health issues. Kathy joined 23andMe - the leading consumer genetics company - in April of 2014, following a 2013 FDA warning letter to the company. Kathy led the company’s effort to seek and obtain the first FDA clearance for a consumer genetics product. Prior to joining 23andMe, Kathy served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, responsible for the legal, regulatory and business development functions at Genomic Health, Inc. Kathy has also held related posts at Monogram Biosciences Inc., and Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Kathy holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside.

Kathy HibbsChief Legal and Regulatory Officer, 23andMe


Lara and Tom are parents of a Wornick 3rd and 4th grader. Tom is a cyber security company executive, serial entrepreneur, avid skier, motorcycle rider and enthusiastic soccer referee. Lara is a Venture Partner at Almaz Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, and she chairs the Investment Committee for the City of San Jose’s $2B pension fund. She also serves on the boards of Wornick, EchoRank, the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California and Aim High, a non-profit organization focused on summer programs for at-risk children. They are delighted to be hosting another Feast Your Mind dinner.

Brad is a Partner with Bain & Company in San Francisco. He helps CEOs/senior executives envision and execute major changes to their companies in ways that improve both results and employees’ experience at work. Beezer is a Managing Director with Sapphire Ventures in Palo Alto. She manages their international early-stage venture fund investing program. Their son, Alexander, is a Wornick 2nd grader and loves riding on trains, learning to cook, playing tennis and jumping around during story time. They are excited about supporting Wornick by hosting a Feast Your Mind dinner as a way of contributing to this special community.

Hosted By Lara Druyan & Tom Stuart and Beezer Clarkson & Brad Sutton

Serving Mexican Inspired California Cuisine, Fish

In San MateoPhilz Coffee has a cult following for its coffee, crafted one cup at a time. Founded by Phil Jaber and his son Jacob, Philz Coffee has been in the making for over 25 years. Join them at their San Mateo cafe for Q & A about their unique customer experience and the culture they’ve created. And, of course, enjoy some amazing coffee with your meal!

Jacob started to run the business at 18 without other business experience, but with a lot of passion and heart. The company handcrafts each cup of coffee with the mission of bettering people’s days. What was once a small Bay Area cult coffee shop, is now on its way to becoming a force to be reckoned with on the international coffee scene. Over the past year, Jacob has helped Philz grow from just a few employees to over a 1,000 with stores across the nation.

Founders and Owners, Philz Coffee

Jacob & Phil JaberPhil JaberJacob Jaber

Experience a Gourmet Coffee Treat!

Rebecca and David have two children currently attending Wornick: Zev in 2nd grade and Sammy in T-K. David is the Founder and CEO of 3QDigital, a leading online marketing company in the Bay Area. Rebecca has worked in the fields of education and

counseling for more than 20 years and is currently teaching at Foothill College in their Transition to Work Program for students with disabilities. After having enjoyed attending Feast Your Mind dinners for the past two years, they are excited to host this year. They look forward to spending a wonderful evening with friends while supporting Wornick at the same time.

Hosted By Rebecca & David RodnitzkyServing Fish & Vegetarian

In San Mateo

Ari Kelman is a social scientist of American Jewish life, and he has developed a fascination with the concept of Jewish identity. Join him in a conversation on why Jewish identity matters in today’s world, and why it might not. In addition to his work at Stanford, he is the author of three books and a number of articles dealing with subjects as diverse as Yiddish radio to Jewish organizations on the internet. He is completing a book about evangelical Christian worship music, and together with his students, he is working on articles about Jews without religion, B’nai Mitzvah and technology in Jewish education. His current research revolves around questions of how people learn to be Jewish.

What is Jewish Identity and Why Does it Matter?

