Chai Life Winter 2014

Volume 9 • Issue 2 Winter 2014

GIVING & GROWING TOGETHER The 2013 Annual Report

EXPLORING ISRAEL Unites Community Leaders

GOLDEN MOMENTS Honor Longtime Givers

BREAKING GROUND FOR THE FUTURE

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PAVING NEW PATHS

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BREAKING GROUND

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A FEDERATION ASSET

To Stronger Community

In Wesley Finch

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INSPIRATIONS & INSIGHTS

For Sandler Family Major Gifts Event

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Campaign 2014

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Dorothy P. Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy

CARING & COMMITTED, OUT & ABOUT

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Young Adult Division

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ROARING PRIDE

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GIVING & GROWING TOGETHER

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SECURING OUR FUTURE

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EXPLORING OUR HOMELAND

Where Lions Gather

The 2013 Annual Report

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DEPARTMENTS

Amid All the Good We Do

CELEBRATING & REDEDICATING

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CONTENTS

Toward the Future

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Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation

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Israel & Overseas

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Jewish Community Relations Council

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Department of Jewish Education

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Local Beneficiary Agencies

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Synagogue Updates

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Corporate Sponsors

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WELCOME TO CHAI LIFE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH In these final weeks of my three-year tenure as Chair of our Federation’s Board of Directors, I want to take this opportunity to share my overwhelming gratitude and pride. It has been my true honor and privilege to lead this remarkable community alongside such talented, dedicated lay and professional colleagues, and I am filled with pride at all we have accomplished together.

Our Federation today is not only enduring – with unprecedented breadth, we are thriving, growing and fully prepared to take our vibrant, diverse Jewish community from strength to strength into the future.

As many of you will remember, I stepped into this office in April 2011 at a time of extended transition in our Federation’s professional leadership as well as continuing challenges within the overall economic climate. I established an office at the Federation, attended meetings and events and, Blackberry in hand 24/7, immersed myself in ensuring that the face of our Federation and our Jewish community would remain solid and stable.

In the process, I strengthened dear friendships and formed wonderful new ones for whom the wellbeing of our community and our people is of the highest priority. Setting a standard of commitment, we knew that together we would weather the transition with perseverance and dignity, poised for future success. And, with a diligent CEO search of more than a year, led by Raymond Zimmerman, we accomplished all we had hoped for and more.

A true highlight of the past 18 months as Chair has been working with and watching the strides being made with our President and CEO, Matt Levin. Strong, confident, skilled and wise, visionary about our community’s unparalleled potential while cognizant of our accomplishments and challenges, Matt joined our Federation ready to lead us to greater strengths and achievements.

You can feel the transformative revitalization here in our Jewish community. It’s all around us, at our events and meetings; in our increased Annual Campaign and endowments; from the engagement of our young leaders to the honoring of our longtime supporters; through our growing affinities and partnerships among agencies, synagogues and beyond; and, most essentially, in our expanding ability to meet and plan for the vital needs of our Jewish family.

How thrilled I am to look around at how far we’ve come, and how grateful I am to have had this opportunity to help galvanize our Federation at such an important juncture. I look forward to working with our Federation’s leaders in their new tenures, and with all facets of our community in new capacities.

This publication is produced by the Marketing & Communications Department of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

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Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications Andrew M. Rose Chai Life Editor, Communications Director Andrea Schuver Chai Life Design Director, Creative Director Shanna E. Vinig Assistant Chai Life Editor & Advertising Sales Mandee Baulo Web & Multimedia Manager Paul Kranowitz Graphic Designer Diego Ureña Graphic Designer Melissa Young Marketing & Communications Coordinator Carrie Galkowski Cover and additional photos: Jeffrey Tholl Photography FEDERATION OFFICERS Chair Ellen R. Sarnoff Vice Chair, Financial Resource Development Anne L. Jacobson Vice Chair, Campaign Betty Kane Vice Chair, Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation Richard D. Steinberg Vice Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Emily Grabelsky Vice Chair, Planning & Allocations Joseph S. Mishkin Vice Chair, IOC Eric Stein Vice Chair Wesley E. Finch Vice Chair Carol S. Smokler Vice Chair Etta Gross Zimmerman Secretary Debra Halperin Assistant Secretary Albert Gortz, Esq. Treasurer Stewart Kasen Assistant Treasurer Arthur Goldberg

I know we will do even more extraordinary things together,

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Federation-supported programs continue to brighten the lives of our Jewish family across the street and around the world. In the past year, we’ve broken new ground, paved paths for the future and pioneered new ways to help. From Delray Beach to the Czech Republic, together we are building stronger, more vibrant Jewish communities that accomplish extraordinary things for all ages.

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Nourishing neighbors one meal at a time…

Sylvia, 97, lives on her own in Delray Beach. With poor mobility and minimal vision, she struggled to maintain her independence. Living on a limited Social Security income, she also could not afford to keep a balanced kosher diet, nor did she have the strength to grocery shop. Enter the Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Meals on Wheels program, with support from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Last August, JFS Meals on Wheels began delivering ample, delicious kosher meals to Boca Raton and Delray Beach seniors, providing nourishment and hope for Sylvia and others like her. Some, like Sylvia, qualify for a financial subsidy and pay $3.50 or nothing per meal, while those able to afford full price pay $7.00. Specially prepared for seniors’ tastes and dietary needs, the food is prepared by residents and professionals at the Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) and delivered to clients’ homes each Friday by friendly volunteers.

“Words can’t describe how much Meals on Wheels improved my life. I couldn’t prepare meals on my own or afford the food,” says Sylvia. “Now, every Friday, I look forward to the delivery of my delicious kosher meals. They put everything

right in my fridge for me. I love the variety, too - chicken, tilapia, meatballs, dairy... everything is so good. I am so very thankful for Meals on Wheels.”

Igniting the passion for our homeland...

FAU student Matthew, 19, of Boca Raton has a new nickname -“chamud”- which is Hebrew for “sweetie.” That moniker was bestowed upon him by Lital Pendler, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Fellow at Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, in light of Matthew’s enthusiastic commitment to Israel programming on campus and beyond.

A Tel Aviv native, Lital has created activities and events that expose students to Israeli life and culture. She enthuses, “It’s so rewarding to see students like Matthew get involved with Israel-themed programs. We’ve held culinary events, Israeli movie nights, discussions, photography exhibitions, music events and socials so students can discover their personal connection to Israel.”

Birthright Israel inspired Matthew to further build his commitment to Israel and bring his passion back home to his peers. Matthew has been a catalyst for others to learn about Israel and also participate in the highly successful Blue and White Party held in January.

Adam, a recent graduate of the Hadracha College Initiative, explains, “As a counselor, you ‘own’ your Judaism. You have more opportunity to learn about it and pass on that excitement to others.”

Lital says, “My goal is to enhance the Israeli experience for students so that they can have their own personal relationships with our homeland.”

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“Lital encouraged me to go on Birthright, which was lifechanging. After I came home, I felt 100% connected to Israel and wanted to take an even more involved role on campus to share that connection. Lital offered me leadership opportunities that allow me to make a difference,” Matthew acknowledges. “I can’t wait to go back, and I’ve been encouraging all of my friends and acquaintances to discover Israel for themselves.”

Federation supports Hillel’s Israel programming, including the JAFI Fellowship that brought Lital to our community, as well as Birthright. Lital says, “My goal is to enhance the Israeli experience for students so that they can have their own personal relationships with our homeland.”

Building Jewish identity around the campfire…

Growing up in secular families in the Czech Republic, Sara, 19, and Adam, 22, had little exposure to Judaism. But spending summers as campers at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Camp Szarvas, they grew connected to their Jewish heritage and looked forward to the day they could become counselors. Through a Jewish leadership program, Hadracha Madrichim sponsored by JDC and supported by our Federation, Adam and Sara’s dream came true. They were

trained to become counselors in the Czech Republic, using a specialized curriculum about Judaism and leadership.

Adam, a recent graduate of the Hadracha College Initiative, explains, “As a counselor, you ‘own’ your Judaism. You have more opportunity to learn about it and pass on that excitement to others.”

The discovery of their Jewish identities led several of the counselors-in-training to bring their love for Jewish tradition and customs back to their families and secular communities.

These pioneering young Jewish leaders recently held a Kabbalat Shabbat experience at a hotel in the Czech Republic that likely hadn’t seen a Jewish ceremony in 70 years. They created and led the service, baked challah, lit Shabbat candles, gave drasha (Torah commentary), and created a moving and memorable experience for all.

Sara, now in the Hadracha collegiate program, says, “Every summer at Szarvas was special. I loved and admired each of my counselors, and it was my dream that one day my campers would feel that way about me. I want to stay part of it and share my excitement about Judaism with my campers.”

JDC’s most recent counselor training in the Czech Republic was held last October with a record number of local young Jewish leaders.

“Words can’t describe how much Meals on Wheels improved my life. I couldn’t prepare meals on my own or afford the food,” says Sylvia.

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Breaking Ground for the Future

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t was a glorious morning when more than 400 people gathered on a field on the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County campus on January 28, 2014. Surrounded by local rabbis, government officials, Federation and beneficiary agency leaders and building partners under an elegantly decorated tent, 200 future residents celebrated their homecoming with the official groundbreaking for Sinai Residences of Boca Raton. The ceremony also marked a momentous occasion for the Federation and our entire Jewish community.

“Sinai Residences of Boca Raton is the most significant building project for our Federation since we opened our original buildings on this campus 25 years ago,” said Matthew C. Levin, Federation President and CEO. “This is yet one more historic indication of the remarkable renaissance we are experiencing in our Federation and our Jewish community.”

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With Sinai Residences, the Federation campus will be home to South Florida’s newest planned Life Care community, a 22-acre, $250 million development west of Boca Raton. Over 85% of the 237 luxury apartment homes have already been reserved, and we look forward to our new neighbors unpacking in 2015.

“The creation of Sinai Residences will enable the Federation’s unused land to generate revenue that will help fulfill our vital mission of caring for our community and our people, while the project itself serves the needs of our area’s growing senior population,” said Levin.

“Of course, a project of this magnitude was developed through careful analysis and planning over many years,” said Mel Lowell, Federation’s COO who has been integrally involved since its inception.

“In 2007, Federation leadership began researching how to best utilize our vacant land. After engaging external experts for a feasibility study of the land and our local population, and conducting thorough due diligence, it was determined that a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) would be an ideal direction for the Federation.”

Simultaneously, after completing the Federation’s comprehensive senior services study, lay and professional leadership recognized the unmistakable need for a Jewish environment where local seniors could comfortably and happily reside – with the best in care, unsurpassed programming and a strong sense of community.

“Sinai Residences is all of that and more,” said Levin. “Like our Federation, Sinai Residences will care for people today and tomorrow. With today’s cost of care, this is a way for seniors to really ensure their future.”

As a planned Life Care community, Sinai Residences guarantees residents access, from the moment of move-in if needed, to a full continuum of the highest quality care, at a predictable monthly

cost and with refundable entry-fee options. In addition to the independent living residences, the on-site continuum of care will include 132 suites for additional stages of care.

Sinai Residences will offer the highest standard of engaged senior living.

The full array of luxury services and amenities will include hospitality, recreational and social services, cultural and academic pursuits, as well as fitness programs, and gourmet dining with a kosher option available.

Sinai residents will also enjoy front-row access to the wealth of activities on the Federation’s campus.

After years of thoughtful planning, it’s exciting to see all the pieces finally come together,” said Wesley E. Finch, a Vice Chair of Federation and President of Federation CCRC Development, LLC that is governing and developing the project. “Upon completion, Sinai Residences of Boca Raton will be the centerpiece of our campus.

We are creating an environment that is attracting the active, future residents who will become a vital part of our vibrant community.”

Jerry and Eleanor Schlakman, who currently live in Boca West Country Club but will move to the Sinai Residences upon its completion, agreed. “Sinai Residences of Boca Raton provides the ‘three C’s’ that we need at this stage in our lives: comfort, care and community,” said Jerry. “We are thrilled to find a community like Sinai Residences being built just around the corner from where we live now and in an area of which we think so highly.”

Beyond the three Cs, Sinai Residences offers a unique opportunity to live within a multigenerational Jewish community surrounded by educational programs, cultural opportunities and children of all ages. “Sinai Residences will provide a maintenance-free lifestyle designed for seniors who continue to pursue life with vigor,” said Amy Linder, Director of Marketing for Sinai Residences. “So far that is certainly what we have seen in our future residents.”

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Wesley Finch: A Remarkable Federation Asset

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t’s a beautiful thing when one’s professional and philanthropic lives collide. And that’s exactly what happened for Wes Finch, Founder (1981) and Chairman of The Finch Group, in 2006 when he was asked to join the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Budgeting and Finance Committee. Wes has been involved in over $2 billion of primarily real estate oriented ventures over the years, ranging from government-assisted housing to high end condominiums at prices up to $3 million. And this rich and impressive three decades-plus in real estate development and management couldn’t have better prepared him for his Federation journey ahead – including his visible role as President of the Board of Managers of Federation CCRC Development, LLC, the Federation subsidiary now developing Sinai Residences of Boca Raton.

Farther behind the Federation scenes, this remarkable volunteer has served as President of the Jewish Community Facilities Corp. (which owns and manages the entire 100-acre Federation campus) since 2010, and Treasurer for both the Federation CCRC Property Corp. and Operations Corp. Wes has also served on the Federation Board since 2009, and as a Vice Chair since 2010.

After joining the Budgeting and Finance Committee and reviewing the Federation’s assets, Wes immediately saw an opportunity to “monetize” some unused Federation land, netting the Federation over $7 million to date. He understood the importance of a project that could fill a critical local need while bringing a significant financial return to the Federation for decades to come.

“We have one of the largest populations of Jewish seniors in the country right here in South Palm Beach County,” Wes said. “As I watched my own mother live to be 96, with her last 18 years in a CCRC where she was comfortable and busy all the time, providing a high quality environment for seniors became a goal of mine. We spent countless hours exploring ways we could meet this growing population’s needs for quality housing in a safe, secure, Jewish environment.”

After the LLC Managers’ extensive research on other CCRC projects around the country and significant due diligence, they made the final decision to turn part of the Federation campus into the Sinai Residences. Seven years and thousands of volunteer hours later, that vision has become a reality. The Sinai Residences at Boca Raton celebrated its groundbreaking on January 28, 2014.

“It’s rare that an organization can have a committed lay leader with great expertise in an area of such primary concern,” said Mel Lowell, Federation COO and Board of Managers Treasurer.

“Wes has tremendous national credibility, both personally and through his business success, that match remarkably with our needs and our land.” Mr. Finch credits the success of the CCRC to his colleagues on the CCRC Board.

Wes’s gift of time, knowledge and commitment to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and his role in envisioning, developing and executing this Sinai Residences project will not be soon forgotten. “Wes is a truly benevolent individual dedicating endless hours to the CCRC, the Federation and the South Palm Beach County community,” added Lowell.

