Chai Life Fall 2011 - Volume 7 Issue 1 by Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Toby Weinman Palchik Center for Jewish Philanthropy • The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

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Join the Family Campaign 2012 & the “Big Mishpacha”

Giving: A Family Tradition

Giving Center Named for Sarah & Max Pechter

Tee It Up & Talk Football

Men Head to Boca Rio & FAU Stadium

Power, Passion, Purpose Opportunities for Every Woman

Power of Giving Report The 2012 Federation Program Overview

DAN RATHER To Headline Major Gifts Event Evening with Top Broadcaster Awaits Our Top Donors

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Table Of Contents

THE WORLD CAN USE MORE PEOPLE WHO CARE. 2011-2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS* DECEMBER

February

Major Gifts Event, Featuring: Dan Rather Wednesday December 1, 2011 • 6 p.m. St. Andrews Country Club

Men’s Sports Night Out Thursday, February 9, 2012 • 6:30 p.m.

JANUARY Men’s Golf Invitational Monday, January 23, 2012 • Lunch: 11 a.m. • Tee-off: 12:45 p.m. Boca Rio Golf Club Community-wide Education Series Featuring: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Thursday, January 12, 2012 • 7 p.m. Broken Sound Country Club

Community-wide Education Series Featuring: Dr. Rick Hodes Thursday, February 2, 2012 • 7 p.m. Jewish Federation of SPBC – Zinman Hall

March Super Sunday Sunday, March 11, 2012 • 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Zinman Hall Community-wide Education Series Featuring: Bret Stephens Thursday, March 29, 2012 • 7 p.m. Woodfield Country Club

For more information about these events, visit

www.jewishboca.org

or contact Melissa Costner Schleyer at 561-852-3160 or melissac@bocafed.org

Join the Family

Giving: The Pechter Family Tradition

Campaign 2012

Dan Rather to Headline Major Gifts Event

Adopt-A-Project: Even More Ways to Help

Feed Your Mind, Nourish Your Soul: New Education Series

NextGen Witnesses Power of Our Dollars in Russia

Men: Tee It Up at Boca Rio & Talk Football at FAU

Sinai Residences on Track for Federation Campus

Power, Passion, Purpose for Every Woman

Metro Keeps 20s-40s on the Move

The Power of Giving: 2012 Program Overview

Ensure a Vibrant, Secure Jewish Future with JCF

PAC: Estate Professionals Who Truly Care

An Anonymous Gift Makes a New LOJE

Our Hands-on Jewish Women’s Foundation

A Living Bridge with Israel: Partnership 2000

Federation in Action with Our JCRC

4,000+ Celebrate Israel with Us in West Boca

A Community of Support for Special Needs:

Strengthening Jewish Life with Learning for All

Caring for All: Our Local Beneficiary Agencies

Synagogue ChaiLights

Our Generous Corporate Sponsors

Federation Goes Greener with Grant

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Welcome to Chai Life

A PUBLICATION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY This publication is produced by the Marketing & Communications Department of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications Andrew M. Rose

Join the Family

From Ellen R. Sarnoff, Chair of the Board In all of my years in the professional world and working with our Federation, I have never seen a more dedicated staff and group of lay leaders. I, too, am committing my time and whatever influence I have as Chair. All we need now is you— each and every member of our extended Jewish family, to work together so that we may meet the needs of our global Jewish community. Are you willing to be part of my welcome-back-to-Federation team? I pledge to embrace your comments and suggestions for improving Jewish life through our Federation. My door is open. When you have constructive criticism or new ideas for Federation, please contact me. No issue is too big or too small. None of us can accomplish our hopes and dreams without the help and support of others. Together, there’s nothing we can’t do. So, please, join me in this important work. With your help this community can reach its full potential and be a beacon of light for Jews everywhere. As a family, we can create a great and strengthened Jewish future and fulfill our obligation of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Best Regards,

Director of Marketing & Communications Erryn Abiri Chai Life Editor, Director of Public Relations Andrea Schuver

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hen Sarah and Max Pechter arrived in the United States with their four children on April 6, 1949, they didn’t have much. War-weary and from a tiny rural village in Poland, they had spent the preceding years scrambling to get by and, prior to that, doing whatever they could to avoid the Nazis. Jack Pechter, of Boca Raton, now in his 70s, has a vivid memory of crowded train rides through Siberia, his sisters getting lice, icicles forming on his father’s nose, being hungry, traveling for years. He recalls his parents presenting him with a pair of sheep wool boots, while his father wrapped his own feet in rags.

didn’t have food to eat, so my father went out and bought her groceries.” Jack smiles warmly. “I can go on, They helped total strangers all of the time.” Later when Jack began to see the fruits of his labor pay off in the real estate business, he excitedly told his mother of his success. Instead of commending her son and going on about his achievements, Sarah Pechter cut to the chase. “Now is the time to start giving back,” she told him. He listened. Through the Pechter Foundation, Sarah and Max’s legacy of giving now benefits our neighbors in need of food and counseling, Holocaust survivors in need of vital services, those with disabilities in need of resources, as well as others struggling in this difficult economy.

What Sarah and Max did bring to America in 1949, was their beloved Jewish traditions, hearts untarnished by war and, according to Jack, “a tremendous faith in G-d.” Apparently, that was enough.

“If you count my father’s grandparents, our Foundation represents five generations of giving,” says Shelly Himmelrich, Jack and Marilyn’s daughter, a new member of our Federation’s Executive Board, who will also soon sit on the board of our Jewish Community Foundation (JCF).

Now, 62 years later, Sarah and Max Pechter’s name is forever tied to Jewish giving not only in their native Baltimore, but right here in South Palm Beach County. In September, Jack and his wife Marilyn named our Federation’s Local Safety Net Services Giving Center in his parents’ honor through a very generous gift from the Pechter Family Foundation.

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“It’s appropriate that Local Safety Net Services is in my parents’ name because you could not find two people who cared more about the needs of others,” Jack explains. He tells of the time that his father heard about a young man on the block who wanted to be a dentist but could not afford medical school. “So my parents took him into our home so he could save money to go to school.” Jack recalls finding out from a family friend, years after the fact, that his father had lent him a good deal of money to pay for his four daughters’ weddings, at a time that he hardly had any himself. And he vividly recalls seeing his mother from across the street with her arms wrapped around a woman she didn’t know. “The woman’s husband had left her and she

Jack and his mother Sarah Pechter

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Jack says, “The truth is, my parents also received a lot of help in their lifetime. Our family was saved by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and the Marshall Plan (an American program that gave monetary aid to Europeans after the War), and also by the kindness of others. We were even helped by a Muslim family in Kazakhstan. They let us live in their hut with a dirt floor and helped feed and sustain us, knowing we were Jewish.” “So the Sarah and Max Pechter Local Safety Net Services Center is a way of giving back in the tradition that my parents taught us,” says Jack. “We are happy we can do this in our own community right here in South Florida, where so many people are struggling just to get by.” Learn more about our Federation’s three vital Giving Centers, on pages 29 - 35. 7 CHAILIFE

Campaign Financial Resource Development (FRD) is the bridge that connects our Federation’s Annual Campaign and our Jewish Community Foundation efforts. We are focused on how to strengthen and grow our Jewish community through all of the many kinds of revenue streams. FRD is concerned with today and tomorrow. We tend to the present and plan for the future. That is our charge. The result of a strong FRD effort is that a family who is hungry today will get fed, and the next generation will not have to worry about feeding the hungry; we will have secured funding for our local food pantry. This also goes for Jewish education, Jewish identity programs, those with special needs, help for families in crisis, and the list goes on. If we do it right, it will also ensure that our grandchildren will always have a connection to their Jewish community and to our Homeland. As your new FRD Chair, I promise to bring my energy, commitment and dedication to serve our Jewish community now and well into the future.

I had the honor of speaking at B’nai Torah on Yom Kippur on behalf of our Federation; it was the first time I spoke to a group that large— 2,000 people! Looking around the main sanctuary, I was reminded of how much I love having an extended Jewish family. I’ve always had this sense that, as Jews, we are there for each other... that we are in it together. Above and beyond any differences, we are one big mishpacha, and that seems to transcend everything else. That’s why I am involved with our Federation, as a lay leader and as a donor. Our Federation is built on the premise that we are responsible for each other and for keeping Judaism alive and well for generations to come. So for this brand new Campaign year, may we celebrate that spirit of oneness. Gift by gift. Life by life. All of the best,

Sincerely, Joseph Mishkin Campaign Chair 2012 Anne Jacobson FRD Chair

Campaign Leaders & Florida Colleagues Learn Together Lay and professional campaign leaders from our Federation joined peers from around the state to gear up for the season at “Federation Does a World of Good” on October 26. This regional Jewish Federations of North America Campaign Kick-off featured sessions with top national JFNA volunteers and professionals, as well as our Israel and Overseas partners. Their topics ranged from JFNA resources and leadership development to the global scene and current events affecting the Jewish community. With sharpened campaign skills, new tactics and innovative strategies, our campaign leaders are even more ready to kick off a most inspired, enthusiastic and focused campaign in South Palm Beach County. CHAILIFE 8

Doris Beck, WP Officer and Lion Outreach Co-chair; Kinnie Gorelick, WP Board; Betty Apple, Boca West Chair

Wendy Pressner, Major Gifts Event Chair, WP Officer; Joe Mishkin, Campaign Chair; Andrea Dubroff, JWF Treasurer

Jill Rose, WP Vice Chair Training and Shirley Solomon, Pomegranate-Star Celebration Co-chair

Judi Schuman,WP Vice Chair Major Gifts; Barbara Feingold, WP Vice Chair Lion of Judah

Jennifer Koenig, Campaign VP; Anne Jacobson, FRD Chair; Marla Weiss Egers, Exec. VP FRD

10 things you may not know about our 2012 Campaign. 1. More Than Giving. Federation offers many opportunities to “Live Powerfully.” In addition to contributing financially, you can give your time or expertise through our Volunteer Resource Center. Or speak out on issues of concern to the Jewish people through our Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). To learn about the many ways you can get involved through Federation, visit www.jewishboca.org/getinvolved. 2. You Have a Choice! South Palm Beach is one of the first Federations in the U.S. to offer Donor Choice, which lets you direct your gift to one of three giving centers – Sarah & Max Pechter Local Safety Net Services, Jewish Life and Learning, or Israel and Our Global Family. You can also spread your generosity across the board through our Traditional Annual Campaign. Find out more at www.jewishboca.org/donate. 3. Enriching, Engaging, Entertaining Events! We’ve expanded our 2012 calendar with new and exciting ways for everyone to engage in giving and living – from our community-wide three-part education series, “Feed Your Mind. Nourish Your Soul,” to Women’s “After Hours” programs for empty nesters and working professionals, to Metro’s “Wandering Happy Hours” for those in their 20s and 30s. Visit www.jewishboca.org/events. 4. Women’s “Power. Passion. Purpose.” With the country’s second largest number of Lions of Judah ($5,000-plus gifts per year) and the most women who endow their Lion gift at minimum $100,000, our Federation leads in creating a community of women who care. The secret? “Power + Passion + Purpose.” In 2012, women of all ages will enjoy an even greater range of events, mitzvah projects and more. See www.jewishboca.org/women. 5. L’Dor V’Dor: A New Generation Emerges. Our Metro Division hosts events and programs for local residents in their 20s to 50s. The NextGen group and the new LEADS program are cultivating emerging leaders who will take the reins of the local Jewish community. Find out more at jewishboca.org/metro. See photos from NextGen’s mission to Russia at www.jewishboca.org/nextgen/photos.

