Sonia and Morey Levovitz chat with Bonnie Marcus, vice president of the congregation. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

WESTPORT — Beit Chaverim Synagogue of Westport/Norwalk held a “Music Under the Stars” fundraiser Sunday evening as part of its ongoing efforts to see its new synagogue completed.

Jeff and Monica Siskind of Westport hosted Sunday’s fundraiser. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

Monica and Jeff Siskind opened their Morningside Drive South home for the sold-out event, which was capped at 100 attendees and held outside.

Rabbi Greg Wall, a.k.a. the Jazz Rabbi, was all smiles in between sitting in with the jazz group Portal for a few numbers. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Marvin Den of Westport and his wife Margie Freilich-Den, whom many Westporters know from her years of service as business librarian at The Westport Library. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

The event, which included a silent auction, food and drink, also featured the jazz music of Portal, with special appearances by singer Melissa Newman and clarinetist Rabbi Greg Wall, a.k.a. the Jazz Rabbi.

Henry & Sheila Marcus chat with members of Portal, including bass player Richie Zurkowski and keyboardist David Morgan. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

Beit Chaverim, which means “House of Friends,” began in 1988 as a modern Orthodox synagogue where everyone is welcomed, regardless of background or level of observance.

Celia and Ron Offir of Westport welcome attendees. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

While this event brought the congregation closer to realizing its dream of a new home, more will still be needed to make the dream come to fruition.

Jeff Siskind, left, and friend Amir Sibboni of Westport. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
“Music Under the Stars” fundraiser event. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)