Ari Kelman


Professor in Education and Jewish Studies, Stanford University


Karen and George are the proud grandparents of a kindergartner and a 3rd grader at Wornick. George is a practicing dentist in San Mateo as well as a clinical instructor at the University of Pacific Dugoni Dental School. Karen served on the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury and is a retired middle school educator, vice principal, elementary school principal, and district office project manager. Both Karen and George have logged many hours volunteering in all activities in which their three sons participated. Karen currently serves on the Wornick Board. They are delighted to open their home to host a Feast Your Mind dinner.

Hosted By Karen & George WolffServing California Organic, Local Seasonal, Chicken & Fish

In HillsboroughHave you ever had a crisis? Ever wonder what happens when a high profile person or company is faced with a public crisis? Sit down with Jeff Lloyd and hear how he and his company help resolve these issues.

When high profile public or private companies and individuals have a public relations crisis, Jeff Lloyd is the the person to call to help resolve the situation. During Jeff ’s near quarter century at Sitrick and Company, one of the nation’s top strategic communications firms, he has provided strategic communications counsel on virtually every kind of assignment the firm has undertaken, including litigation support, defending against short-seller attacks, financial restatements, executive resignations, proxy contests, in-and out-of-court restructurings, data breaches, online security and other types of crisis communications. Jeff ’s ability to dig deeply into the facts, tenacity and skill dealing with Wall Street and the media has resulted in numerous victories for the firm’s clients. Additionally, Jeff recently completed a 7-year assignment as the Managing Director for the firm’s New York office.

Business Consultant

Jeff Lloyd

Tips on Dealing with Crises

Evolution from Pathologist to Winemaker


Kerith OverstreetWine Maker and MD

Picture this - you’re at a cocktail party, and your friend looks at her wine glass in dismay. “This ’04 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe is oxidized. Bleh.” But, you have no idea what she is talking about! Come learn a bit about the biochemistry of wine while enjoying a progressive dinner at three homes within a block of each other. Each home will feature an Italian food course paired with wines by Bruliam Winery.

Kerith Overstreet is a triple threat: Bruliam Wines co-founder, medical doctor, and mom to three young kids. After retiring from general surgery (to pursue pathology) and then medicine (to have babies), she taught herself to recite Goodnight Moon in 27 different languages. Knowing she couldn’t very well sit around quaffing wine all day without due cause, she jumped headfirst into winemaking. Her final baby, Bruliam Wines was established in 2008. Since then, Kerith has completed her enology courses at UC Davis and has crafted all of Bruliam’s wines since its launch. Kerith is often asked to speak at industry events about her unique background and her expertise in the art and science of winemaking. Kerith specializes in single vineyard, premium wines and named her winery in honor of her three children (Bruno, Lily, Amelia). Its mission is to craft world-class wines while using 100% of their profits to support charitable organizations.


Gilah & Mark AbelsonGilah and Mark’s three sons have all graduated from Wornick. They were one of Wornick’s founding families; their eldest son, Jeremy, was one of the original 21 graduates. Mark is an attorney in San Francisco and has served the school in many capacities including as President of the Board. He is also active in a number of Jewish organizations in the Bay Area and Israel. Gilah has the best job in the world; she is a lactation nurse working with new moms and babies. She is actively involved in AIPAC, Congregation Beth Jacob and the planning of the community Yom Hashoah observance. They are delighted to host another Feast Your Mind dinner to support Wornick.

Hosted By Gilah & Mark Abelson, Judy & Tom Fisher and Debbie & David GorenServing Italian, Fish & Vegetarian

Three Home Progressive In San Mateo

Judy & Tom FisherTom is a Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Cloud Services at Oracle and on the Board of Rambus, Inc. Judy is the Director of Or HaLev, the Center for Jewish Spirituality at Peninsula Temple Beth El. She recently received her certification to teach Jewish meditation from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality in New York. She serves on the Peninsula Temple Beth El Board and is a member of their capital campaign committee. They have three amazing children: Mariah (Wornick Class of ’15) a freshman at Aragon High School, Rebecca, Wornick’s middle school history teacher and Michael, a manager at Oracle. They are excited about supporting Wornick by hosting another Feast Your Mind dinner as it combines their love of learning and entertaining while connecting with community.