6. “Create a Jewish Legacy” Program We are building a strong, vibrant Jewish community well into the future and we need your help. Regardless of age, wealth or affiliation, YOU have the ability to make a difference for future Jewish generations. Our Foundation is working closely with agencies, schools and synagogues. Find out more. Contact JCF at (561) 852-3173 or micheleb@bocafed.org. 7. New Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)! The most prestigious senior living address in the area is under development on our Federation’s 110-acre campus. It will offer exquisite residences to suit every lifestyle and personal preference. Find out more at www.sinairesidences.com or call 561-477-6690. 8. Renewed Advocacy Efforts. More than ever, Israel needs the support and advocacy of our entire Global Jewish family; our Federation provides that voice through its Jewish Community Relations Council. This year, the JCRC was instrumental in helping to get unanimous passage for a new Florida law that makes it even more difficult for companies to invest in Iran and Sudan. Our JCRC also co-sponsors campaign forums, speaks out against anti-Semitism and advocates for the rights and needs of the underprivileged. Find out more at www.jewishboca.org/jcrc. 9. More Connections to Israel than El Al! Music can be a wonderful means of connecting people – particularly between South Palm Beach County and our sister city in Israel, Kiryat Bialik. In 2012, Federation’s P2K program will bring together teens from Kiryat Bialik and our area to work on music from classical to Israeli songs - and let the entire SPBC community enjoy the harmony! P2K also plans to continue its Women to Women and family exchanges with our sister city. For more information, call 561-852-3270 or email danav@bocafed.org. 10. Introducing the BIG Mishpacha! The one word that best describes Federation is family – a family of recipients, donors, leaders, volunteers, corporate partners, agencies, schools and synagogues. It’s the BIG Mishpacha that works together to take care of those in need, no matter what. To celebrate, our Federation is sponsoring Facebook pages where local residents can share special occasions, pay tribute or join a hometown club. Be part of the BIG Mishpacha, starting this November. Visit www.jewishboca.org. 9 CHAILIFE

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Dan Rather to Headline Major Gifts Event An evening of elegance with one of the world’s most renowned broadcast journalists awaits top donors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County at this year’s Major Gifts Event, on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. The evening will feature a cocktail reception with live music, dinner and what’s sure to be a remarkable time with former CBS News Anchor and 60 Minutes Correspondent Dan Rather, at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton “We are thrilled to be celebrating our most generous donors with a night of substance and sophistication amid the warmth of our Federation family,” said Wendy Pressner, chair of the Major Gifts Event. “The Major Gifts Event is the largest and most prestigious fundraising event of the Federation season.”

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“As continuing economic challenges bring ever-rising vital human needs to our community and our global Jewish family, we continue to depend on the great compassion and generosity of our major donors, the pillars of our annual campaign,” said Joseph Mishkin, 2012 Federation Campaign Chair. “It’s more important than ever for family to stick together.”

The Ketubah Society Hall of Fame will be on proud display at the Major Gifts Event, and new members will be inaugurated. Named for the traditional, beautifully decorated Jewish marriage contract, this Society pays tribute to the dedicated and generous individuals, couples and families who have made cumulative financial commitments of one million dollars or more during the Federation’s 32-year history. The couvert of $125 includes valet parking. A minimum $10,000 combined gift to the 2012 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. For more information, contact 561-852-3160 or melissac@bocafed.org. The Federation’s Major Gifts Program is generously sponsored by Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC; Proskauer; and Steinberg Global Asset Management, Ltd. The Boca Raton Observer is Exclusive Magazine Sponsor.

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Former CBS News Anchor and 60 Minutes Correspondent Dan Rather may be the best-known journalist in the world, having covered virtually every major event around the globe over the past 60 years. His resume reads like a history book, including unparalleled broadcast and field work covering the assassination of President Kennedy; civil rights; elections and national politics; wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf, Yugoslavia and Iraq; and the terror attacks of September 11 after which he remained on the air for more than 53 hours. A recipient of virtually every honor in broadcast journalism, Rather has also authored or co-authored seven books including four New York Times bestsellers. 11 CHAILIFE

ADOPT-A-PROJECT

More Ways for Federation Communities and Divisions to Make a Difference

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A unique giving option provides more than 50 exciting, varied opportunities for our Federation’s country clubs, communities and divisions to select and support a vital program or service that might not otherwise be available. Now in its second year, Adopt-A-Project offers rewarding opportunities to raise supplemental dollars above and beyond the annual campaign in all three Giving Centers: the Sarah & Max Pechter Center for Local Safety Net Services; Jewish Life and Learning; or Israel and Our Global Family. Learn how your division or club can adopt a project especially meaningful to them – contact your Federation community or division professional. Here’s how some of our country clubs and divisions made a special difference through Adopt-A-Project last year:

Get Your Fill at our THREE-course community-wide Education Series, prepared to order by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Indulge a la carte or enjoy prix fixe the series of three lectures. The men of St. Andrews Country Club connected local young adults 18-26 with Israel and strengthened their Jewish identities by enabling them to participate in Taglit-Birthright Israel first time educational trips.

Boca West Country Club made sure that hundreds of senior Ruth Rales JFS clients had a meaningful Rabbi-led model seder together with great food and companionship, transportation and more.

St. Andrews Country Club women provided Frozen Kosher Holiday Meals for Ruth Rales JFS Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry recipients. Addison Reserve Country Club saw that seniors who congregate for no-cost Kosher Konnection lunches in Delray Beach were also able to enjoy a Rabbi-led model seder, as well as receive bags of groceries and gift cards to CVS and Publix to observe the Passover holiday. Gold Coast Division made sure local college students had everything they needed to create the Shabbat experience In their home, apartment, fraternity or sorority house, or residence hall, through the Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach “Do It Yourself Shabbat” program. Woodfield and Woodfield Hunt Club paid for and delivered Thanksgiving meals and a two-week supply of supplemental groceries to Ruth Rales JFS Forster Kosher Food Pantry recipients.

THURSDAY, january 12, 2012 RABBI Shmuley Boteach Broken Sound Country Club 2401 Willow Springs Dr., Boca Raton

thursday, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 DR. RICK HODES Jewish Federation of SPBC Zinman Hall 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton

thursday, MARCH 29, 2012 BRET STEPHENS Woodfield Country Club 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton

Shmuley Boteach, “America’s Rabbi,” is one of the world’s leading relationship experts with a focus on Jewish values and spirituality. He is the author of 26 books, host of the award-winning national TV show, Shalom in the Home on TLC, and ‘The Rabbi Shmuley Show’ on Oprah and Friends. Labeled “a cultural phenomenon” and “the most famous rabbi in America” by Newsweek magazine, Rabbi Shmuley is regularly listed as one of the ten most influential rabbis in the United States.

Dr. Rick Hodes is JDC’s Medical Director in Ethiopia, where he oversees medical care for people immigrating to Israel, providing treatment for tens of thousands of people. He has also provided medical care for victims of famine, war and disease in several countries, and partners with doctors and companies around the world who donate medical services and raise money to save lives. In 2007, Dr. Hodes was selected as “CNN Hero” in the Championing Children category.

Bret Stephens is the Wall Steet Journal’s Deputy Editor (international) and the paper’s principal columnist on foreign affairs. His “Global View” column, which he began writing in 2006, appears every Tuesday. He is also a regular panelist on the Journal Editorial Report, a weekly political talk show carried nationally by the Fox News Channel. Mr. Stephens previously served as editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, and was responsible for the paper’s news and editorial divisions.

$36 per event • $100 for series of three Dessert following the program • Dietary Laws Observed All events begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Event Chair: Helen Cohan • Vice Chairs: Jonathan Louis & Jill Rose

Polo Club volunteers made sure hundreds of our community’s Holocaust survivors could socialize, remember and enjoy entertainment at the Ruth Rales JFS semi-annual Café Europa luncheon program in June.

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The Community-wide Education Series is Generously Sponsored by:

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To RSVP, visit

www.jewishboca.org/educationseries

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Witnesses Power of Our Dollars to Transform Lives Amid Russia’s Jewish Rebirth For eight remarkable days this June and July, a group of Federation’s NextGen leaders traveled to Russia, witnessing first-hand the needs of our global Jewish family and the power of our Federation’s dollars to help. On their Mission to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Michele & Larry Blair, Rosa & Glen Golish, Debra & Larry Halperin, Elliot & Wendy Koolik, Jill & Michael Rose, with Marla & Stephen Egers visited the full range of services and programs our community funds through our overseas partners JAFI and JDC. They also had a special Israeli Embassy briefing on relations between Russia and Israel. CHAILIFE 14

They met recipients whose lives are sustained, enhanced and transformed through aid - to the elderly, families and children, and those with medical, social/behavioral and other special needs. From schools, summer camps, activity centers and synagogues to recipients’ homes and more, they also witnessed the vibrant rebirth of Jewish Life in the Former Soviet Union. The Mission was chaired by Debra Halperin and Jill Rose. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s NextGen program is designed to cultivate emerging leaders—providing the resources, insights, inspiration and relationships they will need to take the reins and meet our Jewish community’s needs and challenges over the next five to ten years.

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Men

Men Invited to Tee It Up Again at Boca Rio

Let’s Talk Football at Men’s Sports Night Out

L-R: Michael Lipton, Michael Block, Ron Krancer

Glenn Schwartzman, Herb Kane & Craig Zeuner enjoyed getting to know Mike “Pags” Pagliarulo at last year’s Men’s Sports Night Out

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Low Net and Low Gross Winners will be listed on the Bedowitz Cup. The trophy is generously sponsored for a fourth year by Ron & Meryl Gallatin in memory of Steve Bedowitz, who first envisioned this men’s event.

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Men are once again invited to enjoy the most exclusive local golf experience while helping to meet vital community needs. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County proudly presents the Fourth Invitational Men’s Golf Classic at Boca Rio Golf Club on Monday, January 23rd. Those who love great golfing and appreciate the company of others who care about the community will truly find the best of both in this extraordinary day and evening. The Golf Classic presents an exceptional opportunity to play at one of South Florida’s premiere golf courses and enjoy the elegance of a renowned clubhouse. Boca Rio Golf Club is located at 22041 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton. Michael Lipton is chairing the event for a fourth year, joined by Honorary Chair Ronald A. Krancer along with Vice Chairs Michael Block and Arthur Goldberg. From the 11:00 a.m. registration, practice and lunch, with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., they’re ensuring that an extraordinary experience awaits

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all. The finest in golfing will be followed by cocktails, dinner and presentation of awards. The couvert for this unparalleled event is $400 per person, with a minimum men’s gift for $2,500 to the 2012 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign required to attend. A $2,500 gift entitles one player, $5,000 entitles one player and a guest, $10,000 entitles a player and two guests, and $20,000+ entitles a player and three guests. For a fourth year, the generous Presenting Sponsor is Ronald A. & Evie Krancer. Levitt Capital Management, Greenspoon Marder and MedReceivables are 2012 Golf Classic corporate sponsors, and The Boca Raton Observer is Exclusive Media Sponsor. For additional information, please contact 561-852-3128 or sonnis@bocafed.org.

