Chai Life Winter 2016 by Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Volume 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Issue 1 Winter 2016

THE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Impact Today. Imagine Tomorrow

CATCHING THE SPIRIT OF ISRAEL Community Mission Accomplished

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IMPACT TODAY. IMAGINE TOMORROW.

WELCOME TO CHAI LIFE WITH TREMENDOUS PRIDE AND GRATITUDE Nearly two years ago, I stood before you at the 2014 Federation Annual Meeting and spoke about a “new era of possibilities” for our community. Now that my term as Chair is coming to a close, I am proud to report that we have made tremendous progress toward an “era of possibilities fulfilled.” Our Annual Campaign and Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation are on solid fiscal ground and growing. We continue to expand our safety net and forge new community partnerships, including many exciting synergies with local synagogues. Our “crown jewel” of a campus – the largest of its kind in the country – has seen the opening of the Sinai Residences of Boca Raton after eight years of hard work and planning, and the construction of the new Yeshiva High School is well underway. Federation has engaged a new cadre of bright young leaders, poised to take our community forward, and we have created what I called new “portals of entry” designed to attract a new generation of participants as our community continues to mature. There is a sense of excitement that is reminiscent of our early days nearly four decades ago when I joined with other founders of our Federation to set out on a mission now being fulfilled in ways we never imagined. In light of the many accomplishments of our community, I want to take this opportunity to thank our lay leadership for their time and talents in supporting our vital mission as well as the commitment and dedication of our exceptional Federation staff at all levels. Our partnership of lay and professional leadership is truly extraordinary and we would not be where we are today without all of you. But, if our history has taught us anything, there is always more work to be done. I look forward to continuing my involvement after I pass the gavel on to Anne Jacobson, our Chair Designate, who will take the helm in April with yet even more possibilities on the horizon. I thank each and every one of you who make up this incredibly vibrant and diverse community of ours for the opportunity to have served as Chair of the Federation during these exciting times. May we go from strength to strength,

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

Chief Creative Officer Andrew M. Rose Vice President, Marketing & Communications Janet Izaak Chai Life Editor, Communications Director Andrea Schuver Chai Life Design Director, Creative Director Shanna E. Vinig Chai Life Photo Editor/Assistant Editor, Communications Manager Laura Kokus Writer Yaffi Spodek Web & Multimedia Manager Paul Kranowitz Graphic Designer Diego Ureña Graphic Designer Melissa Young Marketing & Communications Coordinator Carrie Galkowski Photo Credits: Jeffrey Tholl Photography FEDERATION OFFICERS Chair Albert W. Gortz, Esq. Chair Designate Anne L. Jacobson Vice Chair, Financial Resource Development David Pratt Vice Chair, Campaign Lawrence Feldman Vice Chair, Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation Richard D. Steinberg Vice Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Judi Schuman Vice Chair, Program Funding Council Joseph S. Mishkin Vice Chair, Israel & Overseas Eric Stein Vice Chair Wesley E. Finch Vice Chair Arthur Goldberg Vice Chair Etta Gross Zimmerman Secretary Debra Halperin Assistant Secretary Carol Smokler

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YOUR IMPACT NOW

Here, in Israel, Worldwide

IN MEMORIAM

Leading Legacies Live On

NIGHT OF INSPIRATION

BROOKLYN TO BOCA

CARING, COMMITTED, OUT & ABOUT

Nine Amazing Women Larry Feldman Leads

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Our Country Clubs & Communities

KINDNESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS Lions Roar as One

ICON OF BUSINESS & PHILANTHROPY Series Named for Lewis Katz

THE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Impact Today. Imagine Tomorrow.

COMMUNITY CREATES LEGACY

One Year, $26 Million Committed

PASSION FOR PHILANTHROPY

Honoring Elyssa Kupferberg

CAUGHT IN THE SPIRIT

Israel Mission Accomplished

CONTENTS 18

Campaign 2016

Men’s Division

Dorothy P. Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy

36 Young Adult Division 40 Business & Professional Division 43

2015 Annual Report

Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation

Israel & Overseas

68 Jewish Community Relations Council 70 Department of Jewish Education 74 Beneficiary Agency Updates 79 Synagogue Updates 82 Corporate Sponsors

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YOUR IMPACT NOW A young mother in Boca Raton loses her husband, but gains a community... A young man afraid to wear his kippah in Paris starts a new life in Israel… A bedridden senior in Tblisi, Georgia looks at her welfare worker as her “angel.”

These are just a few of the faces and places impacted by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and its local, national and international agency partners. Whether they are around the corner or around the globe, our Federation is committed to taking care of our Jewish family in need. In these pages are six Stories of Hope – lives nurtured, protected, taught, inspired, saved and comforted with the help of Federation, its beneficiary agencies and generous donors.

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“I left behind Paris, but I wake up every morning happy, in Israel, knowing that I am safe and free to practice my Judaism without fear.” -REUBEN

“I am so grateful for what they have done for me and my family,” - SARAH

“The school literally saved our lives.” -DANA

DANA AND FAMILY:

REUBEN:

DAY SCHOOL A LIFESAVER

FROM PARIS TO THE PROMISE OF ISRAEL

SUPPORT

ASSIST

RENEW

For 15 years, Sarah enjoyed a “lovely, beautiful” life as a stay-at-home mom in Boca Raton, raising two boys and money for many local organizations. Five years ago, everything changed.

Dana doesn’t mince words when it comes to the financial assistance she received to keep her three girls in Donna Klein Jewish Academy after she went through several traumatic family events five years ago.

When Reuben finished his studies in Economics and Business in his native Paris, France, he opened a kosher Japanese-Chinese restaurant that was tailored to French customers.

SARAH: THE GIFT OF SELF-RESPECT

“My husband lost his job and I discovered major financial issues that had been happening for many, many years,” Sarah recalled. “He had no income. Our home went into foreclosure and the bills began to pile up. At that time, he became very verbally abusive,” she added. “I did everything in my power to meet the needs of my children, but it was getting harder and harder.” Sarah received therapy from the Counseling and Mental Health Services program of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS), a beneficiary agency of Federation, and was eventually connected with an abuse counselor. JFS also helped Sarah’s sons attend summer camp and helped her sell and move from her home. Sarah can’t thank JFS and the Jewish Federation enough.

“I am so grateful for what they have done for me and my family,” she says. “My self-respect is back, and that, in itself, is quite a gift.” CHAILIFE 8

“The school literally saved our lives,” said Dana. Six weeks before she had her third daughter, Emma, Dana lost her mom. Her father had passed away a year earlier. Four weeks after Emma was born, Dana and her husband separated. Dana says DKJA, a beneficiary of Federation, has provided a stable environment for Samantha, 15, Rebekah, 11, and Emma, 5. In addition to being straight A students, all three have developed a strong Jewish identity. “Samantha went on the eighth grade trip to Israel and played in Maccabi for two summers. Rebekah is studying for her Bat Mitzvah and Emma is already speaking Hebrew,” says Dana, adding that the Levis JCC helped financially with Maccabi. “I am forever indebted to this community,” says Dana, who volunteers at DKJA regularly in an effort to give back.

“I hid the fact that I wear a kippah,” he recalls. “I felt safe enough to wear it only in my restaurant. I’d dreamed of aliyah all my life and the recent tragic events there made me realize it’s time.” After the attack at the Hyper Cacher [kosher market], where Jews were murdered in a place he used to shop, Reuben realized he needed to leave. “It could have happened to me, or someone in my family, and it was really frightening,” he recollects. With the help of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Reuben made Aliyah and is now studying Hebrew. “My dream is to open my own restaurant here in Jerusalem, where I can live, learn Torah, and work,” he says happily.

“I left behind Paris, but I wake up every morning happy, in Israel, knowing that I am safe and free to practice my Judaism without fear.”

“We make Bella feel like she has someone she can count on.” -EVAN

“She looked at us and she said quite clearly, ‘I don’t think I would have survived.’” -LARISA

“The community was there for me and my family and still is.” -MARCI

MARCI:

BELLA, EVAN AND FRANCINE: LARISA:

OUR COMMUNITY IS FAMILY

PROVIDING COMFORT FOR SURVIVORS

SUSTAIN

INSPIRE

COMFORT

In November 2011, Marci and Mark were busy young parents whose lives revolved around their kids. Then the unexpected happened; Mark suddenly passed away.

With a sick husband and no relatives nearby, life can get pretty lonely for Bella, a local Holocaust survivor. Thanks to a Federation-supported program, she is receiving extra care and support.

Larisa, 87, of Tblisi, Georgia, has lived in the same tiny dilapidated apartment since she was one-and-a-half years old, hoping someday she would live in normal conditions.

During this tragic time, Marci and her family fell back on the local community, including Federation and the Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center of the Adolph and Rose Levis JCC, where the boys attended school. “I had an incredible outpouring of love and support,” recalls Marci, who was able to keep the boys in school, where they continued to receive the Jewish education she felt was so important.

“The community was there for me and my family and still is,” she says. Four years later, Marci’s family continues to receive summer camp scholarships to the Marleen Forkas Summer Camps of the Levis JCC. “I am so grateful that Federation raises funds to help families like mine,” says Marci, who volunteers on the Camp Committee. “As hard as it is to imagine what I’ve been through, it is also amazing to be the recipient of such an outpouring of community support.”

Building on the life-changing power of the March of the Living, From March to Miriam (FMTM) is matching survivors with students and adult March alumni. The program’s name recalls when Moses asked Miriam and the women to cross the Red Sea and the Israelites felt a sense of hopefulness, similar to the feeling FMTM teams give to survivors. Evan Wadler, 19, a West Boca High graduate who participated in the March last year, is teamed with “big sister” Francine Hande to comfort and check in on Bella. Evan says their visits and calls “make Bella feel like she has

someone she can count on.”

Francine, a 1996 student March alum, explains, “A lot of people underestimate how families and grandkids can help keep a person young. With no family here, Bella especially thrives on interaction with younger people. Our contacts once or twice a week energize her, make her happy—and that’s the whole purpose.”

A LIFE OF DIGNITY

Unfortunately, that day never came, but help did in the form of the Hesed Eliahu Welfare Center, operated by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) with funding from our Federation. Since 2002, Hesed has been a lifeline to Larisa, providing food, home care, medication, home repairs and winter relief. Most importantly, she receives a visit from a welfare worker seven days a week to relieve her loneliness. She affectionately refers to her as her “angel,” says Larry Feldman, Federation Campaign Chair, who visited Larissa on a recent mission to Tblisi and Israel. “I asked her, ‘If your angel was not here, if we were not able to provide what we do, where do you think you would be today?’” he said.

“She looked at us and she said quite clearly, ‘I don’t think I would have survived.’”

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In Memoriam

Larry Phillips:

An Unpar alleled Legacy Upon moving to Boca Raton in 1993, Larry Phillips (z”l) immediately became a driving philanthropic force in our Federation community. With his passing on September 11, 2015, he has left an unparalleled legacy as one of Federation’s most significant donors as well as by endowing considerable gifts for the future of our Jewish community and our people. Among his acts of generosity that surround us, Larry spearheaded the effort to “burn” Federation’s Siemens Campus mortgage, named the Larry and Roxane Phillips Gymnasium at the Levis JCC, and helped launch our Jewish Women’s Foundation and the JFS Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center for seniors. Committed to the Jewish future, he also made possible the second Wexner Heritage Program class to prepare local leaders, supported Birthright and PJ Library®, sustained an orphanage in the Former Soviet Union and established a scholarship fund at Donna Klein Jewish Academy Hands-on, Larry took great joy in founding the sumptuous Annual Thanksgiving Banquet at Federation for primarily senior local residents unable to afford or prepare a festive meal. He served them with honor as he did in making deliveries for the Food Pantry. A member of Federation’s Ketubah Society and the national Star of David Society, Larry was also a beacon to many through his leadership roles with the Federation, Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation, and the St. Andrews campaign. A champion among heroes, Larry’s unsurpassed efforts and contributions earned him the Federation’s Jim Nobil Community Leadership Award. Our Jewish community is and will remain immeasurably stronger, more benevolent and vibrant because he chose to call it home.

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Toby Weinman Palchik: A Tr ailblazer in Life and Philanthropy

A consummate philanthropist, Toby Weinman Palchik (z”l) passed away on December 9, 2015, having proudly supported Jewish causes for 60 years. Deeply concerned with our people’s well-being and security, she was a member of our Federation’s Ketubah Society as well as the national Star of David Society, ensuring that her vital contributions continue into the Jewish future about which she so deeply cared. Toby is best known here for naming our Federation’s Center for Jewish Philanthropy (CJP) in 2007 with a $1 million gift. When she cut the ribbon on this first-of-a-kind Jewish philanthropic center, she was in familiar pioneer territory. A half century earlier, she was the first woman to become an electrical contractor in New York, at which she was extremely successful. Her vision and generosity in creating the CJP enabled us to be at the cutting edge of philanthropy, bringing together all aspects of charitable giving under the trusted Federation name to help donors fulfill their philanthropic goals while meeting the vital needs of our Jewish community and our people now and in the future. Toby and her husband, Mel (z”l), took great pride in our community and supported many Jewish organizations. Jewish South Palm Beach County is forever better as a result of their having moved here full-time from Lawrence, New York in 1989.

Holocaust Survivors Hardly Surviving? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. One in four Holocaust survivors worldwide lives below the poverty line. Federation knows this challenge well with one of the largest local populations of survivors in the country right here in our backyard. Our Federation funds vital services here and around the world through our international agency partners. Help make sure all Holocaust survivors and seniors age in comfort and dignity by making YOUR impact now with a gift to the 2016 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign.

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A LEGACY OF CARING: TED & BARBARA WOLK NAME THE SPA AND FITNESS CENTER AT SINAI RESIDENCES OF BOCA RATON Naming the Spa and Fitness Center with a $1 million gift, Ted and Barbara Wolk are the first to leave a legacy through one of the prestigious opportunities at Sinai Residences of Boca Raton. Longtime Federation donors and members of the King David and Ketubah Societies, the Wolks have called South Palm Beach County their home for about sixteen years. Initially “snowflakes,” they gradually moved here from Boston. “We had been active with the Federation (Combined Jewish Philanthropies/CJP) in Boston, but quickly became more engaged here through The Polo Club,” said Barbara. Their local philanthropy has also included naming the therapy waiting room at the JFS Weisman Delray Community Center. The Wolks trace their philanthropic roots to their childhood homes, where their parents instilled the responsibility of caring for Jews in need. “Among our earliest memories are the tin tzedakah cans of different colors,” said Ted. “We are so grateful to be able to do what we can now,” said Barbara. “It’s a blessing to our family to give back to our community and our people.”

“SINAI RESIDENCES IS A MOMENTOUS SYMBOL FOR THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY,” SAID TED. “IT NOT ONLY PROVIDES STATE-OF-THE-ART SENIOR LIVING FOR ITS RESIDENTS, BUT ALSO ENABLES THE FEDERATION TO MEET MORE VITAL NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS AND OUR PEOPLE. OUR GIFT BRINGS US GREAT JOY AND SATISFACTION, AND WE ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO CONSIDER LEAVING THEIR OWN FAR-REACHING LEGACIES THROUGH THE REMAINING UNIQUE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES.”

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TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF THE BOCA WEST FOUNDATION! A Concert for the Children starring the Queen of Soul

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with the Symphony of the Americas and a tribute to Natalie Cole. Also, featuring the Atlantic City Boys.

Sponsored by The Boca West Foundation 6:00 p.m. - Doors Open 8:00 p.m. - The Atlantic City Boys 9:00 p.m. - Aretha Franklin

$175 per person. Seating is limited.* Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Great Lawn at Boca West Country Club

100% of the proceeds of the tickets allocated to our organization will benefit the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign supporting agency programs that benefit children.

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To purchase tickets, please call Debbie Corso at 561.852.3142, email debrac@bocafed.org or visit jewishboca.org/bwfoundation. *Seating will be determined by the Boca West Foundation on a lottery basis and tickets will be mailed. 15 CHAILIFE

JCLI: BUILDING LEADERS & COMMUNITY TOGETHER Following “graduation” of the Jewish Community Leadership Institute’s first class of 22 last spring, a new group of 24 women and men representing local agencies and synagogues as well as our Federation were welcomed to JCLI in October. They’re learning and growing with local and international experts, sharing perspectives on Jewish leadership and values as well as issues affecting 21st century Jewish communal life. To date, they’ve explored: “Finding our Leadership Models in the Bible” with Rabbi Lauren Berkun of Shalom Hartman

Institute; “Values that Motivate Judaism and How They Address the Current World Crisis” with Rabbi Michael Paley of UJA-Federation of New York and Jewish Theological Seminary of America; “Reaching the Jewish Community of the 21st Century” with Rabbi Sid Schwarz of Clal: The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership; and “Storytelling – Effective Communication for Impactful Leadership” with transformational leadership expert Rae Ringel. JCLI is chaired by Thomas O. Katz and Carol Smokler. For more information, call Elana Ostroff 561.852.6080 or email elanao@bocafed.org.

