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Whether you joined us in person, extended your support through sponsorships, raised your paddle at the Mitzvah Moment, or bid on items in the online auction, we are grateful for your generosity and support of our Midnight at BZ.
The gathering was a true testament to the strength of our community, with attendance of almost 300 guests. Together, we raised over $480,000, providing essential funding towards our strategic priorities, tuition assistance, and the continued excellence of our dedicated faculty and staff. Your support will ensure that Bernard Zell continues to develop exceptional young people who put Jewish values into action.
Those in attendance were deeply moved by our Mitzvah Moment video, which highlighted Bernard Zell’s place in our community and its focus on preparing students for the future.
For those who were unable to attend but still wish to contribute to our cause, please find the link below.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our extraordinary event chairs, Ali Fishman, Traci Kraus and Ashley Wayne, as well as the dedicated Fundraiser Committee, Bernard Zell faculty and staff, event volunteers, sponsors, and each one of our esteemed guests. The success of the night would not have been possible without their time, talents, and unwavering commitment.
Once again, thank you for being an integral part of our community and for making Midnight at BZ an evening to remember.

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Thank you to our sponsors!

midnight motorcade Sponsor

Berman Auto Group

Bootleg Boogie Sponsor

Kraus Travel Studio

Velvet lounge Sponsor

GCM Grosvenor

Le BAr Sponsors

Tamar & Elan Jacoby and Erin & David Kohn

Bari and Cade Mlodinoff

Marci and Todd Price

Becky and Ilan Shalit

Crown Jewel Dessert Sponsor

Joe the Jeweler Chicago

Matchbox Sponsor

Dano Auto Body

H. Kramer & Co. 

Imperial Service Systems

Portrait Parlor Sponsor

Rachel & Mike Geller, Beth & Ari Krigel, and Sarah & Nat Sager

Prohibition pull Sponsor

Eric Keitel and Aaron Cooper

Secret Cellar Sponsor

David Kahan Family Foundation

Popcorn Sponsor

Lena & David Blitstein and Jessica & Josh Malkin 

Gift Card Wall Sponsor

ML Luxury Outerwear

Secret sips Sponsor

Associated Insurance and Risk Management Advisors

Emily and D.J. Hoffman

Brady and Jeremy Reis

Sluggers

WAir Charter and Travel

Mystery Bag Sponsor

Ali and Mike Fishman

Costume Jewels Sponsor

Kirby Kaplan Jewelry

Heads or Tails Sponsor

Leor & Simon Auerbach and Diana & Adam Chamlin

Midnight Moment Sponsor

Pine Dental Care