“His understanding of the development process and his commitment and dedication to this project are truly unmatched.”

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NEW INITIATIVES

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH NEW LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS Our Federation continues to build and enhance collaborations through two funding initiatives begun last year. These grants are making a difference across our Jewish community. Through the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation’s Kamsly Teen Program Fund, we’re supporting dynamic Jewish youth activities at 18 different synagogues and organizations. Eleven synagogues and organizations

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also received new grants through our Planning & Allocations process for Outreach programming.

We’re proud to be helping these partners – some of which had never before received funding from us – with their vital, creative efforts as we build a stronger Jewish community together.

Anshei Emuna Congregation Friday Night Live B’nai Torah Congregation Friday Night Live Boca Raton Jewish Experience Jewish Day Schools Experience Boca Raton Synagogue Community Purim Carnival Chabad Student Center (at FAU, Lynn & Palm Beach State College) Scholar in Residence Shabbaton

Jules L. & Dorothy M. Kamsly Teen Programs Fund In accordance with the Kamslys’ directive, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) allocates income from this endowment fund to support Jewish teen programming. For the current year, the JJCF Grants Committee awarded $65,600 in one-year allocations.

Adolph & Rose Levis JCC The JCC Maccabi Games® BBYO-Gold Coast Region Chapter Leadership Training & Program Excellence B’nai Torah Congregation Mark S. Bertuch “Make a Difference” Retreat Boca Raton Jewish Experience, Inc. The Kamsly Teen Mentoring Program

Congregation Beth Adam Shabbat and Schmooze

Boca Raton Synagogue The Israel Advocacy Program

Congregation Shaarei Kodesh Davening Divas Concert Series

Chabad of East Boca My Big Chaver

Congregation Shirat Shalom Jewish Meditation and Healing: Reclaiming our Heritage

Congregation B’nai Israel 8th, 9th, 10th Grade Confirmation Retreats

Congregation Torah Ohr Century Village Connects

Congregation Shaarei Kodesh License to Chai

Delray Orthodox Synagogue Power of Mezuzah—And Does Mine Still Work?

Hillel Day School of Boca Raton 8th Grade Graduation Trip to Israel

Hillel of Broward & Palm Beach Hillel presents Blue and White Jewish Student Connection JSCares (Tikkun Olam Mitzvah Project) Liumi - Israel Center for Enrichment and Jewish Life Shabbat Dinner & Coffeehouse Series-Young Adults Temple Anshei Shalom Life-long Learning Temple Beth El Shabbat on the Go Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County All Access Jpass

Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach Hillel’s Fresh Fest JAFCO Breaking the Cycle of Abuse JerusalemOnlineU.com Israel Inside U – The Campus Experience Jewish Education Center of South Florida Camp Nageela Boca

TAKING OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL After careful preparation, our Federation has just launched the first Jewish Community Leadership Institute (JCLI) with 22 participants from Federation and other Jewish groups. This vital investment in our community is chaired by Carol Smokler and Thomas O. Katz, with sponsorship and underwriting by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

JCLI’s goals are to prepare leaders to excel in their positions and to foster collaboration and partnership among our local Jewish organizations. The first three sessions include, in sequence: Models of Leadership, presented by Rabbi Lauren Berkun of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America; Insights into Jewish Values, with Rabbi Irwin Kula of CLAL - the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, joined by Tom Katz; and Reaching the Jewish Community of the 21st Century: A Leadership Workshop, with Rabbi Sid Schwarz of the Clergy Leadership Incubator Program.

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Community Outreach Grants For a second year, the Federation’s Planning & Allocations Committee, as recommended by the Community Outreach Task Force, allocated $53,000 in grant funding toward building and enhancing a vibrant and sustainable Jewish community in South Palm Beach County.

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CAMPAIGN From my vantage point as FRD Chair, I am privileged to see all the vibrant growth and energy of our caring Jewish community. A full 750 of you saw and felt it at THE EVENT. It was unmistakable at the groundbreaking of Sinai Residences, and among longtime donors at our Golden Gathering. Our Annual Campaign and endowments are growing, as our Marketing & Communications team’s remarkable work reaches out and resonates powerfully.

As our 2014 Annual Campaign approaches its half way mark, I could not be more optimistic. Our lay and professional leaders have been hard at work, and hundreds of our donors have attended a diverse array of inspiring events. Throughout our community, committed supporters are opening their homes for parlor meetings, bringing friends and colleagues to the Federation campus for Discovery Day tours, and sharing our important mission.

Even as I write this, we’re shaping a bright future by launching the first Jewish Community Leadership Institute to foster collaboration and help Federation and community leaders excel.

Our two new 18-month campaign initiatives launched just a few months ago are yielding great results. Aiming to add 100 new donors at $10,000+, Make a Major Difference is already counting 55 new Major Donors. Everyone Counts has added more than 300 brand new donors toward the goal of 1,000.

Our transformative November days in Israel forged incredible bonds among lay and professional leadership, synagogues and organizations on our first Jewish Community Leadership Mission. It left me with no doubt that this would be an extraordinary season. And it truly is!

Now, we are gearing up for Super Sunday, reinforcing our Federation credo that Everyone Counts. Together, we are building our community one person at a time.

May we go from strength to strength,

Thanks to all those helping in this sacred work.

Anne Jacobson, Financial Resource Development Chair

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Betty Kane, Campaign Chair

CAMPAIGN

KING DAVID SOCIETY GETS AN INSIDER BRIEFING ON GLOBAL JEWISH SECURITY Members of our Federation’s prestigious King David Society (KDS) got a true insider’s perspective on global Jewish security on January 28. KDS Co-chairs Larry and Diane Feldman opened their beautiful home in Boca Grove to this deeply committed group of generous philanthropists who contribute $25,000 or more to our Federation’s Annual Campaign.

Following wine and hors d’oeuvres, the group heard from Josh Schwarcz, Head of Security for The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), about an issue of compelling importance: Rescuing and Protecting Jews from Terror.

Schwarcz shared details of the Toulouse, France terror attacks never made public, and security measures

taken in other countries and communities since. He also revealed covert ground operations and evacuation efforts in the most at-risk communities today.

The King David Society is a community of philanthropists who share a passionate concern for issues that affect the worldwide Jewish Community, and set inspiring standards in philanthropic giving.

For more information about KDS, contact Jennifer Koenig at jenniferk@bocafed.org or 561.852.3129.

Larry Feldman, Josh Schwarcz, Diane Feldman

Hal Applebaum, Linda & Don Brodie

Judi Schuman, Betty Kane

Cliff & Phyllis Seresky

Raymond & Etta Zimmerman, Richard Steinberg

Joanna & Bryan Drowos, Marleen Forkas

James & Carol Herscot

Phyllis & Arthur Wachtel

KING DAVID SOCIETY MISSION TO CHINA Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an, March 8-17, 2015 Optional extension to Hong Kong • March 17-20, 2015 Steeped in history and rapidly emerging as a world power, today’s China is a fascinating mix of the modern and the ancient, the dazzling and the quaint. Together we’ll tour imperial palaces, climb the Great Wall and explore winding back streets. And we’ll encounter the incredible Shanghai Jewish community – founded by Baghdad Jews in the 1800’s, as a refuge for thousands fleeing the Holocaust and the Russian Revolution, and, through small, still going strong today.

Barbara &Ted Wolk

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Elegance, Inspiration & Insights with David Gergen at a Record-breaking Evening As promised, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s most awaited fundraising event of the year delivered an evening of profound elegance, insights and inspiration on December 5 at St. Andrews Country Club. With 320 guests welcomed by Cochairs Marilyn & Stan Barry and Dale & David Pratt, this year’s Sandler Family Major Gifts Event was the largest such gathering in Federation history. Amid warmth, sophistication and compassion, the evening featured a cocktail reception and dinner, awards and testimonials, major announcements and a compelling keynote from David Gergen, Senior Political Analyst for CNN. Phyllis & Harvey Sandler welcomed Anne & Norman Jacobson as the newest members of the Federation’s prestigious Ketubah Society. Awards were presented to Honorary Event Chairs Beverly Saltz and William Newman, the current single largest annual donor to Federation’s 2014 campaign; and to Debra & Jerry Kramer in recognition of their remarkable recent legacy gift.

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David & Dale Pratt, David Gergen, Marilyn & Stan Barry

Debra & Jerry Kramer

Al Gortz, David Gergen, Jane Gortz

Lawrence & Andrea Schnurmacher, Gary & Robin Rubin, Phyllis & Harvey Sandler, Amy & David Ross

Ken Pritzker and Richard Steinberg, Steinberg Global Asset Management, Ltd.; David Pratt and Al Gortz, Proskauer; David Hollander, MBAF

Lorraine & Jerome (z”l) Aresty In blessed memory of Gloria & Lee Baker

Dan & Selma Lee Weiss

Beverly Saltz & William Newman

Florence & Martin (z”l) Brody

Marilyn & Jack Pechter

Helene & Elliot Brody

Lois & Robert Pergament

Toby Weinman Palchik

Larry Phillips

Norma & Lester Cohen

In blessed memory of Ruth & Norman Rales

Eleanor & Edward Epstein

Dollsey & Seymour (z”l) Rappaport

In blessed memory of Sylvia Fried Meryl & Ron Gallatin

In blessed memory of Eleanor & David Rukin

Rani & Sandor (z”l) Garfinkle

Phyllis & Harvey Sandler

Elaine & Herbert Gimelstob

Harriett & Irving Sands

Anne & Norman Jacobson

Ellen R. Sarnoff

Carole & Barry Kaye

Dorothy & Larry (z”l) Seaman

In blessed memory of Sam Klein

Carole & Richard Siemens

Ronald Krancer and Family

Carol & Irving Smokler

Mildred & Abner (z”l) Levine

Bernice & Ira (z”l) Waldbaum

In blessed memory of Adolph & Rose Levis

Jeanette & Sherman Vogel

In blessed memory of Bette & Jerome Lorber Billi & Bernard Marcus Warren Greenspoon, Jon Channing, Larry Halperin, Michael Rose

Elizabeth & Sheldon Maschler

In blessed memory of Florence & Theodore Baumritter

In blessed memory of Dorothy & Peter Brown

Cynthia Hollander Schechner, Adele Lebersfeld

Judy Levis Markhoff & Paul Markhoff in honor of Adolph & Rose Levis

Ruth & Saul (z”l) Weinberger Shirley & Barton Weisman Barbara & William Weprin Etta & Raymond Zimmerman 19 CHAILIFE

CAMPAIGN

EJP: YOUNGER MAJOR DONORS ENJOY INSIDER BRIEFINGS Our Emerging Jewish Philanthropists, South Palm Beach County’s exciting and inspiring new community for Federation’s younger major donors, has been on the move during EJP’s second year. These successful, philanthropic individuals, who contribute a minimum of $10,000 to the Annual Campaign, enjoyed three recent intimate opportunities to explore their mutual interests and values.

Following the Sandler Family Major Gifts event at St. Andrews Country Club in December, EJP members headed into a private Question and Answer Reception

Warren & Gail Greenspoon, Bryan Drowos, Elliot & Wendy Koolik, Robin & Neil Baritz, Bob & Lisa Marton, Karen & Mark Dern, David Baer

with keynote speaker, David Gergen. At Addison Reserve in January, they enjoyed “A Taste of Israel” with Middle Eastern wine and culture expert Jonathan Livny.

And their extraordinary shared experience in March was a private reception with Mandy Patinkin at Boca West following THE EVENT. For more information about this remarkable group of younger major donors, contact Dana Vizner at danav@bocafed.org or 561.852.3270.

Gail Greenspoon, Naomi Steinberg

Joanna & Bryan Drowos

Gail Greenspoon, Mandy Patinkin, Warren Greenspoon

Neil Baritz, Bob Marton Front: Michele Blair, Lisa Marton.

WOMEN INSPIRED TO GROW STRONGER, REACH CHAI’ER On December 12, Meryl Gallatin graciously hosted a brunch for women interested in growing stronger, stretching farther and reaching chai’er. Linda Hurwitz, National Campaign Chair of Jewish Federations of North America shared an encouraging update on the vital work of Federation and explained the growing needs of the local and global Jewish community. It was a morning of inspiration, friendship, and a deeper connection to the mission of Federation as seen through the eyes of women.

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A SOLD OUT CROWD CELEBRATES ALL THE GOOD WE DO TOGETHER For a second year, our Jewish community came together in all its vibrant diversity with one purpose: to celebrate all the good we do together. From our synagogues, partner agencies and schools... from longtime leaders and donors… to newcomers… and multiple generations, a sold out crowd of 750 filled the Boca West Country Club with ruach at THE EVENT 2.4.2014 with guest speaker, Mandy Patinkin.

Beginning with a colorful showcase of community resources, through a program highlighted by powerful personal stories, it was truly a night of revitalization and rededication amid the festivities.

“Looking out from the podium,” said Federation President & CEO Matt Levin, “I saw not a sea of tables, but the faces of our rabbis, agency leaders, donors – the caring leaders, contributors, volunteers and friends whose generosity and commitment to our people make this Jewish community such a remarkable place to live, give and grow together.”

And, together, we honored those for whom the good we do has made a vital difference. With gratitude, courage and joy, they came to the microphone to let us know that, together, we are truly bringing the words Feed, Protect, Teach, Inspire, Save and Comfort to life every day for our Jewish family, near and far. We also heard from new resident and donor Samy Dwek about how, after living throughout the world, he chose our extraordinary community for his family to live a vibrant, fulfilling Jewish life.

Yet, unmistakably, there are far more stories of hope to be written. Thanks to THE EVENT’s dedicated leadership team of Chairs: Michele & Larry Blair, Eydie & Ira Holz, Lisa & Stephen Mendelsohn, Jennifer & Craig Zeuner; and Founding Chairs: Debra & Larry Halperin, our community is charged up and ready to meet that challenge and write that next chapter together.

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MEN’S PROGRAMMING COMING TO OUR FEDERATION Men’s Programming will be the newest affinity group to join the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Comprised of our some of our most dedicated and committed Jewish leaders, the men’s committee has been meeting to create a group that will capture the energy and enthusiasm of all Jewish men in our community. They’re out to engage everyone from newcomers to Federation veterans. The committee is exploring exciting, not-to-miss events and activities that will foster a sense of belonging to a caring community.

Look for information about a spring kick-off event that will launch this new men’s group aimed at achieving philanthropic education, networking, increased involvement and great times together.

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OUT AND ABOUT Deepest thanks to our community and country club members and leaders for unwavering commitment and tireless efforts. Their compassion, creativity and perseverance inspire us all as they do so much to help those in need, in our own community and worldwide.