WELCOME TO THE NEW JCLI CLASS: Matthew Baker Marcia Beckerman Jennifer Betesh Jennifer Budlow Shayna Chazin Lauren Cohen David Friedman Clifford Gelber

Benjamin Gene Daniela Gordon Yehuda Gross Zev Herman Tracy Kawa Caryn Siperstein Klein Talia Klein Richard Koblick

Peter Levine Sarah Lippy Genevieve Menaged Carol Raphan Judith Richman Florencia Schwarz Frederick Stern Joan Winograd

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE. Tour the Jewish World Right in Your Backyard.

The Richard and Carol Siemens Jewish Campus is the largest Jewish campus in the country, stretching 100 acres and encompassing a wide range of agencies, schools and services vital to sustaining and strengthening Jewish life every day in our community of nearly 131,000 Jewish residents. Come tour the best-kept Jewish secret in Boca!

the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is changing lives for your local community? If not, join us for a campus tour and see for yourself!

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 future tour date:

June 23, 2016

To RSVP, call 561.852.3121 or email Campustours@bocafed.org.

☒ Visit the state of the art Community Center with 100+ programs ranging from health and wellness to adult education. ☒ See 1,300+ students learning at our three on-campus schools. ☒ Meet some of the 100+ developmentally disabled adults who participate in vocational training and social services. ☒ Ride by the HUD-supported housing units for low income elderly that provide homes for 220+ people. ☒ Discover how for the past 36 years, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County has been at the hub for Jewish life in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach.

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NIGHTINSPIRATION Nine incredible women who lead our Jewish community took the stage on February 9 at Olympic Heights High School before a crowd of 700 from a full cross-section of Jewish South Palm Beach County. To cheers, tears and ardent applause, they shared their insights and inspirations, their passion for Jewish life, their pride in our community and their journeys to Jewish leadership. Together they raised the ruach of our one-ofa-kind Jewish community to new levels. Another incredible woman, Rachelle Fraenkel, whose son’s kidnapping and murder in Israel brought the Jewish world together, closed the event with a video message of Jewish unity.

Cindy Bergman, Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center; Danielle N. Hartman, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services; Helena Levine, Donna Klein Jewish Academy; Marla Weiss Egers, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County; Randi Winter, JAFCO Children’s Ability Center; Raina Goldberg, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach; Rabbi Marci Bloch, Congregation B’nai Israel; Rebbetzin Jennifer Gibber, Boca Jewish Center/Shaaray Tefilla; Dr. Debra Hallow, Jewish Association for Residential Care

The unforgettable evening was organized under the auspices of the Deborah and Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement, a new division of our Federation. (Pictured) Madison, Larry and Deborah Silver were lauded for their vision and generosity in making the groundbreaking Center possible.

SAVE THE DATE JEWISH UNITY DAY June 6, 2016 Carole & Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at FAU 17 CHAILIFE

CAMPAIGN I am truly humbled by the opportunity to serve as your Campaign Chair and so proud to be part of an organization that does so much for so many. I often use the phrase “No gift goes farther” when talking about our Annual Campaign. If you want to explore the breadth and depth of Federation’s impact, all you have to do is set your GPS to our Federation campus, the largest of its kind in the U.S. at 100 acres.

It is with tremendous pride that I take up the mantle of Financial Resource Development Chair (FRD) at Federation. I have big shoes to fill, as the prior Chair, Annie Jacobson, did a terrific job. Fortunately for our Federation, Annie has moved on to become Chair Designate. Developing and expanding Federation’s financial portfolio is front and center to everything we do. We must continue to build our Annual Campaign to make an impact on those who need us today and further strengthen our Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) to make sure the Jewish institutions so many depend upon remain strong for generations to come. As we continue to grow and innovate, we also must promote new capital opportunities and initiatives to illustrate to donors that Federation is a worthwhile investment in our future. As past Chair of the Foundation and Vice Chair of Campaign, I look forward to broadening and strengthening the financial resources of our Federation and invite you to expand your portfolio as a stakeholder in this diverse and dynamic Jewish community that we call home. From strength to strength,

David Pratt Vice Chair, FRD

Our campus is home to a wide range of agencies, schools and services vital to sustaining and strengthening Jewish life every day in our community. Nearly 1,400 children learn here, close to 300 seniors live here and 100-plus developmentally disabled adults receive vocational training and other social services here. Federation’s caring reach also extends well beyond our campus to help feed, comfort, teach and protect our Jewish family in need throughout South Palm Beach County, in Israel and more than 70 countries around the world. There couldn’t be a better center-point than our Federation campus to see your dollars in action. I personally invite you to take a tour to see all the good that we do in our community – and beyond – and be part of our 2016 Federation Annual Campaign. Visit jewishboca.org to find out more.

Larry Feldman Chair, Campaign

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THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016 – SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: -Montreal Jazz Fest -Meetings with noted philanthropists and dignitaries -Excursion to Mount Tremblant -Food and wine -Jewish Montreal -Private City Tour A minimum $10,000 household gift to the 2016 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend.

For additional information and to reserve your room, please contact Felice Naide at 561.852.6084 or email felicen@bocafed.org or visit jewishboca.org/ejpmontreal.

SAVE THE DATE EXCLUSIVE KDS MISSION TO MENDOZA AND BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA MISSION DATES: MARCH 13-19, 2017 The King David Society recognizes donors whose annual contribution is a $25,000 minimum gift to the UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign.

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

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SUBWAY’S LARRY FELDMAN SERVES UP INSPIRATION AS FEDERATION’S CAMPAIGN CHAIR How did a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn rise to become a top entrepreneur and leading philanthropist in South Florida? Larry Feldman came from humble beginnings, but the seeds for success were planted early on, and he credits his family life and Jewish roots for helping him get there. “We were poor in terms of money, but we never knew that,” he recalled of his childhood in the projects. “My family life was deep and rich, with supportive parents who made sure we got a good education and taught us the value of tikkun olam – repairing the world. We understood what it was to give to others.” After graduating from law school, Feldman served in D.C. as Deputy Counsel to the House Banking Committee and, in 1977, purchased his first Subway franchise a few blocks from the House. After attending legal hearings, he worked at the sandwich counter, gradually making his way up the fledgling fast food chain. Today, Subway has 43,000 stores in 109 countries, and the company continues to grow, having reached its 50th anniversary. As CEO of Subway South Florida and Subway Development Corporation of Washington, DC, Feldman oversees franchises in those two regions, and also uses his business expertise to support many philanthropic endeavors. “Philanthropy is part of my DNA -- not in terms of dollars or money, but family values,” he said. “Now, I’m working on involving the younger donors so they can be on the giving side as well.” Feldman and his family were always active in charities on the financial side, and slowly began to do more as lay leaders. His wife, Diane, has been on the board of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services – where they created the Feldman Family Diamond Club. “I became involved in day-to-day operations at Federation, and I’m so proud to be Annual Campaign Chair,” Feldman said. “As one of the largest Federations, we are a model for others, always striving to bring new and innovative approaches. I’m proud of who we are, and what we’ve done and continue to accomplish.” But Feldman views himself as more than a fundraiser. “I’m a storyteller,” he said. “It’s easy to tell these stories, after traveling on missions to see people who are being helped all over the world. I love visiting smaller Jewish communities and seeing how they’re thriving, thanks to Federation’s incredible array of programs. How blessed are we as a Jewish people to know that such an organization exists. And maybe you don’t need the services, but you know someone who does. I can’t imagine the world without Federation.” Reflecting on his legacy of giving, Feldman shared a profound insight: “Opening your heart in philanthropy will open your heart in business as well. Through giving, you get, and that’s a beautiful thing. Once you see the results of your giving, you want to give more. There is a deep feeling of satisfaction that comes from the joy of being able to help provide for others.”

Leadership Gifts Event

FORMER PRIME MINISTER EHUD BARAK KEYNOTES

An eagerly anticipated night of illumination, celebration and inspiration was in store for premier donors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County at the Leadership Gifts Event on December 2. Nearly 150 distinguished members of the Federation’s Ketubah Society, Prime Minister’s Council and King David Society gathered at St. Andrews Country Club. The elegant evening began with warm reunions at a cocktail reception, surrounded by the Federation’s colorful Ketubah Society Hall of Fame banners. The reception was followed by dinner with an inspiring program keynoted by Ehud Barak, Former Prime Minister of Israel. “Not only do you support this community, you lead this community by example, standing with our Federation as our most dedicated contributors. Your commitment to improving the quality of life for fellow Jews is a powerful inspiration,” said Meryl Gallatin, who cochaired the night with her husband, Ron.

In welcoming Barak to the podium, Meryl Gallatin described him as, “a man who over a half-century career became Israel’s most decorated soldier and held the nation’s trifecta of top positions.” The former prime minister provided in-depth observations and analysis of an array of critical issues facing Israel and the world today, as well as his vision for Israel’s future. “I see Israel strong, self-confident, living in the lowest profile of animosity with neighbors, pushing itself to the cutting edge of human societies in science, technology, education, quality of life, acting in cooperation together with the Jewish diaspora on strengthening both of us,” Barak said. For more information about Major Gifts opportunities at the Federation, please contact Ida Novack at 561.852.3342 or idan@bocafed.org.

Ron raised the theme of investing in our community and our people through Federation, comparing Federation’s expertise and reputation with those of a highly trusted wealth manager with access to an array of other experts.

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Major Gifts Event An enthusiastic 350 of Federation’s top donors gathered at The Polo Club on January 6 to enjoy a cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, and riveting speakers at this season’s annual Sandler Family Major Gifts Event. Named for the consummate generosity and philanthropy of Phyllis & Harvey Sandler and their family, the evening celebrated Federation’s Major Donors, who contribute a minimum $10,000 to the local Annual Campaign. Co-chaired by Linda & Don Brodie, and Robin & Neil Baritz, the event’s camaraderie, compassion and commitment were palpable from the outset, and continued to build throughout the evening. The inclusion of major donors’ adult children and grandchildren through a new L’Dor V’Dor initiative added to the warmth and power of the event. Anne Jacobson, Chair Designate, welcomed Barbara & Ted Wolk, and Debra & Jerry Kramer to the prestigious ranks of Federation’s Ketubah Society, which recognizes donors who have cumulatively contributed $1 million or more to Federation. Larry Feldman, Campaign Chair, led a multimedia presentation conveying the transformational power of help and hope made possible through Federation. With poignancy, inspiration, humor and gratitude for support from the Jewish community, U.S. Humanitarian Aid worker Alan Gross shared his harrowing experience of five years in a Cuban prison, how he survived and was freed, and some life lessons learned. Gross was introduced by his cousin, a former Federation Board Chair and current Vice Chair, Etta Gross Zimmerman.

Don & Linda Broide, Ambassador Dennis Ross, Alan Gross, Robin & Neil Baritz

Ambassador Dennis Ross, Raymond & Etta Zimmerman, Alan Gross

Ambassador Dennis Ross, Freyda & Ed Burns, Alan Gross

Former Ambassador Dennis Ross, a leading diplomat and expert in Middle East policy who served the Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations, shared most timely insights and discussed aspects of his new book, Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama, which chronicles the complex relationship between the two countries. Following the program, a group of Federation’s younger major donors, our Emerging Jewish Philanthropists (EJP), headed to a side room for an intimate “after party” with both speakers.

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

A Night of Celebration and Depth with Alan Gross, Freed from Cuba, and Former Ambassador Dennis Ross

Marty & Ellie Lifton

Naomi, Alana & Richard Steinberg

EXPLORING ART AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Federation’s younger major donors, our Emerging Jewish Philanthropists (EJP) enjoyed two outings to explore the area’s art offerings. Their season opener brought them to a private night at the Boca Raton Museum of Art with custom cocktails, where they heard from EJP Co-Chairs Michele & Larry Blair, EJP Campaign Chair Peter Wohlgemuth, Event Co-Chairs Ilana & Sami Dwek, and Dale & David Pratt. Another outing took EJP aboard a luxury party bus for a docent-led tour at Art Basel on Miami Beach where, over dinner, they discussed art, philanthropy and what being Jewish means to them. Following the Sandler Family Major Gifts Event, EJP members enjoyed “Drinks and Intimate Conversation” on the Middle East and Cuba with both event speakers, Ambassador Dennis Ross and Alan Gross.

Ted & Barbara Wolk, Debra & Jerry Kramer Linda & Don Brodie, Andrew & Rachel Schwartz

Ambassador Dennis Ross, Lisa & Bob Marton, Alan Gross

Richard Steinberg, Steinberg Global; James Tisdale, MBAF; Ambassador Dennis Ross; Marjorie Horwin, MBAF; Alan Gross; Al Gortz, Proskauer; Ken Pritzker, Steinberg Global

Through EJP, these younger major donors are part of an exciting and inspiring community of givers, coming together to express their Jewish values and help strengthen our community with a shared sense of mission and purpose. They enjoy exclusive gatherings at donors’ homes, private meetings with select speakers, concerts and missions abroad. To learn more, contact Felice Naide at 561.852.6084 or felicen@bocafed.org.

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MEN’S SIP AND SAVOR EVENT A ROUSING SUCCESS Whether enjoying a great night out with peers, meeting sports legends or getting an insider’s view on foreign affairs, in its second year Federation’s Men’s Division is bringing together guys of all ages who care about the community. A sold-out crowd kicked the men’s season into high gear with a first-class evening at Prime Cigar & Wine Bar in Boca Raton on October 29. The men were kept in high spirits with renowned whiskey expert and Ambassador Struan Grant Ralph from William Grant & Sons, representing Glenfiddich. For more information about men’s activities at Federation, contact Sonni Simon at 561.852.3128 or sonnis@bocafed.org.

MEN’S DIVISION SPRING EVENT

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Founder, Red Cell Intelligence Group; Senior Fellow for Counter-terrorism, American Foreign Policy Council

APRIL 19, 2016 • 6 p.m. Couvert: $50 per person A minimum $180 household gift to the 2016 UJA Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend.

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NFL ALL-PRO LEGEND JASON TAYLOR SCORES BIG AT MEN’S NIGHT OUT Men of all ages enthusiastically came together for Men’s Night Out on January 12 at Woodfield Country Club to hear four-time NFL All-Pro legend Jason Taylor share his journey from his roots to football to philanthropy. To start, Taylor posed for pictures and signed footballs at a VIP reception. At the main event, the men enjoyed gourmet food stations and an open bar. They were warmly welcomed by the evening’s CoChairs, Ken Lebersfeld and Robert Pick, and by Peter Wohlgemuth, who co-chairs the Men’s Division with Stu Ganslaw and Gary Rubin. With a moving multi-media presentation, Lebersfeld also shared the far-reaching impact of our Federation – locally, in Israel and throughout the world. Chuck Lichtman, Ira Holz and Greg Gefen spoke about upcoming activities, and ESPN Radio’s Josh Cohen served as energetic emcee. Taylor shared his Pittsburgh roots with his single mother, his early dreams of being a basketball player, his storied career in the NFL, most of which was spent with the Dolphins, the state of the game, and his approach to philanthropy, having grown up as a recipient. His Jason Taylor Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children in South Florida. “When I was a kid on the receiving end, I didn’t really realize just how important it is to help,” he reflected. “But I wouldn’t be here today without that help, and I make sure to give back however I can. And it’s a blessing. We here tonight are all blessed to be able to make such a difference in so many lives.”

Ken Lebersfeld; Stuart Ganslaw; Peter Wohlgemuth; Robert Pick, BNY Mellon; Gary Rubin

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Bryan Drowos, Bob Marton, Tom Kaplan

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Celebrate Power of Kindness with International Human Rights Activist

he Lion of Judah Luncheon drew nearly 400 women to The Polo Club on February 3, to enjoy an elegant lunch reception honoring their commitment to philanthropy. The theme of the afternoon was the power of kindness, which truly resonated with all the women as, with their Lion sisters they celebrated the impact of their generosity in helping those in need.

