Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas’
“One Night” with President George W. Bush
A conversation with the 43rd President of the United States of America.
Presented by Susser Bank
Event Details
Due to security, location will be emailed 24 hours prior to the event.
5:45 PM | Doors Open
6:45 PM | Doors Closed and Guests Required to be Seated*
7:00 PM | Program Begins Promptly
*Please make sure to arrive early to accommodate increased security measures.
Important Security Information
Please note, weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited from this event. All bags must follow the NFL Bag Policy found in our FAQs below. All guests must pass through metal detectors upon entry.
Event Chairs
- Dawn and Todd Aaron
Event Sponsors
- Dawn and Todd Aaron
- Tracey and Clay Aaron
- Candy and Ike Brown
- Celia Saunders and Steve Brown
- Barbi and Scott Cohen
- Angela and Doug French
- Maya and David Gabbay
- Sherry and Kenny Goldberg
- Dot and Basil Haymann
- Karlyn and Grant Herlitz
- Bronwyn and Dan Levitan
- Bobbie and Richard Massman
- Ann and Michael Ochstein
- Ruthie and Jay Pack
- Laurie and Todd Platt
- Stan Rabin
- Debbi Levy and Barry Rothschild
- Senator Florence and Howard Shapiro
- Donald Zale
Federation Leadership
- Sherry Goldberg
- Board Chair
- Dot Haymann
- Immediate Past Board Chair
- Shiva Beck
- Secretary
- Dan Levitan
- Treasurer
- Michelle Berger
- Vice Chair
- Eric Fleiss
- Vice Chair
- Grant Herlitz
- Vice Chair
- Debbi Levy
- Vice Chair
- Robert French
- CEO
Host Committee
- Amanda and Bennett Aaron
- Carol and Steve Aaron
- Dawn and Todd Aaron
- Michelle and Doug Berger
- Shiva and Jarrod Beck
- Matt Berkowitz
- Jennifer and Jonathan Birnbrey
- Michelle Caplan
- Gabriela and Sean Dalfen
- Sarah and Ethan Davis
- Emily and Ido Doron
- Jessica and Matthew Emanuel
- Jeri and Bill Finkelstein
- Jojo and Eric Fleiss
- Lindsay and Corey Freedman
- Cyd and Clifford Friedman
- Melissa and Lance Friedensohn
- Michelle and Marshall Funk
- Lucy and Andrew Gardner
- Jamie and Elliot Gerson
- Nicole and Justin Glass
- Stephanie and Sam Glazer
- Devon and Richard Goldberg
- Sherry and Ken Goldberg
- Asher Hall
- Dot and Basil Haymann
- Julie and Gary Haymann
- Karlyn and Grant Herlitz
- Melitta and Jared Hirsch
- Lindsay and Josh Hocschuler
- Ynette and Jim Hogue
- Cole Horowitz
- Naina and Scott Hotchkiss
- Megan and Adam Hyman
- Ronit and Haviv Ilan
- Veronique and Hylton Jonas
- Michelle and Ira Kornbluth
- Carol and Mark Kreditor
- Grant Krumholz
- Brittney and Jeffery Lefkovits
- Bronwyn and Dan Levitan
- Bobbi and Richard Massman
- Lexi and Adam Meyerowitz
- Claire and Nathan Mitzner
- Cindy and Mitch Moskowitz, M.D.
- Will Naxon
- Carolyn and Steven Nosnik
- Jonathan Ochstein
- Mahra and Kevin Pailet
- Ryan Pearlman
- Pam and Michael Pidgeon
- Jeanette and Michael Pincus
- Lillian and Jon Pinkus
- Jess and Alex Prescott
- Stephanie and Dan Prescott
- Leigh Rappaport
- Annette Whitney and Jeff Rasansky
- Rabbi Shira Wallach and Rabbi Adam Roffman
- Molly Rose Aaron and Evan Rosen
- Morgan and Matthew Rosenbloom
- Suellen and A.J. Rosmarin
- Debbi Levy and Barry Rothschild
- Jill and Russin Royal
- Einat and Gil Sadka
- Stephanie Sandler
- State Senator Florence and Howard Shapiro
- David Steinbrecher
- Robin and Evan Stone
- Dana and Eli Tabaria
- Jake Train
- Sandra and David Veeder
- Torie and Brian Waxler
- Julie and Mike Weinberg
- Andrea and Loren Weinstein
- Laura and Ben Weinstein
- Craig Weinstein
- Bonnie and Jeffrey Whitman, M.D.
- Carolyn and Michel Wilkov
- Natalie and Blake Zale
Event FAQs
Is there a minimum gift required to attend this event?
There is no minimum gift required to attend this event, however, a gift to the 2026 Annual Campaign is encouraged.
What is the event dress code?
The event calls for business attire. Please dress in a manner that is polished and appropriate for a community gathering with a former President of the United States.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring a valid photo I.D. to pick up your tickets. All bags must follow the NFL bag policy.
All bags must follow the NFL bag policy upon on the request of the office of President George W. Bush. Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, are permitted along with either a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12x6x12in.
“The NFL strongly encourages fans not to bring any bags, but fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:
– Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions.
– No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.
– One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar).
– Logo can only be on one side of the bag.
– Small bags, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″ in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags.”
What items are prohibited?
The following items are prohibited from being brought into the venue:
- Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, toy guns, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, pepper spray/mace
- E-cigarettes
- Selfie-sticks
- Backpacks, laptop bags, briefcases, suitcases, and packages
- Outside food or beverages
- Laptops, iPads, tablets, camcorders, or video or audio recorders
Will I be allowed to take photos and video during the event?
Any photography or videography with a camera or cell phone is strictly prohibited during the event. Offenders are subject to confiscation and removal from the event.
Where are my tickets?
You will receive tickets upon check-in at the event. Please check your email for confirmation of purchase from Jewish Dallas.
Can I give my ticket to someone else or get a refund?
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Due to the nature of this event, there will be no exceptions.
How can I register?
Click here to register now! For questions, please contact events@jewishdallas.org.
Where is the event?
Due to security, location will be emailed 24 hours prior to the event.
Who can purchase a student ticket?
Any high school, college, or university student is eligible to purchase a student ticket.
Can I choose my seats?
The General Admission tickets will be open seating. Arrive early to choose your seats and sit with your family and friends.
Please note, there will be reserved sections for VIPs and our Pacesetter Giving Society and above. If you’re unsure if you are a Pacesetter or would like to become one, please contact Joel Marcovitch at JMarcovitch@jewishdallas.org.
Where do I park and is there a cost?
- Valet parking will be offered for a cost $15 per car.
- Valet is complimentary for King Solomon and above.
- Self-parking will be available for a cost of $10 per car.
Will there be food and beverages served?
A dessert reception will follow the conclusion of the program.
Kosher beverages and packaged snacks will be available for purchase at the concession stand in the lobby.