Kol Israel Foundation’s annual fundraising dinner at 5 p.m. Nov. 1 will be a trip down memory lane.

This year’s theme, “Honoring Your Legacy: An Evening Inspired by our Founders,” has motivated event planners to look to the past and host a sit-down dinner followed by dancing to the music of Cleveland’s Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band.

“With everything going on in the world now with antisemitism and Holocaust denial, we wanted to bring back memories of when our organization started in the late ‘60s,” said Hallie Duchon, in her 11th year as executive director of Kol Israel Foundation. “It was Holocaust survivors who had immigrated to Cleveland who started Kol Israel, so we thought about a get-together for descendants of survivors to stand together for support, and have an evening reminiscent of that.”

The theme of the annual fundraising dinner changes each year, she said.

“Last year, it was about raising awareness of the Holocaust, but this year, we’re doing a different vibe – the Klezmer band, sit-down dinner – instead of something more casual,” she said.

Not only will this year’s dinner attire be different – 1960s cocktail attire is requested – but the dinner menu and vintage decor will be, too. The retro-inspired kosher meal including beer and wine is being catered by Davis Caterers.

“It’s going to be similar to what our parents and grandparents would have eaten at their dinner dances,” Duchon said.

Allan Rosskamm will offer remarks about his family’s experiences. He is the former CEO of Breakthrough Public Schools and Jo-Ann, and a supporter of Kol Israel.

The program will be emceeed by Deborah Hurwitz.

The evening will honor Mark S. Frank and Avi Goldman, lifetime Kol Israel Foundation directors and sons of Holocaust survivors “whose values, dedication and decades of commitment to Kol Israel inspire us all,” Duchon said.

Frank is co-chair of Kol Israel’s annual Holocaust memorial service, Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland each spring, as well as its Annual Fall Memorial service at Kol Israel Holocaust National Memorial at Zion Memorial Park in Bedford Heights.

Goldman came to the United States from Israel in 1969 and was honored in 2003 by Kol Israel Foundation and Second Generation Kol Israel for his lifetime commitment to Shoah remembrance.

“The positive impact they’ve made on others makes the tribute so meaningful,” Duchon said. “ It’s not so much for what they’ve accomplished, but who they are and how they treat others. They are truly worthy of the celebration.”

The annual fall dinner is the nonprofit’s major fundraiser. Proceeds go to support its Face to Face Holocaust education program.

“Everything that we receive comes from donations and grants,” Duchon said.

She said she expects over 200 guests to be part of the celebration at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation at 27501 Fairmount Blvd. in Pepper Pike.

“Kol Israel started off as an extended family because most Holocaust survivors came alone, so they had this group that became extended family to each other,” Duchon said. “From there, we’ve professionalized, and provide Holocaust education by telling stories of our families. The impact we have through our Face-to-Face Holocaust education programs have been remarkable. So we’re looking forward to this evening. It’s going to be very special.”

Holocaust survivor tickets are free. Individual tickets are $180 and Next Gen tickets for those under age 35 are $135. To purchase tickets, visit kifcle.org.