Guest speaker, human rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, shared the incredible story of her courageous crusade to achieve basic rights after growing up as a Muslim in Somalia. She eventually fled to the Netherlands, serving as an elected member of the Dutch parliament and campaigning to raise awareness of violence against women. Today she is a fellow with the Future of Diplomacy Project at the Belfour Center for Science and International Affairs.

“This year’s Lion of Judah Luncheon celebrates more than 44 years of the Lion’s Pride,” said Robin Rubin, who co-chaired the event with Amy Ross, and Phyllis Sandler as Honorary Chair. “The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County boasts one of the largest groups of Lions in the country…44 years of spreading love and kindness throughout the community and our Jewish world.”

During the program, 54 new Lions of Judah were recognized, as well as 18 women who established new Lion of Judah Endowments. The luncheon also highlighted the Code of Kindness, a global project that strives to promote acts of kindness and spread them from one person to another. Each Lion received a kindness token, to continue to impact others through their philanthropy.

Through powerful video vignettes, the Lions learned about individuals locally and around the globe whose lives have been changed. “It’s great to see our dollars hard at work to support Jewish life and learning,” said Eydie Holz, Lion of Judah Vice Chair.

For more information about the Federation’s Lion of Judah program and other women’s activities, contact Susan Levine at 561.852.6034 or SusanL@bocafed.org.

Eydie Holz, Amy Ross, Judi Schuman, Aayan Hirsi Ali, Phyllis Sandler, Robin Rubin, April Leavy

Stephanie Midler, Antonio Seminario and Larry Katz, Wells Fargo; Aayan Hirsi Ali; Barry Goldberg, Wells Fargo

New Lions: Cindy Bergman, Sherri Van Mindenow, Alicia Spero, Joanne Applebaum, Liza Wainger, Lorraine Udwin, Brenda Weinstein, Phyllis Katz, Barbara Weiss, Marina Kinghorn Rabiner, Melinda Friedman, Brenda Curtis, Donna Bemamoz

Anne Jacobson, Matt Levin, Jane & Albert W. Gortz

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Kristina Gregg (left) and Mark Larkin (right), Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation; with Aayan Hirsi Ali

Naomi Steinberg, Marcia Beckerman

Debra Halperin, Susan Rahn

Past Women’s Philanthropy Chairs: Meryl Gallatin, Roxane Frechie Lipton, Leona Brauser, Norma Kipnis Wilson, Judi Schuman, Margie Baer, Margaret Kottler, Anne Jacobson, Emily Grabelsky

Alicia Spero, Barbara Lewin, Eydie Holz, April Leavy

Janice Obuchowski, Ellen Channing

Amy Ross, Robin Rubin, Ilana Mishulom, Phyllis Sandler, Andrea Schnurmacher

New LOJEs: Melinda Friedman, Ricky Winston, Ilana Cohen-Dwek, Terry Adelman, Ellie Lifton, Janet Sahr, Carol Nussbaum, Joanna Drowos, Cathrine Schwartz

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WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY

ISRAEL ADVOCACY LEARNING OPENS WOMEN’S SEASON What can we do to combat the historical lies and double standards that Israel is subjected to in the media and on college campuses today? Linda Scherzer, former CNN Middle East correspondent, answered that question for more than 250 women of all ages at Women’s Education Day at The Polo Club on November 2.

campuses and the growing feelings of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism all around the world. She urged raising confident, empowered children who are prepared to defend Israel and with a strong sense of Jewish identity thanks to transformative experiences such as Birthright. The morning’s co-chairs, Janice Obuchowski and Karen Dern, warmly welcomed the crowd. Talia Lerner, President of Owls for Israel at FAU, shared her efforts in leading the growing pro-Israel contingent on campus.

Now the director of “Write on for Israel,” which trains top high school students to become defenders of Israel, Scherzer spoke about attempts to delegitimize Israel, the BDS (boycott, divest, sanction) movement on college

Janice Obuchowski, Linda Scherzer, Judi Schuman, Karen Dern

Denise Lettau and Larry Katz, Wells Fargo; Janice Obuchowski; Antonio Seminario, Wells Fargo; Karen Dern

Judi Schuman, Tara Levy, Linda Scherzer, Linda Behmoiras, Karen Dern, Janice Obuchowski

More than 250 women of all ages opened the women’s season at Education Day

Rebecca Applebaum, April Leavy

Stephanie Ginsburg, Eydie Holz

WOMEN OPEN A NEW CHAPTER TWO In September, the “class” of 2016 began to explore what’s next for them as Jewish women in Women’s Philanthropy’s second “Chapter Two” season. They’ve immersed themselves in monthly sessions and background reading, growing together as they learn about our community, our people, our philanthropic landscape and leadership roles. They’ve visited agencies, felt the power of personal stories, and explored issues from senior needs to preparing the next Jewish generation. Through a powerful mock allocations

exercise they experienced the difficult decisions required to apportion community dollars to the myriad vital programs and services provided by local and international agencies. Co-chaired again by Karen Dern and Janice Obuchowski, the next season will be led by “graduates” and program mentors, Alicia Spero and Teri Waitzer – and there’s already a waiting list! For more information, contact Susan Levine at 561-852-6034 or susanl@bocafed.org.

“Women’s Philanthropy is committed to providing for the growing, essential needs of our community and our people. Continually challenging ourselves to reach higher and do more, we place a high priority on our education at our Lion of Judah Luncheon, at our Lion Conferences, at Chapter Two and at every WP Board Meeting.” ~Judi Schuman, Women’s Philanthropy Chair CHAILIFE 34

S AV E T H E D A T E International Lion of Judah Conference 2016 SEPTEMBER 11-13 WASHINGTON D.C.

and join our South Palm Beach County Pre-Mission Saturday evening, September 10th to Sunday, September 11th Get ready for what promises to be the most exciting ILOJC ever. The most dynamic, philanthropic Jewish women in the world will gather together to hear from world-class speakers on local and global Jewish issues.

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll experience three incredible days of inspiration and empowerment, so mark your calendars, grab your phone and spread the word to all the Lions you know. We look forward to seeing you there!

Rebecca Appelbaum and Eydie Holz South Palm Beach County Recruitment Co-Chairs

Registration opens in March 2016 A minimum individual womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift of $5,000 to the 2017 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend.

jewishboca.org/ilojc For more information, please contact Marissa Vinograd at 561.852.3266 or marissav@bocafed.org.

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YOUNG ADULT DIVISION (YAD)

YAD CARES – GIVING BACK TO CHILDREN IN NEED YAD’s evening of social action brought nearly 100 young Jewish adults and children to learn about Chai Lifeline, and create blankets, chemo care kits, “stained glass” dreidels, Chanukah bookmarks and menorahs to brighten the holiday season for clients of this organization that helps families experiencing serious pediatric illness.

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More than 75 young Jewish professionals headed to the Boca Raton Museum of Art for Sunday brunch, an exclusive tour of the History Makes Memory Holocaust/WWII exhibit, a moving tribute to the human spirit and a reminder of the fundamental importance of freedom and tolerance. They also heard from Moti Farkas, a survivor of three labor camps and Dachau who became an IDF officer and fought in Israel’s War of Independence.

YOUNG ADULT DIVISION (YAD)

YAD CELEBRATES – RECORD-BREAKING BLUE & WHITE PARTY LIGHTS UP CHANUKAH ON THE AVE. Atlantic Avenue hotspot Honey was the place to be as more than 300 young adults came out to celebrate Chanukah at the Blue & White Party - the largest event in YAD History! The crowd enjoyed an amazing night with

a live DJ, dancing, food and socializing with old and new friends. They also donated over 250 toys to brighten the holiday for children served by JAFCO.

YAD CONNECTS – HAPPY HOURS Happy Hours throughout South Palm Beach County keep connecting hundreds of young Jewish adults through socializing, networking, and connecting to our community, our people and each other – at some of the area’s best spots. Just this season, they’ve gathered at Tap 42, Biergarten and Il Bacio. And while they’re connecting, they’ve learned about the Jewish community, heard from

young IDF soldiers, and collected toys for children at a Medical Center in Israel as well as food for the Jacobson Family Food Pantry at JFS and gift cards for books at the Levis JCC’s Marleen Forkas Camp Kavod.

National Young Leadership

Summer Mission to Israel July 4-10, 2016

Deepen your connection to Israel and its people! Travel with hundreds of fellow Next Generation leaders from across North America! Experience tikkun olam (repairing the world) through the extraordinary work of the Federation and its partners. Open your eyes to how you, too, can make an impact! Mission cost: $2,599 (Land only; double occupancy) Limited travel subsidies available!

Visit: jewishboca.org/yadmission For more information, contact Brian Sarran at 561.852.3165 or brians@bocafed.org.

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Wishing the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County success in the 2016 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

Mind, Body & Spirit A tr i fect a for living a healt hy, hap py life. The Yo u ng Wo men’s Co mmi ttee of Federation’s Young Adult Division, a n ew initiative for women . Thi s enga g i ng three -pa r t seri es features renown ed speakers an d stimulating ac tivities.

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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIVISION (B&P) FEDERATION NAMES BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY ICON SERIES FOR LEWIS KATZ (Z”L) On December 16, the crowd gathered for the most recent Industry Icon event was deeply moved as Betty Kane announced the naming of the “Lewis Katz Industry Icon Series” for this preeminent icon of business and Jewish philanthropy, and her dear friend of more than 40 years.

NIGHT OF SMOOTH SAILING OPENS SEASON’S ICON SERIES B&P launched the latest season of its Industry Icon Series on October 15 at an evening with Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. After networking and socializing at a reception complete with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, B&P Chairs Kathy Green and Eric Lebersfeld, and Federation President & CEO Matt Levin welcomed the array of entrepreneurs and professionals, sharing the vital impact of Federation and our beneficiary agencies in the community. Fain captivated the crowd with stories of Royal Caribbean’s journey from beginning with just three ships to its current fleet of hundreds, as well as his own rise in the worlds of business and philanthropy.

A part-time local resident and a major donor to our Federation, Katz died in a plane crash just six months after headlining an Icon event. With an extraordinary career spanning the upper echelons of law, investment banking, business, sports and media, he also gained renown for changing the Jewish philanthropic landscape in New Jersey. Katz was becoming an important part of our community when he tragically passed away. Impressed with our Federation, he believed in the strength of our dynamic B&P Division to make a significant impact for the benefit of others as well as for its participants’ business and Jewish growth. When the Katz Foundation provided our Federation with a substantial gift in his memory, it seemed most fitting to apply it to the Industry Icon Series’ unique opportunities for learning and inspiration, where top industry leaders share their business acumen and philanthropic journeys from a close, personal perspective.

Sandy Gerstein, Lauren Cohen, Eliot Popper

Franklin Homer, Bruce Barrick

David Friedman, Jason Solodkin, Glen Golish

Richard Fain

Ken Lebersfeld, Becky Lightman, Richard Fain, Kathy Green, Eric Lebersfeld

MEET OUR B&P CABINET For a fourth year, Federation’s Business and Professional Division Cabinet has continued to steer B&P as the place to be to reap rewards for both business and the community. CoChairs Kathy Green and Eric Lebersfeld continue to lead this dynamic, growing group of entrepreneurs and professionals from a wide range of fields.

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Steven Alter Bruce Barrick Joseph Bensmihen Mark Berkowitz Gary Betensky Ellen Bonder Jeffrey Bovarnick Scott Brenner Dana Charles-Kodner Lauren Cohen Dani Comart Daniel Davidowitz Bryan Drowos Steven Epstein David Friedman Marc Frohlich Nancy Gefen

Greg Gefen Ben Gene Sandra Gerstein Barry Goldberg Kathy Green Yudi Gross Elad Hakim Keith Heller Zev Herman Justin Hertzberg Michelle Hollister Franklin Homer Justin Jacobs Tracy Kawa Sherri Klein Traci Kratish Eric Lebersfeld

Ken Lebersfeld Gary Lesser Dan Levine Charles Lichtman Becky Lightman Wendi Lipsich William Lucas Bob Marton Michelle Merson Stephanie Midler Sharon Morgenstern Alisa Oleck Rick Paul Eliot Popper Jill Poser Ellen Rosenthal Jon Sahn

Tammy Saltzman Fred Schwartz Jonathan Schwartz Lewis Shafer Jeff Shavitz Howard Silverstein Caryn Siperstein-Klein Jason Solodkin Brett Steinberg Fred Stern Marc Tanner Dan Wasser Fred Weinstein Craig Zeuner (As of 3/9/16)

GEORGIA AQUARIUM’S MICHAEL LEVEN HIGHLIGHTS ICON MORNING Nearly 150 local entrepreneurs and professionals began their day early on December 16, networking and talking shop, renewing connections and making new ones, listening and getting inspired by Michael Leven, Chairman & CEO of Georgia Aquarium over breakfast at the season’s second Industry Icon program. Ken Lebersfeld, who co-chairs the Icon series with Becky Lightman, greeted the guests and spoke about Federation and its B&P Division. Leven shared many insights on his business journeys, including his success in turning Georgia Aquarium into a national destination.

NETWORKING REDEFINED

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING B&P PROGRAMS: MARCH 15, 2016 • 6 P.M.

B&P BUSINESS CASUAL BARREL OF MONKS

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B&P INDUSTRY ICON SERIES FEDERATION CAMPUS

Pamela Antoine, Ellen Bonder, Ellen Rosenthal

David Grobstein, Michael Leven, David Katzman

MAY 3, 2016 • 6 P.M.

B&P BUSINESS CASUAL SPA NIGHT For more information about the Business and Professional Division (B&P) and upcoming events, contact Sonni Simon at 561.852.3128 or sonnis@bocafed.org. Ken Lebersfeld, Michael Leven, Kathy Green, Michael Leven, Adam Runsdorf Eric Lebersfeld

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B&P HAPPY HOURS CONNECT FOR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY B&P longtimers and newcomers enjoyed a great evening of networking and getting to know others who care about business as well as the community on September 9 at the

trendy Delray spot, Max’s Social House. More than 120 active Jewish professionals from a wide array of fields were on the move, meeting and making new connections.

WOMEN GO BUSINESS CASUAL WITH NETWORKING, FUN & LEARNING It’s always an incredible night of woman-powered networking at Business Casual, B&P’s annual series for busy entrepreneurs and professionals who want to make the most of their “time off” together. The inspiring Joanne Caras, author of the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook, kicked off their season at the Federation “In the Kitchen,” with dinner and powerful stories of women behind the recipes. “Improv Your Business” brought them to Center Stage Performing Arts in Boca Raton to practice their business and networking skills on stage – because in the business world, things can turn on a dime. Of course, they also enjoyed casual time with friends and contacts new and old over dinner and dessert. Next, on March 15, they’ll head to Barrel of Monks for a craft beer and wine tasting. Women are welcome to join one CHAILIFE 42

Business Casual event or more at the cost of the couvert. A minimum gift of $180 to our Federation’s Annual Campaign is required to attend a second program in the series. For more information, visit jewishboca.org/bp or contact Sonni Simon at 561.852.3128 or sonnis@bocafed.org.

IMPACT TODAY. IMAGINE TOMORROW. 2015 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.

