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Cornerstone 2025: Jewish Federation of San Diego Honors Donors

By Esteban Villanueva
Allan and Helen Ziman with Silvana and Richard Christy
Allan and Helen Ziman with Silvana and Richard Christy

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Over 100 of Jewish Federation of San Diego most impactful supporters came together for Cornerstone, an annual major donor appreciation event. It was an inspiring evening of gratitude, reflection, and vision as they celebrated the past year’s impact – from transformative programs and immersive global experiences to the moments that strengthened Jewish life in San Diego and around the world. They also unveiled All In, a new annual campaign fueling the work ahead, and introduced a bold three-year strategic plan to guide our community toward a vibrant, connected Jewish future.

Gallery of Cornerstone 2025 Event

Barbara Sherman Kelly Pearl Larry Sherman Jeremy Pearl and Marie Raftery
Barbara Sherman Kelly Pearl Larry Sherman Jeremy Pearl and Marie Raftery
Danielle and David Weizman
Danielle and David Weizman
Eliane Coffler and AmandaLynn MacLeod
Eliane Coffler and AmandaLynn MacLeod
Ernest and Evelyn Rady
Ernest and Evelyn Rady
Ingram Losner and Michael Rabkin
Ingram Losner and Michael Rabkin
Jerry and Sharon Stein
Jerry and Sharon Stein
Jessica Effress Darren Schwartz and Kate Effress
Jessica Effress Darren Schwartz and Kate Effress
Julie and Edgar Berner
Julie and Edgar Berner
Julie Dubick Lisa and Jonathan Pearl with Andy Mayer
Julie Dubick Lisa and Jonathan Pearl with Andy Mayer
Julie Dubick and Debbie Deverett
Julie Dubick and Debbie Deverett
Larry Katz Robin Sassi Heidi Gantwerk with Jerri Ann and Gary Jacobs
Larry Katz Robin Sassi Heidi Gantwerk with Jerri Ann and Gary Jacobs
Marjorie Kaplan Bob Rubenstein and Marie Raftery
Marjorie Kaplan Bob Rubenstein and Marie Raftery
Rachel and Jeff Schindler with Sonia Israel
Rachel and Jeff Schindler with Sonia Israel
Shari Schenk and Debbie Kornberg
Shari Schenk and Debbie Kornberg
Soeliel Boroumand and Tessa Veksler
Soeliel Boroumand and Tessa Veksler
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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