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BOCA GROVE Boca Grove Pacesetter

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OUT AND ABOUT BOCA WEST Boca West Annual Event 9. Dan Levine, Kaplan, Krauss & Levine, LLC; Betty Kane; Matt Levin; Cynthia Schechner; Arthur Schechner; Adam Bankier, Bankier Law Firm 10. Jack Pechter, Wayne LeGette, Marilyn Pechter 11. Lester Cohen, Wayne LeGette, Norma Cohen

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BOCAIRE, DELAIRE, HAMLET Bocaire Delaire & Hamlet Spirit of Community 13. Robert Wallstein, Marcia Kent, Norman Feintuck, Susan Saril, Marilyn Tulgan

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GLENEAGLES Gleneagles Gathering 17. Beverly Fine, Seymour Robbins, Matt Levin

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OUT AND ABOUT Deepest thanks to our community and country club members and leaders for unwavering commitment and tireless efforts. Their compassion, creativity and perseverance inspire us all as they do so much to help those in need, in our own community and worldwide.

Visit www.jewishboca.org/photos for photo galleries of these events

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WOMEN’S OUTREACH INSPIRING WOMEN’S OUTREACHES HELP FULFILL MITZVAH OF TZEDAKAH The Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy and our country clubs and communities hosted eight meaningful and enjoyable Women’s Outreaches in December. Women of all ages were invited to morning and afternoon sessions of light refreshments in beautiful homes and clubs across South Palm Beach County to learn more about what our Jewish Federation is doing for those in need in our community, in Israel and around the world.

Visit jewishboca.org/womensoutreach for photo galleries of these events.

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BOCA POINTE 7. Lynda Fishman, Thelma Levine, Jane Fishkoff 8. Jane Fishkoff, Judy Jaro, Dorothy Wizer

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BOCAIRE, DELAIRE. HAMLET, GOLD COAST 14. Sarafae Dear, Joan Green, Linda Fishman, Margaret Kottler, Mildred Lidov

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DOROTHY SEAMAN DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY Shalom!

Our 2014 Annual Campaign is proving to be one of the most successful ever! I am so proud of how our Women’s Philanthropy leadership has collaborated with women throughout the community to promote meaningful, intellectually stimulating fundraising programs and opportunities for learning and discussion. In addition, our increased face-to-face, campaign-focused “Jewish Conversations” have resulted in a more successful campaign in which our women feel a true sense of pride and ownership in the difference we make for those in need right here and around the globe.

As we approach Purim, it’s important to remember how every woman has the ability to make that difference. Like Queen Esther, it is by proudly supporting our Jewish community and working with those around our table that we have the strongest impact.

Our Women’s Philanthropy Department shines as brightly as Queen Esther’s crown!

Let’s work together to bring our 2014 Campaign Season to even greater success!

From strength to strength,

Emily Grabelsky Chair, Women’s Philanthropy

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The “pride” of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County roared once again at their annual ingathering, as they celebrated their “Moments, Milestones and Miracles.” The 2014 Lion of Judah Luncheon brought more than 400 Lions together on January 15. Of all ages and from throughout the community, amid tears and laughter their roar from The Polo Club was heard throughout our community and around the world – where their dedication and generosity do so much for so many of our family in need.

Inspired by the deeply personal, powerful moments shared on video by luncheon Co-chairs Monica Goldstein and Margie Marlowe, and Lion Vice Chair, April Leavy, the Lions reflected on their own turning points - when they knew in their hearts and minds that they just had to leave the sidelines and join in creating miracles.

The real miracles of the afternoon came in the stories of Elinor, Alex, Isabel and Rachel. The lives of these members of our own community have been transformed by the generosity and efforts of South Palm Beach County’s nearly 800 Lions, who are so instrumental in the Federation’s work to make a vital difference.

Among the milestones celebrated, the pride welcomed 42 new Lions, and eleven LOJEs who had endowed their Lion gifts since the last luncheon. With 269 LOJEs, South Palm Beach County continues to lead the nation. Three dedicated LOJEs who had passed away in the past year, but who, as Lions forever, continue to make miracles by saving and enriching lives were honored as Barbara Werner, Vice Chair, Planned Giving & Endowment, led a candle lighting ceremony for Sylvia Fried, Helen Goldband and Elaine Kofsky.

The Marleen Forkas Chair of Contemporary Jewish Issues generously underwrote the featured speaker, Patti Stanger, Jewish entrepreneur, philanthropist and third-generation matchmaker best known for Bravo TV’s docu-series “The Millionaire Matchmaker.”

Selma Sitrick, Phyllis Wachtel

Diane Feldman, Joanna Lerner, Judi Schuman

Barbara Werner, Emily Grabelsky, Monica Goldstein, Margie Marlowe, Judi Schuman, April Leavy

Marleen Forkas, Patti Stanger

Lisa Marton, Roberta Tannenbaum

Linda Behmoiras, Boca Raton Observer; Patti Stanger; Jan Savarick, Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Margaret Kottler, Peggy Hollander

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POSITIVELY POMEGRANATE EVENTS SHARE POWER, PASSION, PURPOSE Our Pomegranates made a splash into the community with three “Positively Pomegranate” outreach events at beautiful homes late in November. Bringing together more than 60 community-minded women for inspiring and educational gatherings, each event provided an energizing and enjoyable way to make new friends and learn more about the vital work of Federation. Each outreach featured Success Coach Karen Marcus, who shared her “Top 10 List for Living Your Best Life.”

The outreach events were followed up by a morning of fashion, food and fun at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton for the annual Pomegranate Thank You Event. These women making an important difference in the world through the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County came together on January 23 for a light breakfast, made-to-order gourmet coffee, and more words of

wisdom from Karen Marcus on empowerment and feeling your best. Pomegranate Vice Chair, Kathy Green, and Event Chairs, Stephanie Midler and Debbie Weisman, welcomed the guests and introduced the Giorgio Armani Professional Team for a make-up presentation including a tutorial with the latest trends in cosmetics.

The Federation’s Pomegranate giving level honors women who contribute between $1,800 to $4,999 to the Federation’s Annual Campaign. One of the seven fruits named in the Bible, the pomegranate is said to contain 613 seeds, one for each of the mitzvot or commandments found in the Torah. By wearing the Pomegranate pin, these generous women are reminded of the Jewish lives they improve, rescue and renew. But, even more, it calls to mind the work that is yet to be done.

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Wishing the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County success in the 2014 Annual Campaign.

Our deepest gratitude and admiration to all the committed, generous volunteers and supporters whose dedicated efforts meet vital human needs for so many in our community, in Israel and overseas.

Jeffrey Sandelman

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YOUNG ADULT DIVISION (YAD) Young, Inspired & Jewish Just Like Us To our young, committed caring Jewish people: you are not alone. Yes, a friend might not join you at a YAD event the first time you ask. And thank you for passionately sharing how Federation changes and saves lives or asking for a gift – even though your coworker might not “get it” at first. But not only are you not alone here, where YAD continues to grow and thrive – there are people just like you all around the country ready to make a difference.

Nearly 2,000, including four from our community, are descending on New Orleans in March for JFNA’s annual Tribefest. This sea of young Jewish humanity will be immersed in Justice and Inclusion, Faith and Culture, Jewish Life, Innovation and Leadership. After hands-on service projects by day, they’ll mingle, dine and dance at Bourbon Street-style Purim parties by night.

Some will return with a newfound understanding of the Federation system’s annual commitment to our Jewish family worldwide. Some will be empowered to take on leadership roles in their local YAD. They’ll have made new friends or even found a soul mate.

And they’ll know there are so many young people, just like us, working together for a bright Jewish future.

B’shalom,

Bryan Drowos Chair, Young Adult Division (YAD)

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“BAKE A DIFFERENCE” – THE RECIPE THAT KEEPS ON GIVING More than 100 community-minded young adults, families and neighbors from South Palm Beach County volunteered their time and decorating skills at the new and exciting mitzvah project, “Bake a Difference” on November 17. They worked alongside some very special residents from the Jewish Association for Residential Care and others to decorate and personalize 1,840 Chanukah cookies and 600 holiday cards.

The delicious goodies were packaged along with notes of greeting and were distributed at the Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services and the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center. The annual communal meal benefits seniors, special needs adults and community members in our area who are alone or cannot make a festive meal for themselves.

Emily Einhorn, YAD Social Action Chair, led a wonderful event that brought many elements of the community together. The cookies went fast, but the love and spirit of tzedakah behind them meant much more to both the recipients and the participants.

YOUNG ADULT DIVISION (YAD)

YOUNG ADULTS CELEBRATE THE SEASON IN BLUE AND WHITE More than 100 young Jewish adults in their 20s to early 40s from throughout South Palm Beach County celebrated Chanukah at the second annual “Blue and White Party” on December 7. Reserved exclusively for the Young Adult Division, Il Bacio Bar & Lounge on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach set the perfect scene to hang out with friends, meet new people and dance the night away! With a mix of tradition and today, the evening featured latkes, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, and the guests brought gifts for children in need. YAD Chair Bryan Drowos briefly described Federation’s important work, and our local and global impact. Federation President & CEO Matt Levin dropped in to socialize with the next generation.

The event was led by YAD Social Chairs, Lawrence Melcer and Margot Shooster, and Blue & White Event Chairs, Lauren Friedman and Richard Koblick. The night’s festivities were made possible through the generous support of the Sandelman Foundation.

YOUNG ADULTS WANDER FROM SALT 7 TO KARMA AND BEYOND FOR HAPPY HOURS With a growing turnout each month, the Young Adult Division attracts almost 100 Jewish adults in their 20s to early 40s for Wandering Happy Hours. With pulsing excitement and energy, new friends sip cocktails and schmooze with like-minded peers and learn a bit about making a difference in the community.

On November 7, they wandered to Salt 7 on Atlantic in Delray, where gorgeous weather allowed participants to mingle

on an outdoor patio as well as in a posh party room. And on January 16, unruly winter temperatures didn’t hold them back from a great evening in the sleek, modern atmosphere of Karma Sushi Steakbar in Boca’s Mizner Park.

For more information about getting involved, visit jewishboca.org/yad and be sure to follow YAD on Facebook for upcoming events, photos and news!

Young Adult Division 20s 30s early 40s

WANDERING

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIVISION (B&P) On the Move for Business and Community With all the activity and enthusiasm, it’s hard to believe this is only our second B&P season. We just keep making greater strides as the Jewish community’s business hub.

With two new initiatives, we’re bringing together professionals and entrepreneurs from a wide range of professions and industries in even more ways. Redefining the term Business Casual, we created a new series of fun, activity-based networking opportunities for women.

At the same time, we’ve launched our inaugural INSPIRE mentoring program.

With twelve pairings of promising entrepreneurs with local captains of industry, we’re cultivating business leaders for tomorrow as we build our Jewish community. We’ll be recognizing their commitment at the season’s 4th Industry Icon Event on March 26.

B&P INSPIRE: CULTIVATING TODAY’S BUSINESS LEADERS FOR TOMORROW An innovative Federation mentoring initiative, INSPIRE is sparking, motivating, cultivating and equipping the rising stars of business and philanthropy to lead our Jewish community to great new heights.

Offered through the Business & Professional Division (B&P) of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, INSPIRE pairs accomplished mentors with the area’s most promising entrepreneurs for deeply enriching and rewarding one-on-one and group exchanges. Designed to help sharpen business acumen and foster a more philanthropic mindset, these powerful partnerships will not only benefit all participants, but will also help keep our Jewish flame burning brightly for generations to come.

The INSPIRE participants gathered at St. Andrews Country Club on January 7 for an elegant Cocktail Reception Kickoff. They heard from Federation President & CEO, Matt Levin and the chair of INSPIRE, Rick Paul, with a chance to meet, mingle and get to know each other amid cocktails and a seated dinner.

The B&P Division is generously sponsored by Bibby Financial Serivces. INSPIRE is presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management.

Sincerely and successfully yours,

Gary Lesser Co-chair, B&P

Bob Marton Co-chair, B&P

We are excited to introduce the 2014 B&P Cabinet* Mark Berkowitz Andrea Bernstein Gary Betensky Laurence Blair Scott Brenner Jason Brodie Dana Charles-Kodner Meryl Charnow Lauren Cohen Daniel Davidowitz Dori Eden Seth Ellis David Friedman Joshua Friedman Guy Fronstin Nancy Gefen Greg Gefen Rob Gerstein Barry Goldberg Stephen Grabelsky Kathy Green Brad Gucciardo Zev Herman Scott Hirsch Tracy Kawa

Sherri Klein Eric Lebersfeld Kenneth Lebersfeld Gary Lesser Dan Levine Becky Lightman Wendi Lipsich Bob Marton Stephanie Midler Rachel Miller Curtis Olschansky Jeremy Paul Rick Paul Beverly Rothstein Jon Sahn Jeff Shavitz Howard Silverstein Jason Solodkin Carolina Steier Fred Stern Dan Wasser Pamela Weinroth Fred Weinstein Craig Zeuner

*new cabinet members joining daily don’t be left out! Contact Sonni Simon at 561.852.3128 or sonnis@bocafed.org.

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Back: Herman Lebersfeld; Zev Herman; Robert Pick, BNY Mellon; Arthur Goldberg; Jon Sahn; Rachel Miller; Norman Jacobson; Rick Paul; Dan Davidowitz; Jeff Bleustein; Mimi Bengio, BNY Mellon; David Friedman; Tom Kaplan; Harvey Sandler Front: Becky Lightman; Tracy Kawa; Matt Levin; Beverly Rothstein; Dori Eden; Sonni Simon, B&P Director Not featured: Brian Drowos, Ron Gallatin, Noah Rosenfarb, Allan Schuman, Fred Stern, Cliff Viner, Ray Zimmerman

Keep up-to-date with information regarding B&P Like us on Facebook facebook.com/JFSPBCBusiness

Connect with us on LinkedIn jewishboca.org/bp/linkedin

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIVISION (B&P)

FORMER HARLEY-DAVIDSON CEO AND WEIGHT WATCHERS CEO SHARE INSIGHTS AT INDUSTRY ICON EVENTS Amid premium networking, hundreds of business leaders and professionals had great opportunities to learn from top national and international executives at the season’s second and third B&P Industry Icon events.

At a cocktail reception on November 21, they heard how Jeffrey Bleustein led Harley-Davidson from near bankruptcy to industry dominance during his 34 years with the company. In the holiday spirit, B&P collected gift cards for distribution through JFS to help local children in need have a happier holiday.

Matthew C. Levin, Jeffrey Bleustein, Bob Marton, Ellen R. Sarnoff

Pam Weinroth, Alice Kemper, Mara Reuben, Hadas Stagman

Then, at breakfast on January 29, Florine Mark shared how she moved from growing up in a poor area of Detroit to becoming the President and CEO of the largest Weight Watchers International franchise, along with her observations on the $20B weight loss industry.

Both highly subscribed and appreciated events left guests assured that the Federation’s B&P Division is good for business as well as the community. For more information about B&P events, visit jewishboca.org/business or contact Sonni Simon at sonnis@bocafed.org or 561.852.3128.