IMPACT TODAY. IMAGINE TOMORROW. DEAR FEDERATION FAMILY: Impact Today. Imagine Tomorrow. It is our Federation’s call to action to care for our Jewish family in need today and build a strong and thriving Jewish community for tomorrow. We are proud to report that our Federation has not just aspired to the call this past year; we have answered it, with one of the strongest years of growth in our 37-year history. The 2015 fiscal year was unprecedented in terms of Financial Resource Development. Our Annual Campaign grew for the third year in a row by 7 percent to nearly $15 million with an increased number of donors at all levels. That means more people fed, comforted, educated and protected – locally, in Israel and throughout the world. And we are engaging more local, national and international agency partners in the process. The future looks brighter than ever as the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) continued to grow total assets from $75 million to almost $80 million and increase grants to the Annual Campaign from $1.1 million to $1.3 million. JJCF’s Create a Jewish Legacy program enjoyed tremendous success in its first year of participation in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation Life & Legacy initiative with more than 15 local institutions generating nearly $26 million in expectancies, far surpassing its initial goals. Adding to our expanding financial portfolio were three magnanimous gifts that will help strengthen our ability to serve the community at large and expand our reach to the unaffiliated – the largest unrestricted bequest ever made to the JJCF by the late Irving Eckhardt, the naming of the Ted and Barbara Wolk Spa and Fitness Center at the Sinai Residences of Boca Raton, and the launch of the Deborah and Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE). We are forever grateful to these generous donors for trusting Federation as a worthwhile investment in the future of our community. Eight years in the making, Sinai Residences of Boca Raton, a 23-acre state-of-the-art Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), opened its doors this past January. Federation’s largest capital project since the opening of our South Campus in 1991, Sinai will provide a significant income stream for the vital programs and services of our organization and its beneficiary agencies – for years to come. Our campus will also soon be home to the new Yeshiva High School facility, scheduled to open in January 2017. With another successful campaign in full stride, we are also proud to report that our Federation Divisions, Departments and Club Communities continue to grow and reach more local residents. And hundreds of people are touring our campus each year to discover the best-kept Jewish secret in Boca. As we look back, it is clear that our call to impact today and imagine tomorrow is no longer about hopes – it is about hopes fulfilled. And it is our sincere hope that you will join us to explore ways you can support and serve this vibrant and dynamic Jewish community of ours – and extend our caring reach even further to those we have yet to touch in ways we have never imagined. Warm Regards,

Albert W. Gortz Chair, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Board of Directors

Richard Steinberg Chair, Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF)

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

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Business & Professional Division (B&P). In its fourth year, a thriving B&P Division continued its successful Industry Icon events. The series was renamed The Lewis Katz Industry Icon Series in memory of this consummate icon. The B&P Cabinet increased to 61 members and grew “Business Casual,” its signature networking series for women. Country Club Communities and Neighborhoods. Committed leaders and volunteers once again showed their unwavering commitment. They educated and raised vital Annual Campaign funds from their friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Several clubs raised additional funds through the Adopt-a-Project program, and volunteered hands-on in mitzvah projects. Many also participated in and offered leadership development opportunities. Major Gifts. Our King David Society, Prime Minister’s Council, and Ketubah Society members were celebrated at our Leadership Gifts Event featuring Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. The Sandler Family Major Gifts Event featured U.S. Humanitarian Aid Worker Alan Gross, freed from Cuba, and Former Ambassador Dennis Ross, and welcomed adult children and grandchildren to the program through a new L’Dor V’Dor initiative. At the event, Debra & Jerry Kramer and Barbara & Ted Wolk were welcomed into the Ketubah Society, which received national JFNA “Fedovation” recognition as a successful, innovative program. Emerging Jewish Philanthropists (EJP), enjoyed each other’s company at in-depth private receptions with top speakers, toured Art Basel in Miami as well as the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and enjoyed a Bruce Springsteen concert.

Men’s Division. The Men’s Division could not be more successful with sell-out events featuring sports celebrities to Middle East experts to fine whiskeys and cigars, and an expanding committee of engaged participants. Men of all ages are enjoying enriching experiences together while building a strong division of their own to benefit the world, educate others and create a brighter Jewish future. Women’s Philanthropy. With nearly 800 Lions of Judah, our pride is one of the largest in the country. Attendance at the annual Lion of Judah Luncheon neared 400. Women also heard speakers of substance at Education Day and the Pomegranate event. Chapter Two, a program designed for women seeking to connect with the community is completing its second year with great success, and there is a waiting list for the next class. There’s great energy in Women’s Philanthropy, with a place for everyone who wants to join in. Young Adult Division (YAD). Through YAD, young Jewish adults came together to mix, mingle and make a difference here at home, in Israel and around the world. They had a record-breaking Chanukah party, a phenomenal Comedy Night Live year-end event, helped package food for the needy, made holiday cards for IDF and American Jewish soldiers, tailgated and attended Dolphins games, heard IDF soldiers, helped Jewish children struggling with lifethreatening diseases, and packed local hot spots for happy hours with a philanthropic component. 60 Days of Impact. This initiative rallied the local Jewish community to GIVE, VOLUNTEER & GET ENGAGED like never before. More than 2,000 people contributed over $3 million dollars. Forty events culminated in Super Sunday, where more than 200 volunteers assembled over 20,000 kosher meal kits for those in need. More than 28,000 people were reached on Facebook, with numerous new Federation page likes. Highly successful, the initiative has headed into a second year.

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JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Where Your Values Live On. Dedicated to growing permanent resources to secure a brighter future for our community, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) now has assets approaching $80 million. During this past year, JJCF provided grants totaling almost $3.5 million to over 250 local, national and international organizations. More than $1.3 million in grants were distributed in support of our Federation’s Annual Campaign. Create a Jewish Legacy. Create a Jewish Legacy (CJL) enjoyed tremendous success in its first year of participation in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACYTM initiative, a four-year partnership that features training, support and monetary incentives to help promote afterlifetime giving to benefit Jewish day schools, synagogues, social service organizations and other Jewish entities. Over the course of the year, teams from 15 Jewish organizations took part in five educational workshops, and every organization participating in LIFE & LEGACYTM benefitted from two in-depth consulting sessions with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. These efforts have resulted in 251 commitments from 206 donors to community organizations, with an estimated value of $26 million.

Professional Advisory Committee (PAC). Nearly 120 members strong, the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) plays a key role in the growth of the JJCF. PAC members have encouraged their clients to establish current and legacy charitable gifts through trusts, bequests, life insurance policies and donor advised funds, while maximizing networking and educational opportunities. Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF). As a forum for informed Jewish philanthropists and leaders, the Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF) raises and directly allocates their own funds to special programs for women and children. JWF celebrated its 13th anniversary and allocated to eleven projects locally and in Israel. During the past 12 years, JWF has granted nearly $1,000,000. Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE). During 2015, eighteen more women joined our Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) program. By becoming a LOJE, each woman ensures that a generous gift will be made to the Federation in her name, in perpetuity. With 289 women strong, our community continues to lead North America with the highest number of endowed “Lions Forever.”

Create a Jewish Legacy’s first year in the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACYTM initiative resulted in 15 local synagogues, schools, agencies and organizations obtaining 251 commitments from 206 donors to community organizations, with an estimated value of $26 million.

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PLANNING TO MEET NEEDS LOCALLY AND OVERSEAS Central to the well-being, growth and sustainability of our community is our Federation’s commitment to its historic role of convening the community in planning for the current and future needs of our Jewish neighbors and global family. Dedicated lay and professional leaders collaborate to address vital needs through careful funding of programs and services, developing revenue streams and partnerships,

and optimal use of our land and facilities. In the past year, our Federation structured, and is beginning to implement, a transformative, even more broad-based and strategic process of planning and determining both local and overseas allocations through the Committee for the Future and the Program Funding Council.

Planning & Allocations. P&A prioritizes and distributes funding to address current needs, and to sustain and enhance Jewish life for the future. Last year, P&A directed aid for local seniors, individuals with special needs, and Holocaust survivors; day school scholarships and innovative Jewish learning opportunities; outreach initiatives across the denominational spectrum; JCRC advocacy efforts and more. Israel & Overseas. Through our historic global partners, Federation touches thousands of those most vulnerable in our Jewish family worldwide. This past year, in the FSU, we fed the hungry and kept them warm, and funded Jewish Identity Summer Camps. In Israel, we helped Ethiopian-Israeli youth reach their potential and Haredi men enter the IDF and gain employment. We funded long-term Israel experiences for local youth, and strengthened relationships with our homeland through multiple exchange programs and our highly successful Spirit of Israel Community Mission.

FEDERATION PROGRAMS Engagement. Twenty-four lay leaders from local agencies and synagogues joined the second group of Federation’s Jewish Community Leadership Institute (JCLI), sharing intensive, expertled training sessions in preparation to further lead our Jewish community. Thanks to the couple’s great vision and generosity, Federation’s new Deborah and Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement (CJE) was launched. CJE’s Jewish Unity Day event, the largest in the nation, drew more than 500 people, and the second Night of Inspiration brought more than 600 to hear from nine women who lead our Jewish community. Jewish Community Relations Council. As Federation’s public policy, community relations and advocacy arm, the JCRC engaged in new and expanded programs to support the State of Israel and its people, and to encourage public officials’ support of aid to local social service agencies. JCRC advocated at the annual Legislative Sendoff and in the State Capitol, worked with nearby JCRCs in developing the Iran & Sudan Divestment Act, and created College Prep: Slice of Israel, for 200 high school students. More than 3,000 people and 39 Jewish organizations participated in IsraelFest 2015 at Mizner Park, and the interfaith March of Remembrance drew more than 700 to observe Yom HaShoah. Special Needs. Through generous support from the Naomi & Saul Meyers and Rose & Leon Barrows Endowment Fund, our Federation is supplementing existing special needs programming and has begun to convene an intensive planning process. After joining the Unicorn Foundation in conducting a special needs community survey, Federation is embarking on bringing together an array of stakeholders to assess the extent and efficacy of current services, determine and address gaps in coverage, and develop opportunities for collaboration. CHAILIFE 48

Birthright Israel Community Bus. Our third Birthright Israel community bus brought more than three dozen young, local Jewish adults to Israel for 10 days of exploring, learning and bonding. The 22- to 26-year-olds from South Palm Beach County were led by Federation professionals throughout their inspirational journey in our Jewish homeland. Once again, since their return, many Birthright travelers have become involved with our Jewish community. Department of Jewish Education. DJE’s School Educational Services convenes Professional Council meetings of all Day School Heads, Congregational School Education Directors and Early Childhood Directors, and offers an array of professional development programming for more than 500 teachers. Chesed Day once again brought more than 600 day school students to learn hands-on together on the Federation campus. Seventy students from South Palm Beach County traveled on the life-changing March of the Living, as did 39 adults on their own bus. From March to Miriam continues to create “families” of students and local adults with local Holocaust survivors to provide support to the survivors and enrichment to all. PJ Library®. More than 1,600 local families raising Jewish children have been receiving Jewish books for their youngsters through the PJ Library® - South Palm Beach County Partnership. This past year, more than 4,200 children, parents and grandparents enjoyed PJ Library activities around the community at over 55 venues. South Palm Beach County also became one of 34 pilot communities to launch PJ Our Way, the next chapter of PJ Library for children ages 9-11.

Federation Transportation Services (FTS). This past year, FTS provided 55,000 trips to over 300 seniors and clients with disabilities, who would otherwise not have free transportation to vital and life-sustaining activities. Their many destinations include doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices, grocery stores, pharmacies, hot meal sites, places of worship, and popular locations for a monthly field trip. FTS also transports Donna Klein Jewish Academy students to their homes and to offsite school activities, as well as Adolph and Rose Levis JCC campers to many activities.

FEDERATION AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS

Jewish Community Facilities Corporation. This subsidiary of our Federation continued its successful management and safe operation of the entire 100-acre campusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the largest Jewish Federation campus in the country. The sprawling property, including Sinai Residences of Boca Raton and Yeshiva High School now under construction, features more than 1 million square feet of building space, with schools, HUD senior living and JARC apartment buildings, office buildings, adult day care, and training, cultural and recreational facilities. Federation CCRC Development, LLC. This independent separate entity is a not-for-profit LLC solely owned by the Federation. It actively governs, and oversees the development of the Sinai Residences of Boca Raton. This vibrant, modern and luxurious 650,000 square foot Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that began welcoming residents in January 2016, occupies 23.5 acres on the Federation campus. Sinai Residences includes 234 Independent Living units, 48 Assisted Living units, 60 full nursing units, and 24 memory support units. Currently, 100% of the Sinai Residences Independent Living residence units have been reserved.

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SINAI RESIDENCES OF BOCA RATON Opened in January 2016, Sinai Residences of Boca Raton is evolving to become one of the most highly desirable Continuing Care Retirement Communities in the country. Owned and governed by Federation CCRC Development, LLC, an independent, not-for-profit entity, its construction began shortly after the groundbreaking ceremony held in January of 2014. Interest in the luxury apartment residences remains high, with 100% of the Independent Living residences currently reserved, and a waiting list established. The resort-style senior living community is situated on 23.5 acres on the north campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. With 234 independent living apartment residences, Sinai Residences will also ensure guaranteed access to a full continuum of on-site care including assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care, at predictable

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rates. Designed by world-renowned architects Perkins Eastman, built by Suffolk Construction, and managed by Life Care Services, the premier senior living manager in the country, the Life Care Community embodies the form and planning aesthetics of Mediterranean architecture. Sinai Residencesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; maintenance-free lifestyle features an array of innovative services and upscale amenities designed to provide comfort, convenience and security. These include multiple dining venues (including accommodations for kosher meals), programs, classes, and indoor and outdoor common areas for the enjoyment of residents and their guests. For more information about Sinai Residences, please contact Amy Linder at 561.338.9595.

Managed by

FEDERATION OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE STAFF Chair Albert W. Gortz, Esq.

Vice Chair Arthur Goldberg

Chair Designate Anne L. Jacobson

Vice Chair Etta Gross Zimmerman

Vice Chair, Financial Resource Development David Pratt, Esq.

Secretary Debra Halperin

Vice Chair, Campaign Lawrence Feldman

Assistant Secretary Carol Smokler

Vice Chair, Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation Richard D. Steinberg, CFA

Treasurer David H. Galpern

Vice Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Judi Schuman

Assistant Treasurer David A. Kirschner

Vice Chair, Program Funding Council Joseph S. Mishkin

President & CEO Matthew C. Levin

Vice Chair, Israel & Overseas Eric Stein

Chief Operating Officer Mel Lowell

Vice Chair Wesley E. Finch

Executive Vice President Marla Weiss Egers

FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Richard D. Steinberg, CFA

Chair, Nominating Committee David Pratt, Esq.

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

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

Co-Chairs, Create A Jewish Legacy Elyssa J. Kupferberg Anne L. Jacobson Norman Jacobson Mark A. Schaum, Esq., CPA

Chair, Professional Advisory Committee Laurence I. Blair, Esq. Immediate Past Chair David Pratt, Esq.

Chair, Grants & Scholarships Committee Kathy Green Chair, Insurance Committee Seth A. Marmor, Esq. Chair, Investment Committee Matthew J. Kutcher, CFP

At Large Stanley Barry Thomas R. Kaplan Robert B. Lewis Michael Lipton Dorothy Wizer

Chair, Jewish Women’s Foundation Alice Kemper Chair, Marketing Dale Filhaber

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Includes Executive Committee

FEDERATION BOARD MEMBERS

Matt Baker* Michael Beckerman Laurence I. Blair Dana Charles-Kodner Helen Cohan Toby Cooperman Alan Cornell Jill Deutch Judi Donoff* Bryan Drowos Howard DuBosar Rabbi David Englander Dale Filhaber Meryl Gallatin Louise Galpern Stuart Ganslaw Rani H. Garfinkle Ivan Gefen Harvey Geller* Glen Golish Emily Grabelsky Kathy Green Dr. Gail Greenspoon Shelly Pechter Himmelrich Eydie Holz Betty Kane Thomas R. Kaplan Stewart Kasen Lawrence Katz Dr. Gail Rubin Kwal April E. Leavy Adele Lebersfeld Murray Leipzig

Rabbi Daniel Levin Barbara Lewin Sarah Lippy Michael Lipton Roxane Frechie Lipton Robert Marton Genevieve Menaged* Stephen A. Mendelsohn Rabbi Philip Moskowitz Jeffrey Newman Cindy Orbach Nimhauser Richard Paul Barry Podolsky Wendy Pressner Kenneth Pritzker Susan Rahn Norman Ricken Andrew S. Robins Jill Rose Michael Rose Robin Rubin Ellen R. Sarnoff Mark Schaum Dr. David Schimel Rabbi Robert Silvers Joseph Sitrick Richard Stolls Ted Struhl Dorothy M. Wizer Ilene Wohlgemuth • Beneficiary Agency Chair/President

FEDERATION DIRECTORS EMERITUS Margie B. Baer Edward I. Burns Karola Epstein Kinnie Gorelick Dorothy Lipson Lawrence Phillips**

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

Adam Bankier, Esq., CPA Jeff Baskies Michael Beckerman Dana Charles-Kodner, Esq. Caryn J. Clayman, Esq. Helen Cohan Alan Cornell Janet Elinoff David E. Friedman Sheila Fuente Louise Galpern Joan Garde Ivan Gefen Clifford S. Gelber, CPA Stephen Grabelsky Shelly Pechter Himmelrich Betty Kane David A. Katzman, CPA, CFP David A. Kirschner Richard M. Kwal Martin Lifton

Sandra L. Lippy Roxane Frechie Lipton Donald N. Love Linda A. Melcer Cindy Orbach Nimhauser Kenneth A. Pritzker Jonathan I. Sahn, CLTC Michael J. Shapiro Roz Silver Lindsey Donoff Silverman, Esq. E. Brian Singer, CFP, CLU Ted Struhl Barbara Werner Jerome L. Wolf, Esq. EX OFFICIO, JFSPBC Albert W. Gortz, Esq. Matthew C. Levin Lawrence Feldman

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

1984 1986 1988 1990 1991 1994

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Eugene Pargh Jeffrey S. Kahn, Esq. Caryn J. Clayman, Esq. Charles Ganz Thomas R. Kaplan David Pratt, Esq.

