JFS LiVE! 2022 Jazz It Up Evening

About Our Event

On Thursday, November 17th, Jazz It Up at JFS LiVE! 2022-- an exciting evening of glitz, glamour, entertainment, and doing good!

Established in 1913, Jewish Family Service Houston is a premier non-profit social service agency providing light, hope, and help to individuals from all faiths and backgrounds experiencing life challenges.

a collage of photos from JFS including a group of volunteers, three children posing with Light Hope Help sign, attendees at ReelMusic, and Elyse Brant showing artwork

JFS Houston is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals, families, and communities, touching the lives of more than 20,000 people each year. Hosted annually, JFS LiVE! raises resources needed to support our core services. 

2022 Honorees include Carolyn & Jay Kaplan (Joan Alexander Chesed Award), Jan Zuber Miller (Shirley and Allen Becker Leadership Award), and Amegy Bank represented by Steve Stephens and Walter Johnson (JFS Houston Community Investment Award). The evening is chaired by Joy & Joe Kaplan. Celine Kaplan and Jean Mintz are Honorary Co-Chairs. The evening will feature performances by renowned jazz musician Delfeayo Marsalis, a luxurious silent auction, an amazing big board, and spectacular live auction.  Learn more about JFS LiVE! 2022 and purchase tickets on the JFS Houston website. 

Jewish Family Service is a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and a beneficiary of the United Way of Greater Houston.

Sponsors

Thank you to our JFS LiVE! Corporate Sponsors for providing unrestricted funding to support the core services that positively transform the lives of thousands of people in Houston each year.


Auction Rules and Procedures

Auction bidding will be managed by Murad Auctions. 

AUCTION RULES & PROCEDURES

Auction bidding will be managed by Murad Auctions.

The Silent Auction and Big Board will open at 5:00 PM. Checkout will begin  approximately 20 minutes after the auction closes. 

Silent Auction Rules 

  • You make a bid by affixing a Bid Label on a bid sheet located next to a Silent Auction item. The price appearing next to your Bid Label constitutes the price you are committing to pay for the item in case no higher bid is made at a later time.
  • Pre-printed prices must not be modified, crossed out, or otherwise altered. Handwritten bids are invalid.
  • Affixing a Bid Label is equivalent to signing a contract: All sales are final and items are sold “as is”. There will be no refunds or exchanges.
  • There is NO UPPER LIMIT for your bids!
  • Each bidder number is unique, serving as identification throughout the auction proceedings.
  • NOTE: Bid Labels represent money! Please keep track of your labels.
  • For fixed price “sign-up” items, each affixed Bid Label constitutes a contract to buy one unit of the item at the price printed in the bid slot. Bids placed below the pre-printed boxes will be recorded onto a waitlist.
  • The highest bid present at the time of a bid sheet’s removal shall constitute the winning bid.
  • A winning bid in the auction is a legally binding agreement. Winning bidders are required to pay for all items in full at the conclusion of the Auction event. All major credit cards are accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be permitted. No item is redeemable for cash. You are responsible for the safety and security of item(s) once you have claimed the item(s). JFS Houston is not responsible for replacing item(s) or extending expiration date(s) for any item not used by the expiration date.
  • Trip arrangements, air transportation, and ground transportation are subject to availability and are to be agreed upon with the donors. Air transportation, taxes, and gratuities are not included unless specifically noted.
  • Shipping costs are not included. Anything that needs to be shipped will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

Auction Checkout

Auction checkout will take place in the auction room and will begin approximately 20 minutes after the close of the auction. You may pick up your item or certificate at that time or pick up at JFS during the date and times listed below.

Disclaimer 

Jewish Family Service Houston (JFS Houston) obtained all goods and services being offered at this auction through donations. JFS Houston assumes no responsibility for the functionality or quality of these items. All goods and services are offered on an “as is” basis. Any complaints concerning any of these goods and services must be made directly to the donor. JFS Houston can neither resolve the complaint nor refund any money. All sales are final. JFS Houston makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to any of the goods or services offered at the auction. JFS Houston expressly disclaims any responsibility for repairing or replacing any defective merchandise or for any refunds. 

JFS Houston is a 501(c)(3) organization. Any bid over the value of the item is considered a donation and may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser as JFS Houston does not give out tax advice.

Item Pick Up 

Winners can pick up items at the end of the evening. If unable to do so, items will be available for pickup at Jewish Family Service, 4131 S. Braeswood Blvd. Houston, TX 77025 at the following times:

Monday to Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (November 21st – November 22th) 

      Note: JFS is closed Thursday, November 24thand Friday, November 25th for Thanksgiving.

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (November 28th – December 2nd) 

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (December 5th – December 9th) 

If coming at other times, or for questions, please contact: Laura Signet at LSignet@jfshouston.org, (713) 986-7810.