Debbie & David GorenDebbie and David have lived on the Peninsula for 15 years. They are the proud parents of two Wornick students: Jonathan in 8th grade and Zachary in 4th grade. Debbie serves on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center Board. She is working on a second career as a soprano. David is a partner at the law firm of Fish & Richardson practicing in the field of intellectual property. They are delighted to be hosting another dinner for Feast Your Mind to help support Wornick.

Raziel and Hava are the proud parents of two-year-old Max. Raziel is the owner of Burlingame Properties, an avid outdoorsman and adventurer, a past member of the Wornick Board and proud graduate (Wornick Class of ’93). Hava is currently teaching an undergraduate course at Stanford University, “Introduction to Nutrition,” is a registered dietitian and recent Masters of Public Health graduate. She loves recommendations for beach reading. They are looking forward to hosting a Feast Your Mind dinner to support Wornick.

Hosted By Hava & Raziel UngarServing Fresh, Seasonal Fish & Vegetarian

In BurlingameIs there any privacy left in our world of social media? Learn how to protect your identity in our always “on” lifestyles. For much of Zully Ramzan’s career, he’s been working in the area of cybersecurity. Among other specialties, he’s had the chance to work on cryptography, malicious software (malware), phishing / online fraud, web application security, network security, and mobile security. Zully is currently CTO at RSA. Previously, he served as CTO of Elastica (acquired by Blue Coat), Chief Scientist of Sourcefire (acquired by Cisco), and Chief Scientist of Immunet (acquired by Sourcefire). He’s also had amazing opportunities to work at Symantec, DoCoMo USA Labs, and Bell Labs. On the side, Zully has been a guest “faculty” for Khan Academy, a remarkable (and, most importantly, free!) resource for online learning.

Aside from technical/engineering work, Zully really enjoys opportunities to help raise awareness of cybersecurity issues for both broad and technical audiences. He has spent a great deal of time speaking externally at conferences as well as talking to customers, analysts, the media, and elected officials in government.

Protecting Your Identity

Zulfikar Ramzan


CTO of RSA Security


Alex and Marci are the proud parents of Jacob, a 5th grader at Wornick. They co-own Block 34, a modern American restaurant in downtown San Mateo where Alex is also the Executive Chef. Marci is the Head of Human Resources at Peek Kids, a premium children’s clothing designer and manufacturer based in San Francisco. They are thrilled to host this dinner at their good friend’s wine tasting cellar, Cuvée Winery.

Hosted By Marci & Alex AndermanServing American, Meat, Chicken & Fish

In San Carlos Discuss the finer points of pairing wine and food inside the Cuvée Wine Cellars tasting room! You will enjoy a multi-course meal from Block 34 with beautiful wine pairings by Cuvée. After 25 years in the financial and corporate world, Paul spent the last 20 as owner of a successful construction company. Somewhere amidst running a business built on brick, concrete and plaster, he made the trek to Napa and thus began his love affair with grapes. Paul has spent the majority of his free time over the past decade or so making wine and expanding his knowledge through classes at UC Davis, hands-on training and working with other accomplished winemakers. He has moved away from construction in order to become a full-time vintner, his true passion, and his urban winery Cuvée Wine Cellars was established in San Carlos, CA.

When Alex Anderman was a little boy, he would bake pecan pies with his mom and help her host large family dinners. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. From there, his culinary career has taken him to working at world-class restaurants, such as New York’s Gramercy Tavern, An American Place and K-Paul’s. He is currently the chef and owner of Block 34 with his wife, Marci.