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FEDERATION PAST CHAIRS James B. Baer ** Marianne Bobick James H. Nobil ** Marvin Zale Allan B. Solomon Richard Okonow ** Herbert Gimelstob

1979 1983 1986 1999 1988 1991 1992 1995

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Ralph Solomon ** Andrew S. Robins, Esq. Lawrence D. Altschul Etta Gross Zimmerman Stewart G. Harris ** Cindy Orbach Nimhauser Ellen R. Sarnoff

1998 2001 2003 2005 2007 2010 2011

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1999 2003 2005 2007 2010 2011 2014

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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 at the Volen Center Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center

Congregation Torah Ohr Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement Donna Klein Jewish Academy

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee BBYO Gold Coast Region

Eden Center ELI: Israeli Association for Child Protection

Boca Jewish Center/Shaarey Tefilla Ethiopian National Project B’nai Torah Congregation Federation Transportation Services B’nai B’rith Boca Raton Synagogue

Florida Association of Jewish Federations

Chabad of Boca Raton

Friends of Yemin Orde

Chabad of East Boca

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America

Chabad Student Center Hebrew Free Loan Society

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Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at FAU

Hillel International

Center for Women’s Justice

Hillel of Broward & Palm Beach

Congregation Beth Adam

International Beit Din

Congregation B’nai Israel

Israel Action Network

Congregation Shaarei Kodesh

Israel National Museum of Science, Technology & Space (MadaTech)

Women’s Spirit Jerusalem U Yeshiva High School Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options

Federation helped provide counseling for

Jewish Agency for Israel

544

Jewish Association for Residential Care

individuals through local Jewish family services.

Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Education Center of South Florida Jewish Council for Public Affairs Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Flood Relief Jewish Federations of North America Jewish National Fund/Alexander Muss High School in Israel Jewish Recovery Center Jewish Student Union Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton

We helped

Kosher Konnection

450

Liumi

local college students experience Shabbat and holiday programming with a Campus Rabbi.

March of the Living NCSY PJ Library® Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Stand With Us Taglit-Birthright Israel Temple Beth El Temple Beth Shalom Together Beyond Words Torah Academy of Boca Raton World ORT

Federation helped transform the lives of

1,000

at-risk teens in four Israel youth villages. 53 CHAILIFE

REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (IN THOUSANDS)

GRANTMAKING (IN THOUSANDS)

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

FEDERATION GRANTS:

2014-2015 Financial Highlights Revenue, Expense, and Grantmaking Report Final Audit Information SUPPORT & REVENUE: Annual Campaign Foundation Contributions, Gifts, Grants Program and Other Revenue

$ 14,235 $ 9,969 $ 2,721

TOTAL PRIMARY REVENUE

$ 26,926

OTHER REVENUE: Interest and Dividend Income from Investments Realized Gains from Investments Facilities Corp. Misc. Revenue Facilities Corp. - Revenue from Beneficiary Agencies on Campus Other

$ 769 $ 1,520 $ 738 $ 1,899 $ 704

TOTAL OTHER REVENUE

$ 5,630

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE

$ 32,556

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

$ 516 $ 1,484 $ 4,045 $ 3,476 $ 251 $ 3,090 $ 4,203

TOTAL PROGRAM & GRANTMAKING EXPENSES

$ 17,065

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT EXPENSE

$ 1,495

FUNDRAISING EXPENSE

$ 1,774

FACILITIES/CAMPUS OPERATING COSTS Campus-Wide costs Campus costs on behalf of Beneficiary Agencies, gross of income

$ 2,244 $ 3,040

TOTAL FACILITIES/CAMPUS OPERATING COSTS

$ 5,284

*See note below TOTAL EXPENSES (In Thousands)

67%

$ 1,033 $ 1020 $ 704 $ 379 $ 203 $ 181 $ 138 $ 90 $ 60 $ 40 $ 30 $25 $ 20 $ 10 $5 $4 $4

TOTAL:

$ 4,045

OVERSEAS GRANTS*: Through Jewish Federations of North America

Kamsly Fund Grants for Jewish Teen Programming* Jewish Women’s Foundation Grants* Scholarships Grants for Special Projects* Mollie Rosenthal Memorial Fund Women to Women Rapid Response JJCF Grants from Donor Directed Funds to Charitable Organizations

$ 71 $ 88 $ 30 $ 50 $47 $2 $ 3,188 $ 3,476

FACILITIES - CAMPUS OPERATING COSTS, NET On behalf of Beneficiary Agencies on Federation Campus, net* WEINBERG FUND GRANTS FOR SENIOR PROGRAMS*

$ 1,141 $ 251

DESIGNATED SUPPLEMENTAL GIFTS: In addition to the Annual Campaign, supplemental gifts were made to, or through the Federation, to Jewish organizations, apart from Annual Campaign or Emergency Campaigns. Supplemental gifts enhanced Federation’s ability to advance certain programs and projects, and address emerging needs. Federation made distribution payments from these gifts within the 14-15 Fiscal Year totaling: $ 253

$ 25,618

$5,284

*NOTE: Jewish Community Facilities Corporation (“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 2014-15, Facilities Corp. funded over $5 million to operate the campus, of which $3 million is attributable directly to the campus beneficiary agencies. The agencies assumed $2 million of that cost, and Facilities Corp. absorbed the remaining $1 million on their behalf, plus the additional $3 million campus-wide costs.

21%

Facilities/Campus Costs (Granting to Beneficiary Agencies Net $1,141)

Program Expenses and Grantmaking

$17,065

Fundraising

$1,774

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$ 1,484

FOUNDATION GRANTS (JJCF)

EXPENSE:

Total Expenses $25,618

Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Donna Klein Jewish Academy Jewish Association for Residential Care Katz Hillel Day School Torah Academy Yeshiva High School Combined Outreach Grants* Adolph & Rose Levis Adult Day Care Center Florida Hillel Council Transportation Services Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options Birthright Israel Temple Beth El Special Needs Task Force B’nai Brith Youth Organization- Florida Kosher Konnection

$1,495

*See list of all beneficiaries on pages 52 and 53.

Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) Statement of Activities - Fund & Operations FYE 8/31/15 (In Thousands) BEGINNING NET ASSET BALANCE 9/1/14

$ 48,553

REVENUE Fund Contributions Investment Activity

$ 9,970 $ (527)

TOTAL FUND REVENUE

$ 9,443

OPERATING REVENUE

$ 88

TOTAL REVENUE

$ 9,531

EXPENSES Fund Charitable Grants Operating Expenses

$ (3,476) $ (1,348)

TOTAL EXPENSES

$ (4,824)

NET ENDOWMENT GROWTH

$ 4,707

ENDING NET ASSET BALANCE 8/31/15

$ 53,260

Charitable Grants Through JJCF Fiscal Year 2014/2015 (In Thousands)

29%

Total: $3,476

to Other Jewish Organizations

38%

to JFSPBC Annual Campaign

From Donor Advised Funds, JWF, Kamsly, Scholarships & Unrestricted Granting:

From Donor Advised Funds, LOJE. PACE & Unrestricted Granting:

$997

$1,344

14%

to JFSPBC Beneficiary Agencies - DKJA, JARC, JCC & JFS From Donor Advised Funds & Designated Endowments:

$483

19%

to Other Charitable Organizations From Donor Advised Funds to Universities, Hospitals, etc.:

$651

The Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) combined assets under management total are approaching $80 million. These include $53 million in net assets plus $27 million held by JJCF as custodian for local agency and synagogue funds. This past year, JJCF provided grants totaling over $3.5 million to more than 250 local, national and international organizations, including over $1.3 million in grants in support of our Federationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Campaign. JJCF seeks to create a strong philanthropic culture of planned giving throughout our community by partnering with fifteen local Jewish institutions and synagogues. 55 CHAILIFE

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JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Ensuring a Sustainable Local Jewish Community There’s a lot of buzz about “local and sustainable” these days. That is, in fact, the mission of the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation: ensuring a sustainable, local Jewish community by building permanent resources so that our Jewish community, here and in Israel, grows and thrives into the future. This past year, our assets under management climbed higher than ever, approaching $80 million dollars. Almost $ 3.5 million was granted to over 250 local, national and international organizations. In fact, over $1.3 million was distributed to support our Federation’s Annual Campaign. The success of our Create a Jewish Legacy initiative has been key toward ensuring our local community’s sustainability. This year alone, 206 donors committed to provide almost $26 million in legacy gifts to local Jewish organizations and synagogues in the future. Ultimately, our goal is a culture of endowed giving within each and every Jewish organization and synagogue so that “local and sustainable” becomes second nature.

Richard Steinberg, Chair

BUILDING LEGACIES ACROSS THE COMMUNITY JANE & ALAN CORNELL When Jane and Alan Cornell became immersed in Jewish life in their new home of Boca Raton twenty years ago, they arrived from New Jersey with a wealth of experience in Jewish leadership and philanthropy. Both children of Holocaust survivors, they have always shared a lifelong commitment to the Jewish people, traced to their families having to struggle to survive, start new lives, and give back. Jane’s grandfather escaped from Berlin to Palestine, then to New York where he began a small real estate business. As president of a synagogue, he used his personal property as collateral to obtain a mortgage for a much needed new building. Despite few resources, Alan’s parents contributed whatever they could; later the family left a legacy with Hadassah’s Cornell Family Gene Therapy Research Lab. Locally, the Cornells are King David Society members with service on the Federation Executive Committee and Board, boards of JJCF and JFS, the St. Andrews Country Club campaign and more. Jane is a Sapphire Lion of Judah. “Federation strengthens our Jewish community and gives people with similar values and passions a place to work together for common goals,” she says. “The heart and soul of our community, Federation reaches out to help our Jewish family here, in Israel and throughout the world.” To ensure that support for their beloved community and people will always be there, the Cornells have established their planned gift through our JJCF, including B’nai Torah Congregation, JFS and our Federation.

SUSAN & BARRY PODOLSKY Having met as teens at their Skokie youth group’s Mother’s Day Lox Box Fundraiser, it’s no surprise that Susan and Barry Podolsky are so dedicated to this Jewish community they’ve called their vibrant home since 1987. Already seasoned in Jewish leadership and aware of “the power to make a difference” here, they started out in YAD. Just two years later, Susan was directing the Russian Resettlement Program at JFS, eventually settling 60 families locally. A proud Lion of Judah, she went on to other leadership roles at JFS as well as at Temple Beth El, the couples’ synagogue home where they have shared “great joy, sorrow and strength” for almost 30 years, and where Barry now serves as President. A member of the first local Wexner Heritage class, at Federation Barry has raised funds, chaired B&P and Facilities Corp., served on the Executive Committee and Board as well as, for seven years, on the board that governs and oversees Sinai Residences, and more. Part of the Create a Jewish Legacy initiative, he encourages planned giving at the temple and hopes to serve as a role model. Committed to helping the programs and services to which they are dedicated today remain for those in need far into the future, the Podolskys have established legacy gifts for Temple Beth El, JFS and the Federation. “Imagine the impact if everyone left just 5% of their wealth to charity,” Barry says.

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JJCF’S CREATE A JEWISH LEGACY BRINGS $26 MILLION IN COMMITMENTS FOR COMMUNITY IN TEN MONTHS

he Create a Jewish Legacy program at the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation, in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY™ initiative, has received almost $26 million in legacy commitments since the program officially started collecting declarations of intent in 2015. In the final quarter of the first year of what will be a four-year program, volunteer teams from 15 CJL organizations have secured 215 legacy commitments from 180 individual donors. Harold Grinspoon Foundation program officer Dena Kaufman told attendees at a recent event that South Palm Beach County’s $26 million in commitments to date has yielded the highest dollar amount of the 23 communities reporting from around the nation. LIFE & LEGACY™, which provides training, support and incentive grants to participating organizations, aims to assist communities in promoting afterlifetime giving to benefit local Jewish organizations. Since 2015, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation has led four educational events in South Palm Beach County. Upcoming programs include a session on formalizing legacy gifts on Tuesday, April 5, 8:30 am in Zinman Hall. A Community-Wide Celebration honoring legacy donors who have participated in the LIFE & LEGACY™ program is planned for Monday, May 23 at 6 pm in Zinman Hall.

LIFE & LEGACY PARTICIPANTS Adolph and Rose Levis JCC

Jewish Association for Residential Care

B'nai Torah Congregation

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Boca Raton Synagogue

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

Congregation Shaarei Kodesh

Temple Beth El

Donna Klein Jewish Academy

Yeshiva High School

Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton

For more information about the program, or to set up a confidential conversation about legacy giving, please contact Lottie Nilsen, Director of Foundation Community Development, at 561.852.3109 or lottien@bocafed.org.

ADDITIONAL CREATE A JEWISH LEGACY PARTNERS Congregation B’nai Israel Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach Jewish Education Center of South Florida Torah Academy of Boca Raton

JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

GOLDEN GATHERING CASTS A WARM CHANUKAH GLOW Longtime supporters of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County were thanked and honored by the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation with a festive Chanukah party on December 10. The breakfast celebration included a live Klezmer band, impromptu dancing, bagels and more than a few latkes.

Shirley Solomon, Jay & Helene Eichler

Dorothy Wizer, Barbara Lewin, Judi Schuman, Dale Filhaber

Ruth Taubman, Bea Gold, Dalia Jarashow

Marla Weiss Egers, Dorothy Wizer, Matt Levin, Anne & Norman Jacobson

Several of these “Golden Givers” of extraordinary (18+ years) commitment also shared favorite Chanukah memories. But the sweetest treat may have been the Chanukah songs presented for the crowd by preschoolers from the Levis JCC’s Zale Early Childhood Center. “Supporting the Jewish community, the State of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide through Federation gifts has been a source of pride and satisfaction for so many local residents, whose examples have motivated countless others,” said Dorothy Wizer, Golden Gathering Chair. “The Golden Gathering is an opportunity to thank them for all they have done in the past and will continue to do in the future. Together, we truly make a remarkable difference.”

Mark Schaum, Elyssa Kupferberg

Jan Savarick, April Leavy

jacobson jewish community foundation professional advisory committee

the irving eckhardt

MITZVAH SOCIETY date: monday, april 18, 2016 time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. location: woodfield country club

3650 club place, boca raton, fl

co-chairs: marjorie a. horwin, cpa & david pratt, esq. couvert: $65 per person

honoring:

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elyssa kupferberg

PASSION FOR PHILANTHROPY: ELYSSA KUPFERBERG EARNS 2016 MITZVAH SOCIETY AWARD

lyssa Kupferberg knew something wasn’t right when she saw fewer than 10 family members from her father’s side at her Bat Mitzvah. “That was all that remained of his family from Poland. Everyone else was lost in the Holocaust. Fortunately, my father was able to escape to America on the last ship from Poland,” Elyssa recalls. “My first thought was, ‘How could this ever happen?’ My second thought was, ‘It can never happen again.’” This very personal story of survival was the first and perhaps most important lesson of a life that has since been driven by Elyssa’s signature mantra, “Find your passion.” That passion has propelled Elyssa to a highly successful 30-year career in banking and finance, a family life firmly grounded in Jewish values and a longstanding commitment to personal and corporate philanthropy that has earned her the 2016 Irving Eckhardt Mitzvah Society Award. “Elyssa is a tireless, highly skilled professional who has clearly demonstrated a powerful desire to ensure the future well-being and security of our community and our people,” says Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) Chair Rich Steinberg. “Personally, she has endowed her annual Lion of Judah gift. Professionally, she has introduced many wealth management clients to planned giving and has inspired and mentored numerous estate planning professionals to do the same.” Elyssa, along with her husband Barry, serve as role models for their two sons, Evan, 22, and Landon, 20, both of whom attend NYU, where they play for the university’s basketball team and are high scholastic achievers. Elyssa credits her late mother, a school teacher, for teaching her how to balance career, family and community involvement. “She worked hard, but we always had family dinners, then she was off to meetings at local organizations, holding many leadership positions,” she recalls. Elyssa earned dual degrees from the University of Pennsylvania – a BS from the Wharton School in Economics and a BA from the Annenberg School in Communications – and an MBA in Banking and Finance from Hofstra. For three decades, she has built a career in banking and finance, working for Chase Manhattan Bank, then BNY Mellon. In 2013, Elyssa joined Barclays, now Stifel, as a Director/ Investments. Along the way, her companies have been among Federation’s largest corporate sponsors. At Federation, Elyssa is currently Co-Chair of JJCF’s Create a Jewish Legacy program and a Women’s Philanthropy Board Member. She has served as JJCF Development Chair and PAC Chair, and received the 2013 National Endowment Achievement Award from Jewish Federations of North America. Among so many achievements, perhaps the greatest has been helping her clients make their philanthropic mark on the community. “In my professional life, it’s never been about generating revenues,” she says. “How do my clients want to leave their mark? How do they want to be remembered? There’s nothing more rewarding than helping them find their passion for philanthropy.”

