Fine Art Gallery Hosts Dinner

The Mussallem Galleries is home to one of the finest art collections in the country. Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Tissot and Monet are just some of the residents of the impressive collection.

Located in Jacksonville, Florida, and one of its best kept secrets, in an expansive 90,000 square foot Gallery Showroom you will find an eclectic array of museum quality works of art, including oil paintings, watercolor and mixed media.

In addition, there is an extensive collection of Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Continental and European objects of art. Magnificent estate jewels and antique furnishings from around the world are also on display.

On Sunday December 4th, the Gallery put on a display like never before, hosting Chabad of Southside’s 5th Anniversary Benefit Dinner.

In 2006 Rabbi Shmuli and Chana Novack moved to Jacksonville’s Southside to establish a Chabad Jewish Center. They were appointed by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov who, together with his wife Rivkie, founded Chabad of Northeast Florida in 1992.

Mayor Alvin Brown declared the day “Chabad of Southside Day.” The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved a resolution honoring the evening’s honorees Drs. Lazar and Raissa Finker for the positive impact they have made on Jacksonville and for their staunch support of Chabad.

Guests arrived to the sound of classical music performed by the Douglas Anderson Quartet and enjoyed fabulous hors d’oeuvre and cocktails. As guests continued to the Loft for the dinner they were greeted by the music of the Yehuda Piamenta Band.

In his remarks Rabbi Novack exclaimed, “Five years tells us that we are on the right track. But tonight is not just an anniversary, tonight is an opportunity to look ahead to the future, re-determined and reenergized not just to continue but to increase 10 fold with renewed vigor and purpose.”

The Jerusalem Caterers from Ormond Beach, FL catered the event.