Proprietor/Winemaker Cuvée Wine Cellars and Chef/Owner Block 34

Paul Rogerville & Alex Anderman

Pairing Wine with Food

Dana and Ido are the parents of Wornick 1st grader, Ben, and two-year-old, Michael. Dana grew up on the Peninsula and later moved to Israel, where Ido was born and raised. They have been together since their service in the Israel Defense Force (IDF), and relocated to the US in 2007 as Dana studied for her MBA at MIT Sloan and Ido transferred from Tel Aviv to Boston with Ernst & Young. Currently, Ido works as the Corporate Controller at cloud software startup Vlocity, and Dana is taking a break from her business career to be with their boys and puppy, while occasionally working as a birth doula. They both love sports, spending time with friends and family, and are excited to host their first Feast Your Mind dinner!

Hosted By Dana & Ido SakalServing Sweet Roasted Apple Chicken & Veggie Pot Pie

In San MateoAre you interested in how stories become news? Meet Margie Shafer, a KCBS news reporter covering the Bay Area. She can give behind-the-scenes impressions and tell you about stories that don’t make the airwaves. Margie knew at a young age that being a reporter was in her future. Somewhere in her parents’ backyard shed, there is a box of trophies from high school speech and debate contests in Santa Maria, California. Years later, in a moment of whimsy before a sorority dance at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, she asked a trivia question as a college radio station DJ and offered herself as the prize. After every phone light on the board lit up, Margie knew this radio thing could work for her. Margie’s first job in radio was at a rock and roll station in Aspen, Colorado, where she also worked in local television. She quit her first news job to backpack around the world for seven months spending most of her time in Southeast Asia. Margie returned to Colorado as news director for the Rocky Mountain Radio Network and anchored for the news/talk powerhouse KOA in Denver. There were also stints at KVON in Napa and KGO in San Francisco before Margie landed at KCBS.

How Stories Become News

Margie Shafer


KCBS News Reporter/Anchor


Joelle and Neal are the proud parents of current Wornick 3rd grader, Ariel, and two Wornick alumni, Taylor and Benjamin. Neal, a former Harvard College football player, is the Founder and Managing Director of Hillair Capital, a small-cap public equity investment fund, as well as a volunteer soccer and lacrosse coach, skier, sailor, guitar tinkerer and committed roadie. Joelle, a former President of the Wornick Board, is the Chief Marketing & Partnerships Officer for BloomReach, a 300-person Silicon Valley technology start-up. Joelle is also a soccer coach, skier, sailor and lead singer in a Bay Area rock’n’roll band, Rock-N-Soul (for which her husband is the roadie). Joelle and Neal are pleased to return as a host family for Feast Your Mind and continue their support of Jewish education.

Hosted By Joelle & Neal KaufmanServing California Kosher Cuisine, Artichoke & Lemon Capers Chicken

In BurlingameHe gave everything he had to the game he loved. Hear from former NFL player, Delvin Williams about his life after football. Drafted by the 49ers in the second round of the 1974 draft, Delvin Williams would have one of the best individual seasons for a running back in the franchise’s history to that point, and many of the best individual performances in the franchise’s history ever. In 1976, Delvin ran for 1,203 yards, breaking 49er Joe Perry’s single-season rushing record with the team . He also set the team’s single-game rushing record at 194 yards, which stood for the next 22 years. He fondly remembers his playing days with the 49ers. In 1978, Williams was traded to the the Miami Dolphins where he set their single season rushing record with 1258 yards that stood for 25 years. He made first team AFC All-Pro and became the first running back in the history of the NFL to set rushing records and make All-Pro in both the AFC and NFC. After retiring, Mr. Williams leveraged his experience as a professional athlete to develop a background rich in the areas of youth activities, as well as sports and drug abuse prevention. As executive director and founder of “Pros for Kids,” he spearheaded several successful programs all of which sought to curb substance abuse among youths.