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PAC ENJOYS PRIME TIME AMID SERIOUS BUSINESS While our Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) members are known for their vital work of encouraging and guiding charitable giving through the establishment of new endowment funds, trusts, bequests, life insurance policies and IRAs on behalf of their clients, these legal, accounting, asset management, banking and insurance professionals have been sharing more than their commitment to the future of our community and our people. After kicking off their season with ocean views from atop the Waterstone Resort & Marina, the PAC just keeps raising the bar on spending prime time together. Chaired this year by Larry Blair, so far they’ve sampled fine bourbon and cigars at Prime Cigar and Wine Bar, gotten into the holiday spirit at Barrel of Monks Brewery (to which they brought hundreds of dollars in gift cards for JFS clients to purchase toys), and enjoyed a casual happy hour with premium networking at the Delray Beach hotspot, Salt 7.

Robert Pick, BNY Mellon; Larry Blair, Greenspoon Marder Law; Mimi Bengio and David Friedman, BNY Mellon

Rich Steinberg, Steinberg Global; Cathrine Schwartz

Jerry Wolf, Cliff Gelber, Matt Kutcher, Jonathan Bloom, Dan Levine

Stephen Lessne, Matt Levin, Larry Blair, Bryan Drowos

Robert Sheres, Eliot Popper, Howard Schwartz

David Katzman, CBIZ MHM, LLC; Art Silverman; Nancy Hack; Don Tescher

For more information about the PAC, contact Lisbeth Rock Cauff at 561.852.3188 or lisbethc@bocafed.org.

jacobson jewish community foundation professional advisory committee

2016 pac golf & spa retreat 2016

pac pac 32nd 32nd annual annual seminar seminar

date: may 13-15, 2016

date: june 2, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm

location: jw marriott orlando grande lakes 4040 central florida parkway orlando, fl

location: polo club of boca raton 5400 championship blvd boca raton, fl

Camaraderie, bonding and networking over golf, spa and great meals on the pristine grounds of the JW Marriott & Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes.

cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

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Continuing Education Credits

PHILANTHROPY IS ALWAYS IN FASHION WITH LIONS FOREVER Amid exquisite fashion, friends and fun, our local Lions Forever were feted on the stunning Level Two at Neiman Marcus Town Center. These philanthropic women who have perpetuated their generous gifts with a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) were celebrated by the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation with an elegant morning sponsored by Neiman Marcus and chaired by Barbara Lewin. The women enjoyed a rare opportunity to hear Neiman Marcus Group CEO, Karen Katz, in a Q/A led by Monica Goldstein. A dynamic fashion show of casual to evening wear followed. Currently counting an impressive 289 LOJEs, South Palm Beach County has long led the nation in Lion endowments. For more information, call 561.852.3170 or email lindah@bocafed.org.

A warmest welcome and deepest gratitude to our newest endowed Lions of Judah (LOJE)

Marilyn Barry, Dale Pratt, Ilene Wohlgemuth, Melinda Friedman

Marla Weiss Egers; Barbara Lewin; Karen Katz; Judi Schuman; Barbara Werner; Leslie Johasky, Neiman Marcus Town Center; April Leavy

Cindy White, Ellie Lifton

Monica Goldstein, Barbara Lewin

Ricky Winston, Marilyn Weissglass, Terry Adelman

Freyda Burns, Elyssa Kupferberg, Florence Brody

Their compassion, caring and commitment connect them to a unique sisterhood of philanthropic women dedicated to the well-being of our Jewish community and our global Jewish family by perpetuating their generous Lion gifts forever! For more information about the varied ways to create a LOJE, contact Linda Hurst at 561.852.3170 or lindah@bocafed.org. Terry Adelman Helen Braverman * Joanna Drowos Ilana Cohen Dwek Melinda Friedman Donna Ganslaw Martha Ginsberg Lori Gold Miriam D. Hirsch * Cynthia Klein Ellie Lifton Phyllis Liss Linda Melcer

Carol Nussbaum Susan Podolsky Janet Sahr Cathrine Schwartz Rand Schwartzwald Ricky L. Winston

* of blessed memory

CRUISE THE BRITISH ISLES

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 6, 2016 Sailing round trip from London (Tilbury) You are invited to join FAU President John Kelly and First Lady Carolyn Kelly on a very special Lifelong Learning Society cruise through the British Isles. President Kelly will present a lecture on life â&#x20AC;&#x153;Behind the Scenes at a University.â&#x20AC;? Topics he will touch upon include new healthy aging and technological and scientific breakthroughs and advances at FAU.

Enjoy a private VIP cocktail hour with President and Mrs. Kelly and join Mrs. Kelly for a formal high tea at sea. Booked exclusively through Five Star Travel, Inc.

1-800-243-3066 Five Star Travel Inc. is independently owned and operated and all tours are unaffiliated with FAU and the Lifelong Learning Society.

HOPE YOUR FAMILY WILL JOIN OUR FAMILY ON THIS LEARNING ADVENTURE!

PORTS OF CALL: Guernsey, Waterford, Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast, Isle of Skye, Orkney Islands, Edinburgh

THEY CAUGHT THE SPIRIT ON T HE SPIRIT OF ISRAEL COMMUNIT Y MISSION Our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day schools and on-campus agencies were well-represented, along with rabbis from different denominations. The missioneers varied by neighborhood and spanned multiple generations. Some were first-time visitors, and some had been to Israel a dozen times or more. Together, they made incredible memories and friends, growing closer as a community as they caught the spirit of heritage, history, After a year of imagining and planning

technology, adventure, Israeli culture

by dedicated mission chairs Karen & Mark

and democracy.

Dern and Adele & Herman Lebersfeld, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spirit of Israel Mission took off full force and kept up the pace from November 13 to 19, with two full buses of friends and colleagues from throughout our vibrant, diverse South Palm Beach County Jewish community.

T E L A V I V, I S R A E L B O C A R AT O N , F L

With a first-rate, highly customized itinerary, they experienced the best of what Israel has to offer, seeing unforgettable sites, meeting people who are transforming the country and sharing the overall magic of our homeland - with access to key people and places unavailable on other trips. And all the while they got to know each other - as well as our Israeli brothers and sisters as they traveled and lodged, ate and drank, danced and prayed together, as one only can do in Israel.

“Planning the experience with our co-chairs Karen and Mark Dern and our Federation staff was a joy. They prepared a detailed hour-by-hour itinerary. Traveling with 75 of our neighbors, including seven Rabbis from our community added vitality and fun to our trip. Witnessing the resilience of the Israeli people was truly THE SPIRIT OF ISRAEL.” Adele & Herman Lebersfeld, Mission Co-chairs “We saw and learned as we could on no other mission. Seeing how important our Federation dollars are to those who need help made our gifts more real and vital. I will remember forever a woman in Sderot on the Gaza border thanking us for visiting when even her parents would not. We, too, are her community.” Mark Dern, Mission Co-chair with his wife, Karen

“We came together in strength and solidarity with our Israeli Jewish family. Our presence sent a loud, clear and critical message as they face their latest challenges, to our own community, and to the world — we proudly stand strong with the people and the state of Israel.”

Matt Levin, Federation President & CEO

“Not only were we deeply inspired by the extraordinary Israelis we met, but also by how each of us on the mission makes our own unique contribution to the Jewish people. We all could feel the holiness when, in our diversity, we come together to be one with each other.”

Rabbi Dan Levin, Temple Beth El

“The mission was memorable, heartwarming, joyful, fantastic. It’s hard to explain what it meant to travel with my son, but everyone felt like family. I’ll be on the next one!”

Norman Steinberg

“I feel very blessed and fortunate to be a part of a seismic shift of our community coming together. The mission has united us in the Spirit of Israel and, most importantly, to bring it back home and maintain that connection.”

Rabbi Ruvi New, Chabad of East Boca “New to Federation, the mission cemented the importance of giving back and being part of this community. Seeing those we help globally touched me deeply. My husband Jeff and I were so inspired, I became a Lion of Judah on our last night. The cherry on top was having a ball and making new friends!”

Alicia Spero

“Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and unaffiliated, each of us was passionate about Jewish life, whether security, the needy, the disabled, Holocaust survivors, Israel’s economy, Jewish unity, social justice or more. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by each individual on this mission”

Rabbi Jonathan Kroll, Yeshiva High School

“There were so many magical, inspirational moments on my first trip to Israel since high school. We made lasting friendships and visited important sites, but most touching was hearing from Israelis everywhere we went how appreciative they were of Federation’s support. Israel has forever changed me. As I said when checking out, I am ready to visit again.”

Karen Lazar

“I challenged myself to travel to Israel alone but found myself surrounded by wonderful Federation companions. Realizing the threats Israelis live with, I was deeply moved by a counselor who helps survivors of terror. I am proud to be part of this organization that helps so many people and makes it possible for this program to exist.”

Barbara Schwartz “Life has few moments of true beauty and meaning that leave an indelible mark on our consciousness. Celebrating Shabbat as a community overlooking the Kotel as the sun went down was one such moment for me and my wife, Jane, setting the tone for our entire Mission as we explored and grew together as a community.”

Al Gortz, Chair, Federation Board of Directors

JFNA LGBTQ Mission to Israel May 26-June 2, 2016 National Young Leadership Summer Mission to Israel

JFNA Prime Minister’s Council Mission to Spain and Israel* September 18-25, 2016 JFNA KDS Mission to Argentina*

July 4-10, 2016

March 13-19, 2017

JFNA Campaigners Mission

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Spirit of Israel Community Mission**

July 18-24, 2016

November, 2017

**A minimum gift to the 2018 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. *A minimum gift to the 2016 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend.

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

JCRC HOSTS BRIEFINGS AT LEGISLATIVE SENDOFF As part of its ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of our community and our people, our Federationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) invited State Senators, Representatives and their staff to the Federation campus to meet with Jewish community leaders prior to the 2016 legislative session in Tallahassee. Joined by professional and lay leaders from the Federation, its beneficiary agencies and other local organizations as well as the Israeli Consulate and federal offices, they gathered for the annual Legislative Sendoff to learn about the needs of vulnerable local residents. In her welcome, Jill Rose, JCRC Co-Chair, stressed the vital role the legislators play in the growing partnerships among state government, the Federation and its beneficiary agencies. Neil Schiller, a lobbyist for the Florida Association of Jewish Federations, pointed to concerns of particular interest before the legislature, including: affirming the importance of the US-Israel relationship and condemning the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel; developing a Holocaust Memorial in the Capitol courtyard, and the success of Florida/Israel joint ventures through the space industry and technology enterprises. Presentations from the Federation beneficiary agencies, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) and Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC), highlighted local human needs and how much is at stake amid waiting lists and shortfalls in funding for services.

Danielle Hartman, Jill Rose, Neil Schiller, Dr. Deborah Hallow, Stuart Silver, Nancy Freiwald

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JFS President & CEO, Danielle Hartman, outlined the poignant needs for additional resources to address rapidly increasing senior hunger, to improve affordability and accessibility to mental health services, and to enable more Holocaust Survivor Assistance. JARC Executive Director, Dr. Deborah Hallow, and Director of Program Services, Nancy Freiwald focused on the need for supportive resources to enable those with disabilities to work, including pre-employment training and supervised experiences at community-based training locations that have been highly successful at JARC. JCRC Co-Chair Andrew Robins moderated supportive responses from elected officials and staff of elected offices. The group heard from State Senator Maria Sachs and Representative Dave Kerner. Also represented were the offices of members of Congress Alcee Hastings, Ted Deutch and Lois Frankel; State Senator Joseph Abruzzo; and State Representatives Bill Hager, Lori Berman and Irv Slosberg. JCRC Director Stuart Silver recognized the officials and their staff, who are instrumental to our work together on behalf of the community and the Jewish people. In February, local JCRC leaders joined those from Miami and Broward to visit officials in Tallahassee, where JCRC Director Stuart Silver, testified before the House State Affairs Committee in favor of a bill to fight BDS.

Kathleen Roe, Beth Lerner, Abby Ross

Representative Dave Kerner, Senator Maria Sachs

Bill Schwartz, Gary Hertzberg

Benjamin Durgan, Shreya Kuntawala

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A SLICE OF ISRAEL PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COUNTER ANTI-ISRAEL ACTIVITIES AT COLLEGE As the anti-Israel climate increases at colleges, more than 200 local high school juniors and seniors from public, private and day schools gathered for College Prep: A Slice of Israel on January 6. Together, on the Federation campus, they learned from student and professional advocates about addressing the challenges they are likely to encounter ahead.

Michelle Herman, Talia Lerner, Lindsey Sigal and Brandon Wolfe (FAU), and Jack Steinberg (Pinecrest) provided information and insights. Rayna Exelbierd, a Stand With Us Coordinator, also spoke. Among the issues addressed were false claims and myths against Israel as an apartheid state, its delegitimacy as a nation, and its efforts to defend its state and its people.

“Our Federation’s JCRC developed this program in response to requests from parents, grandparents and community leaders,” said Jill Rose, JCRC Co-Chair and chair of the event. “By reaching out to teens communitywide, we were able to draw an array of students, including those who might not be affiliated with a Jewish program, to learn from a variety of presenters.”

“Our students learned about challenges facing pro-Israel supporters at college, and gained a strong sense of the best ways to approach them,” said Rabbi Jonathan Kroll, Head of Yeshiva High School. “We are grateful to engage in a communal educational experience that deepens our shared commitment to Israel.”

Matt Weisbaum of Jerusalem U presented his organization’s riveting film, Crossing the Line 2: The New Face of Anti-Semitism on Campus. Tuvia Book shared how he made aliyah as a young IDF soldier, and encouraged the teens to visit Israel, learn and advocate. Dalia Perez (FIU) shared her experiences with campus-wide antiIsrael activities and personal harassment, and Tara Levy,

Financial support was provided by the JCRC, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation, Michael & Jill Rose and Warren & Robin Struhl. The JCRC convened the successful program with the support of Jerusalem U and Stand With Us, and the endorsement of: ADL, AJC, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, JFNA’s Israel Action Network, AIPAC and The David Project.

Tara Levy, Lindsay Sigal, Rayna Exelbierd, Jack Steinberg, Jill Rose, Matt Weisbaum, Dalia Perez, Tuvia Book, Michelle Herman, Brandon Wolfe, Talia Lerner

Jill Rose

Dalia Perez

More than 200 students attended

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, MAY 1, 2016 3:00 p.m.: March From Boca Raton Christian School, 470 NW 4th Ave. Join this annual community-wide gathering to remember the Holocaust, honor survivors and those lost, and to stand together and say “Never again!”

4:00 p.m.:Yom HaShoah program Temple Beth El, 333 SW 4th Ave.

For more information, contact 561-852-6022 or marissat@bocafed.org.

Jack Steinberg

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AROUND TOWN WITH PJ LIBRARY® PJ Library has been having so much fun all around South Palm Beach County! At events large and small, thousands of Jewish children and their families have been visiting local synagogues, the Food Pantry at JFS, Levis JCC, Wonder Gym, Barnes & Noble, ice cream shops and many more places. From across the Jewish community, they’ve been getting together to hear PJ stories read by clergy, educators and local personalities – and to enjoy, learn, nosh, do arts & crafts and engage in mitzvot. Every month, more new families are coming on board, loving the books they receive at home as well as being part of our vibrant Jewish community.