Desmond Howard began his pro football career with the Washington Redskins as the fourth overall pick of the 1992 NFL draft. He went on to play pro football for 11 years, highlighted by such memorable moments as scoring the first game-winning touchdown in Jacksonville Jaguars history and becoming the first special teams player to be named Super Bowl MVP with the Green Bay Packers. His 870 punt return yards in a single season and 99-yard kickoff return in a Super Bowl remain NFL records. Howard was elected to the Pro Bowl in 2000 while playing with the Detroit Lions. Among many honors, he was elected to the 2010 College Football Hall of Fame. Howard joined ESPN in 2005 as a college football analyst, beginning a highly successful second career in football broadcasting. In 2007-8 and 2009-10, he was part of the Sports Emmy-winning College GameDay.

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Men who are passionate about sports as well as helping the community are invited to go all in for a tremendous evening devoted to both – plus a chance to experience the brand new FAU On-campus Stadium in Boca Raton. They’ll be getting together for the main event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Desmond Howard, Heisman Trophy winner, Super Bowl MVP and current ESPN college football analyst, will be the keynote speaker and mingle throughout the evening. He’ll be joined by Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson. With great game day food and drinks (dietary laws observed), a raffle and more fun in the works by Men’s Sports Night Out Co-chairs Craig Donoff and Glenn Schwartzman and their enthusiastic committee, the total score is adding up to the best of nights “out with the guys.” All men are invited, with a couvert of $65 per person and a minimum gift of $365 to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s 2012 annual campaign required to attend. Men’s Sports Night Out is generously sponsored by The Sandelman Foundation. The Boca Raton Observer is the Exclusive Media Sponsor. For more information, please contact 561-852-3160 or melissac@bocafed.org or visit www.jewishboca.org/mensnightout. 17 CHAILIFE

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Senior Housing Interest Sinai Residences of Boca Raton plans to meet the need.

ith senior housing looking to get more competitive in the coming years, now is the time to start planning for the future.

The demand is coming. The oldest baby boomers turned 60 in 2006, and when this trend peaks around 2030, the number of people over age 65 will soar to 71.5 million—that’s one in every five Americans. Steve Maag, LeadingAge Director, Residential Communities, understands the urgency in planning.

For senior-housing construction projects to succeed, they need a combination of solid financing and good business planning. Currently, there are only a few organizations building new There will be a communities and expanding their operations. They are poised to benefit huge increase from the housing needs of America’s aging population, which includes the in demand baby-boomer generation.

for housing— especially in Florida.

Worldwide, the percentage of adults over age 65 is expected to double from seven to 14 percent of the total by the year 2040. With the baby boomers getting older and retiring, there will be a huge increase in demand for housing— especially in Florida. In the second quarter of 2011, the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) reported the annual inventory growth for senior housing was 1.1 percent, down from 1.3 percent in the first quarter of 2011. The economy has been one of the major factors in the lack of housing expansions in Florida. Economic instability overall makes it hard for developers to finance projects. But things are about to change.

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“The baby-boomer effect will be somewhere down the road, but we need to continue to plan for it,” said Maag. One of the solutions to this growing need is the Sinai Residences of Boca Raton. It is a senior living community being developed in the Boca Raton area with an anticipated move-in date for 2015.

This proposed community will offer exquisite residences to suit every lifestyle and personal preference, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory support. Residents of The Sinai Residences of Boca Raton can rest easy knowing all their future health needs are taken care of and paid for with their monthly fee. It’s worry-free living with a full continuum of quality health care and highly trained staff members. This state-of-the-art community will have features, amenities and services not available in the surrounding, outdated senior living options.

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Conveniently located on the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County campus, the Sinai Residences of Boca Raton is a new style of senior living. It’s designed to embrace a more vibrant, on-the-go lifestyle, enhanced by the availability of a full continuum of care all on-site.

As everyone knows, the real estate market has taken a big hit and it looks to stay this way for the next several years, leaving current situations unchanged. Seniors have lost some value in what they thought they could get for their homes and this looks to stay consistent. According to AARP’s State Housing Profiles 2011 report, households spending 30 percent or more of their income on housing costs are typically burdened by these costs. ...many seniors To reduce those burdens, now is the time for seniors to start planning their after making move to a senior living community.

While the market has seen its ups and downs, seniors need to realize the importance of having a plan in place for their future. Inventory options will become limited due to the increased demand from the baby boomers, the move say, ‘I especially in the southern part of the United States. When looking wish I would’ve “There’s no good reason to wait. Your at the geographical data from the economic situation is not going to done this 2010 Census, 37 percent of the senior improve dramatically in the next 10 population is located in the South years,” said Maag. “If you delay, you’re sooner.’ region, which includes the state of missing out on several years of a Florida. Knowing that and with the healthy lifestyle. And it may sound limited number of residences that will be available, it’s cliché, but many seniors after making the move say, ‘I smart to act now and put a plan in place for the future. wish I would’ve done this sooner.’” Maag knows the baby boomers will have quite an effect on the senior-housing market in the years to come. “There’s going to be so many [baby-boomers] and at this point, we don’t have a place for them to live, so there will be some housing tensions,” he said.

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Women A Year of “Power, Passion and Purpose” for Women’s Philanthropy The 2012 Campaign year has begun, and Women’s Philanthropy is committed to broadening its scope of leadership and donors. Our WP Officers and Board have been engaged in a two-part development program: “Leaders Lead,” facilitated by members of the National Women’s Philanthropy Board of JFNA. This will enable WP to continue its successful outreach programs for women of all ages and lifestyles and, most importantly, to raise the dollars to meet the needs of those less fortunate here in our local area, in Israel and world-wide. Each element of our “Power, Passion and Purpose” theme represents a component of who we are and what we do. We women are philanthropists! Our dollars represent more than 50% of what is raised in our Federation. We are proud of what we have achieved and what we will accomplish during this exciting year when we also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lion of Judah. Many engaging opportunities throughout the year will bring us together to once again make a difference. All of the best,

Meryl Gallatin Chair, Women’s Philanthropy

Crown of Judah Luncheon Co-chairs Selma Sitrick, Susan Saril, Marilyn Simon Weinberg

Elliott Abrams

Crown of Judah Luncheon: Middle East Update from Elliott Abrams and Award for Mildred Levine With Power, Passion and Purpose, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s most philanthropic women will celebrate a ruby year with ruby distinction on January 18, 2012. This year’s Crown of Judah Luncheon, at the beautiful Hamlet Country Club in Delray Beach, will commemorate the 40th “Ruby” Anniversary of the Lion of Judah, as it recognizes Lions at the “Ruby Level” and above, who contribute a minimum $10,000 to the Federation’s annual campaign. The luncheon will feature renowned foreign policy expert Elliott Abrams, and honor founding Jewish community leader Mildred Levine.

accomplished together, as we continue to raise funds to meet rising essential needs.”

“We’re excited and privileged to be bringing together such caring, dynamic women for this exceptional, elegant event with a top-caliber program,” said Selma Sitrick, who is co-chairing the luncheon with Susan Saril and Marilyn Simon Weinberg. “With pride and gratitude, we’re ready to celebrate all we’ve

The Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy 2012 campaign is generously sponsored by Wells Fargo. Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Ivan & Co. Jewelers are the generous Crown of Judah luncheon sponsors; The Boca Raton Observer is Exclusive Media Sponsor.

Elliott Abrams, top Middle East White House adviser, will provide a real-time insider’s update. A noted author and media presence, Abrams held major foreign policy positions for Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan prior to his current service with President Obama. For more information, visit www.jewishboca.org/crownofjudah or contact Dina Burg at 561-852-5015 or dinab@bocafed.org.

mildred levine to receive the clarice pressner CROWN OF JUDAH award At the Luncheon, Mildred Levine will receive the Clarice Pressner Crown of Judah Award. This honor recognizes seasoned leaders whose enduring efforts have helped build Women’s Philanthropy into a powerful force that raises half the dollars received through the Federation’s annual campaigns. A resident of the area for 36 years, Mildred hosted the first local Lion of Judah luncheon.

With energetic, creative co-chairs Debra Halperin, Beth Mishkin and Wendy Pressner and a vibrant, diverse committee, Decks, Dots and Desserts couldn’t help but be a Women’s Philanthropy season opener to remember.

All Hands on Decks, Dots & Desserts Kick Off Women’s Season A terrific Evening of Canasta, Mah Jongg, and Treats awaited women from throughout the community on November 2 at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. The fun and friendship began at 7:00 p.m. and the welcome stayed warm until 10 p.m.

Mildred Levine, 2012 Clarice Pressner Crown of Judah Awardee

Mildred & Abner Levine at the dedication of the Levine Board Room at the Federation

Canasta and Mah Jongg instructors were on hand to help newcomers get started and experienced players boost their games. Since the 1920s, the game of Mah Jongg has ignited the Jewish-American women’s imagination and served as a community-builder. Canasta came on board in the 1940s. Both of these games are still bringing Jewish women of all ages and backgrounds together. View photos of the fun and the warm, welcoming women’s community online and in the next issue of Chai Life. CHAILIFE 20

L-R: Norman and Betty Stone, Abner and Mildred Levine, and Jim and Margie Baer

“Through leadership as well as support, Mildred and her husband Abner have been at the very core of our Federation since its founding more than 30 years ago, and continue in innumerable ways to be absolutely instrumental to the growth and wellbeing of our Jewish community,” said Judi Schuman, Women’s Philanthropy Vice Chair of Major Gifts. “The Levines are members of our Federation’s prestigious Ketubah Society and Mildred’s compassion, foresight, guidance and generosity have ensured that she will always be a significant part of our Jewish community.” 21 CHAILIFE

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Celebrating the Lion of Judah 40th Anniversary This year, committed, passionate, generous Jewish women around the world will be celebrating 40 years of roaring success at the Lion of Judah milestone anniversary. From its Miami inception with 16 women, there are now 17,000 Lions across the globe, recognized everywhere by their signature pins.

Roar with Campbell Brown at the Lion of Judah Luncheon “It’s always remarkably powerful when hundreds of women who care and do so much come together each year,” said Carol Rifkin, who is co-chairing the luncheon with Eydie Holz. “Our 800 Lions stand strong among 17,000 worldwide.”

The Lion of Judah is an enduring symbol of a Jewish woman’s strength, her caring about the organized Jewish world, and her financial commitment of at least $5,000 to the UJA/Federation Annual Campaign. The program has united women of all ages and from many walks of life to heal, nourish and preserve dignity among those in need, and to build and sustain Jewish identity.

“We’re thrilled to be featuring Campbell Brown, a speaker of great substance and renown,” said Holz. “We know we’ll leave inspired and energized to meet the challenge of raising funds that make such a difference in our local Jewish community as well as around the world.”

