Achinoam Nini. Photography: Barry Insell

Despite the rain, 850 people filled the Herzliya Performing Arts Center where Achinoam Nini and musicians kept everyone enthralled. Referring to the film of Achinoam's visit to ESRA's Club for the Handicapped that opened the evening, Chairman Baruch Tanaman spoke of how Achinoam, and all ESRA volunteers, give not just their time, but give with love, and love is contagious – reflected in the smiles of the club members and the standing ovation of the audience. 

Take a bow . . . Achinoam Nini and her musicians take a well-deserved bow at the end of her concert in which she, the versatile entertainer, also played the drums (right) 

Before singer Achinaom Nini took to the stage in Herzliya, ESRA Chairman Baruch Tanaman (left) addressed the audience, and ESRA Fundraising Committee Chairman Lawrence Bertfield emceed the evening. Right: Saying it with flowers . . . a bouquet for Achinoam Nini after her fabulous performance