PJ LIBRARY® FAMILY CONCERT GETS HUNDREDS MOVING

undreds of music-loving children, parents and grandparents sang and danced with award-winning PJ Library entertainers “Mama Doni” Zasloff and her husband, Eric Lindberg on October 25 at Spanish River High School’s Countess de Hoernle Theater. The energetic and engaging duo kept kids and adults on their feet with dancing and creative movement, from the opening Hallelujah song through an array of interactive family-friendly songs celebrating Jewish life and culture. Local PJ Library Chairs Joanna Drowos and Ilene Wohlgemuth greeted the crowd and introduced the community’s growing PJ Library program. The crowd of diverse Jewish families from throughout the community also enjoyed an outdoor pre-concert singalong with local PJ Library musician Susan Shane-Linder, in addition to a face-painting station and photo booth. Guests had the opportunity to browse an array of tables showcasing local synagogues and their educational and membership opportunities. PJ Library – South Palm Beach County partner synagogues Congregation B’nai Israel, B’nai Torah Congregation, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh and Temple Beth El joined right in for this special family time. PJ Library is grateful to i9 Sports, and to the Florida Blue Foundation, which awarded a grant to help underwrite the PJ Library program this year.

Co-chaired by Ilene Wohlgemuth and Joanna Drowos, 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, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and local donors. CHAILIFE 70

Are you receiving free high-quality Jewish children’s books at home every month? If not, sign up now! Visit jewishboca.org/pjlibrary to learn more and sign up! For more information, call 561.852.6080 or email pjlibrary@bocafed.org.

Join the Newest Chapter of PJ Library速 for Kids Ages 9-11!

Choose a free book each month Create and share reviews Watch videos and book trailers

Signing up is easy! Visit www.pjourway.org For more information, please contact Elana Ostroff at 561.852.6080 or pjourway@bocafed.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK SUNSET PAVILION Admission is FREE !

A gift from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and PJ Alliance Partners in partnership with

Anyone who pre-registers will receive 2 raffle tickets per family for a chance to win a Mini-ipad (available for pick up at the Guest Services tent). Snacks available for purchase.

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CHESED DAY UNITES 600 STUDENTS FROM 5 LOCAL DAY SCHOOLS IN CARING More than 600 students from local Jewish day schools came together on January 13 for our annual Chesed Day. They learned about the Jewish value of chesed, the obligation to engage in deeds of kindness, and the responsibility to care for those around us and help people in need. Students in grades 1 through 5 from Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Katz Hillel Day School and Torah Academy were guided by 14 middle school students and 24 high school students. Students from Yeshiva High School and Yeshiva Tiferes Torah were also involved in planning the event.

DJE ETHICS INSTITUTE HOSTS HARVARD EXPERT Educators and parents spent an enlightening evening in Zinman Hall with Dr. Robert Brooks at the fourth annual Ethics Institute. A clinical psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School, Brooks is an international lecturer and author or co-author of 16 books. He offered strategies for nurturing motivation, learning, hope and resilience in students, as well as ways for parents to help children deal effectively with stress, pressure and other challenges. The Ethics Institute was sponsored by the Federation’s Department of School Educational Services, and the Jack and Harriet Rosenfeld Foundation Program in Jewish Education of the Miami School of Education and Human Development.

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After a film and introductions from Federation President & CEO, Matt Levin, they learned more about chesed from Marilyn Nachman, Director of Federation’s Department of Jewish Education’s School Educational Services; Helena Levine, DKJA Head of School; and Yafa Levit, DKJA Lower School Judaics Principal. The students then headed to classrooms by grade level, teaming up with children from other schools to work together in creating hands-on projects to give to children served by Chai Lifeline, Friendship Circle and medical treatment centers.

LOCAL JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS RAMP UP TO SUPPORT DIVERSE LEARNERS South Palm Beach County’s five Jewish day schools have teamed up to increase their effectiveness with diverse learners in their classrooms. Together, they have embarked on a course of professional development with the national organization, Hidden Sparks. The new partnership includes Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Katz Hillel Day School, Torah Academy, Yeshiva High School and Yeshiva Tiferes Torah. The training is made possible by a generous education grant from the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE), with support from the Federation and the participating schools.

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SOLD-OUT KRISTALLNACHT FILM FORUM HONORS TURNOFFS The 14th Annual Kristallnacht Film Forum showcased a powerful film on November 8. Full houses at two screenings in Zinman Hall were deeply moved by Defiant Requiem, the story of the creative rebellion led by Jews in Terezin, a Nazi concentration camp where thousands of scholars, musicians, actors and writers were imprisoned. Audiences also heard from Murry Sidlin, the film’s star, creator and inspiration. Presented by our Federation and March of the Living (MOL) each year, KFF raises funds to enable local high school students to join the MOL, the unique Holocaust and Israel education experience that culminates with travel to Poland and Israel.

Between screenings, a donor reception honored Ann and Byron Turnoff, who have supported the MOL in many ways for more than 20 years. The program, led by KFF Chair Ivy Dash and MOL Chairs Debbie Rudmann and Phyllis Gutmann, featured a candle-lighting ceremony, honored the survivors present and remembered those lost. Matt Levin, Federation President & CEO, described Federation’s increasing support for the March and profound commitment to our survivors. March alum Sarah Berger shared her life-changing experience. For more information about the March of the Living, visit molsouth.org or call 561.852.6013.

MARCH OF THE LIVING TO TRAVEL WITH RESCUED HOLOCAUST TORAHS Each year, our MOL students carry Torahs as they travel from the depths of the Holocaust in Poland to the jubilance of the modern State of Israel. But the Torahs they will carry this year were recently rescued after being stolen by Nazis 70 years ago. Students will experience the completion of the Torahs’ restoration and their ceremonial return to use in the Great Synagogue of Dabrowa Tarnowska, Poland. Thanks to a new relationship between MOL Southern Region and the Jewish Heritage Foundation the students will be the first to read from these Torahs since they were used by victims of the Holocaust.

The project was announced at a special ceremony that brought survivors, students and supporters to the Federation on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The program included Sibyl Silver, founder of the Jewish Heritage Foundation, which is dedicated to restoring Torahs and Judaica plundered by the Nazis.

The first letter of the last word in one of the Torahs will be filled in by Yosef, son of Glen and Rosa Golish who have sponsored the Torah’s restoration in honor of his Bar Mitzvah. In Poland, the four survivors traveling with our MOL students will complete the last four letters, finalizing the Torah’s restoration. 73 CHAILIFE

LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) • 561.852.3200 • www.levisjcc.org Founded in 1983, the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center continues to be the cornerstone of Jewish life in our community, providing a broad range of enriching programs and services for individuals of all ages and abilities, meeting the diverse needs of members, the Jewish community and the community at large. The Levis JCC promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs at the Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center, Marleen Forkas Camps, the Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs, the Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement, the Sports & Wellness Center, and Thrift Shop.

As a bustling hub of Jewish life, the Levis JCC offers many ways for people of all ages in the community to come together to participate in a variety of programs, activities, and events. Everyone who wants to be a part of the Levis JCC family is warmly embraced. Committed volunteers give their time and generous donors give their resources to help our community thrive. Scholarship and Financial Assistance programs enable many families to participate in the Levis JCC Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center, Marleen Forkas Camps and the Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs. Through all of its programs and services, every day the Levis JCC makes a difference in people’s lives.

JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE (JARC) • 561.558.2550 • www.jarcfl.org 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 in a caring, nurturing environment. JARC’s mission, in partnership with the families of their clients, is to promote independence, dignity and self-respect in order to create more fulfilling lives. JARC recently hosted its 20th annual Extraordinary Games, with all 150 clients in JARC’s Adult Training Program participating. “I love the football toss,” said JARC client Chris Albertus. “I like to pretend I am Ryan Tannehill from the Dolphins – he is my idol”.

Coach Luis Gajardo managed the JARC Florida Extraordinary Games this year. JARC celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala on March 6 at Boca West Country Club. According to JARC Executive Director Dr. Debra C. Hallow, it is the variety of options offered by the organization as well as its flexibility that separates it from other residential programs for adults with developmental disabilities. “Our network of homes and apartments, work skills programs and the built-in safety net truly gives families peace of mind when their loved ones come here,” said Hallow, who has been with JARC for 20 years. “We support our clients emotionally, spiritually, physically and socially.”

RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS) • 561.852.3333 • www.ralesjfs.org Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) offers help, hope and humanity through a comprehensive range of programs and services which support people of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, JFS programs & services include food & financial assistance, senior services, counseling & mental health services, career & employment services, and many volunteer opportunities. This past Thanksgiving, JFS in partnership with Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center (Levis JCC) welcomed nearly 700 local residents, who would have otherwise been alone, to enjoy a festive Thanksgiving CHAILIFE 74

meal. The annual banquet, generously sponsored by Edith & Martin Stein and Etta & Raymond Zimmerman, included a traditional Thanksgiving meal served by nearly 300 volunteers, and goody bags were provided to each guest as they left. The banquet was chaired by Amy Ross and Robin Rubin, who once again did an amazing job. This event is greatly anticipated by the participants each year, guests and volunteers alike. This year’s banquet was held in memory of Larry Phillips (z”l) one of the founding benefactors of this event.

DAY SCHOOLS DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY (DKJA) • 561.852.3300 • www.dkja.org Donna Klein Jewish Academy educates 21st century learners based on the principles of leadership, excellence and innovation. Its acclaimed dual Judaic and general studies curriculum is infused with real-world educational opportunities. DKJA’s mission is “To educate our children and the greater DKJA community to be knowledgeable and responsible citizens of the world, committed to Jewish values and lifelong learning.”

DKJA’s team of exceptional Middle School students recently placed first in the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) E2K Math Challenge. Students collaborated and used critical thinking skills to analyze patterns and apply mathematical concepts. The challenge was moderated and executed from educators in Israel. DKJA competed against 11 other Jewish Day Schools from throughout the nation.

Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math (STEAM) programming engages students in grades K-12. Students learn and grow through the Claire & Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Technology Program K-12, which includes a Maker Space and innovative opportunities for students to embrace coding, robotics and principles of inquiry-based challenges.

In 2015, DKJA was honored as the only Jewish Day School in the world to be selected as a FranklinCovey Leader in Me LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL – a leadership model for educational institutions. This prestigious designation demonstrates DKJA’s exemplary commitment to instilling in students the leadership principles synthesized in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

KATZ HILLEL DAY SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON • 561.470.5000 • www.hilleldayschool.org Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton officially kicked off a Holocaust oral history project for 8th graders, called Names, Not Numbers© this past fall. Over the months, students have been working in small groups with individual Holocaust survivors as they create a professional quality documentary about the lives of these incredible people as well as their own journey in learning about them. The groups of students have each been paired with one of the nine participating survivors. They will research their background, design interview questions, conduct the interview, learn to use professional cameras and video editing equipment and, ultimately, help create the

complete documentary. The project will culminate with a major presentation at the end of the school year. In use for a decade, this program has been implemented successfully in other Jewish day schools. Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Smolarcik, an experienced Holocaust educator and faculty member at KHDS, is the advisor for this program. The program has been generously sponsored by Harry and Marilyn Wanderer in memory of Harry’s father, Yehoshua ben Zelig (A”H). Photo Caption: KHDS students interview Holocaust survivor Mr. Henry Reich, for the Names, Not Numbers© documentary film.

TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON • 561.465.2200 • www.torahacademybr.org Torah Academy’s 2nd Annual Chanukah concert was an amazing success and an uplifting community event. In the filled-to-capacity FAU University Theatre, the evening commenced with Menorah lighting by Dr. Allen Wolnerman, a long-time, close friend and supporter of Torah Academy. The opening act of the concert showcased the Torah Academy Boys Middle School Choir, carefully orchestrated by Middle School teacher Rabbi Netanel

Chait. The students practiced for weeks beforehand, finetuning their singing skills and learning how to perform solo, duet, and group pieces. Jewish music superstars, Baruch Levine and Simcha Leiner captivated the audience and rocked the house with their duets, hit songs and lively performance. The joyous singing and dancing in the aisles and the festive Chanukah cheer took over the concert hall!

YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL • 561.470.5000 • www.wyhs.net Yeshiva High School serves the South Florida Jewish community. All members of the school community are actively engaged in the lifelong process of learning and character development. Toward that end YHS strives to: inspire students to make a lifelong commitment to Jewish values, learning, and observance, and to view all disciplines and pursuits through the prism of Torah; and challenge them with excellent Judaic and General Studies programs that engage the heart and mind, build character, and develop knowledgeable and thoughtful young men and women who will continue the journey of learning.

The annual YHS School Shabbaton/Retreat on December 25-28 in Tampa brought together nearly 350 people in an uplifting and inspiring Shabbat filled with song, learning, great food and company. The theme of Technology and Social Media and its effects on Jewish teens’ lives was highlighted in sessions with school staff, and speeches from school administrators. The Shabbaton is a highlight of the school calendar and this year’s was the best ever. There is great excitement at YHS as plans continue to move along toward joining the Federation campus during the 16-17 school year in a new state-of-the-art facility. 75 CHAILIFE

LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES Adolph and Rose Levis Alzheimer & Adult Day Care • 561.558.2510; www.Volencenter.com This full-time, weekday program operated by the Volen Center serves those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and provides caregivers with much needed relaxation. A caring staff leads daily participants in enriching

mental and physical activities and provides them with stimulating entertainment. Breakfast and lunch are served. A support group is also offered for caregivers.

BBYO Gold Coast Region • 954.252.1912 • www.bbyo.org BBYO’s pluralistic movement of Jewish teens, alumni, parents, volunteers and philanthropists serves as a vital platform for the Jewish community and its post-Bar/ Bat Mitzvah audience. Its fun, meaningful and affordable experiences inspire a lasting connection to the Jewish people. In

addition, BBYO’s international leadership model of AZA and BBG, provides meaningful teen-led programming, a responsibility to the global Jewish community, an unwavering commitment to the State of Israel, and dedication to tikkun olam – repairing the world.

The Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) 561.297.2929 • www.coe.fau.edu/centersandprograms/CHHRE CHHRE was established in 1996 to prepare teachers to implement Florida Statute 1003.42: Required Instruction of the Holocaust. Serving all schools in seven counties including Palm Beach, the Center is a valuable resource providing age appropriate materials, lessons, and consultations to teachers and community organizations.

CHHRE’s programs such as lectures and exhibits for the community and professional development for educators provide thought provoking information and generate dialogue that leads to understanding of current issues. The lessons of the Holocaust are reminders that hate, conflict and violence are extremely relevant to the world we live in and our greatest weapon is to educate.

Federation Transportation Services • 561.852.3280 • www.jewishboca.org Federation Transportation Services, Inc., has now added three new MV-1 vans to its fleet. These Hummer-brand vehicles help even more people get where they need to go in comfort. The MV-1 allows wheelchair users to ride safely in the front with dignity, and the ride is much more comfortable and stable. Further, the MV-1’s side-entry ramp allows boarding from the safety of the curb. Rear-entry minivan conversions

require wheelchair users to enter traffic out in the street to access the ramp. FTS was established in 1993 to respond to the overwhelming demand for transportation services for the elderly and disabled in South Palm Beach County. Even in tough economic years, FTS has been successful in providing 52,000 trips to those in need.

Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach • 561.297.4100 • www.hillelcenter.org Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach’s Jewish students have embraced the concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world) by starting in our own backyard here in South Florida. A passionate “volunteer brigade” of Jewish college students has spent time playing bingo with residents at JARC, bagging food for families in need at the Jacobson Family Food Pantry, engaging young children in aftercare programs by playing sports and teaching them about Hanukkah, sprucing up the grounds around the CHAILIFE 76

Tri-County Humane Society and cleaning shoes to be re-distributed to people who need them at Jacob’s Shoes. Students have at least two volunteer opportunities each month and more than 50 students have participated already this academic year. Hillel’s campus rabbi imbues a touch of Jewish learning and meaning to these activities. These positive experiences will start students on a lifetime of Jewish volunteerism.

LOCAL BENEFICIARY AGENCIES JAFCO - Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options • 561.372.0103 • www.jafco.org Established in 1992, JAFCO is a nonprofit organization that began with the mission of providing homes and services to abused and neglected Jewish children in South Florida. Since then, JAFCO has provided shelter, food, clothing, education, medical care and therapy to over 5,800 children, and currently serves over 400 children and their families through a complete continuum of care. Created in 2002, JAFCO Children’s

Village, a state-of the-art, 6-acre campus, provides a loving, safe home for up to 52 children, including 6 group homes and a 24-hour Emergency Shelter. The first of its kind nationally, this program raises the standard in caring for abused children. Additionally, JAFCO’s Children’s Ability Center aids families raising a child with a developmental disability. This very large facility is a respite and resource center with services for the entire family.