In South Palm Beach County, our women pioneered the Jewish community, coming together in 1975 - four years before our Federation incorporated. From its beginnings in 1982, our Lion of Judah program has grown to 800 women strong. And our record-breaking number of Lion of Judah Endowments has long maintained the largest number of LOJEs in the world.

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Lion of Judah Luncheons have a proud, elegant history. Featured at an early LOJ Luncheon are community pioneers including: Margie Baer, Florence Baumritter (z”l), Marianne Bobick, Phyllis Squires (z”l), Edyth Clayman and Dottie Lipson

“Believing in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), our dedicated, caring Lions make a connection to care for those in need, build Jewish community, and develop continuity for the next generation. Be part of the Lion’s den and join us this season for many new programs in recognition of the 40th Lion Anniversary.” - Barbara Feingold, Vice Chair, Lion of Judah For more information about the Lion of Judah and other women’s giving opportunities, contact Dina Burg at 561-852-5015 or dinab@bocafed.org.

L-R: Carol Rifkin and Eydie Holz, Lion of Judah Luncheon Co-chairs

The “pride” of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is about to turn up their power, recommit to their purpose and fuel their passion at their annual ingathering, the Lion of Judah Luncheon. The roar from Boca West Country Club on Thursday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. will resound louder than ever throughout the community and across the globe, as they celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Lion of Judah program. They’ll also hear from Campbell Brown, one of the most respected and recognizable faces in American news.

The luncheon couvert is $100. A Lion level gift of $5,000 or above to the 2012 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. Dietary laws will be observed. Look for your invitation soon! For more information, contact Dina Burg at 561-852-5015 or dinab@bocafed.org. The Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy 2012 campaign is generously sponsored by Wells Fargo. Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Ivan & Co. are the Luncheon’s generous sponsors. The Boca Raton Observer is Exclusive Media Sponsor.

marleen forkas The Lion of Judah Luncheon speaker has been generously underwritten by the Marleen Forkas Chair of Contemporary Jewish Issues. Marleen’s great generosity has ensured that the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will always provide our most loyal and committed women donors with the highest caliber keynote presenters.

Campbell Brown Award-winning journalist and veteran broadcaster Campbell Brown has been one of the most respected and recognizable faces in American news. She’s won an Emmy for reporting during Hurricane Katrina, followed the campaign trail for two presidential elections and reported from several trips to Iraq. Prior to hosting her popular evening news show on CNN, Campbell spent 11 years with NBC News, where her roles included co-anchor and primary correspondent for the Today show. In Baghdad, Campbell met her future husband Dan Senor, former Chief Spokesperson for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq and author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle. Raised Roman Catholic, Campbell is a convert to Judaism. CHAILIFE 22

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Two Giving Levels. One Big Splash!

LEAVE YOUR HIGH HEELS AT HOME Spend 5 brilliant days traveling Israel and meeting with women who are making their world a better place. Participate in hands-on programs that are changing the face of Israeli society and helping those most at risk. Every journey begins with a single step. Take the first one right now.

Go to www.JewishFederations.org/h2h or call 212.284.6809 for more information

International Lion of Judah Conference Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy Presents

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, September 10 through Wednesday, September 12, 2012 New York City Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 Broadway

www.jewishboca.org/ilojc

“Savor” the Date for the Pomegranate-Star Celebration – March 15th, 2012 The Star event for women who give $365+ is back for 2012, combined with the prestigious Pomegranate event for Women donors $1,800+. Get ready to sparkle at the big splash – the Pomegranate-Star Celebration – featuring Julie Orringer, author of The Invisible Bridge. The Celebration will include a special reception for Pomegranate level givers, who will have an opportunity to meet Julie and have their books signed. Private Pomegranate Reception with the author, 6 p.m. Minimum gift of $1,800 Pomegranate Chairs: Joan Hauser & Randi Winter Star Celebration, 7 p.m. Minimum gift of $365 Star Chairs: Liz Goldstein & Shirley Solomon For more information contact Kari at 561-852-3142 or Kariz@bocafed.org.

Women Women Swirl, Sip & Savor “After Hours” Women of all ages enjoyed an evening of great wine and sisterhood with a professional sommelier at the first “After Hours” event on October 17. This new group is designed for L-R: April Leavy, Eydie Holz women whose lifestyles and schedules make evenings the time to socialize. April Leavy chaired a warm and thoroughly enjoyable night in the lovely Les Jardins home of Wendy Pressner. The group, including women involved with L-R: Vicki Baker,Elaine Abecassis, Nancy Siegel Federation as well as newcomers, also heard from Kathy Green about how strong current needs are among vital programs and services that depend on Federation funds. Rabbi Josh Broide also provided a d’var torah. For more information about After Hours, contact Eliza Prince Atias at elizap@bocafed.org or 561-852-3113.

FABULOUS FURS AND DAZZLING DIAMONDS Sponsored by Neiman Marcus

January 31, 2012 4:30 PM Couture Department PLUS A Special Briefing by Joshua Fogelson Executive Director for Strategic Development American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

Women from Les Jardins spent a special evening of learning, connecting and hands-on helping at the “Women Meeting Women Reception” on September 20. They gathered in the beautiful home of Eydie Holz, who co-chaired the event with Wendy Pressner, Women’s Philanthropy Officer at Large. Eliezer Rivlin, representative to the Consul General of Israel to Florida & Puerto Rico, gave an insider briefing on issues facing Israel. The guests also heard from Holz, and from Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair Emily Grabelsky, about our Federation’s vital work. They also brought food for Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry recipients.

L-R: Lori Berman, Cindy Stromyer, Susan Daub

L-R: Dale Filhaber, Wendy Pressner, Emily Grabelsky, Meryl Gallatin, Kathy Green, April Leavy

“Women Meeting Women” at Les Jardins An exclusive invitation for Lions of Northern Federations only & others not yet Lions of SPBC:

L’Chaim!

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L-R: Emily Grabelsky, Wendy Pressner, Eliezer Rivlin, Eydie Holz L-R: Gail Rubin Kwal, Elizabeth Shavitz

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Metro

The Metro Division is an innovative part of the Federation designed to engage the next generation of Jewish leaders. In Metro it’s clear that young individuals, couples and families are a dynamic, vital and highly valued part of our Jewish community. We’re proud and privileged to offer an exciting array of events where all – from natives to newcomers to seasoned young leaders – can socialize, network, make a difference in other peoples’ lives and learn about the very important role of young adults in our Federation. We look forward to meeting and

working with others who, like us, wish to ensure a strong vibrant Jewish community for generations to come - here in South Palm Beach County, in Israel and around the world.

Metro Connects at Wandering Happy Hours Metro Wandering Happy Hours began their year on October 6 with an enthusiastic stopover at Spin Ultra Lounge, a New York style club in downtown Boca.

Get and stay connected by visiting www.jewishboca.org/metro or contact Jillian Rosen at 561-852-6084 or jillianr@bocafed.org. Here’s to a phenomenal season ahead! Sincerely, Lauren Friedman, Metro Social Chair; Bryan Drowos, Metro Co-chair

Bryan Drowos Marcy Robbins Co-Chair Co-Chair

Young Jewish Families Chill Together Again with Metro on Ice The summer heat just couldn’t slow down our energetic young Jewish community, as 156 young adults, and kids from tots to teens, took it back to the ice for the Metro season’s first family event on September 11. Janice Jacobs and Barry Vlessing chaired the event with a “family reunion” feel.

3rd Annual

BIGGEST CHANUKAH PARTY in South Florida

Tuesday December 20, 2011 Party Begins: 6:30 p.m. Game Begins: 7:30 p.m.

WANDERING happy hours

JetBlue Tarmac BankAtlantic Center Co-chair Barry Vlessing

Co-chair Janice Jacobs

Tickets include:

Glen Golish, Yosef Golish

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Ceremonial Lighting of the Menorah Jewish Music Chanukah giveaways Kosher food for purchase

A $10 donation will be made to the Jewish Federation of SPBC when you use the promo code: METRO L-R: Michaela Silberfarb, Maya Firestone, Gabby Jacobs

Rachel Rudensky and daughter

Matthew Maschler and son

purchase tickets at www.jewishboca.org/panthers

Join us as we wander together THROUGH SOUTH PALM BEACH!

Couvert: $5.00 per person

December

*New to Metro? First drink on us!

Thursday, December 8, 2011 5:30—7:30 p.m. Uncle Julio’s Mizner Park Boca Raton

Ages: 20s – 30s Light kosher style appetizers will be provided.

EVENT CHAIR: Lauren Friedman *Free drink at first event you attend

MORE TO COME! For more information, contact Debra Friedman at 561-852-6058 or debraf@bocafed.org Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/metrodivision

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L-R: Brad Robbins, Jacob (Coco) Cohen, and Stanley (Stash) Jacobs

Wishing The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County success in the 2012 Annual Campaign to meet vital human needs in our community, in Israel and overseas.

rst Jeffrey Sandelman

Metro Division is Generously Sponsored by:

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Metro Young Adults Invited to Step Up and Prepare to LEAD A new opportunity to prepare for Jewish community leadership will soon be available for young Jewish adults from the Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach area. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Metro Division, which offers residents in their 20s, 30s and 40s opportunities to volunteer, make meaningful social connections, enjoy family activities, build their businesses and become philanthropists, is recruiting for its new Leadership Education And Development Series (LEADS). “The five-part monthly LEADS series is being tailored by experts to educate, inspire and guide our own community’s emerging young Jewish leaders,” said Marcy Wein Robbins, who co-chairs Metro with Bryan Drowos. “We’re working to identify young local leaders and potential leaders, from natives to newcomers and from all streams of Judaism. This is a great opportunity to become a significant part of our Jewish community’s future.” From January to May 2012, LEADS participants will develop their leadership skills and learn to build their professional networks, while getting an in-depth look into the important role the Federation plays in fundraising for, planning and addressing the essential needs of our local and worldwide Jewish community. “Our ideal candidates will be young adults who have proven themselves professionally, have shown leadership potential through their volunteer efforts, and who are interested in learning how to ensure a strong Jewish community for our children and for generations to come,” said Drowos. “So many people - from our neighborhoods to Israel and overseas – are depending on our help, especially in these trying times,” said Robbins. “This is an opportunity for real investment in our community’s future.”

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The Power of Giving Report 2012 Program Overview

Gift By Gift. Life By Life. From feeding hungry neighbors and providing home health visits to Holocaust Survivors to helping Jews discover their

“We look forward to meeting and working with others who, like us, are ready to step up,” added Drowos. “It’s our generation’s turn to embrace leadership, continue this Jewish community’s strength and carry it forward.”

heritage, our Federation brightens lives with every donation. Find out just

Those interested may apply or recommend someone for LEADS by calling 561-852-6084 or emailing jillianr@bocafed.org. A minimum gift of $750 to the Annual Campaign can be paid by – or on behalf of – the participant.

Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach. Flip through the pages, get

how much good is made possible through the generosity of donors throughout

inspired and discover the amazing power of giving.

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JEWISH FEDERATION ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Meets Three Areas of Vital Need.