Former NFL Player and AuthorDelvin Williams

Life After Football

Bobby is the Managing Partner of Hillsven LLC, which has launched nearly 20 Internet companies and serves on the boards of several companies in the U.S. and Israel. He was the Co-Founder of Ariba, which was the leader in Enterprise Spend

Management, and acquired by SAP. Bobby and Fran were instrumental in leading the founding and creation of the North Peninsula Jewish Campus in Foster City and Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto. Fran created a children’s food company called Fran’s Healthy Helpings and sold it over 10 years ago. Since then, Fran has been involved in running fundraising efforts at Wornick and Kehillah. Their older children, Bradley and Hannah, are graduates of Wornick and Kehillah and Roselyn is currently a 2nd grader at Wornick.

Hosted By Fran & Bobby LentServing American, Kosher Meat, Chicken & Fish

In San Mateo

With over 30 years in the retail business, George Zimmer will speak about his entrepreneurial journey of building leading men’s-wear businesses.

George is Chairman, CEO and Founder of Generation Tux, an online rental platform for tuxedos and suits, and zTailors, an on-demand tailor network. He is also the Founder, former CEO and Chairman of the Men’s Wearhouse - the largest retailer of men’s tailored suit and dress casual clothing in the US and Canada and has been included in Fortune’s “The 100 Best Companies to Work For” list since 1999. He is the father of four children and self-described in his LinkedIn profile as a “Business Warrior Monk who roots for the underdog.” George serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and the Oakland Zoo.

Building a Business, an Entrepreneurial Journey

George Zimmer


Founder of the Men’s Wearhouse


Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is proud of our strong connection with the State of Israel and her people. Through an innovative curriculum, Wornick has paired with the Reali School, a private school in Israel, for a nationally renowned twinning program. Our students learn about Israel through meaningful, personal, and engaging studies which culminates with a middle school exchange program.

Dinner in Israel

Our dear Wornick friends in Israel will also be enjoying a dinner on a date close to February 27! Please tune in to our Facebook page to see details in February.

Feast Your Mind

Co-Chairs, Feast Your Mind 2016Sherry and Brian LipsonKatie and Mike Wolff

Past Chairs, Feast Your Mind 2015Katie & Mike Wolff

Host ChairJennifer Taxay

Invitation BiosJudy FisherMike Wolff

Special Guest CommitteeMarci and Alex AndermanLara DruyanMandy and Dennis EisnerDr. Barbara GereboffEsther GilletteBrian LipsonAmy SosnickLimeng StrohKatie Wolff

Marketing and CommunicationsEsther GilletteDana Izenson

Development CommitteeLara Druyan, ChairRoxanne CohenJames DunnFran EastmanSherry LipsonCindy RogowayKatie WolffDalia Zatlin

Gift CommitteeAudra Greenspan

Feast Your Mind is truly a community event and could not happen without our amazing volunteers and staff. Thank you to everyone who has helped make Feast Your Mind so successful.

Acknowledgements


Development CommitteeLara Druyan, ChairRoxanne CohenJames DunnFran EastmanSherry LipsonCindy RogowayKatie WolffDalia Zatlin

Gift CommitteeAudra Greenspan

Acknowledgements Thank You to our Feast Your Mind 2015 Hosts & Special Guests

• Shelley Berkley at Goren Home• Ivy Chen at Spanger & Berger Home• Michelle Dennedy at Fridman & Frankel Home• Brad Gordon at Lent Home• Bradley Horowitz at Druyan & Stuart Home• Pamela Davis Kivelson at Berger Home

• Ken Lloyd at Wolff Home• Alex Shandrovsky at Engel Home• Zilka Siljak at Joelson Home• Bill Tancer at Abelson Home• Ronald C. Wornick at Miller Home• Sam Zien at Constantino Home• Randi Zuckerberg• Israel Dinner at Wexler Home

We would like to thank all of the hosts and special guests from last year’s Feast Your Mind.