Jewish Education Center of South Florida • 561.544.2854 www.jecsouthflorida.org JEC was founded nearly 11 years ago to combat assimilation and Jewish apathy by creating programs that make Judaism exciting, meaningful and relevant for every Jew. JEC offers the chance for a Jew of any background to enrich their life through Jewish education and Jewish experiences. JEC recently hired a full-time Youth and Family Programming Director, Rabbi Yisroel Hecht. With his dynamic personality and innovative programming ideas, he has taken the Hebrew School,

Day Camp and high school programming to a whole new level. JEC is also excited to announce that their summertime program, Camp Nageela Boca, is starting its first summer at Grandview Preparatory School. The camp now has an olympicsized pool, full indoor gym, martial arts room, dedicated art room, and an incredible director. The sky is now the limit for JEC to teach “Jewish pride, The Nageela Way!”

Kosher Konnection • 561.495.8808 • www.Volencenter.com This hot kosher meal program is one of seven senior dining sites operated by the Volen Center. Providing nutritious meals five days a week to seniors 60 and over and funded by the Older Americans Act, this kosher dining site offers muchneeded opportunities for socializing. Monthly lectures and other social events are planned throughout the year for

participants enrolled in the meal program. Volen Center staff and volunteers provided by the Jewish Federation welcome seniors daily, providing nutrition education, activities, and opportunities to meet new friends. The Volen Center also provides no-cost transportation to and from its dining sites.

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OVERSEAS AGENCIES AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (JDC) • www.jdc.org Founded in 1914, JDC—the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee—is the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian assistance organization and works on behalf of North America’s Jewish Federations to rescue Jews in need and strengthen Jewish life in 70 countries worldwide. JDC also provides a Jewish response to nonsectarian disasters and international development challenges. JDC’s bedrock commitment to Israel began at its inception; today, its social innovations are empowering Israel’s most vulnerable—giving youth at risk, the chronically unemployed, people with disabilities, and struggling immigrants the tools to participate fully in the country’s future, and improving senior citizens’ quality of life.

children benefit from JDC-provided social services. JDC added 6,500+ new people to its aid rolls since the start of the crisis in Ukraine, providing extra food and winter relief to those grappling with the economic consequences of a still-simmering conflict, and sustaining those who’ve fled to safer locations. JDC continues to bolster small Jewish communities in North Africa and Asia, and it is boosting resilience among European communities struggling with terror attacks, anti-Semitism, and a prolonged economic downturn—building on the training, camping, and cultural activities that have nurtured a new generation of leaders and resurgent Jewish life throughout Europe.

Throughout Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, 195,000+ impoverished Jewish elderly and

THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL (JAFI) • www.jewishagency.org The Jewish Agency for Israel connects the global Jewish family, bringing Jews to Israel, and Israel to Jews by providing meaningful Israel engagement and facilitating Aliyah. The Jewish Agency builds a better society in Israel — and beyond — energizing young Israelis and their worldwide peers to rediscover a collective sense of Jewish purpose. In 2015, The Jewish Agency for Israel facilitated the Aliyah (immigration to Israel) of more than 30,000 people — a 10% increase from 2014 and 12-year high. That includes an all-time record for Aliyah from France

with the arrival of 7,900 immigrants — the largest group for the second year running. Additionally, Aliyah from Ukraine, which has been the scene of an ongoing violent conflict, was up 16% compared to 2014, and 230% compared to 2013. Some 7,000 Ukrainians made Aliyah in 2015. The Jewish Agency provides hands-on guidance and financial assistance for each and every one of the new immigrants before, during and after their Aliyah trip to ensure a smooth transition to their new home.

ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL PROJECT (ENP) • www.enp.org.il ENP works tirelessly, hand in hand with Federation, to ensure the full and successful integration of Ethiopian Jews into Israeli society.

extraordinary: scholastic gaps are closing, educational performance is improving, risk situations are decreasing and empowerment is broadening with each passing year.

ENP was created by Jewish Federations as Diaspora Jewry’s tool to address the needs of Ethiopian-Israelis in partnership with the Government of Israel and the Ethiopian-Israeli community itself. The transformation ENP has succeeded in engendering is no less than

Yet the need is still great for those not yet being touched by ENP’s work and who have been identified as being in dire need of ENP’s interventions. With thanks to Federation support, ENP can expand its reach to include more children, parents and families in its proven-successful work.

WORLD ORT • www.ort.org World ORT’s core mission is to lead underdeveloped communities, Jewish and non-Jewish, toward economic self-sufficiency through training and education. It does so through the use of cutting-edge technology, providing equipment and teaching material for use from elementary school to higher education, vocational training and adult education. World ORT has a worldwide presence, with projects running on five continents, including a university in Uruguay, a state-of-the-art high school in Argentina CHAILIFE 78

and a vocational training center in Russia. However, its major focus at present is in Israel, where it is supporting communities in the country’s socio-economic periphery, providing resources to thousands of Jewish people, as well as the country’s minority groups. Flagship programs include the installation of 1,000 interactive classrooms across the country, the renovation of Kiryat Yam into a modern science city, the establishment of seven after-school enrichment centers and essential support to all of Israel’s hospital-schools.

SYNAGOGUE UPDATES Anshei Emuna Congregation (O) 16189 Jog Road, Delray Beach • 561.499.9229 • www.ansheiemuna.org Due to the difficult situation in Israel, Anshei Emuna Congregation wanted to help in a way that was meaningful for both the people of Israel and their members as Jews in the Diaspora. The Congregation raised over $25,000 to buy

a Polaris ambulance, with needed medical equipment, that can quickly and easily navigate the narrow roads of Israeli cities when an emergency occurs. This mini-ambulance is already being used to help save lives.

Beth Ami (C) 1401 N.W. 4th Ave., Boca Raton • 561.347.0031 • www.bethamiboca.org Beth Ami Congregation is a Conservative synagogue, offering worship services on Shabbat and all traditional Holy Days. Rabbi Joe Fishof is the spiritual leader, bringing lessons of life, understanding of Torah and dedication to the congregation. Cantor Elliott

Dicker continues to lead with meaningful song. Beth Ami is a vibrant and growing synagogue with a strong commitment to Zionism. It offers many social and educational programs devoted to Israel and the Jewish way of life.

B’nai Torah Congregation (C) 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton • 561.392.8566 • www.btcboca.org There is something for everyone at B’nai Torah Congregation! The Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning features single-topic and multi-session courses with distinguished speakers, prestigious scholars and thought leaders from around the world. The synagogue

is also the proud home of the Melton School. The annual award-winning Concerts & Cultural Arts series features six concerts and two theatre performances with a journey through Jewish life and culture.

Boca Jewish Center/ Shaaray Tefilla (O) 21065 Powerline Road, Boca Raton; 561.477.8872 • www.bocajewishcenter.org Boca Jewish Center/ Shaaray Tefilla welcomes the community to join Rabbi Yaakov Gibber for his ongoing Tuesday Morning Contemporary Topics Lecture Series from 11:00 am-12:00 pm in the Shul. Series topics have included: The Centrality of The

Land of Israel, The Jewish Vision of Happiness and The Concept and Meaning of The Chosen People. For more information, please contact Veeta at the shul office at 561-477-8872 or veetaa@bjcst.org

Boca Raton Synagogue (O) 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton • 561.394.0394 • www.brsonline.org In celebration of Rabbi Efrem and Rebbetzin Yocheved Goldberg’s 10 years as the synagogue’s Rabbi & Rebbetzin, their 16 years at BRS, and the continued growth and unity of the community fostered by their leadership, the Shul decided to forgo a traditional

Journal Dinner and instead hosted a more inclusive weekend of celebration and tribute to the Goldbergs on March 4-5. For more information, please visit www.brsonline.org or contact the Shul office at 561-394-0394.

Chabad of East Boca (O) 120 NE 1st Ave, Boca Raton • 561.417.7797 • www.ChabadBocaBeaches.com Chabad of East Boca is a hub of quality Jewish education for all ages. Some of the most popular programs include: Kabbalah and Coffee on Sunday mornings, My Big Chaver for boys on Sunday mornings, Torah Studies on Tuesday nights and Yeshiva Night on Thursday nights. The Rosh Chodesh Society

women’s group meets monthly and engages in lively discussion on relationships. Executive Study Partners offers classes to business professionals at the office. Everyone is invited to find the class that’s right for them at the synagogue’s webpage.

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SYNAGOGUE UPDATES Chabad of Central Boca (O) 17950 Military Trail, Boca Raton • 561.994.6258 • www.ChabadBoca.com Chabad of Central Boca offers a plethora of services for every age, from Preschool & Hebrew School and children’s and full-on teen programs, to monthly Shabbat dinners, film series and world famed guest lectures. Some upcoming lectures include a Schindler’s list

survivor and an IDF commando who took part in the Entebbe raid. Chabad recently started a monthly “Shabbat for Kids,” where families with young children can enjoy an authentic Shabbat dinner experience.

Chabad of West Boca (O) 9040 Kimberly Blvd., Boca Raton • 561.994.6257 • ChabadBoca.com Since the summer of 2015, Chabad has been hosting Breakfast & Business (B&B) Monthly, for the Jewish Business Network, an organization of Jewish entrepreneurs and business leaders who wish to enhance and develop business skills, facilitate growth in their endeavors, share ideas, and meet other

like-minded professionals. B&B Monthly takes place on the third Wednesday of every month, 7:30- 8:30 am. To join JBN free of charge, contact Chabad’s outreach rabbi, Rabbi Moshe Wolvovsky at RabbiWolvovsky@ChabadBoca. com 347.410.0250.

Congregation Beth Adam (H) 561.443.1769 • www.bethadam.com Congregation Beth Adam is engaged in a social action project of collecting suitcases for the Jewish Agency for Foster Care

Organization. JAFCO’s residential children will use the suitcases to carry their belongings when they move to a new home.

Congregation B’nai Israel (R) 2200 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton • 561.241.8118 • www.cbiboca.org CBI was selected as AVDA’s nonprofit honoree at their Heart of a Woman Luncheon on January 20. Rabbi Silvers accepted the award on behalf of CBI. CBI has been supporting AVDA for many years, including donation drives of clothing, nonperishable food items

and flowers for the mothers at the shelter in honor of Mother’s Day. CBI’s example to promote peaceful living and social and philanthropic initiatives is exemplified in the generous spirit of its members.

Congregation Shaarei Kodesh (C) 19785 Hampton Dr., Boca Raton • 561.852.6555 • www.shaareikodesh.org This growing, vibrant Conservative synagogue In West Boca recently added 25% more space to its storefront home. Affectionately and unofficially called “The Annex,” it was dedicated in a lively fashion. The space is used for education/youth programming,

meetings, and alternative prayer services. The Congregation, led by Rabbi David Baum, came out in full force for the ceremony, which included singing, dancing, and of course, eating. For more information about CKS, visit www.shaareikodesh.org or stop by.

Congregation Shirat Shalom (R) PO Box 971142, Boca Raton (meeting at Olympic Heights High School) 561.488.8079 www.shiratshalom.org To help bring peace into the world, the children of Shirat Shalom recorded an original song based on their visions of peace. The synagogue invites everyone to watch it and be sure to look for the surprise at the

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end! (Hint, what is G-d spelled backwards!) Viewers can also add their own vision of peace. Here is the link for the video: http:// www.shiratshalom.org/3713253.

SYNAGOGUE UPDATES Delray Orthodox Synagogue (O) 7319 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach • 561.499.0970 • www.delrayorthodox.com Celebrating its 13th year at its current location, Delray Orthodox Synagogue, lovingly referred to as DOS, is amidst another growth spurt. With new local housing available in close proximity to the Shul, they welcome people of all

ages and backgrounds to stop on by and experience the warmth they have to offer. Under Rabbi Jaroslawicz’s tutelage, DOS offers minyanim twice daily, weekly lectures, guest speakers, sisterhood events, and lots of love.

Temple Anshei Shalom (C) 7099 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach • 561.495.1300 www.templeansheishalom.org/ Delray’s only Conservative synagogue is a friendly temple family of 800 adult members with a beautiful campus, no building fund, and a Lifelong Learning Program offering dozens of classes/lectures on Jewish and secular topics—all free—as well as

special entertainment events such as the Anshei After Dark series. Its 1-hour Friday night service includes songs/ prayers in Hebrew/English, an inspiring sermon by Rabbi Raphael Adler and a welcoming Oneg afterward.

Temple Beth El (R) 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton; 9800 Yamato Road, Boca Raton • 561.391.8900 www.tbeboca.org Adult Experiences for Adults in their 40’s and 50’s: There’s a whole new way to experience Temple Beth El for adults in their 40’s and 50’s, with experiences created by members, designed to entertain, to enjoy and to

forge connections. From small-group get-togethers at fun restaurants to “Shabbat Studio” with an engaging speaker and stimulating conversation, it’s a new way to experience Temple life. It’s fun. All grown up.

Temple Beth Shira 19140 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, 561.912.1453 • www.templebethshira.org Temple Beth Shira will host a 2nd night Passover Seder on April 23 at Boca Dunes. Cost is $65 per person and $30 for children under 13. It is open to the community, and will be led by Rabbi Janie Grackin. For info and reservations, call 561-912-1453.

Other activities ahead include Shabbat dinners, movie nights, bunco and poker, and a Purim Shabbat. Services are split between the Delray Beach South County Civic Center and Temple Beth Shalom at Century Village.

Temple Beth Shalom of Boca Raton (C) 19140 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, 561.483.5557 Temple Beth Shalom is proud of its many events. Israel Bonds honored Ritual Director Judith Gannon at a breakfast where many bonds were purchased. At a Federation “Coffee and Conversation,” the community learned about Federation’s work. Shir Appeal, a Jewish a cappella

group from Tufts University, entertained. For Tu B’Shevat, JNF held a breakfast and concert and the temple sponsored a dinner. The temple welcomes all to future events, including its Federation-sponsored Adult Education Program.

Temple Sinai of South Palm Beach County (R) 2475 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach • 561.276.6161 • www.templesinaipbc.com Temple Sinai is pleased to announce the appointment of Rabbi Aviva Bass as Rabbi in Residence. A native of Coral Springs and a classically trained soprano, Rabbi Bass received a BA in Music and Judaic Studies from University of Miami, an MA in Jewish

Education from Gratz College and ordination and an MA in Hebrew Letters at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. She has served congregations around the United U.S. as well as in Australia and New Zealand. 81 CHAILIFE

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MBAF is ranked nationally as a Top 40 accounting firm, offering a portfolio of services including assurance, tax & accounting, management advisory, private client wealth, and technology consulting. MBAF is deeply committed to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and its agencies. For more information, contact Marjorie Horwin, Principal at 561.909.2100 or visit www.mbafcpa.com. Proskauer is a global law firm with more than 700 lawyers providing a wide variety of legal services to clients worldwide. Proskauer is committed to its motto of “Doing well, by doing good.” Proskauer’s Boca Raton office is proud to partner with the Jewish Federation and to help make a difference in the communities where we live and work. For more information, contact Al Gortz or David Pratt at 561.241.7400 or visit www.proskauer.com Steinberg Global Asset Management, LTD is focused on securing the future you have always envisioned and a lifestyle you’ve already earned by taking a personal interest in your financial present and future, and that of your family, business and legacy. Steinberg Global offers a trusted group of private advisors who manage clients’ wealth while they enjoy their lives. Steinberg Global remains deeply committed to the Jewish community through the Jewish Federation and its agencies. For more information, contact Richard Steinberg at 561.750.0800. The Boca Raton Observer is Palm Beach County’s essential monthly lifestyle magazine, and the local authority on luxury retail, dining, design trends, current events, Florida’s top personalities and more. The high-end consumer publication features an unmatched blend of controlled direct-mail, newsstand and event distribution in top neighborhoods, reception rooms and retail zones in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. With an unrivaled charity presence, digital brand Linda & Ralph Behmoiras extensions and a renowned team, it is a valuable partner for anyone wishing to reach the most well-traveled, affluent and cultured in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Visit bocaratonobserver.com or call 561.982.8960.

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