Ralph Behmoiras, Boca Raton Observer; Rick Paul, Howie Silverstein, Jeffrey Bleustein; Fred Stern, TD Bank Eric Lebersfeld, Jeff Shavitz

Seth Turnoff; John Buanno; Debra Vanderhoff; Charlie Wolowitz, Bibby Financial Services; Florine Mark

Mindy Horvitz, Lord & Taylor; Elizabeth Grace

Gary Lesser, Becky Lightman

Marc Lamb; Larry Lipsitz, Commercial Printers Inc.; Florine Mark

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR EXCITING PROGRAM MARCH 26, 2014 • 6:00 P.M. INDUSTRY ICON

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIVISION (B&P)

BUSINESS CASUAL: GIRLS NIGHT OUT GETS A GREATER PURPOSE The Business and Professional Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County has redefined the term business casual. Adding fun, purpose and value to the phrase, they’ve created Business Casual – a series of innovative, casual, activity-based networking opportunities exclusively for women looking to build their professional and community alliances. Leaving the formalities of work back at the office, this group of dynamic women is strengthening their business connections while forging new friendships and building a better community.

Chaired by Tracy Kawa and Stephanie Midler, the new series launched on December 18 at Vino Van Gogh in Delray Beach. The women had fun with step-by-step instructions on how to recreate a painting, plenty of laughs, and great food and wine. The second part of the series was on January 13 at Asia for Sushi & Sake 101 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and an interactive lesson in the art of creating sushi rolls taught by a professional chef.

The series continues on March 20 at Craft It in Deerfield Beach for Making Passover Personal. Register online at jewishboca.org/businesscasual.

A small business finance expert is only a phone call away.

SAVE THE DATE

B&P AND PAC MISSION TO NYC Join us for an insiders’ business view of Jewish New York

May 4-6, 2014 A minimum individual gift of $500 to the 2014 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to participate.

Call (877) 88-BIBBY to learn more.

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For more information, contact Sonni Simon at 561.852.3128 or sonnis@bocafed.org or Lisbeth Cauff at 561.852.3188 or lisbethc@bocafed.org.

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

GIVING & GROWING TOGETHER

2013 Annual Report

VISION

Rooted in Jewish values, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County seeks to inspire and galvanize local residents and organizations to build and sustain a strong, caring, vibrant Jewish community for today and tomorrow.

MISSION At the hub of the Jewish community, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County strategically engages donors, supporters and community partners in addressing and planning for current and future needs of the Jewish people locally, in Israel and around the world.

The Federation accomplishes these goals by: building Jewish community and developing Jewish communal leadership; promoting Jewish identity, education and engagement; caring for the vulnerable; advocating for the well-being and security of the Jewish people and standing with Israel, their spiritual homeland.

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BREAKING NEW GROUND & WINNING NEW HEARTS Dear Federation Family: What a pleasure it is to reflect on the past year, which was marked by tremendous achievements, outstanding leadership and an overriding sense of Jewish community that extends beyond our campus. It seems the excitement that stirred in the early years of our Federation has been rekindled with more donors of all ages joining us, popular new events right out of the gate, and a bustle around campus that has invigorated us all.

For the first time since the most recent recession, our Annual Campaign increased by $600,000 last year. Endowments are also on the rise and there seems to be good news at every turn— from receiving a coveted 4-star rating by Charity Navigator to drawing sold-out attendance for new initiatives such as THE EVENT. We’ve cultivated partnerships across our Jewish community and, after seven years in planning, we have broken ground for the stunning, state-of-the-art Continuing Care Retirement Community, Sinai Residences of Boca Raton.

We’re also building for the future with our new Jewish Community Leadership Initiative.

Through all of it we have never lost sight of the people who have stood by us through thick and thin. So this year we have dedicated a special event called the Golden Gathering specifically to honor those loyal, longtime donors who have been supporting Federations for 18 years or more.

You cannot have such accomplishments without dedicated lay and professional leadership, and our Federation is fortunate to have both— all smart, vibrant and fully committed to our cause.

It has been deeply satisfying for each of us to be part of this wonderful organization, especially during the past year. We hope you, too, feel a sense of accomplishment knowing you helped make extraordinary things possible for so many.

Warm Regards,

Ellen R. Sarnoff Chair, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Board of Directors

Richard Steinberg Chair, Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation

Matthew C. Levin President & CEO, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

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YEAR IN REVIEW

2013

Buoyed by an increase in donations and an influx of new givers, our Federation is growing, vibrant and revitalized.

We’ve created new partnerships and rekindled old ones. We’ve launched exciting initiatives that welcome donors of all ages and all levels of giving. Our leadership has never been stronger or more resolute in addressing the needs of today and the future. And we have broken new ground literally with a stunning state-of-the-art Continuing Care Retirement Community being built on our campus. Following are just a few highlights from this banner year for our Federation.

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COMFORT

Federation is committed to caring for the community’s large population of seniors, including 250 local Holocaust survivors who receive meal preparation, home cleaning and personal care services.

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN: BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIVISION (B&P). In its second year, B&P continued its successful Industry ICON events, grew its cabinet to nearly 50 members and added Business Casual, a networking series for women. It also launched the INSPIRE mentorship program, pairing local business icons with entrepreneurs from our community.

COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. Committed leaders and volunteers once again educated their friends, neighbors and acquaintances about the importance of our Annual Campaign.

EMERGING JEWISH PHILANTHROPISTS. These active younger major donors rocked with Bon Jovi, mingled with top speakers at private receptions and took part in a mission to Cuba where they connected powerfully with each other and our extended Jewish family.

EVERYONE COUNTS. We embarked on a campaign to bring in 1,000 new donors of all ages and giving levels, over 18 months.

KING DAVID SOCIETY (KDS). These distinguished philanthropists enjoyed an intimate insider briefing on the Middle East with the Wall Street Journal’s Bret Stephens, and a private reception with Dr. Kenneth Stein.

MAJOR GIFTS. The Sandler Family Major Gifts Event featuring David Gergen broke attendance records; welcomed new Ketubah Society members, Anne and Norman Jacobson; and honored Debra and Jerry Kramer, and Beverly Saltz and William Newman. It also launched the Make a Major Difference Campaign challenging our community to bring in 100 new major donors to Federation over 18 months.

PRIME MINISTERS COUNCIL (PMC). Our Prime Ministers Council (PMC) added three new families to this top giving level. At national PMC events and missions, members receive access to world leaders as they meet and network with peers in world-class venues.

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY. With nearly 800 Lions of Judah, the roar of our pride is heard around the world. Attendance at January’s Annual Lion of Judah Luncheon topped 400. Our Pomegranates and communities drew women to an array of outreach events, and 28 travelers joined our Women on a Mission trip to advocate in Washington, DC. YOUNG ADULT DIVISION (YAD). Through YAD, young adults came together to learn, laugh, make a difference and enjoy being Jewish.

They celebrated Chanukah YAD-style, had an “I Love the 80s” party, cleaned the beach, were taught by rabbis, decorated cookies with JARC residents, and enjoyed happy hours at local hot spots.

THE EVENT. A sold out crowd of 750 from across our vibrant, diverse Jewish community came together for a second year to celebrate all the good we do together. Jewish organizations showcased their offerings, aid recipients shared their compelling stories and we heard from guest speaker Mandy Patinkin.

SUPER SUNDAY. More than 300 volunteers kept the phones ringing and donations pouring in as we raised more than $550,000 for those in need. Our teen initiative drew dozens of students to join in the cause.

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EDUCATE

Federation scholarship assistance makes it possible for 549 students to attend four local Jewish day schools with a total allocation of $786,160, a 12% increase from the previous year.

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FEDERATION PROGRAMS: LEADERSHIP. Thirty of our Jewish community’s key leaders spent five transformative days in Israel on our Federation’s first Jewish Community Leadership Mission.

Created to build bonds among lay and professional leadership, synagogues and organizations, the experience exceeded all expectations. Federation also prepared to launch the first Jewish Community Leadership Institute to foster collaboration and help Federation and community leaders excel.

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL. Celebrating Israel’s founding, IsraelFest65 drew nearly 3,000 attendees of all ages to enjoy live music, children’s activities and display tents showcasing local Jewish resources. In addition, more than 1,500 people viewed Holocaust photographs unique to the Simon Wiesenthal Center at Federation’s Courage to Remember exhibit and programs.

JCRC also hosted Legislative Send-off and Wrap-up events, as well as Teen Service Day. PLANNING & ALLOCATIONS. This committee, charged with annually assessing local needs, distributes funding according to our community’s priorities. Last year, P&A directed aid to benefit seniors, individuals with special needs and local Holocaust survivors, provided for Jewish day school scholarships and enhanced opportunities for innovative Jewish learning. P&A also funded outreach and engagement initiatives across the denominational spectrum and funded the advocacy efforts of our JCRC. ISRAEL & OVERSEAS. Through the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and the Ethiopian National Project (ENP), Federation touches the lives of thousands of the most vulnerable in our Jewish family worldwide. Our Partnership 2Gether (formerly Partnership 2000 or P2K) continues to build bridges of friendship with our sister city in Israel, Kiryat Bialik, by engaging in exchanges among women, educators, professionals, and students since 2002.

BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL COMMUNITY BUS. Young Jewish adults truly “returned home” during their 10-day trip to Israel on our first dedicated Birthright Israel community bus. The 22 to 26-year olds, hailing from South Palm Beach County, were accompanied by two Federation staff members throughout their inspirational journey to the heart of the global Jewish community.

DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION. DJE’s School Educational Services offered an array of professional development programming for more than 500 teachers in our early childhood centers, congregational schools and day schools. Chesed Day once again brought more than 500 day school students to learn together on the Federation campus.

Twenty-eight local residents completed the two-year Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning curriculum, and 80 post-graduates attended weekly classes. Fifty-two high school students participated in the March of the Living.

PJ LIBRARY® INITIATIVE. More than 1,100 local families raising Jewish children have been receiving Jewish books for their youngsters through the new PJ Library® - South Palm Beach County Partnership. Hundreds of families have also enjoyed PJ Library activities around the community, including a kickoff concert with PJ Library performer, Rick Recht.

FEDERATION AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS: FEDERATION TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (FTS). FTS provided 52,000 trips last year, assisting senior and disabled clients with transportation to doctors’ offices, grocery stores, pharmacies and local congregate hot meal sites. FTS also transported students from Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Hillel Day School and Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center to offsite school and camp activities.

JEWISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES CORPORATION. This subsidiary of the Federation continued operation and management of the 100-acre campus with more than 300,000 square feet of building space including schools, apartment and office buildings, and training, cultural and recreational facilities.

FEDERATION CCRC DEVELOPMENT, LLC. This independent, not-for-profit entity owned by the Federation has been governing and developing Sinai Residences of Boca Raton. This vibrant, modern continuing care retirement community that will occupy 23.5 acres on the Federation campus is expected to open in late 2015. As of March 2014, over 197 parties have reserved their new apartment homes.

WITH ITS LAUNCH OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (JCLI), FEDERATION IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING COMMUNITY FAR INTO THE FUTURE BY FOSTERING LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SYNAGOGUES. 49 CHAILIFE

JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN. The Promises Kept Campaign, launched just over a year ago, continued to strengthen efforts to meet the needs of our community well into the future. Its progress included a number of unrestricted gifts, including a very substantial commitment from Debra and Jerry Kramer.

CREATE A JEWISH LEGACY. In its second year, CJL continued its successful partnerships with 15 local agencies, schools and synagogues all working to secure our Jewish community’s future through planned gifts that benefit their organizations. The partners, who shared their best practices at the annual CJL Town Hall Forum, have so far achieved over $10 million in commitments.

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PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The growth of the JJCF to over seventy million dollars in combined assets is largely due to the PAC who have encouraged their clients to establish current and legacy charitable gifts through trusts, bequests, life insurance policies and donor advised funds.

With over 100 members, the PAC provided networking and educational opportunities. Members also participated in our remarkable PAC mission to Israel.

RESCUE

Federation directly supports 17 Chesed Relief Centers throughout the Volga Region of the Former Soviet Union, serving approximately 6,000 poverty-stricken elderly Jews, nearly half of whom are not considered victims of Nazi persecution.

JEWISH WOMEN’S FOUNDATION. As an incubator for informed Jewish philanthropists and leaders, JWF raises and directly allocates funds to special programs for women and children.

JWF celebrated its 10th anniversary and allocated to more than 8 projects locally and in Israel. During the past 10 years, JWF has granted well over $500,000.

LION OF JUDAH ENDOWMENT In 2013, 11 more women joined our LOJE program, ensuring their generous annual Lion gifts to the Federation in perpetuity. Now with 269, our community continues to lead with the highest number of “Lions Forever” in the country.

THE JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (JJCF) HAS GROWN ITS ASSETS TO MORE THAN $70 MILLION, AS CUSTODIAN FOR FOUNDATION, AGENCY AND SYNAGOGUE FUNDS. JJCF ALSO FACILITATES PLANNED GIVING FOR 15 LOCAL JEWISH INSTITUTIONS THROUGH ITS CREATE A JEWISH LEGACY PROGRAM. 51 CHAILIFE

BENEFICIARY AGENCIES The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation and the Jewish Women’s Foundation are proud to support the following organizations’ work to sustain our Jewish community and our people locally, in Israel and around the globe: Adolph & Rose Levis Alzheimer & Adult Day Care Center (Volen Center) Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Anshei Emuna Congregation BBYO Gold Coast Region Birthright Israel Foundation B’nai Torah Congregation Boca Raton Jewish Experience

Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options (JAFCO) Jewish Agency for Israel Jewish Association for Residential Care Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Education Center of South Florida Jewish National Fund – Alexander Muss High School in Israel Jewish Student Connection Kol Israel Haverim

Boca Raton Synagogue

Kosher Konnection

Chabad of East Boca

Liumi - Israel Center for Enrichment and Jewish Life

Chabad Student Center (at FAU, Lynn & Palm Beach State College)

Machshava Tova

Chamah Congregation Beth Adam Congregation B’nai Israel Congregation Shaarei Kodesh Congregation Shirat Shalom Congregation Torah Ohr Delray Orthodox Synagogue Donna Klein Jewish Academy Ethiopian National Project Federation Transportation Services Hillel – Florida Haifa Rape Crisis Center Hillel Day School of Boca Raton Hillel of Broward & Palm Beach International Funding Collaborative Grant in Israel JerusalemOnlineU.com CHAILIFE 52

PJ Library® Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Sharks for Israel Temple Anshei Shalom Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County The American Committee for Shenkar College in Israel The Center for Women’s Justice The Israel Association for Child Protection (ELI) Torah Academy of Boca Raton We Power Weinbaum Yeshiva High School World ORT

FEDERATION OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE STAFF Chair Ellen R. Sarnoff

Vice Chair Carol S. Smokler

Vice Chair, Financial Resource Development Anne L. Jacobson

Vice Chair Etta Gross Zimmerman

Vice Chair, Campaign Betty Kane Vice Chair, Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation Richard D. Steinberg, CFA Vice Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Emily Grabelsky Vice Chair, Planning & Allocations Joseph S. Mishkin Vice Chair, Israel & Overseas Committee Eric Stein Vice Chair Wesley E. Finch