Following are the three Giving Centers and each of their programs, all of which make up our Traditional Annual Campaign.

Sarah & Max Pechter Center for Local Safety Net Services Local Emergency Assistance Kosher Konnection: This hot kosher meal program for 120 seniors occurs every weekday and offers much-needed opportunities for socializing. Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (JFS) arranges the space for the program which is located at Temple Anshei Shalom; provides Shabbat and holiday programming led by the JFS rabbi; and mobilizes volunteers to enhance Chanukah and Passover celebrations. In partnership with the Volen Center, The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and JFS. Direct Financial Assistance: Emergency assistance is provided for families and individuals experiencing financial hardship and who are having difficulty paying for basic needs including mortgage/rent, utility bills, medication, home health aides and provisions for children. In fiscal year 2010-2011, 1,200 local residents received financial assistance. A part-time case manager also assists families in crisis by helping them obtain government and other community resources. A program of JFS.

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Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry: The Kosher Food Pantry delivers non-perishable items, fresh fruit and challah every other week, as well as eight holiday dinners, to families in need and isolated and low-income elderly. The pantry delivers to 544 individuals. A program of JFS.

Hillel Day School ETGAR Program: Provides intensive intervention and services for children with moderate learning disabilities. Ten full-time students all receive essential financial assistance through Federation. Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) Financial Assistance: Families and individuals with limited financial resources receive aid to participate in residential and vocational programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Nearly 40% of JARC’s residential clients (living in either group or apartment settings) qualify for financial support. Currently, 26 JARC residents and 12 other individuals receive vocational training with combined support from JARC and our Federation. Marleen Forkas Camp Kavod Year Round Programs: Highly qualified, nurturing staff ensure that children and teens with special needs experience a safe, well-supervised, fun-filled camp program while acquiring vital life skills. In 2011, nearly 70 campers in grades Pre-K – 12 participated in a myriad of activities on campus and in community venues through summer, winter and spring camps. A program of the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center. Adolph & Rose Levis Alzheimer & Adult Day Care: This full-time weekday program serves those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A caring staff leads about 30 daily participants in enriching mental and physical activities and provides stimulating entertainment. Breakfast and lunch are served. A support group is also offered for caregivers. Program of the Mae Volen Center, supported by our Federation.

Holocaust Survivor Assistance: Holocaust survivors receive life-sustaining support, including personal care, shopping, meal preparation and transportation for essential needs. JFS is currently assisting 243 survivors, a marked increase from last year. A program of JFS. Federation Transportation Services: Provides over 41,000 trips per year for elderly individuals and those with disabilities, to medical appointments and to buy groceries or household essentials. Transportation is provided in a clean and comfortable minibus with a carefully selected professional driver. A program of our Federation.

Counseling/Vocational Services Individuals and Families in Crisis: Individual or group counseling, crisis intervention and a program for those with persistent mental illness are offered. There were 537 new clients last year, with 1,559 information and referral calls. In response to the community’s mental health needs, JFS began offering psychological assessments, psychiatric evaluations and medication management on a sliding scale basis. A program of JFS. Volunteer services/neighbor first: Over 400 volunteers provide transportation, telephone reassurance, home visits, food delivery, chaplaincy and support to local people in need— contributing more than 30,000 volunteer hours per year. Approximately 100 volunteers are actively engaged at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center teaching classes, working in the Blume Café, greeting guests, and answering the phone – all of which keeps the cost to participants as minimal as possible. A program of JFS. Federation Volunteer Resource Center: Matches volunteers in our community with local agencies and programs of their choosing. Can be accessed at www.jewishboca.org/volunteers. 31 CHAILIFE

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Federation scholarships help make it possible Hillel Foundation Jewishstress Campus Life: counseling to an IDF soldier • make it possible for a single working mother to s ke sure a local Holocaust survivor receives the homecare he deserves • give a fellow Jew in the Former Soviet Union a hot meal and a proper blanket • provide postfor traumatic syndrome for some students to receive a Jewish education that their children to daycare • speak out against anti-Semitism • help to ensure that Iran does not secure nuclear weapons • make it possible for a fellow Jewenriches to learnthe more his heritage • giveand a widow in Kingspoint diabetes medicine every month • give a child with learn Hillel livesabout of Jewish undergraduate families would otherwise not be able to afford. 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Each year, the JCRC accompanying adults) to take part in this life-altering lt on Birthright Israel • help families rebuild after a hurricane or earthquake • keep the annual Thanksgiving community dinner for 500 seniors going • rescue a family war-torn community • ignite a child’s love for Judaism • make certain that every local se securesstrong government support forfrom our a Federation and its journey know overseas 2011. nvited to a Seder on Passover • brighten our Jewish future • let Jews everywhere theyinhave a critical, forever lifeline beneficiary agencies.

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This year, our Federation was able to help assist 206 students at Hillel Day School, 106 at Torah Academy, 254 at Donna Klein Jewish Academy and 66 at Weinbaum Yeshiva High School. CHAILIFE 32

Summer Camp and Pre-school Scholarships: Financial assistance enables children to participate in meaningful Jewish experiences, explore their Jewish heritage— and thrive, learn and play. Working parents are able to have peace of mind that their children are in a safe, nurturing and caring place. Last year, the Levis JCC awarded more than $190,000 in scholarships for pre-school, and more than $140,000 in scholarships for summer camp.

Iran Strategic Initiative: A well-coordinated, community-based, comprehensive strategy that mobilizes both the Jewish and general communities in matters relating to Iran. Community Forums: The JCRC hosts leadership briefings and public programs for local residents, where they can engage in dialogue about relevant issues of concern to our Jewish community.

The annual March of the Living International Holocaust Education program made it possible for 43 students from South Palm Beach County (with 21 accompanying adults) to take part in this life-altering journey overseas in 2011.

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Israel & Our Global Family

For 80 years, the Jewish Agency has served as the link between the Jewish people and Israel, working to ensure the future of a connected, committed, global Jewish People with a strong Israel at its center. They helped create and build the state and brought over 3 million Jews to Israel. Today, core funding continues to provide a lifeline to Jews around the world, including: absorption and resettlement of new immigrants, strengthening communities in Israel and the FSU, empowering at-risk Israeli youth, educational assistance and scholarships, a business loan initiative, support to immigrant soldiers who have fought in wars, and immediate aid for victims of terror. JAFI’s mission is to inspire Jews throughout the world to connect with their people, heritage and land, and empower them to build a thriving Jewish future and a strong Israel. Our Federation also supports the following JAFI “elective” programs: P2K-Kiryat Bialik: Though 6,500 miles away, Federation’s sister city Kiryat Bialik keeps getting closer though bonds of friendship, collaboration and understanding. Our “living bridge” with this growing community north of Haifa has borne much fruit through many shared projects and educational, business, women’s, teen and other types of exchanges, forming long-lasting relationships. Also, members of our Jewish Community Foundation’s Professional Advisory Committee, our March of the Living delegation, and the JCC’s Boca Raton Maccabi team all visited Kiryat Bialik this summer. The teens enjoyed warm hospitality and opportunities to socialize with their Israeli peers. Learn more about P2K-Kiryat Bialik on page/s 46 and 47. Summer Camps in FSU: Tens of thousands of youngsters are introduced to their Jewish heritage, connecting them to an Israel experience and a sense of belonging. From a peak of 15,000 participants in 2003, the number of participants dropped to 6,000 in 2010 due to the recession. This year, our Federation’s funding will allow approximately 65 children from Georgia to participate in a seven-day summer camp session which is supported almost exclusively through elective funding. MASA Israel Journey: A flagship program that sends thousands of young Jewish adults between 18 and 30 years old from around the world to Israel for 4-10 months, indelibly impacting the future of Jewish life, the structure of Jewish communities and the relationship between young Jews and Israel.

Each year, Nativ reaches approximately 2,500 immigrant Israeli soldiers providing an educational program that cultivates and bolsters their sense of connection with Israel and their Jewish cultural heritage.

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Ben Yakir Youth Aliyah Village: Provides a warm, religiously oriented home and school environment for more than 120 at-risk boys, the majority of whom are Ethiopian immigrants ages 12-18. They are given food, shelter, clothing and medical care, as well as educational and therapeutic services. Activities foster self-confidence, academic achievement and leadership, with the goal of successfully integrating these youngsters into Israeli society. Nativ Immigrant Soldier Identity Program: A comprehensive educational program that bolsters immigrant soldiers’ sense of connection with Israel and their Jewish heritage. Many of these soldiers are not recognized as Jews by the government and Rabbinic agencies of Israel. This seven-week program enriches their knowledge of Jewish history and tradition and gives those interested an opportunity to prepare for formal conversion to Judaism.

Our Federation also supports the following JDC “elective” programs: PACT (Parents and Children Together) – Kiryat Yam: With no single government agency responsible for the welfare of young children, PACT addresses this need, bringing together local agencies and service providers. Through interventions such as healthcare, after school programs and at-home visits, PACT closes educational and social gaps and increases parental involvement. PACT typically supports about 170 Ethiopian-Israeli preschoolers and 100 actively engaged parents. FSU Welfare Relief for Elderly and Children: The JDC provides humanitarian aid – food, medical care, hot meals, home care, winter relief and more – to supplement the inadequate pensions of needy elderly (especially for many ineligible for restitution funds because they are not considered victims of Nazi persecution). Currently, 168 JDC-sponsored Hesed Welfare Centers provide a crucial link for nearly 170,000 elderly Jews in poverty across the FSU. Approximately 28,000 Jewish children with hardships are also reached. Other Agencies Supported: Ethiopian National Project – SPACE (School Performance and Community Empowerment): Ethiopian-Israeli youth in Kiryat Bialik receive assistance to help achieve equal opportunity and reach their full potential. Since 2007, our funds have been earmarked for scholastic assistance activities (75 students) and a Youth Outreach Center (90 students). CHAMAH: Humanitarian aid including medical and food assistance is provided to the elderly and homebound in the FSU. JDC supports the Hesed programs run by CHAMAH. Our funding supplements their support, allowing nonHolocaust survivors to receive aid. Program services include soup kitchens, meals on wheels, food packages, food stamps and adult diapers.

Currently, 168 JDC-sponsored Hesed Welfare Centers provide a crucial link for nearly 170,000 elderly Jews in poverty across the FSU.

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Robin Singer, Ida Novack, IDF Solider, Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, Robert Spallina and Matt Kutcher in the Golan Heights

The Mission clearly strengthened the bonds among the PAC’s estate planners, accountants, attorneys, insurance professionals and financial planners, as it built powerful connections with our homeland. Deeply inspired by the land, the people, and the Federation’s work in Israel, they returned recommitted, and even more inspired, united and dedicated to their work on behalf those in need.

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A business partnership with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will…

Robert Spallina, Marjorie Horwin and David Katzman in Kiryat Bialik, at a bomb shelter funded by our community

David Pratt and Jonathan Bloom in the Golan Heights

• Showcase your company’s offerings • Give maximum exposure with key targets throughout Boca Raton, Delay Beach and Highland Beach • Highlight your commitment to the community

Together, they explored first hand how much the Federation accomplishes through its funded programs; visited our sister city, Kiryat Bialik; met with government, military and social service officials; and saw many Israeli sights by bus, ATV and foot. The eighteen South Palm Beach Mission participants were joined by seven others from the Palm Beach and Greater Miami Federations.

