, /PRNewswire/ -- At its 9th annual Eight Over Eighty gala, health care, business and philanthropic leaders in joined The New Jewish Home to celebrate eight outstanding individuals whose lives personify the value of aging well and continuing to make an impact into their 80s and beyond. The gala, held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in on successfully raised nearly for The New Jewish Home, a comprehensive nonprofit health care system serving thousands of older New Yorkers of all faiths and ethnicities each year. This year's honorees included: Yaffa Adar, the grandmother of eight who became an icon of resilience after being kidnapped by Hamas on ; legendary jazz pianist ; Oscar-winning actress and filmmaker, ; Vice Chairman and Member of the Board of Alliant Insurance Services, ; Governor of Century Country Club and Executive Chairman of the Board of City Parks Foundation, ; fashion mogul and entrepreneur, ; long-time Board Member of The New Jewish Home, ; and Senator .
"At The New Jewish Home's Eight Over Eighty gala, we are thrilled to celebrate the lives and achievements of eight incredible individuals who built lasting legacies in their respective industries," said . "After turning eighty, these honorees have continued to win prestigious awards, lead organizations, serve as role models and so much more. Our gala offers a unique moment to come together, celebrate these individuals, and gain insight into how we may all follow in their footsteps and live full, vibrant lives as we age.
