A few years ago, long-time Encino resident Steven Poretzky was winding down his career as a financial consultant and then executive director at Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills.

The mission of M.A.D. is to promote drug abuse awareness, overdose prevention, provide resources and support to other moms who want to put on awareness events in their neighborhoods.

The program, which honored three supporters for their service to the institution, also was livestreamed. It included special video presentations and on-stage remarks by Museum leadership, and raised more than $800,000 to support the Museum’s work.  

The funds are earmarked to support care and provide services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors, the Claims Conference announced in a statement.

As so many people have become accustomed to restaurant delivery services such as Uber Eats, Postmates, DoorDash and the like, the Mexican eatery is taking it one step further by also offering drone delivery. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Dawn as our new Chairwoman,” Rabbi Marvin Hier, SWC founder and CEO said. “She, along with her late husband, Roland, have been key supporters of the Simon Wiesenthal Center since its inception.

The event will be held both in person at The Beverly Hilton hotel and via livestream.

The program is meant for women of all ages and religious and educational backgrounds to learn on their own schedules.