Stuart Bloch, Maite Arnedo, Suzanne Holmes, Jerome Wolf, Brian & Robin Singer, Robert Spallina and Matt Kutcher, in Jerusalem

“This was an amazing experience for all of us,” said Katzman. “Seeing first hand the differences made by the vital, creative work of our Federation dollars solidified our deep commitment to the State of Israel and its people – as individuals and within our professions. We’re already planning our next PAC Mission for 2013.” For more information about the next mission or other PAC activities, call 561-852-3342 or email idan@bocafed.org.

• Provide much-needed funds to continue the Federation’s life-saving work For more information, please contact

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Giving

Profiles of

It was the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and Anita Shalley, Federation’s Director of Supplemental Philanthropy, sat with her husband Marlan, her dear friend Leona Brauser, (a past president of Federation’s Women’s Department) and other friends and colleagues. For nearly 30 years, Anita has attended this event, celebrating the achievements of others. On this evening, she couldn’t help but notice how many of her dear friends were present, including the Stillmans, Gloria Lester, Roxanne Lipton and many others. Her only disappointment was that Dotti Seaman (for whom the Women’s Department is named) was unable to make it. Ellen R. Sarnoff, Federation chair was at the podium. With her trademark verve, Ellen spoke of winning back donors and how Federation was like a big family. Her talk then turned to the anonymous donors who wished to gift someone with a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) pin. It meant that $100,000 was donated anonymously to the Federation. ”The recipient does not know she is receiving this honor,” teased Ellen. “Don’t you love surprises? Are you ready? The LOJE pin goes to…. our very own…. Anita Shalley!” Although the donors did not wish to be quoted directly, Marla Weiss Egers, executive vice president of financial resource development, later commented on their behalf. ”In the eyes of these donors, no one exemplifies dedication to Federation’s cause and women’s giving more than Anita Shalley,” said Marla. “Her caring and thoughtfulness has left its mark. Making Anita a LOJE is perfect — it’s the crowning jewel of her life’s work— a testimony of her dedication to the Jewish people.” “It was one of the most touching moments of my life,” said Anita, fidgeting with the pin that is now on a chain around her neck. “What strikes me most is that this gift was given purely from the heart – no one wished to take credit. And now my grandson will understand how I am helping Jewish people in need forever.” Read the full story about this extraordinary gift and a remarkable woman at www.jewishboca.org/anita.

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More Ways for More Women to Ensure their Vital Gifts Continue Women’s philanthropy is truly a driving force in this community, accounting for nearly 50% of the Federation’s annual campaign. To ensure the survival and well-being of our Jewish community and larger Jewish family for future generations, it is critical to protect these gifts at every level. South Palm Beach County has long led the way with the largest number of women who have established Lion of Judah Endowments. Now the Jewish Community Foundation in partnership with the Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy has expanded women’s endowment opportunities through the Planned Giving and Endowment for Women’s Philanthropy Program. Learn more about creating your own woman’s legacy. You can help protect today’s gift for tomorrow by naming the Federation as a beneficiary of your estate in a will or trust, life insurance policy, or IRA/Retirement Plan. Contact Maureen Melcer at 561-852-3188 or maureenm@bocafed.org. “Endowing my Lion of Judah gift continues my family’s tradition of providing for the Jewish community not only today but also far into the future.”

Jewish Women’s Foundation Gears Up for 2012 Grants JWF of South Palm Beach County has begun the second phase of the 2012 grant cycle. Thirty-five of 60 initial non-profit applicant organizations have been invited to submit funding proposals for programs and projects L-R: Mara Reuben (Co-Chair, JWF) , that effect social change on behalf of Ann Kelman (Chair, JWF) women and girls. Our JWF allocated $135,000 last year, and nearly $400,000 total over the past six years. Fifty hands-on JWF donors, called Trustees, contribute at least $10,000 over a five-year period, invest their funds together, and have an equal say in selecting the programs to fund with their collective resources. Find out how satisfying directing your own giving with like-minded women can be by contacting Maureen Melcer at 561-852-6069 or maureenm@bocafed.org. Leaders of our JWF and sister organizations from the Palm Beach, Broward and Greater Miami Federations joined in a day of retreat and training with philanthropy expert Stephanie Clohesy, in Zinman Hall on October 27.

-Barbara Werner, Chair, Women’s Planned Giving & Endowment Program “By endowing my Lion of Judah gift, I’ve ensured a lasting legacy for my children, grandchildren and future generations to come.” -Beverly Shapiro “Protecting my annual campaign gift enables me to set a powerful example for my children and inspire the younger generation to step up into the Jewish community.”

Sheila Fuente, Immediate Past Chair, JWF; Ann Kelman, JWF Chair; Alice Kemper, Membership Chair; Roxane Lipton, Founding Chair; Mara Reuben, JWF Co-Chair

Alice Kemper, Membership Chair; Mara Reuben, JWF Co-Chair; Sheila Fuente Immediate Past Chair; Dale Pratt, New JWF Trustee; Andrea Dubroff, Treasurer; Marlene Silver, Grant Review Chair

-Naomi Steinberg “Becoming a LOJE allowed me to perpetuate my deep commitment to Jewish values and Jewish education for a strong Jewish future.” -Ilene Wohlgemuth “Establishing a LOJE in both communities where I have roots provides both Richmond, Virginia and now South Palm Beach County with permanent resources to ensure the continuity of Jewish life, and essential programs and services that touch so many lives in our community, in Israel and throughout the world.” -Dorothy Wizer

Jewish Women’s Foundation

Granting Wishes Hear Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, CEO/Founder of Gilt Groupe designer discounts online, as JWF announces new grant awards to benefit women and girls.

Monday, March 5, 2012 • 6 p.m. Boca Rio Country Club

Couvert: $50.00 per person Granting Wishes is Generously Sponsored by:

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Partnership 2000

P2K: Partnership 2000

A Living Bridge of Friendship with Israel through Our Sister City 6,500 miles away, our Federation’s sister city, Kiryat Bialik (KB) keeps getting closer through our Partnership 2000 (P2K) program. A very committed group of lay leaders in both SPBC and KB work together each year to plan compelling programs that will engage both communities in a meaningful way. The “joint steering committee” led by Ann Kelman in Boca Raton, and her counterpart in Kiryat Bialik, are committed to the “living bridge” programs that have been building ever-strengthening bonds of friendship, collaboration and understanding with residents, leaders and institutions of our two communities. Women, teens, educators, students of all ages, and other professionals continue to be enriched through visits, video conferences, conversations, and other joint projects. The P2K committee is always looking for new volunteers interested in helping to build the bonds between members of our community and our “family” in Israel. For more information, contact Barbara Kabatznik, P2K Coordinator at 561-852-6050 or at BarbaraK@bocafed.org. While some projects continue from previous years, the year ahead will offer even more opportunities for direct KB connections, including: • The third Women to Women exchange is in formation; one of our most successful exchanges, it brings delegations from each community across the globe to stay in each other’s homes, travel, learn and engage in community service projects.

P2K Bonds Continue to Grow as Community Groups Visit Our Federation’s more than nine-year-old bridge of caring and sharing with Kiryat Bialik is snowballing as a vital destination for SPBC visitors to Israel. Several groups from our community spent time there recently, and more visits are planned.

PAC Mission Sees SPBC Dollars at Work in Kiryat Bialik The PAC Mission to Israel last May included a stop in Kiryat Bialik. Eighteen local PAC members visited with community and P2K leaders and friends, to see in person how much is accomplished through the partnership and other programs funded through our Federation. From a bomb shelter to a playground, and from a senior employment center to a program for Ethiopian children, they were thrilled and inspired to experience how funds raised in SPBC are used for projects in Kiryat Bialik. Learn more about the PAC Mission on page 43.

PAC members experienced first-hand the bomb shelter provided by JFSPBC

• A “virtual exchange” with ORT High School in Kiryat Bialik is in the works.

Jr. Maccabi Team from Adolph & Rose Levis JCC Spends Shabbat in KIRYAT BIALIK

March of the Living Delegation Joins Israel Memorial Day Ceremony in Kiryat Bialik

• Our Educator’s Exchange on Judaism & Environmentalism Continues. Last year, educators from KB and SPBC visited each other’s schools and developed a curriculum based on Jewish teachings and the environment. The curriculum is being used in both communities, and the exchange continues as students and teachers across the globe work together via Google Docs, Skype and other internet tools.

When 62 teens with 12 adults joined more than a thousand peers from all over the world for the JCC-Maccabi Games/ Artsfest program in Israel last summer, one of their highlights was a Shabbat in Kiryat Bialik. The weekend of warm home hospitality was arranged by P2K staff in KB. With our Federation’s support, three young KB swimmers joined the SPBC team for the games and the entire 12-day program, and the teens from both communities enjoyed a party in KB with music, dancing and pizzas. By then the groups had meshed so closely, one couldn’t tell which teens were from which country.

The 43 high school students and accompanying adults in our community’s March of the Living delegation enjoyed time in Kiryat Bialik, where close, meaningful teen friendships were forged through home hospitality and observance of Yom Hazikaron (Israel Memorial Day). Our delegation joined in the KB community’s tekes (ceremony) in the town square to commemorate this most solemn day on the Israeli calendar. From this one small town, 130 have fallen. Daniel Katz and Katie Morris of Boca Raton placed a wreath of memory on behalf of Partnership 2000, the MOL and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

3 KB teens joined SPBC swimmers at the games

KB and SPBC teens got to know each other quickly

• A new Special Needs Professionals Exchange will connect experts in both communities who provide education and support to children and young adults with special needs. Learn more about P2K on page 34 Last year’s Women to Women exchange in Kiryat Bialik

• Our new Personal Connection project offers opportunities for individuals, families and groups to spend meaningful time in Kiryat Bialik. • A new Music Exchange will bring talented students from the Kiryat Bialik Music Conservatory High School here for Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day. Together with teens from Donna Klein Jewish Academy and other schools and youth groups, they’ll be performing around the community. Directors of SPBC congregational schools enjoy a round of the environmental game designed by the exchange on a map of Israel; the game is available to schools in both communities. CHAILIFE 46

KB and SPBC teens at their Saturday night party

Yom Hazikaron ceremony in KB town square

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Jewish Community Relations Council As the Federation’s community relations, public policy and advocacy voice, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) educates the public, engages government officials and fosters advocacy on issues from world affairs and Jewish security to vital community needs. The JCRC is a member agency of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the national public affairs arm of the organized Jewish community. All of the best,

Rabbi David Steinhardt Chair, Jewish Community Relations Council

Reception Greets New Israel Consul-General

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Federation leaders and JCRC Executive Committee members joined with other Jewish community leaders at a JCRC-hosted reception on September 15, 2011 to welcome Chaim Shacham, the new Consul General of the State of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico. Mr. Shacham, a Chicago native, most recently served as Director of the Information & Internet Department within Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1998 to 2008, he was Israel’s representative in the Annual Plenary of the United Nations General Assembly, frequently addressing the UN regarding Israel’s positions and responding to hostility.