Secretary Debra Halperin Assistant Secretary Albert Gortz, Esq. Treasurer Stewart Kasen Assistant Treasurer Arthur Goldberg President & CEO Matthew C. Levin Chief Operating Officer Mel Lowell Executive Vice President, FRD Marla Weiss Egers

FEDERATION BOARD MEMBERS Michael Beckerman Laurence I. Blair, Esq. Dana Charles-Kodner, Esq. Helen Cohan Alan Cornell Jill Deutch Bryan Drowos Rabbi David Englander Barbara Feingold Larry Feldman Dale Filhaber Meryl Gallatin David Galpern Louise Galpern Stuart Ganslaw Rani H. Garfinkle Harvey Geller • Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Glen Golish Dr. Gail Greenspoon Eric Gutmann • Jeffrey Harris Shelley Pechter Himmelrich Eydie Holz Thomas R. Kaplan Jon Kimmel • David Kirschner Elliot S. Koolik Elyssa Kupferberg Dr. Gail Rubin Kwal April E. Leavy

Murray Leipzig Rabbi Daniel Levin Michael Lipton Roxane Frechie Lipton Robert Marton Stephen A. Mendelsohn, Esq. Jeffrey Newman Stephanie Owitz Richard Paul Barry Podolsky David Pratt, Esq. Wendy Pressner Susan Rahn Jill Rose Michael Rose Amy Ross Robin Rubin Mark A. Schaum, Esq. Dr. David Schimel Judi Schuman Janet Sherr Joseph Sitrick Rabbi David Steinhardt Richard Stolls Ted Struhl Dorothy M. Wizer Ilene Wohlgemuth Lesley Zafran • Raymond Zimmerman • Beneficiary Agency Chair/President

FEDERATION DIRECTORS EMERITUS Margie B. Baer Edward I. Burns Karola Epstein Gerald Golden Kinnie Gorelick David G. Hast Dorothy Lipson Lawrence Phillips

Clarice F. Pressner Gordon Salganik Dorothy P. Seaman Richard Siemens Shirley Solomon Elizabeth S. Zinman

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Includes Executive Committee

M. Adam Bankier, Esq. Stan Barry Laurence I. Blair, Esq. Stuart E. Bloch, Esq. Dana Charles-Kodner, Esq. Caryn Clayman, Esq. Helen Cohan Alan Cornell Janet Elinoff Sheila Fuente Louise Galpern Ivan Gefen Albert W. Gortz, Esq. Shelly Pechter Himmelrich David A. Kirschner Richard Kwal

Sandra L. Lippy Roxane Frechie Lipton Carl Marbach Linda A. Melcer Joseph S. Mishkin Cindy Orbach Nimhauser Elaine Roberts Jonathan I. Sahn, CLTC Michael J. Shapiro Roz Silver Brian Singer, CFP, CLU Ted Struhl Jerome L. Wolf, Esq. Ex Officio, JFSPBC Ellen R. Sarnoff, Chair

FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Richard D. Steinberg, CFA

Chair, Marketing Dale Filhaber

Vice Chair, Board Development Elyssa J. Kupferberg

Chair, Nominating Committee Norman Jacobson

Chair, By-Laws Donald R. Tescher, Esq.

Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Planned Giving And Endowments Barbara Werner

Co-Chairs, Create A Jewish Legacy David A. Katzman, CPA Anne L. Jacobson Norman Jacobson Chair, Grants & Scholarships Committee Michael D. Lipton Chair, Insurance Committee Seth A. Marmor, Esq. Chair, Investment Committee Matthew J. Kutcher, CFP Chair, Jewish Women’s Foundation Mara Reuben

Co-Chairs, Professional Advisory Committee Kenneth A. Pritzker Joel H. Yudenfreund, Esq., CPA Immediate Past Chair David Pratt, Esq. At Large Gail Greenspoon Marjorie A. Horwin, CPA Thomas R. Kaplan Mark A. Schaum, Esq, CPA

FOUNDATION CHAIRS Gary Bernstein* Albert W. Gortz, Esq. Marvin A. Kirsner, Esq. Jerome L. Wolf, Esq. Eric W. Deckinger Ralph M. Solomon* Eugene Pargh

1984 – 1986 1986 – 1988 1988 – 1990 1990 – 1991 1991 – 1994 1994 – 1996 1996 – 1997

Jeffrey S. Kahn, Esq. 1997 – 2001 Caryn J. Clayman, Esq. 2001 – 2004 Charles Ganz 2004 – 2005 Thomas R. Kaplan 2005 – 2008 David Pratt, Esq. 2008 – 2013 Richard D. Steinberg, CFA 2013 – present

FEDERATION CHAIRS James B. Baer* Marianne Bobick James H. Nobil*

Marvin Zale Allan B. Solomon Richard Okonow* Herbert Gimelstob

1979 – 1983 1983 – 1986 1986 – 1988, 1999 – 2001 1988 – 1991 1991 – 1992 1992 – 1995 1995 – 1998

Ralph Solomon* 1998 – 1999 Andrew S. Robins, Esq. 2001 – 2003 Lawrence D. Altschul 2003 – 2005 Etta Gross Zimmerman 2005 – 2007 Stewart G. Harris* 2007 – 2010 Cindy Orbach Nimhauser 2010 – 2011 Ellen R. Sarnoff 2011 – present

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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT

GRANTMAKING

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Inc. Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) Jewish Community Facilities Corp.

2012-2013 Financial Highlights Revenue, Expense, and Grantmaking Report Final Audit Information

FEDERATION GRANTS:

(In Thousands)

Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Adolph & Rose Levis Adult Day Care Center B’nai Brith Youth Organization- Florida Birthright Israel SUPPORT & REVENUE: (In Thousands) Combined Outreach Grants* Donna Klein Jewish Academy Annual Campaign $ 13,787 FL Association of Jewish Federations Foundation Contributions, Gifts, Grants

$ 3,647 Florida Hillel Council Program and Other Revenue $ 1,613 Hillel Day School TOTAL PRIMARY REVENUE $ 19,047 Jewish Association for Residential Care Kosher Konnection OTHER REVENUE Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Special Needs Task Force Interest and Dividend Income from Investments $ 619 Temple Beth El - Infant Care Realized Gains from Investments $ 2,389 Torah Academy Facilities Corp. Misc. Revenue $ 612 Transportation Services Facilities Corp. - Revenue from Beneficiary Agencies on Campus $ 1,891 Weinbaum Yeshiva High School Other $ 1,081 TOTAL OTHER REVENUE

$ 6,592

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE

$ 25,639

TOTAL:

$ 1,002 $ 60 $4 $ 20 $ 50 $ 747 $ 13 $ 40 $ 223 $ 353 $5 $ 959 $3 $ 10 $ 174 $ 37 $ 123 $ 3,823

OVERSEAS GRANTS*: Through Jewish Federations of North America

$ 1,253

EXPENSES FOUNDATION GRANTS (JJCF)

Kamsly Fund Grants for Jewish Teen Programming* Jewish Women’s Foundation Grants* $ 533 Scholarships $ 1,253 Grants for Special Projects* $ 3,823 Mollie Rosenthal Memorial Fund $ 2,669 Grants from Donor Directed Funds to Charitable Organizations $ 242

PROGRAM & GRANTMAKING EXPENSES Jewish Federations of North America - Dues Jewish Federations of North America - Overseas Grants Federation Grants to Various Beneficiaries Foundation Grants Charitable Grants - From Weinberg Fund Planning, Community Relations, Overseas, Jewish Education, Foundation Communications, Event Expenses, Support to Agencies (HR, PR, IT, FS) TOTAL PROGRAM & GRANTMAKING EXPENSES

$ 2,424 $ 3,717 $ 14,661

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT EXPENSE

$ 912

FUNDRAISING EXPENSE

$ 1,530

FACILITIES - CAMPUS OPERATING COSTS, NET Contributed Materials and Services on behalf of Beneficiary Agencies on Federation Campus, net

$ 60 $ 98 $ 11 $ 30 $ 60 $ 2,410

$ 2,669

$ 1,134

WEINBERG FUND GRANTS FOR SENIOR PROGRAMS* $ 242

FACILITIES/CAMPUS OPERATING COSTS DESIGNATED SUPPLEMENTAL GIFTS: In addition to the Annual Campus-Wide costs $ 1,354 Campaign, supplemental gifts were made to, or through the Federation to, Jewish Campus costs on behalf of Beneficiary Agencies, gross of income $ 3,025 organizations apart from Annual Campaign or Emergency Campaigns. Supplemental gifts enhanced Federation’s ability to advance certain programs and projects, and TOTAL FACILITIES/CAMPUS OPERATING COSTS $ 4,379 address emerging needs. Federation made distribution payments from these gifts within the ‘12-‘13 Fiscal Year totaling: $ 375 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 21,482

Total Expenses $21,482 (In Thousands)

21%

Facilities/Campus Costs

$4,379

(Granting to Beneficiary Agencies Net $1,134)

68%

7%

Program Expenses and Grantmaking

Fundraising

$1,530

$14,661

NOTE: Facilities Corp., a separate 501c2 entity, and a subsidiary of the Federation, operates and manages the 100-acre campus with over 300,000 square feet of building space.

In Fiscal 2012-13, Facilities Corp. funded over $4 million to operate the campus, of which $3 million is attributable directly to the campus beneficiary agencies. These agencies assumed $2 million of that cost, and Facilities Corp. absorbed the remaining $1 million on their behalf, plus the additional $1 million campus-wide costs.

4%

Admin/Management

$912

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*See list of all beneficiaries on page 52

Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) Statement of Activities - Fund & Operations FYE 8/31/13 (In Thousands)

BEGINNING NET ASSET BALANCE 9/1/12

$ 37,890

REVENUE Fund Contributions Fund Operating Fees Investment Activity

$ 3,647 $ 472 $ 4,331 $ 8,450

TOTAL FUND REVENUE

$ 326

OPERATING REVENUE

$ 8,776

TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Fund Charitable Grants Operating Expenses

$ (2,669) $ (1,623)

TOTAL EXPENSES

$ (4,292)

NET SURPLUS

$ 4,484

ENDING NET ASSET BALANCE 8/31/13

$ 42,374

Charitable Grants Through JJCF Fiscal Year 2012/2013 (In Thousands)

Total: $2,669

41%

29%

to JFSPBC Annual Campaign

to Other Jewish Organizations

From Donor Advised Funds, LOJE. PACE & JJCF Unrestricted Fund:

From Donor Advised Funds, JWF, Kamsly, Scholarships & JJCF Special Projects Fund:

$1,108

$769

13%

to JFSPBC Beneficiary Agencies - DKJA, JARC, JCC & JFS

From Donor Advised Funds & Designated Endowments:

$347

17%

to Other Charitable Organizations

From Donor Advised Funds to Universities, Hospitals, etc.:

$445

The Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) combined assets under management total $70 million. These include $42 million in net assets plus $28 million held by JJCF as custodian for local agency and synagogue funds.

EMPOWER Last year, more than 500 persons with special needs and their families received services from one or more of Federation’s beneficiary agencies or Jewish day schools to address their individual challenges.

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WE ALL HAVE SOMETHING BIG TO CONTRIBUTE THIS PASSOVER The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County helps countless people overcome poverty, hunger and despair, and helps support programs that sustain Jewish identity and enrich our community. Together, we can make a world of difference this Passover and throughout the year. jewishboca.org CHAILIFE 56

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MAKE A TAX-SMART INVESTMENT IN OUR JEWISH FUTURE THROUGH THE JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION As a philanthropist, you care about the future of our Jewish community – but you also want to protect your own financial future. That’s where the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) of South Palm Beach County may be appropriate.

JJCF offers charitable gift plans and tax-smart strategies that will help you realize your philanthropic goals and your personal legacy by establishing: • A Donor Advised Fund or “philanthropic bank” in which the assets are invested and you may make recommendations for distributions to charitable organizations.

• An Endowment Fund, such as LOJE and PACE, to perpetuate your annual commitment to the Federation/UJA campaign.

• A Designated Endowment Fund, to provide annual support for specific programs.

• A Charitable Trust, Annuity or UniTrust, to provide annual income to you and benefit the charity in the future.

• A Charitable Lead Trust that will provide the funding for a charity for a specific number of years (typically 20) after which the principal is transferred to another person.

The Trustees of the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation are empowered to protect your “donor’s intent” by monitoring the allocation of your funds long into the future.

Additionally, when you establish an Endowment Fund or Trust through our Federation’s JJCF, you may also be recognized in local and national honor societies.

For further information, contact Steve Rose, Vice President, Foundation at 561.852.3114.

In all situations, please discuss the financial, tax and legal implications of establishing all charitable gift plans with your own personal professional advisors.

WHAT

PROMISE WILL YOU MAKE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS?

The Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation is here to help fulfill your promise that there will always be a strong and thriving Jewish community and people.

Learn about the easy ways you can keep your promise, l’dor v’dor, from generation to generation. Please consult with your trusted financial advisor or a member of our Foundation’s professional team at 561.852.3170.

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JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Honoring the Past & Strengthening the Future For nearly 30 years, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) has been the steward for individuals and families to leave their heartfelt legacies.

Transferring wealth and passing down Jewish values, these visionary benefactors are ensuring the wellbeing of our people for generations to come, and the continuity of programs and services they hold dear.

JJCF has grown to more than $70 million in combined assets as custodian for Foundation, agency and synagogue funds. At our first Golden Gathering in February, we honored longtime donors whose generosity has established this community and strengthened its future.

And, as we look to grow our unrestricted endowments and our Promises Campaign, more of us – from Golden annual donors to relative newcomers - are recognizing the importance and satisfaction of investing in the future of our community and our people. Our dedicated, skilled Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) members and our experienced staff stand ready to help find the right vehicle for each individual or family interested in leaving a meaningful legacy.

GOLDEN GIVERS THANKED FOR 18+ YEARS OF GENEROSITY AT BAGELS WITH GOLDA Their long-term commitment reveals a remarkable thread of caring for their neighbors and the Jewish people. They are bound together by a deep-rooted pride that nourishes the seeds for future generations.

The Federation’s Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation… showed its appreciation for the Golden Givers who have contributed to Annual Campaigns for 18 years or more. On January 22, the JJCF presented a collective thank you for more than 100 Golden Givers with a Golden Gathering breakfast event. They were invited to enjoy Bagels with Golda, a one-woman, audience-participatory show featuring Joan Wolfberg as Golda Meir.

Dorothy Wizer, Golden Gathering Chair, welcomed the guests and offered a personal story on what giving means to her. Dorothy, who has endowed her Federation gifts in both the South Palm Beach County and Richmond, VA Jewish communities, was followed by other longtime, dedicated contributors who shared their own “golden moments.”

