The Grand Ballroom of The Waldorf-Astoria
Honoring Nazee and Joseph Moinian
March 4th, 2009
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This year, ancient Persia, the site of the Purim story, set the stage for over 500 guests entering the world of Queen Esther’s court, imbued with the mystery, richness and splendor of Persian culture.
Donny Deutsch was the Master of Ceremonies and Sanaz Partovi presented a dance performance evoking the elegance of a Persian palace. The triumph of Queen Esther was re-told in a Purimspiel written by Jon Robin Baitz. The online journal features images of Persian works from the Museum’s collection, with tributes from those who so generously made the gala a great success.
Tribute Excerpt:
Morris W. Offit, Chairman Emeritus, Purim Ball Vice-Chair and Nazee Moinian, Purim Ball Honoree
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Congratulations and gratitude to our honorees, Nazee and Joseph Moinian, the Honorary Co-Chairs Maria Cuomo Cole and Kenneth Cole, Sandi and Andrew Farkas, and Julie and Bruce Menin, and our distinguished Vice-Chairs, Fanya Gottesfeld Heller, Betty and John Levin, Karen and Gustave K. Lipman, Leni and Peter May, Beth and Joshua Nash, Nancy and Morris W. Offit, Tracey and Robert Pruzan, and Jane and Jim Stern.