Feast Your Mind

Thank You to our 2015 Feast Your Mind Donors & Attendees

Anonymous (3)Adrienne & Howard AbramsLiki & Joe AbramsAdobe SystemsMaury AlcheckArt & Soul Music StudiosEdna AvrahamJeff BakerCara & Jonathan BakerDaphne Kaufer & Ram BartovRachel Perkel & Shawn BeckerBlock 34Yoav BoazMiriam & Arthur BodinPam BodinJudy Wolff-Bolton & Elwood BoltonBoston Private BankCathy & Tom BrownCamp Newman

Camp TawongaChristine CampbellChandra ChaudraClover by CloverColorprint, Inc.Kirk Conzelmann, Morgan StanleyAdele CorvinDana CorvinClaire & Jim DavisDecathlon Sports ClubJanice DiamondLaura & James Dunn Law Offices of James DunnDZH PhillipsMandy & Rabbi Dennis EisnerNina & Robert Engel Elaine Date & Mark EzerskyMimi & Rabbi Nathaniel EzraySandra & Rabbi Daniel Feder

Rebecca Schwartz & Roger FeigelsonPhoenix FeinbloomElinor Klein & Dan FinkelJudy FisherRebecca FisherSharon & Eric FomilKaylee FragerFox, Hartley, Shjeflo & Babu LLPIna & Harold FriedmanBarbara & Joel GereboffGlobal MaintenanceCindy Rogoway & Joe GoldbergDeborah Kelman & Rabbi Marv GoodmanFrancesca Eastman & Edward GoodsteinDavid B. & Edward C. Goodstein Foundation

Aliya & Gil GordonAudra & Drew GreenspanNicole HaireEve & John HalwaniSusan HamlinCarol & Martin HarbandRuthellen HarrisLaurie HeplerJenny & Rabbi Corey HelfandHighCom SecurityInneractive USADana IzensonNatalie & Jim JaffeMark JavitchJCC Maccabi Sports CampChristy & Eric JeckJoshua Charles CateringSimone & Ilan JudeMichele & Jeff KatzKern Jewelers

We would like to thank all of the donors and attendees from last year’s Feast Your Mind.


Thank You to our 2015 Feast Your Mind Donors & Attendees

We would like to thank all of the donors and attendees from last year’s Feast Your Mind.

Linda & Robert KissLaw Office of Cary KletterLindsay & Ilan KopeckyAnnette & David KranzlerBeth KurlanAl LanducciLanducci OrthodonticsMara & David LangerFran & Bobby LentSherry & Brian LipsonEileen & Mike MarchasinAdina MichaelRosalind & Burton MilrodIrene & Stephen MoffRenee NeedlemanRobin NeydavoudTania NeydavoudO’Melveny & Myers LLPMonica OestreichSusan & Roger Oser

Allison PascalBeth & Charles PascalPeninsula BeautyPeninsula Sinai CongregationPeninsula Temple SholomPeninsula Temple Sholom WomenMauree Jane & Mark PerryDeborah PinskyRAVSAKMichelle Mandel & Simon ReadingRevelry Indoor Cycling & FitnessRebecca & David RodnitzkyDonna & Robert RodnitzkyRuthanne & Scott RothAmy Rabbino & Neal RubinDana & Ido SakalSandy Schlesinger

Anneke SeleyElena & Victor ShaburovSharon ShapiroMelissa & Daniel SheferEsther & Barry ShermanEllen & Paul SniderLouise & Everett SnowdenGoldie & Martin SosnickAmy & Wayne SosnickMichele Freed & Gary SpragueTracy & Shaun SteingoldAnne & David SteirmanLimeng & Aylon StrohStuart RentalRoselyn C. SwigIlana & Neal TandowskyDenise TerryHava & Raziel Ungar ’93Wendy & Jeremy VerbaLisa Wachtell

Harris WeinbergEllen Weinstein & Fred WeinerKaren Alexander & Ross WeinerRobin WillDonna Ornitz & Brian WolfKaren & George WolffGeorge Wolff, DDSKatie & Mike WolffAnita & Ron Wornick

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and academically prepared to meet their full potential

as engaged leaders committed to a life steeped in

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