After a slide presentation of “then and now” Federation milestones, Elyssa Kupferberg, Vice Chair of JJCF and Chair of Foundation’s Endowment Campaign, thanked these Golden Givers for all they have done in the past and will continue to do for future generations through their legacy endowments.

For more information about the JJCF and leaving a lasting legacy, please contact Linda Hurst at 561.852.3170 or lindah@bocafed.org.

“I have been involved in UJA-Federation for 60 years.

In June 1968, in the midst of Israel’s 6 Day War, my 8 year old son, Cliff, filled his wagon with toys. He rolled it around the block with a sign ‘Help the Israeli Army - Buy my toys’ and returned with $6.50. When I announced his contribution at our temple, pockets opened. I was so proud.” -Phyllis Wachtel

Phyllis Wachtel, Elaine Roberts

Richard Steinberg Chair

Elyssa Kupferberg Vice Chair

Anne & Norman Jacobson

“My first gift to UJA-Federation was $18 in 1968, after my sister-in-law invited me to an event. I am eternally grateful for her insight and courage in soliciting that beginning gift.” ~Elaine Roberts

“We are a special group of people.

Somehow, somewhere, we learned that being Jewish means we have a responsibility to care for one another…and Federation has become the best way to accomplish our mission of tikkun olam.”

-Dorothy Wizer Marcia Berns, Nostalgic America; Dorothy Wizer; Elyssa Kupferberg

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JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Barbara Werner, Cynthia Hollander Schechner, Arthur Jaffe, Matt Levin, Dorothy Wizer, Dotti Seaman

Margie Baer, Leona Brauser

“One of my many golden moments was when my daughter turned 36 and I gave her the gift of a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) which made her a Lion forever with one gift. L’Dor V’Dor.” -Dotti Seaman

“I brought the Lion of Judah program to our Federation in 1980, and I’m so proud of all the good we continue to do through our Federation for our Jewish family.” -Margie Baer

“I led Mission 500 to Israel. To visit with 500 friends and neighbors and to realize they all shared my zeal for the survival of Judaism was thrilling!”

-Cynthia Hollander Schechner “I was the first director of the Federation’s Foundation in 1982. Not only a job, it was my great honor to help develop and preserve our Jewish community’s future. I am so proud to see the growth of Federation and that we lead the country in LOJEs.” -Dr. Arthur Jaffe

Remember When

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arbra Streisand is the only artist ever to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe Awards. She has won two Oscars; one for Best Actress in “Funny Girl”, and one for Best Original Song “Evergreen”.

“I was Women’s Division President from 1989 to 1992. I’ve watched our community grow from a small office on Spanish River to the Siemens Campus and, as the saying goes, ‘look at us now, baby!’ It is a joy to have helped this growth and to see a community where young people come forth to continue our work.”

-Leona Brauser

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With “Yentl” in 1983, she became the first woman ever to produce, direct, write and star in a major motion picture. The film earned five Oscar nominations.

She is the only performer to have number one albums in five consecutive decades. For her very first solo recording, “The Barbra Streisand Album,” she won two 1963 Grammy Awards, Best Female Vocal Performance and Album of the Year.

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PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)

PAC MEMBERS SHARE HOLIDAY CHEER In appreciation of their time and dedication, the 108 members of the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation’s Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) were invited to toast the holidays at the PAC Holiday Happy Hour on December 17. Briefly setting business aside, the caring estate planning professionals savored delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails and enjoyed catching up with fellow members at Asia Restaurant and Bar in Boca Raton. PAC Co-chairs Ken Pritzker and Joel Yudenfreund gave a cheerful welcome and shared more details about future events.

Judy & Craig Donoff

Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, Jill Poser, Elyssa Kupferberg, Ken Pritzker

Daniel Levine, Seth Marmor

David Katzman, Marjorie Horwin, David Pratt

In the holiday spirit, the PAC members brought with them a plentiful collection of gift cards for distribution through Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services to help local families purchase toys for their children.

PAC members are estate and trust attorneys, marital and family law attorneys, financial wealth advisors, accountants, trust officers and insurance professionals who encourage charitable giving through the establishment of new endowment funds, trusts, bequests, life insurance policies and IRAs on behalf of their clients.

The festivities were generously underwritten by Steinberg Global Asset Management, Ltd. and Joel H. Yudenfreund, J.D., CPA, CAP®. For more information about the PAC, contact Lisbeth Rock Cauff at 561.852.3188 or lisbethc@bocafed.org.

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Ken Pritzker; Steinberg Global Asset Management, Ltd., Joel H. Yudenfreund, J.D., CPA, CAP; Richard Steinberg, Steinberg Global Asset Management, Ltd.

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Annual Seminar for Professionals

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 • 5:30 P.M. Featured Speaker: Richard A. Oshins

Topic: Thinking Outside the Box: Why Conventional Thinking Might Not Always Be Best for Your Client Woodfield Country Club $50 per person (table sponsorship available) Chairs: Amy Beller, Esq. and Alyssa Feder, Esq. For more information, contact Lisbeth Rock Cauff at 561.852.3188 or lisbethc@bocafed.org.

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Profile In Giving

TOM KAPLAN: SECURING OUR JEWISH FUTURE When it comes to philanthropy, most donors understand the concept of making an annual gift to a charity, but few understand the opportunities to truly “leave a legacy.” Thomas R. Kaplan, the 2014 Mitzvah Society honoree, combines both of these charitable acts and takes the mitzvah of giving to another level. Tom utilizes his role as President of Kaplan, Krauss & Levine, LLC, a local life insurance and estate planning firm, and his leadership positions in numerous philanthropic and professional organizations, to encourage people to think charitably. He advises his clients and colleagues to take the extra step by endowing their gifts to ensure that we will always be a strong, vibrant Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County where future generations will thrive.

What inspired you to become involved in the Jewish community?

Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, my parents were always very involved in our community.

As a young boy, I started my volunteerism at the JCC in Pittsburgh. My involvement and satisfaction have strengthened over my past 30 years in Florida. Among my many charitable activities, I was the first Chair of Financial Resource Development for our Federation, as well as Chair of the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation, and I was President of the Adolph and Rose Levis JCC. I continue to volunteer my time in leadership roles, including on the JFSPBC Executive Committee and as South Palm Beach County Chair for Israel Bonds.

Why is legacy giving so important?

To have a strong Jewish community in the future, we need to start to plan for that today. I tell my clients, that the Annual Campaign is like a “checking account,” and the endowment is a “savings account” for tomorrow. By leaving a legacy, we can guarantee there will always be a strong, secure future with continued programs to serve our Jewish community for generations to come.

What is your professional philosophy on planned giving and philanthropy?

I see myself as a catalyst for charitable giving. I believe it is the professional’s role to educate his or her clients (and colleagues) to help them develop a philanthropic vision.

How would you advise other professionals on developing planned giving opportunities?

The members of the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation’s Professional Advisory Committee approach planned giving from a variety of fields. My advice cuts across all professions.

Many people, if asked, would want to leave a legacy. It is vital for professionals to actually ask the questions of their clients that could create gifts that will secure the future of our community and our people. I like to say it is a “win-win-win” for all – the client, their family and the Jewish community. By simply asking the right questions, you can make spectacular things happen.

For ten years, the Mitzvah Society has recognized professionals who have been instrumental in leading their clients to make planned gifts to the JJCF. Tom Kaplan received the 2014 Mitzvah Society Award on March 4 at a cocktail reception at Addison Reserve Country Club.

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$2.4 MILLION GIFT PROMISES TO TRANSFORM NEWLY NAMED RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

t has been just under two years since Norman Rales passed away, yet he and his family’s support of the South Palm Beach County Jewish community and specifically Jewish Family Services continues to grow. In December 2013, the beloved sons of Norman and his wife Ruth Rales (also deceased), all of whom reside outside the state, announced a $2.4 million gift on behalf of the Rales family to the newly named Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services ( JFS), a community partner of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

With this generous donation, JFS will create the “Center for Families and Children,” which will reach an underserved demographic in the South Palm Beach County community. According to JFS President and CEO Danielle Hartman, the four programs falling under the center’s umbrella include: Vocational & Employment Services, Domestic Abuse Education & Action Program, Financial Assistance Program, and Counseling & Community Outreach.

“This gift is truly transformational for our agency and the individuals we support,” said Hartman. “The Rales brothers believe in the services we provide to the community. We are thankful for their trust in our agency as well as their continued support exemplified by this investment.”

“Our parents came from humble roots,” said Steven, Mitchell and Joshua Rales.

“Neither of them could afford to attend college and our father was raised in an orphanage in New York City during the depression. As a couple, Norman and Ruth Rales’ ambition was not solely to achieve the American dream for themselves and their children but to assist others less fortunate than them in achieving that same dream. The work of the Ruth & Norman Rales Foundation, and in particular its partnership with JFS, illustrates their commitment to helping others. This is our effort to continue to build upon the foundation of our parents’ good work. We consider this truly to be an honor and a privilege.”

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services gratefully acknowledges Create a Jewish Legacy for providing the tools to support its growing legacy giving program.

CJL Community Partners: Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, B’nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh, Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Hillel Day School of Boca Raton, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, Jewish Association for Residential Care, Jewish Education Center of South Florida, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Temple Beth El, Torah Academy of Boca Raton, Weinbaum Yeshiva High School.

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Through Create a Jewish Legacy, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation is preparing for the community’s future by providing our Community Partners with training and materials to help build their endowments. For more information, contact Linda Hurst at 561-852-3170 or lindah@bocafed.org.

Here are two great opportunities to engage in JWF: Join us for the 2014 Granting Wishes Cocktail Reception on March 24 at the Boca Rio Golf Club where you’ll be inspired by our work and guest speaker and best-selling author Jean Chatzky, Financial Editor for NBC Today.

lions forever

ultimate thank you celebrating the 20th anniversary of loje

Register today at: jewishboca.org/grantingwishes Make an impact as a JWF trustee by addressing important issues, advocating for social change and transforming lives locally, in Israel and around the world.

Contact Lisbeth Rock Cauff, JWF Director, at 561.852.3188 or LisbethC@bocafed.org.

WOMEN.

The Lion in you can roar far into the future through the Lion of Judah Endowment LOJE program.

MORNING TEA Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

St. Andrews Country Club 17557 W Claridge Oval, Boca Raton Couvert: $36 per person / Speaker: Amy Hirshberg Lederman Barbara Werner Chair, Women’s Planned Giving & Endowment A minimum $100,000 Lion of Judah endowment fund to perpetuate your annual gift to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is required to attend.

For more information, contact Linda Hurst at 561.852.3170 or lindah@bocafed.org.

Jean Chatzky “Granting Wishes” Guest Speaker Photograph by John E Barrett

Kindly RSVP by March 14th by visiting jewishboca.org/LOJE.

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EXPLORING OUR HOMELAND & BUILDING COMMUNITY TOGETHER: OUR FIRST COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP MISSION

Visiting an IDF Base in Israel’s far northwest corner made clear what it takes to maintain secur ity for our Jewish family in this geo graphically tiny country.

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hirty of our key Jewish community leaders spent five IOC transformative days in Israel together in November. Intended to build bonds among lay and professional leadership from our Federation, synagogues and organizations, our Federation’s first Community Leadership Mission exceeded all expectations.

The emotions and senses, as well as impact on our community, cannot be summed up by telling you the sites explored, the high level expert briefings, or even the visits to some of the extraordinary things our community’s generosity helps make possible. After following in the footsteps of our homeland’s history and geography, sacrifices and security, human services and entrepreneurship, what stands out most is having experienced them together.

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Many in the group hadn’t met before. But, as our Federation leaders, rabbis, agency heads and key volunteers learned and prayed, danced and sang, laughed and cried, toured and ate with each other, they grew together as friends and leaders of a community united in caring and embracing our vibrant diversity. They’re still bursting with nachas (pride) and running on all the ruach (spirit) they raised.

And they returned committed to spreading and strengthening the bonds we’ve been forging – before, during and after the mission - to create a new kind of South Palm Beach County Jewish community. A community in which, from our diversity, we stand as one for Israel, we rise as one to preserve Jewish identity, and together we answer the call to understand and care for each other – at home, in Israel and wherever our Jewish family is in need.

OUR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TRAVELERS Betty Kane • Diane & Larry Feldman Co-Chairs

Patty Beck Michael Beckerman Rabbi Josh Broide Randy Colman Marla Weiss Egers Rabbi Reuven Feinberg Diane & Larry Feldman Beverly Feurring CHAILIFE 64

Dale & Edward Filhaber Mona Fleisig Arthur & Hedy Goldberg Raina Goldberg Danielle Hartman Janet Izaak Anne & Norman Jacobson

Betty Kane April Leavy Rabbi Dan Levin Matt Levin Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Judi & Allan Schuman Shirley & Allan Solomon Dana Vizner Ilene Wohlgemuth

Always mem orable for th ose from the dia spora, Shab b a t in Israel includ ed a bustlin g visit to Machane Yehuda, a m oving Kabbalat Sh abbat at the k otel, and a spirited din ner.

The Kiryat Bialik visit inc luded time with Mayor Eli Dukorsk y and Head of Education, Ami Reuv en.

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Rabbis Josh Broide, Dan Levin, Philip Moskowitz and Reuven the Feinberg were instrumental to Mission’s power and depth.

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Alongside heads of our local ben eficiary agencies, the group explored Israeli services provided through our overseas partner agencies, including Susan’s Hou se in Jerusalem, where young people at risk learn skills for entrepreneurship.

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JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL (JCRC)

JCRC AND AGENCIES BRIEF LEGISLATORS BEFORE 2014 SESSION The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) brought State Senators and Representatives who serve the area to the annual Legislative Sendoff on January 21, 2014. Approximately 50 persons, including legislators, staff from state and federal government officials’ offices, leaders of the JCRC and beneficiary agencies attended the breakfast briefing at Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) on the Federation’s campus to hear vital concerns of the Jewish community which will be considered during this year’s session in Tallahassee.

comprehensive services. Andrea Kalkstein, an Associate Vice President at Federation, addressed the funding needs of Federation Transportation Services, which provides door-to-door service for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Andrew Robins, Esq., JCRC Co-chair and emcee for the briefing, and Matthew C. Levin, Federation President & CEO, greeted the legislators and acknowledged the essential partnerships among the Federation and its beneficiary agencies.

Drawing on his experience in the U.S. House of Representatives and as a former Florida State Senator, Congressman Ted Deutch urged all in attendance to reach out and work together to accomplish what is needed.

Robins reminded the legislators that, “an essential fundraising priority of our Federation has been to develop resources to support programs for the elderly, for the hungry, for Holocaust survivors and for those with special needs. Unfortunately, the needs of our residents exceed the resources we can develop on our own. Therefore, the much-appreciated support of the legislators present and their colleagues is critical to the welfare and survival of many in our community.”

