Fall 2008
A Publication of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
Volume 4, Number 1 \ A Guide for Jewish Living and Giving in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach
Across the World for Jews in Need Our Federation responds in person for Georgia’s post-war recovery Major Gifts Elie Wiesel sure to inspire at Evening of Valor
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A New Event Just for Men The inaugural Invitational Golf Classic at Boca Rio 2008-9: A Season of Highlights A Nobel laureate, a rock star & everything in between – Community-Wide & Country Clubs Corporate Partners Stanford Financial Group takes sponsorship to a whole new level Women’s Philanthropy LOJ Luncheon to crest a season of inspiration, education, philanthropy & fun Synagogue & Agency Chai-Lights NEW! What’s happening at our community’s synagogues and agencies Jewish Community Foundation A new campaign to meet more needs through unrestricted endowment funds
MUST
In times like these, we come together as a community. Unprecedented foreclosure rates. Rising unemployment. Escalating food and services costs. Unstable gas prices. The sharp decline of the dollar abroad. There is no doubt that the current economic climate presents challenges for most of us, forcing many people to cut back on expenses and make changes in their lifestyles. Yet, it is precisely during times like these that the most vulnerable members of our community need our help like never before; for it is those with the least who truly stand to lose the most. As the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County embarks on our 2009 Campaign for Jewish Needs, we invite you to take a glimpse at the lives of some of our neighbors and beneficiaries overseas who are facing particularly hard times this year. The only way we can possibly meet the increased costs and requests for help is if each member
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of our Jewish community contributes at whatever level he or she feels comfortable. Whether it’s $5 or $5,000, every donation brightens the life of someone in need, and strengthens the bonds with our Jewish family everywhere. See “Neighbors in Need” on page 24