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L-R: Stuart Silver, Chaim Shacham, Karen Lustgarden, Federation Chai Ellen R. Sarnoff, Rabbi David Steinhardt

Afterward, the Consul General addressed the JCRC on critical issues, including the “Arab Spring” and the need to build a positive brand for Israel to counter the preponderance of negative media coverage – a position strongly advocated by the JCRC’s Israel Work Group. Local and regional representatives from regional Israel advocacy organizations ADL, AJC, ZOA and AIPAC provided updates at the meeting. Scott Brockman, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach Executive Director, reported on the increased interest of Jewish FAU students in responding to efforts to delegitimize Israel which recently took place on campus.

L-R: Michelle Hickford (Cong. Allen West), Wendi Lipsich (Cong. Ted Deutch)

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JCRC Organizes against Unilateral Declaration of Palestinian Statehood Karen Lustgarden, JCRC Israel Work Group Chair, shared how, in the face of the unilateral move for Palestinian statehood before the UN, the JCRC joined efforts of other local and national Jewish advocacy organizations to mobilize support for bilateral negotiations. Our community was well-represented among 100,000 signatures on a national petition that was delivered to the UN and its member states with the message that a peace process cannot be one-sided. Our JCRC also joined other South Florida JCRC delegations at foreign consulates in Miami to oppose the upcoming UN vote. 49 CHAILIFE

Jewish Community Relations Council JCRCs Team Up for Legislative Sendoff Once again our JCRC will be joining with the JCRC of Palm Beach County in hosting their annual Legislative Sendoff. On December 6, leaders from both JCRCs and Federations will be meeting with our State Senators and Representatives before the 2012 legislative session begins on January 10. The sendoff is one activity in the JCRC’s ongoing advocacy efforts throughout the year to restore, maintain and increase government funding for vital human services delivered by our beneficiary agencies.

Hillel Day School of Boca Raton 5th grade students’ Daglanut Israeli flag routine

Joshua Nelson, Prince of Kosher Gospel (at piano) and band

Brett Loewenstern, American Idol Semi-Finalist from Boca Raton, with students from DKJA’s choir

L-R: Rabbi David Steinhardt, JCRC Chair; Lisa & Stephen Mendelsohn, Honorary Co-chairs; Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson; Pastor Tye Riter, Calvary West Boca

Younger community members predominated in the 4,000+ crowd

JCRC Accentuates the Positive in Israel Our JCRC is not only advocating in defense and support of Israel, but also to promote the accurate and far too frequently neglected image of a democratic, humanitarian and highly technologically sophisticated nation. Through its Israel Work Group, the JCRC is embarking on a campaign to advance the positive aspects of Israeli life throughout our area. Israeli teams were among the first to respond to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti with highly skilled rescue and trauma workers, setting up the first field hospital in the midst of total devastation and saving many lives. Israel also quickly sent help to Japan after the March 2011 earthquake hit.

Israeli scientists have contributed immeasurably to the advancement of agriculture, engineering, computer science, medicine, alternative energy and far more. While tiny geographically, Israel is home to one of the world’s most technologically literate populations and major high tech developers.

JCRC Honors Outgoing Consul General & Deputy, Local Legislators

L-R: Ofer Bavly, Rabbi Steinhardt

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At a special ceremony and reception, the JCRC and the Federation recognized several area leaders for their outstanding service. Outgoing Israeli Consul General Ofer Bavly and Deputy Consul General Paul Hirschson were honored for their distinguished tenure since 2007. State Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff and State Representative Mack Bernard received awards for their sponsorship and leadership toward unanimous passage of Florida’s 2011 “Scrutinized Companies” Divestment from Iran-Sudan legislation; this new law significantly strengthens the state’s divestment from companies that invest with Iran and Sudan. Bernie Friedman, Esq., a lobbyist for Florida’s Jewish Federations, was recognized for his longstanding dedication, advocacy and support of the Jewish Community of South Palm Beach County.

4 , 0 0 0 + C e l e b r at e Yom HaAtzmaut in West Boca South Palm Beach County residents of all ages and diverse backgrounds and faiths once again stood together in solidarity and spirit for Israel Independence Day on May 10. This year’s “Israel Under the Stars” filled the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in South Regional County Park with a crowd estimated at 4,000+ by Sheriff’s Office personnel. The free event, presented by the Federation’s JCRC, truly brought the sights, sounds, tastes, essence and heart of Israel into West Boca. The passion was unmistakable as Israeli flags of all sizes unfurled throughout. Tots in strollers had faces painted with Israeli flags. Teens and young parents on chairs and blankets noshed on falafel alongside older adults who recalled the State of Israel’s poignant birth 63 years ago. “Our community continues to demonstrate its powerful connection to the people and the land of Israel,” said Stephen Mendelsohn, who served with his wife Lisa as Honorary Chairs of the event. “Together, we recognize and sustain the special relationship between the United States and Israel. We also

celebrate Israel’s hard won years of statehood, and all that Israel has achieved in such a short time. And our support has never been more important.” Other speakers included JCRC Chair Rabbi David Steinhardt, Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson, Pastor Tye Riter of Calvary West Boca and Federation Vice Chair Jill Deutch. The crowd was clearly energized and inspired by live performances from American Idol Semi-finalist Brett Loewenstern and the Prince of Kosher Gospel Joshua Nelson – as well as the Weinbaum Yeshiva High School band, Hillel Day School’s dazzling Daglanut Israeli flag routine, and students from Donna Klein Jewish Academy, B’nai Torah Congregation and seven Jewish early learning centers. “Israel Under The Stars” was generously supported by Gold Sponsor G.L. Homes, and Bronze Sponsor Greenberg Traurig LLP. 51 CHAILIFE

Special Needs Jewish Federation of SPBC Department of Special Needs A Community of Support for Jewish Families Raising Children and Adults with Special Needs The Federation’s Department of Special Needs provides critical information for communal planning on gaps in service. We offer ongoing assistance, resources, and support for Jewish families and children with special needs and developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, and Cerebral Palsy. The Department of Special Needs connects you to a network of community agencies and organizations that work together to address your family’s needs including: • Day school programs • Vocational and residential programs • Social programs including play days and outings, sibling programs, multi-generational events and Jewish holiday celebrations • Support groups • Parent and professional workshops • Connections to Jewish community programs such as those at synagogues, Jewish schools, and camps Contact Dr. Michelle LaRocque at michellel@bocafed.org or 561-852-3175. We are currently updating and improving our web-page to provide enhanced resources and accessibility. Please check back often at www.jewishboca.org/specialneeds.

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Great News from the JARC Gourmet Café . . . Need a Shiva Platter? Invited to a friend’s for dinner & need to bring “a little something”?

Call the JARC Gourmet Café. We offer a wide variety of fruit platters, baskets & assorted pastries that can be designed just for you! All products are prepared under ORB Supervision DELIVERY AVAILABLE For details contact, 561-558-2565 or sylviab@jarcfl.org

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Jewish Education

Jewish Education Rabbi David Gutterman Joins Jewish Education Staff The Federation has welcomed back Rabbi David Gutterman, now serving as Director of the Department of Jewish Education. He joins longtime highly respected professionals Marilyn Nachman, Jack Rosenbaum and Barbara Kabatznik, as well as its dedicated Jewish Education Co-chairs Dorothy Wizer and Jill Rose, in guiding the Department as the central address of the Jewish educational community.

Department of Jewish Education staff L-R: Front: Barbara Kabatznik, Site Director, Florence Melton Adult Mini Based at the Federation as Senior Community Scholar of Yeshiva University for South Florida from School; Marilyn Nachman, School Educational Services 2008-2010, Rabbi Gutterman connected with many key elements of our Jewish community. In Director and Department Coordinator Back: Jessica Cavarallo, Administrative Assistant; Rabbi David Gutterman, Department Director; Jack Rosenbaum, March of the Living Southern Region Director

his new role, he will be utilizing his relationships and networking abilities to reach out into the community. An ordained rabbi, his professional experience has also ranged from synagogue rabbi and Executive VP of a Board of Rabbis to Jewish Resources Director, Hillel Executive Director, and Jewish Community Day School principal.

200 Early Childhood Educators Learn About Special Needs

Wondering Jews Learn at Melton Adult Mini-School Adults can discover what it really means to be Jewish – the astonishing history, heritage and culture of Judaic tradition. The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is a non-denominational learning opportunity designed for busy adults – no pre-requisites, homework, grades or exams and taught by a dynamic, scholarly faculty. Over the past 19 years, more than 900 local adults have graduated from the Federation’s Florence Melton Adult Mini-School. More than 150 South Palm Beach County students are currently enrolled in the acclaimed international 2-year program and post-graduate courses being held at B’nai Torah Congregation, Congregation B’nai Israel and the Sandler Center on the Federation campus. You can still register for this year’s classes. Visit www.jewishboca.org/melton, call 561-852-6050 or email barbarak@bocafed.org. CHAILIFE 54

South Palm Beach County’s Jewish early childhood centers have long been committed to educating children with special needs. So it was no surprise that “Reaching Potentials,” this year’s Early Childhood Conference, was dedicated to further boosting the centers’ and our Jewish community’s capacity for inclusion. 200 teachers from six local preschools representing all streams of Judaism gathered on the Federation campus. They learned from Jeanie Bachrach, Clinical Director of “Reaching Potentials” about autism, as well as about practical strategies for behavior management in the classroom for children with and without special needs. Karen Deerwester, Director of Family Time, provided a breakout workshop for teachers of infants and toddlers. Rivkah Denburg’s D’var Torah and Susan Linder’s rousing Sing-a-Long rounded out an outstanding day. The conference was presented by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Department of Jewish Education and the Council of Early Childhood Directors of South Palm Beach County.

School Leaders Find Service Learning Engaging...Relevant...Real Heads-of-Schools, Principals and Leadership Teams from all four South Palm Beach County day schools – Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Hillel Day School, Torah Academy and Weinbaum Yeshiva High School – gathered at the Federation campus for a workshop with Service Learning pioneer Cathryn Berger Kaye. They learned proven, practical ways to engage their staff and students in a positive school atmosphere, academics, civic responsibility and social action. Teams from each school worked together to create interdisciplinary curricular activities. The conference was presented by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Department of Jewish Education, the Day School Heads-of-School Council of South Palm Beach County and The Jack and Harriet Rosenfeld Foundation Program in Jewish Education of the University of Miami.

JSU Connects Our Teens – Here & in Israel!

Teens and Survivors Travel Together on March of the Living

The Jewish Student Union keeps ramping up, ready to reach more than 400 local, primarily unaffiliated teens in its second year. Informal teen-friendly Jewish Forums continue at Spanish River, West Boca Community, Boca Raton Community, Olympic Heights, and Atlantic High Schools, with more schools forming clubs.

