In the face of history's darkest chapter, Allan J. Hall has become a beacon of hope and resilience, a Holocaust survivor whose life journey exemplifies the human ability to triumph over unimaginable adversity.

Jaclyn Wesler has a lifelong passion for Judaism, Israel and community-building. She holds a bachelor's degree in social science from San Diego State University and a master's in security and diplomacy from Tel Aviv University. She moved north to Los Angeles three years ago to pursue her career, most recently serving as the Assistant Director of Membership Engagement at Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue in Encino.