Scene: Jewish Family Service Signature Lunch

Jewish Family Service of San Diego held its first Joan Jacobs Signature Brunch recently at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine.

More than 400 guests listened to Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Julianna Margulies — best known for her roles in “ER” and “The Good Wife” — speak about her career, upbringing, resilience and work with the Holocaust Educator School Partnership, an education program managed by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City.

The brunch celebrated the life of the late Joan Jacobs, community leader, philanthropist and lifelong supporter of JFS.

The event was chaired by Elissa Davis, Daryl Gelender and Sally Shaps.

Elaine Galinson was honored with the inaugural Pauline Foster Leadership in Action Award.

Proceeds from the brunch support Jewish Family Service of San Diego’s programs.

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