Last spring, 43 teens from South Palm Beach County, accompanied by local Holocaust survivors, joined thousands of peers from all over the world in the unique, lifechanging March of the Living Holocaust education program. Each year, our local students prepare for months, and then journey from the depths of the concentration camps on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day - with the unforgettable March from Auschwitz to Birkenau to a joyous celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day, in the Jewish homeland. Forty more teens are scheduled for the 2012 March, and scholarship funds are needed to eliminate financial barriers that could keep some from participating. Contact jackr@bocafed.org or 561-852-6013.

JSU and the Jewish Forums teamed up this past summer to bring public high school students to Israel for four weeks on “The Jerusalem Journey.” Led by Rabbi Josh Broide of the Boca Raton Jewish Experience, 350 teens – including 35 from Boca and Delray - explored all the exciting sites that Israel has to offer and saw history come alive. There’s no doubt that next summer’s group will be even bigger. For more information about JSU South Florida, contact Daniel Mesa, Director at danielm@jsu.org or visit jsu.org.

presents Naomi Ragen’s only play

Women’s Minyan Directed by Shari Upbin

A respected ultra-Orthodox Rabbi’s wife in Jerusalem breaks her silence after years of abuse from her husband. When she finds herself forcibly separated from her twelve children, she convenes a Minyan of women, asking them to decide her worthiness to be reunited with her children.

December 1-18 Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Open seating. Tickets $20 Group sales available.

Call 561-852-3241 for tickets Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement 21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton Partially underwritten by Judi and Allan Schuman and Lenore Tagerman

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Founding Agencies

Other Agencies ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 561-852-3200 • www.levisjcc.org Forging Community Connections The Levis JCC’s wide variety of programs and services offer people a multitude of ways to connect with their interests, heritage and community through preschool, camp, health and wellness, cultural arts, adult lectures/courses and special needs programming. In these tough economic times, generous community support has enabled families in difficult circumstances to continue to send their children to the Levis JCC Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center. Financial assistance also makes summer camp a reality for many families. The JCC continues to focus on “kehilla” – community – as a place for people of all ages to connect with friends, learn, enjoy cultural activities, get fit, support children and adults with special needs, and ensure that children have a strong Jewish foundation through preschool and/or summer camp. DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY (DKJA) 561-852-3300 • www.dkja.org High School named for Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Last May, the DKJA Board of Trustees and Head of School Karen Feller proudly announced the renaming of the high school as the Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School. The state-of-the-art facility is named in honor of benefactor Ms. Linda R. Kaminow’s beloved parents Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt, of blessed memory, philanthropists who were committed to Jewish education and continuity. In 2009, the high school relocated from portables to a fully renovated, 13,500-square-foot facility on the school’s main campus. This project was made possible by Ms. Kaminow, president of the Rosenblatt Foundation, who arranged for the largest gift in DKJA’s recent history. Ms. Kaminow has arranged for significant gifts that provide exceptional learning opportunities to students. Through the Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Technology Program K-12 and the Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Scholarship Fund, the legacy of Jewish education at DKJA will be perpetuated for generations to come. JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE (JARC) 561-552-2550 • www.jarcfl.org JARC Innovates in Response to Family Needs For 25 years, JARC has been serving the needs of adults with disabilities. This past year, many newcomers people were welcomed to JARC programs. Due to budget cuts and the “freezing” of services, JARC is assisting families in crisis to apply for emergency waiver funds through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Many of these men and women with disabilities were facing the possibility of homelessness, and had nowhere or no one to turn to. This fall JARC is opening the one-of-a-kind Safety Net Access Program (SNAP), designed to provide people with special needs the opportunity to participate in social, recreational and educational programs that promote independent choice, skills-building and socialization. JARC is also piloting a Transition Support Group to meet the needs of parents of young adults with disabilities as they deal with the daunting transition out of school. RUTH RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE 561-852-3333 • www.ruthralesjfs.org Kosher Food Pantry Stops Hunger in Our Community Since 1996, the Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry at JFS has been assisting our community’s frail elderly seniors and families in crisis who would otherwise go hungry. Through bi-monthly free deliveries of non-perishable groceries, fresh produce, challahs and connections to other resources, the food pantry helps those who have been skipping meals to pay bills or buy medicine, going hungry so their children can eat, or saving scraps of non-nutritious food to last through the days. Special food packages also enable recipients to observe the holidays. As more of our neighbors find their resources depleted, requests for food assistance keep increasing and help is needed more than ever. Be part of this life-sustaining project. Find out how you and your family, residential community, school, club, organization or synagogue can make sure those in need do not go hungry. Call 561-852-3333 or email caraz@rrjfs.org.

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BBYO GOLD COAST REGION 954-252-1912 • www.goldcoastbbyo.org “College is Calling” Teens and Parents at BBYO Boca Raton is currently home to four BBYO chapters which engage 150 teens each week. These chapters are part of Gold Coast Region BBYO, which reaches nearly 800 teens each year in programming throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The newest offerings are a series of college planning sessions for pre-teens, teens and parents; ACT and SAT prep courses; and a Florida college tour. Among the other outstanding BBYO activities, Florida BBYO sent a substantial delegation (pictured) to the AIPAC Teen Summit in Washington, DC, where they advocated with their Members of Congress for continued U.S. support for Israel. HILLEL OF BROWARD AND PALM BEACH 561-297-4100 • www.hillelcenter.org Vibrant Programs Engage Students with Israel The Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach fall semester is in full swing on local college and university campuses. Hillel continues to provide dynamic Israel programming, as well as serious engagement that advocates for the Jewish state - key entry points for students to build a love and commitment to Israel. A September program brought to FAU by Hillel’s Director of Israel Programs, Hadar Raveh, featured creative activists, “Artists 4 Israel.” On campus from New York for three days, they attracted hundreds of students to build and paint on a temporary graffiti wall that included messages of peace and strong support of Israel. HILLEL DAY SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON 561-470-5000 • www.hilleldayschool.org New Middle School Opens at HDS With 131 middle school students currently enrolled, a new 26,000 square-foot educational center is giving much needed room to house Hillel’s growing student population. With the addition of this spectacular new facility, Hillel now has two science labs and two computer labs to significantly enhance the school’s science and technology programs. Enhancing the school’s Torah studies is a new 200-seat Beit Midrash that serves both students and adults, and is also the home of Boca Raton Synagogue West. TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON 561-347-1821 • www.torahacademybr.org Rapid Growth Fuels Plans for Expansion Ahavas Yisroel, loving and caring for our fellow community members, is a hallmark at Torah Academy. Students spend quality time with the senior population in Century Village, Whitehall Nursing Home and several local synagogues. With over 200 students and the launch of a middle school this year, the school is happy to report they are bursting at the seams. Torah Academy is on the verge of launching a capital campaign for expansion to accommodate the rapidly growing student body with outstanding Torah and secular education. WEINBAUM YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL 561-417-7422 • www.wyhs.net Bursting at the Seams @WYHS There is much good news and some “bad” news at Weinbaum Yeshiva High School. The good news is that the school has grown significantly, has received governmental approvals to build on the federation campus, and has raised 4.8 out of the 8.5 million dollars it needs to build a state of the art facility. The bad news is that WYHS is outgrowing its facility quickly, and more funds are needed before this dream that is so close can become a reality.

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Synagogue Updates B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION (C) 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton • 561-392-8566 • www.bnai-torah.org The Epic Struggle to Save Soviet Jewry: Pivotal Figures from a Heroic Era

CONGREGATION SHIRAT SHALOM (R) PO Box 971142, Boca Raton • 561-488-8079 • www.shiratshalom.org Shofar Sho-Good!

A live broadcast on from the 92nd Street Y on November 9 featured Natan Sharansky, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel,

Once again the multigenerational Shofar Sho-Good Shofar Blowers sounded their rams’ horns during the High Holy

political advisor Richard Perle and author Gal Beckerman. They discussed the dramatic cold war period when American

Days. For a fourth year, post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah teens joined in, excitedly wearing white robes and tallitot. Keeping with

Jewry first became politicized as Jews, and Jews behind Russia’s Iron Curtain took grave risks in order to win their

the congregation’s custom, the children all ascended to the bimah to call out the notes. The question now is if group

freedom and emigrate to Israel or the United States.

members should quit their day jobs. Actually, no, but only because High Holy Days come just once a year!!!

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE (O) 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton • 561-394-5732 • www.brsonline.org The Boca Raton Jewish Experience at BRS is always coming up new and exciting free educational

programs to engage members of our community who are not currently members of a synagogue. Join their growing

TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON (R) 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton – 561-391-8900 • www.tbeboca.org

flagship program “Friday Night Live,” offered every Friday night at 6:00 p.m. It’s lots of fun and very inspirational!

Zugot (“pairs”) at Temple Beth El continues to be the place for young Jewish couples in their 20s and 30s,

For more information, please visit www.MyJewishExperience.org or contact Rabbi Josh Broide at (561) 702-3864.

with kids or without, married, dating or partnered. With hip events and great people, the group is growing rapidly.

Inspire yourself to inspire others…

They’ve gathered at Old Calypso in Delray, and helped build a house for Habitat for Humanity. Each month, a new, fun planned activity gives young Jewish couples a great place to feel at home.

CONGREGATION BETH ADAM (H) PO Box 2579, Boca Raton • 561-443-1769 • www.bethadam.com We Had a Picnic – Marshallows, No Ants.

Mixing bocce ball, horse shoes, toasted marshmallows, hamburgers and music makes a wonderful picnic! The happy, memorable occasion for all ages started off with the Israeli National Anthem. Sunday School students read essays about their learning experiences, and received certificates of completion as well as character and academic awards.

TEMPLE EMETH (C) 5780 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach • 561-498-3536 • www.temple-emeth.org

Parents shared their appreciation of the school environment, and the Jewish history and culture curriculum.

You’ll Never Be Bored! A warm welcome and quick involvement are hallmarks at Temple Emeth.

Understanding that there are moments in every Jew’s life when a caring congregation can be a great source of comfort CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL (R) 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton • 561-241-8118 • www.cbiboca.org Rabbi Robert A. Silvers has been named Senior Rabbi after serving CBI for more than 18 years.

and healing, Temple Emeth stands with its members when it counts most. Ongoing offerings include twice-daily minyon, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, TESK Social Klub, catered Shabbat dinners, choir, daily lectures, Jewish movies, stage shows, bereavement group, outside activities, special programs and events.

He also provides pastoral care as a volunteer chaplain for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Linda Harris, Director of the Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education, will be honored for her 18 years at CBI with a special Family and Tot Shabbat Dinner and Service on December 9 and a Tribute Dinner with ad journal on December 10; contact lharrisdinner@ymail.com.

TEMPLE SINAI (R) 2475 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach • 561-276-6161 • www.templesinaipbc.org Temple Sinai is excited to share its Joy of Torah Wall. This strikingly beautiful, permanent tribute

honors loved ones, commemorating special occasions like a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, graduation, wedding, birth or birthday; or as a memorial.

What better way is there to build a kehillah kedoshah - a holy community - than by spending a Shabbat meal together? Last year, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh instituted “Shabbat Across CSK.” On designated Shabbats, members were paired up and shared a meal together. This is only one venue that brings members together to form the synagogue community. Please check for upcoming events on the website. Congregation Shaarei Kodesh - a synagogue you can call home. CHAILIFE 58

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