Presentations from three beneficiary agencies highlighted local human needs and how much is at stake amid shortfalls in funding for services. During her briefing, Dr. Debra Hallow, JARC Executive Director, shared the powerful story of a client who accompanied her onstage. Danielle Hartman, President & CEO of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) spoke on a number of areas covered by the agency’s

Andrea Kalkstein; Matthew C. Levin; Danielle Hartman, Andrew Robins, Esq.; Dr. Debra Hallow; Bernie Friedman, Esq.

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Bernie Friedman, Esq., longtime lobbyist for Florida’s Association of Jewish Federations, reported on additional areas of concern which will be part of the 2014 legislative session, including state-funded business initiatives with Israel.

Following the agency briefings, the state government officials in attendance addressed the audience, assuring them that they would advocate on the community’s behalf.

State Senators Maria Sachs and Joseph Abruzzo, and State Representatives Mark Pafford, Lori Berman, Bill Hager and Dave Kerner then each discussed concerns they share with the Federation and its beneficiary agencies. Together, they addressed issues including funding for Holocaust survivors and those with special needs, mental health care and further state divestment to help deter Iran’s nuclear capability.

By bringing together key stakeholders, decision-makers and service providers, the JCRC’s annual Legislative Sendoff is one of the many vehicles through which the Federation carries out its role in coordinating planning for the well-being of our community and our people.

State legislators: Rep. Mark Pafford, Sen. Maria Sachs, Rep. Bill Hager, Rep. Lori Berman, Rep. Dave Kerner

U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch

State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE MARCH IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HOLOCAUST ON YOM HASHOAH The “March of Remembrance” is an intergenerational gathering to commemorate the Holocaust and to provide enduring meaning, so that its atrocities will never again be repeated.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014 March Begins at 3:00 p.m.

Boca Raton Christian School 470 NW 4th Ave., Boca Raton Join this one-half mile march in support of Holocaust Survivors and their families

A Special Holocaust Remembrance Program will begin at 4:00 p.m.

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. for those not participating in the March.

For more information, CONTACT MARISSA TROWBRIDGE AT MARISSAT@BOCAFED.ORG OR 561.852.6022.

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JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL (JCRC)

JCRC BRINGS EXTRAORDINARY HOLOCAUST PROGRAM TO 800-PLUS OLYMPIC HEIGHTS STUDENTS More than 800 students at Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton packed the auditorium on February 4, 2014 to be educated about the Holocaust and the lessons to be learned from it. The teenagers’ attentiveness during the presentation, and their extensive participation in the question and answer session that followed, were testimony to the impact of the JCRC’s remarkable program. A subsequent presentation took place at Boca Raton Community High School on March 7, 2014.

PJ Library® Founder Joins Families at Bedner’s Farm School may have been out for President’s Day but PJ Library was most certainly in session! More than 250 children, parents and grandparents all gathered together on Monday, February 17 for a morning of fun with PJ Library in South Palm Beach County at Bedner’s Farm.

Guests were in for a treat with a special appearance by PJ Library founder, Harold Grinspoon. He warmly welcomed the large crowd, thanked them for their participation in the PJ Library program and happily took photos with the families. The sunfilled morning included a captivating enactment of the PJ Library story “Old Mac Noah” by Miss Amy from Family Time at B’nai Torah Congregation, followed by a hayride through the farm and ending with delicious strawberry picking!

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Our JCRC initially developed the panel presentation for its “Courage to Remember” opening reception on the Federation campus in October, 2013.

The panel featured riveting presentations by Helen Jonas, a Holocaust survivor who was rescued by Oskar Schindler; George Sherman, who liberated concentration camps in Austria as a soldier with the U.S. Army; and Zoe Weiss, whose experience on March of the Living in Poland and Israel was life-changing. They were joined onstage by Dr. Rosanna Gatens, Director of the Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at FAU, and Abbe Snyder, a teacher at Olympic Heights. Stuart Silver, JCRC Director, coordinated and moderated the presentation.

Students at Olympic Heights are creating their own Holocaust Memorial Wall as a reminder to “never forget.”

PJ LIBRARY’S ACTIVITIES BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER PJ Library® fun continued through the winter months. In December, our friends at Congregation Shaarei Kodesh enjoyed making the “Shabbat Box” and learning about Shabbat, while B’nai Torah Congregation held a PJ workshop for families about the “Mezuzah on the Door.” January was a fun-filled month with lots of programs and events around Tu B’shvat, the birthday of the trees. There were stories at the public library, songs and games with Miss Susan and Congregation B’nai Israel at Patch Reef Park, Family Fun Day at Temple Beth El’s Beck Family Campus and Veshinantam Levanecha Pajama Party at Boca Raton Synagogue. There are many more fun times with PJ Library coming up!

If you or someone you know hasn’t yet signed up for this free gift of books and music, join the more than 1,100 families raising Jewish children from age six months through eight years in South Palm Beach County to get in on the fun and learning! For more information about PJ Library and upcoming events, please call 561.852.6080 or email pjlibrary@bocafed.org or visit jewishboca.org/pjlibrary.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK SUNSET PAVILION SINGIN’

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Admission is FREE, but please bring a new pair of PJ’S to be donated to the Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services.

Anyone who pre-registers will receive 2 FREE food tickets per family! (available for pick up at the Guest Services tent)

For more information or to pre-register, please visit us online at jewishboca.org/birthdaybash The PJ Library® - South Palm Beach County Partnership is made possible by generous support from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Union for Reform Judaism, Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

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JEWISH EDUCATION

JEWISH DAY SCHOOL STUDENTS COME TOGETHER TO LEARN MEANING OF CHESED More than 500 first through fifth grade students and 50 educators from our community’s diverse Jewish day schools gathered at the Federation campus on December 11 to learn about the Jewish responsibility to take care of the people around us. Filling Zinman Hall with colorful uniforms, kipot and ruach, the 1st through 5th grade students from Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA), Hillel Day School and Torah Academy learned about the concept of chesed. Marla Weiss Egers, Federation’s Executive VP of FRD, explained that, “The Federation isn’t a building or a campus, but a group of Jewish people helping Jewish people they know and Jewish people they don’t know.”

Then, fifth graders decorated caps for children living with cancer through Stack the Caps — Paint the Caps while grades 1-4 decorated tzedakah cans with clay, jewels and 18 pennies. This year, students chose to direct the tzedakah donations to our Federation. The younger children were led by 30 middle schoolers from Hillel and DKJA, who were prepared by 15 high school students from DKJA and Weinbaum Yeshiva High School.

Chesed Day was sponsored by the day school community and organized by the Federation’s Department of School Education Services.

CONGREGATIONAL & DAY SCHOOL EDUCATORS JOIN FOR 2ND ANNUAL ETHICS INSTITUTE Nearly 150 local day school and congregational school educators came together at the Federation campus on November 4 to learn about Bullying: Fostering Empathy and Action in Schools.

This 2nd annual Rosenfeld Ethics Institute featured a four-hour highly interactive, multimedia full group session followed by grade-level breakouts.

Educators explored the roots of bullying and the power of each individual to be a catalyst for change. They were introduced to individual, classroom and school-wide strategies and school action plans by Jan Darsa, Director of Jewish Education and Mary Johnson, Senior Historian for the renowned Facing History and Ourselves, and by Dr. Anita Meinbach of the University of Miami.

Participation was free of charge through sponsorship from the Jack and Harriet Rosenfeld Foundation Program in Jewish Education at the University of Miami School of Education, Facing History and Ourselves, and the Department of School Educational Services of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

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Educators from the following congregational and day schools participated: B’nai Torah Congregation, Congregation Beth Adam, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh, Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School at DKJA, Hillel Day School, Temple Beth El, Temple Sinai, Torah Academy of Boca Raton and Weinbaum Yeshiva High School.

JEWISH EDUCATION

12TH ANNUAL KRISTALLNACHT FILM FORUM SCREENS NO PLACE ON EARTH AND HONORS THE KWAL FAMILY Commemorating the 75th anniversary of what many consider the start of the Shoah, and featuring another powerful, poignant Holocaust-related film, the 12th Annual Kristallnacht Film Forum once again raised funds for March of the Living (MOL) scholarships. Two sold out crowds filled Zinman Hall on November 3 to watch No Place on Earth and hear from Chris Nicola, who discovered the story in caves that sheltered dozens during the Holocaust.

MELTON PREPARES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS Spending three hours each month in study, educators from local Jewish early childhood centers are taking new learning about Jewish values back to their classrooms and schools. Foundations of Jewish Living is a new Melton curriculum, sponsored locally by a joint effort of the Melton School for Adult Jewish Learning, the Federation’s Department of School Educational Services and the Council of ECE Directors.

Between screenings, a donor reception honored three generations of the Kwal family, longtime supporters of MOL and our Jewish community. Holocaust survivor Roslyn Zalztrager Kwal, her son Richard, his wife Dr. Gail Rubin Kwal and their daughters Rachel and Jaclyn are all MOL alums.

To date, 355 of our 741 local MOL student participants have received scholarships. For more information, call 561.852.6045 or email jackr@bocafed.org.

Ruth Taubman, Helen Cohan, Judith Chasen

Lori Fineman, KFF Chair

MOL Co-chairs: Phyllis Gutmann, Deborah Rudmann

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LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) 561.852.3200 • www.levisjcc.org Levis JCC Builds Community Through the JCC Maccabi Games® Since 1983, the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC has been a cornerstone of our Jewish community. Providing a broad range of enriching programs and services for individuals of all ages that meet the diverse needs of our community, the Levis JCC promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage, and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs.

Programming offered at the Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement, the Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center, the Marleen Forkas Camps and through the Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs and the Sports & Wellness Center, enriches the lives of the participants, but there is so much more to the Levis JCC. The Center is “home” for thousands, in many cases their only connection to Jewish life. Through scholarship and financial assistance programs, the Levis JCC is honored to help families attend its preschool, camp and special needs programs. Art, Culture & Learning programs are often lifelines for adults starting over, building a life in a new community, creating caring networks and support systems. The Levis JCC builds families of all kinds.

From August 10 – 15, 2014, the Levis JCC will proudly host the JCC Maccabi Games® welcoming more than a thousand Jewish teenage athletes and their families from across the country and around the world. This “Time to Shine” will engage and connect the entire community with the Levis JCC and with each other. There are many ways to “join the team” in this unique and rewarding experience. For more information, visit www.bocamaccabi.org.

DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY (DKJA)

561.852.3300 • www.dkja.org DKJA Shines at E2K Virtual Competition Donna Klein Jewish Academy provides a unique educational experience emphasizing the importance of Jewish living, learning, and academic achievement. The school’s mission is to educate our children and the DKJA community to be knowledgeable and responsible citizens of the world, committed to Jewish values and lifelong learning. As the only K-12 Jewish community day school in the country to have earned recognition as a FranklinCovey Leader In Me School, DKJA serves approximately 630 students. Now in its 35th year, DKJA is led by President, Lesley Zafran, and Head of School, Karen Feller.

Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programming encourages challenging and creative 21st century learning. DKJA’s sixth and seventh graders recently placed third in the E2K Virtual Competition out of 12 participating schools from around the country. Challenge questions were delivered virtually from Israel. All of it was conducted digitally.

E2K math students were presented with problems that had to be solved collaboratively.

Students needed to answer and explain how they got their answers. As part of the E2K program, DKJA was invited to participate in this universal competition, executed through the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (the parent organization for the program).

Problems required high-level analytical thinking. The students needed to ‘figure out’ values for variables in different contexts. They employed trial and error, as well as mathematical reasoning. They worked in teams. They focused on solving the task-athand. What an impressive accomplishment!

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LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE (JARC) 561.558.2550 • www.jarcfl.org “Salvatore Principe Opens his HEARTS to JARC Florida” The Jewish Association for Residential Care, a non-sectarian organization, provides group homes, apartments and vocational training for adults with developmental disabilities.

JARC strives to assist each individual in becoming all he or she is capable of being, and encourages this growth in a caring, nurturing environment. JARC’s mission, in partnership with their clients’ families, is to promote independence, dignity and self-respect in order to create more fulfilling lives.

On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, renowned artist Salvatore Principe opened his newly renovated studio in Boca Raton for JARC Florida’s Pre-Gala Celebration. Upon arrival, guests were treated to his own brand of wines decorated with his artwork. At the end of the evening, Sal graciously signed bottles of wine for JARC’s guests. JARC Florida’s very own Café 95 team led by Sylvia Belolo, Food Service Director, provided delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Auctioneer Neil Saffer was on hand for a small auction of paintings and candles, all created by Sal for the event. Within minutes, over $10,000 was raised for JARC Florida. The event was a terrific success, and everyone left with big smiles on their faces and a painting in hand.

The Delmarva Foundation recently came on site to review JARC’s facility and programs, overseeing Provider Discovery Reviews (PDR) to evaluate JARC’s performance and compliance. JARC was reviewed on five different platforms: Life Skills Development (ADT Program), Residential Habilitation, Administrative, and Employee Records and Observations. JARC Florida’s overall score was 100% with Zero Alerts.

RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS)

561.852.3333 • www.ruthralesjfs.org Community Spreads Holiday Spirit While Chanukah was extraordinarily early this year, the spirit of community giving lasted well into December. JFS was able to brighten the holidays for many thanks to the generosity of an array of local groups. The annual “Woodfield Feeds the Hungry “ project not only raised significant funds for the Jacobson Family Food Pantry, but also helped teach a new generation to care for and take care of others. Families collected and packaged food, made cards for donation bags, and delivered a delicious meal to those in need.

The Polo Club once again raised funds to purchase gift cards for children, and their generous donations made such a difference in the lives of so many. Stonebridge collected food, assembled attractive packages and made deliveries to seniors in need. They also gathered donated Chanukah gifts for local children who would otherwise go without.

At their annual holiday party, the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Federation’s Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation also collected gift cards for local residents in need. And The Giving Tree at Temple Beth El donated gift cards for lowincome seniors, as well as for the children in JFS financial assistance client families.

This outpouring of caring and love for those in need in our community was deeply moving.

JFS is truly appreciative to all of the different sections of our community that came together to make the holidays special for those who rely on the agency in so many ways.

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LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES BBYO GOLD COAST REGION • 954.252.1912 • www.bbyo.org BBYO offers safe and welcoming opportunities for learning and growth to all Jewish teens regardless of background, denominational affiliation, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. BBYO encourages Jewish teens to find meaning in Judaism and to develop their own Jewish identities. Committed to a pluralistic experience, BBYO attempts to accommodate and provide a comfortable environment across the halachic (Jewish law) spectrum. BBYO’s international leadership model, AZA and BBG, prides itself on fun and meaningful teen-led programming, responsibility to the global Jewish community, unwavering commitment to the State of Israel, and dedication to tikkun olam – repairing the world.

