Education
Hillel Celebrates Top Georgia Talent
Billi and Bernie Marcus are honored for their contributions to the campus organization.
Bernie Marcus accepts the Visionary Award from the leadership of Hillels of Georgia — Rabbi Russ Shulkes, the executive director, and Michael Coles, the board president — and Hillel International President Eric Fingerhut (left).
Hillels of Georgia’s annual talent show fundraiser took its latest form, “Campus Top Talent,” for a gala celebration of philanthropists Bernie and Billi Marcus at the Georgia Aquarium on Tuesday, March 20.
“You are a light unto others and our future is made brighter because of you,” reads the inscription on the Visionary Award presented that night to Bernie Marcus, who is passionate about Hillel’s role internationally in helping Jewish students thrive on college campuses despite increasing demonstrations of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic feelings in many places.
Hillel International’s CEO, Eric Fingerhut, flew in for the fundraiser and the opportunity to help present the trophy to the Home Depot co-founder.
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- Actor and emcee Kyle Dean Massey (left) congratulates rapper Sammy K, a product of Atlanta day schools, for his Campus Tot Talent performance.
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- The red-and-black color scheme is a strong hint that the Accidentals a cappella group is from the University of Georgia.
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- Michelle Winters electrifies the aquarium crowd with her amped-up violin.
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- The talent isn’t limited to the ballroom stage at Campus Top Talent. Performers also welcome and entertain party guests before the program.
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