FEDERATION TRANSPORTATION SERVICES • 561.852.3280

www.jewishboca.org Federation Transportation Services, Inc. (FTS) was established in 1993 to respond to the overwhelming demand for transportation services for the elderly and disabled in South Palm Beach County. FTS services the continuing and growing need for transportation to get to medical and life-sustaining activities such as doctor appointments, grocery shopping, pharmacies and local congregate hot meal sites when families cannot provide assistance. Over the past two years, FTS Services has expanded into Northern Broward County. Even in tough economic years, FTS has been successful in providing 52,000 trips for those in need. Financial assistance is available based on each client’s eligibility to qualify for government programs. For more information please contact the FTS office.

HILLEL DAY SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON • 561.470.5000 • www.hilleldayschool.org Hillel Day School of Boca Raton, a modern Orthodox Jewish day school provides its students with an enriching, comprehensive 21st century education in both Judaic and secular studies. A love of learning is cultivated through collaborative learning environments that encourage students from Kindergarten through 8th grade to explore various topics ranging from secular studies to incorporating state-of-the-art technology to learn Torah. Hillel Day School augments traditional learning with educational innovations for all ages. Elementary school students have enjoyed the opportunity to enhance their understanding of Chumash by listening to audio lessons in online classrooms. Middle school students are creating quality interactive Talmud textbooks that explore topics such as “Honoring Parents,” and “Inner and Outer Beauty.” With record enrollment this year, Hillel Day School students are motivated and eager to learn and grow using the most innovative technology available in schools today.

HILLEL OF BROWARD AND PALM BEACH • 561.297.4100 • www.hillelcenter.org The vision of Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach is to encourage every Jewish student to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. This is accomplished through engaging experiences including Shabbat and holiday programs, as well as social, educational, and cultural events. One of the most successful programs has been the “Alternative Break,” which takes students off the college campus to participate in an immersive community service experience aimed at addressing the needs of an underserved population. Recently, Hillel partnered with Hands On Tzedakah and the National Relief Network to send 25 students to New Orleans. They spent four days working in areas that are still devastated by the effects of hurricanes Katrina and Isaac. Students lived and breathed the concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and returned to campus grateful for the opportunity to change lives and assist those in need, and eager to find new ways for Hillel students to help others.

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LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON • 561.347.1821 • www.torahacademybr.org Torah Academy of Boca Raton hosted its 15th Anniversary Journal Dinner at B’nai Torah Congregation on March 5, 2014. Torah Academy honored the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Schochet, and Mr. David Bovarnick and his wife Cheryl (of blessed memory) - all recognized for their continuous support of Torah Academy, and advocating for the well-being of the Jewish people of today and tomorrow throughout the greater Jewish community. With its commitment to educating approximately 270 students, from early childhood through 8th grade, Torah Academy’s goals include: promoting a lifelong commitment and passion to Torah study and ethical growth, providing an outstanding Judaic and secular curriculum, inspiring a love and commitment to Eretz Yisroel, and preparing students to become productive members of the Jewish community and the world at large. This special anniversary dinner will be a celebration of Torah Academy’s values and promises to be a truly memorable event for all.

WEINBAUM YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL • 561.470.5000 • www.wyhs.net In addition to rigorous and meaningful classes, Weinbaum Yeshiva High School creates opportunities for students to expand their experiences together outside of the traditional classroom setting. In December, the students and faculty enjoyed a School Shabbaton/Retreat in Orlando. Through dynamic sessions and discussions, exciting and interactive team building activities, and an amazing day at Disney’s EPCOT theme park, students were able to explore what being Jewish means to them. One junior remarked, “The (WYHS) Shabbaton was a great way for me to spend time outside of school with my friends and teachers. I got to know kids from other grades and had so much fun at all of the amazing activities. It also got me thinking about what I can gain from Judaism.” Creating educational and life experiential opportunities for its 260 students, WYHS inspires students to make a life-long commitment to Jewish values, learning and observance through a full complement of Judaic and General Studies curricula.

Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center

Helene & Roy Schwedelson

Special Needs Programs Providing high quality social, cultural, recreational and educational programs to individuals ages 4 through 50 with special needs.

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All proceeds directly support Levis JCC programs, including the Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center, the Marleen Forkas Camps, and the Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs. Tax receipts are issued at time of donation.

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SYNAGOGUE UPDATES ANSHEI EMUNA CONGREGATION (C)

16189 Jog Road, Delray Beach • 561.499.9229 • www.ansheiemuna.org Anshei Emuna Congregation offers a welcoming Jewish experience for Jews of diverse Jewish backgrounds and observance levels. Led by Rabbi Jack Engel, Anshei Emuna Congregation offers an environment that is warm, friendly and nurturing with daily services, as well as weekly Torah and Talmud classes. Friday Kabbalat Service led by Ba’al Tefilah; Yehudah Millen, creates a joyous, song-filled ambiance to usher in the Shabbat. Contact the office for more information.

B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION (C)

6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton • 561.392.8566 • www.bnai-torah.org B’nai Torah is commemorating a 40/20 anniversary year – 40 years since the founding of B’nai Torah and 20 years of Rabbi Steinhardt’s leadership as Senior Rabbi. The congregation celebrated with a red-carpet 40/20 Anniversary Gala and annual Dinner Dance on February 22. In honor of this milestone year, B’nai Torah is in the midst of a community-wide campaign to honor the past and help secure the future.

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE (O)

7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton • 561.394.0394 • www.brsonline.org Boca Raton Synagogue was honored to host best-selling author and lecturer, Dr. Tal Ben Shahar for a fascinating seminar on the Science of Happiness. Having taught the largest course at Harvard on happiness, Dr. Shahar captivated the audience exploring topics such as: giving oneself permission to be human, re-focusing on the positive, and the mind-body connection.

The seminar integrated principles from this cutting-edge new field of psychology and from Judaism’s timeless wisdom.

CHABAD CENTRAL OF BOCA RATON (O)

17950 Military Trail, Boca Raton 561.994.6257 • www.ChabadofBocaRaton.com Chabad Central of Boca Raton has had much to celebrate - from the joyous dedication of a new Torah scroll to the Gala Shul Dinner in February. Chabad Central of Boca Raton proudly announces the completion of its luxurious new Mikvah, which is a central component of Jewish family life. The atmosphere at Chabad reflects on a continued commitment to providing every Jew an opportunity to grow in their Judaism and become more involved with their traditions and heritage.

CHABAD OF EAST BOCA (O)

120 NE 1st Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432 • 561.417.7797 • www.ChabadBocaBeaches.com Chabad of East Boca is bringing a special event to the community. ‘The Land We Love, The Lives We Honor’ will be the theme of a Gala Concert and VIP reception, starring internationally renowned entertainer Yaakov Shwekey. The entire community is invited to attend the live concert at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, Thursday March 20th at 7:00 p.m. VIP reception preceding the performance at 5:00 p.m. at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center. For more information: www.ShwekeyConcert.com or call 561.477.7797.

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL (R)

2200 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton • 561.241.8118 • www.cbiboca.org Congregation B’nai Israel is holding a special Passover Shabbat service on the beach Friday, April 18 at 6:15 pm in Delray Beach (A1A and Atlantic Avenue). All are invited to bring family, friends, and beach chairs for this casual service. Onsite greeters provided to direct and assist to the service. Limited metered parking is available. In case of rain, services will be at CBI at 6:15 pm in the Hollander Family Chapel.

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SYNAGOGUE UPDATES CONGREGATION SHAAREI KODESH (C)

19785 Hampton Dr., Boca Raton • 561.852.6555 • www.shaareikodesh.org Besides weekly Shabbat services, religious school, and youth group activities, there is always something fun happening at Congregation Shaarei Kodesh. November’s entertainment highlight was the Harvest Moon Havdalah Hoedown with a professional square dance caller.

The congregation recently enjoyed participating in a successful Road Rally around town. On February 22, 2014, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh honored cantor Dr. Scott Demsky, at the annual “Memories and Melodies” gala.

CONGREGATION SHIRAT SHALOM (R) PO Box 971142, Boca Raton (meeting at Olympic Heights High School) • 561.488.8079 www.shiratshalom.org Congregation Shirat Shalom offered a well-received workshop series. Parents and their children recently completed a seven-week class, “Learning to Use our Spiritual Tools.” Taught

by Cantor Lee Degani, participants learned to work with energy fields and bring healing to others. The program’s success with parents and children is leading to additional spiritual workshops being planned for families, and led by Cantor Dagani. Private sessions are also available. For more information, contact the synagogue.

CONGREGATION TORAH OHR (O)

19146 Lyons Road, Boca Raton • 561.479.4049 • www.TorahOhrBoca.org Proudly welcoming 115 members at the New Member Tea, Congregation Torah Ohr has much to offer, including: Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz; Stephen Savitsky, OU Chairman of the Board; OU SPIRIT Seminar, Book Reviews, 5-8 daily Torah classes, Bonei Olam Walk-a-thon and Bikkur Cholim Breakfast. Members also enjoy theater parties, bus trips, Family Bowling Party and the Century Village Connects outreach program funded by the Jewish Federation – it’s an exciting time to be part of Congregation Torah Ohr. TEMPLE ANSHEI SHALOM (C)

7099 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach 561.495.1300 • www.templeansheishalom.org Temple Anshei Shalom has enjoyed an eventful winter! In December, Aaron Kula and the Klezmer Company Orchestra entertained almost one thousand members and guests. In February, the Goldie and Danny Peck Memorial Scholar In Residence program presented Lynn University professor, Dr. Robert Watson, for an engaging lecture series about Israel and America. The congregation also enjoyed a lively concert by Israeli performance artist Ricky Penn performing with Cantor Sapir. For information on upcoming special events and Lifelong Learning Center programs, visit www.templeansheishalom.org.

TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON (R)

333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton; 9800 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton • 561.391.8900 • www.tbeboca.org Temple Beth El, in cooperation with Lynn University, presents the 5th Annual Project Nuremberg Lawyers Luncheon on April 25, 2014. Project Nuremberg features the “Blue Series”, which is the record of the trials of the Nazis at Nuremberg after WW II. This set of books, rescued from destruction by Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman, serves as the foundation of a stirring program for attorneys that serves as a reminder of the power of the law in confronting evil.

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SYNAGOGUE UPDATES TEMPLE BETH SHALOM OF BOCA RATON (C)

19140 Lyons Road, Boca Raton • 561.483.5557 www.bethshalombocaraton.org Temple Beth Shalom enjoyed a variety of events in February including a Yiddish Club program about comedian Myron Cohen, a JNF breakfast honoring 103 year old Rose Kaufman, and a concert by Cantor Sagee Goldenholz and the Temple Beth Shalom choir in memory of Jerry Kinsler. The public is invited for Purim dinner and entertainment on March 16. The synagogue offers a wonderful lecture series that is open to the community but attendees must pre-register.

TEMPLE EMETH (C)

5780 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach • 561.498.3536 www.temple-emeth.org There will be something to satisfy all interests and budgets at the Temple Emeth Indoor Yard Sale on Sunday, March 23, 2014 from 10:30am - 3:00pm. Choose from artwork, books, Judaica items, jewelry, and more! For bibliophiles, Temple Emeth Book Club had a successful inaugural meeting recently. Congregants look forward to the next Book Club meeting.

TEMPLE SINAI (R) 2475 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach • 561.276.6161 • www.templesinaipbc.com Temple Sinai honored congregants who have been members for eighteen years or more at a special Erev Shabbat service. During the holiday season, the Cantor and choir delighted members with a wonderful Pops Concert and the religious school held a successful holiday toy drive benefitting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families. For adult learners, congregants are welcome to participate in the adult education program, as well as Rabbi Kanter’s popular Lunch ‘N Learn Series.

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TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON PRESENTS A GIFT TO OUR COMMUNITY

GIL MORGENSTERN

violin virtuoso in concert MARCH 23, 2014 2:00 PM

ALSO FEATURING PERFORMANCES

BY CANTORIAL SOLOISTS LORI SHAPIRO AND LAWRENCE DERMER TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON RABBI MERLE E. SINGER SANCTUARY 333 SW 4TH AVENUE, BOCA RATON

“…a brilliant and musically curious artist.” NY Times “A remarkable violinist!” Washington Post NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION Mr. Morgenstern’s performance graciously underwritten

by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer. Additional funding provided by Diane and Gary Glick.

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JCC MACCABI GAMES

®

Proudly hosted by the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC

August 10-15 • 2014

Got athletic talent? Got a spare room? Got a little time?

Bring it! It’s not too late to join our team.

Be a Host Family

Be an Athlete

Open Your Home

Join the Team

400

Approximately 400 host families are needed the week of August 10-15, 2014 to make visiting athletes feel at home!

Be a Volunteer

1,000 Inspire a Community

1,000 volunteers ages 18 and over are needed to work with our committees and staff to plan and facilitate the Boca Raton 2014 JCC Maccabi Games®. Join us!

JCC Maccabi Games® Committee Chairs Games Chairs Matt Baker & Bonnie Schweiger

Games Counsel Edward Cohen

Honorary Games Chairs Marleen Forkas & Judy Levis Markhoff

President, Levis JCC Eric Gutmann

1,000

Jewish teen athletes ages 13-16 compete in team sports and ages 12-16 compete individual sports. Offered at the Boca Games are boys baseball, basketball, bowling, boys flag football, golf, soccer, star reporting, swimming, tennis and girls volleyball. Missed team tryouts? There is still space for you on the Mitchell Dobbin Maccabi Team. Any local Jewish teen 12-16 years old (as of July 31, 2014) is guaranteed participation as an athlete.

To join our team, email bocamaccabi@levisjcc.org or call the JCC Maccabi Games® Hotline at 561.852.3206 We are so proud of the many people from across our community who have offered their time and talent, helping to create an amazing JCC Maccabi Games® experience.

This really is our “Time to Shine!“

-Matt & Bonnie

Executive Director, Levis JCC Randy Colman Rabbi David Baum Randi Berg Jane Black Debbie Block Leslie Brassloff Rabbi Josh Broide Carol Chenkin Ed Cohen Ellen Cohen Debbie Cutler Robin Eisenberg Dale Filhaber Lori Fineman Marvin Finkelstein Sue Finkelstein Chuck Gaspari Dawn Gaynor

Emily Grabelsky Janet Grobstein Lori Gutmann Danielle Hartman Jay Josephson Rick Jultak Linda Kaye Elyssa Kupferberg Dr. Gail Ruben Kwal April Leavy Roger Leavy Lisa Levi Eric Lipson Betty Mitz Janice Obuchowski Michael Panster Wendy Pressner

Ages 12-16

Mike Ralby Amy Ribacoff Francine Rose Amy Ross Tammy Ross Lauren Rubenstein Robin Rubin Leslie Viselman Rebecca Wasserstein

nnie Schweiger Matt Baker & Bo mes® Chairs Ga i JCC Maccab

Committee in formation: list as of Jan 2014

561-852-3206 • www.bocamaccabi.org • Connect with us at facebook.com/boca.maccabi.2014 Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center • 9801 Donna Klein Boulevard • Boca Raton, FL 33428 83 CHAILIFE

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