Chai Life - Winter 2009 Vol 5 Issue 1

A Guide for Jewish Living and Giving in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach

Volume 5, Number 1 Winter 2009

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A Challenging Time; A Special Opportunity

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From Stewart G. Harris, Chairman of the Board

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We all get scared during an economic downturn – whether we are among the fortunate who are employed and/or have a retirement plan — or we are among those who have lost our jobs and savings due to circumstances beyond our control.

When our security is threatened, or abruptly taken away, it can be frightening.

Chai Life Editor, Director of Public Relations Andrea Schuver Editorial Director/Senior Copywriter Patricia Como Senior Graphic Designer Shanna Vinig

In the past year, some of the neighbors seeking assistance from our local Jewish agencies are people who have never appealed for help before. In fact, some have been donors to our Federation, helping others in need throughout their entire lives. They have expressed great humility in having to rely on others for basic needs such as food, medicine and financial assistance to pay their mortgage or utility bills.

So, the question arises… what is our responsibility during these difficult times? You may be earning less now than ever before. Your investments may be greatly reduced. You may have had to make some sacrifices in your lifestyle. Do we hold back and help less? Do we stop giving until we feel secure again? Do we confront our fears and give our very best? These are difficult questions.

Jewish tradition tells us that we should give no less than 10% of our income, but no more than 20%, to help the needy. My thinking is that when times are particularly challenging, it’s appropriate to venture just out of our comfort zone… Perhaps it’s the perfect time to expand our comfort zone so that more people can have their basic safety net needs met and maintain their human dignity.

Perhaps challenging times like these presents a special opportunity to discover how strong our commitment is to the most vulnerable members of our community— and to our Jewish values.

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Federation Officers Chair Stewart G. Harris Vice Chair, Campaign Ellen R. Sarnoff Vice Chair, Jewish Community Foundation David Pratt, Esq. Vice Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Anne L. Jacobson Vice Chair, Planning & Allocations Stephen A. Mendelsohn, Esq. Treasurer David Kirschner Assistant Treasurer Al Gortz, Esq. Secretary Ted Struhl Assistant Secretary Michael J. Weinberg

Let’s FaceBook it, the time has come to tweet From William S. Bernstein, President & CEO

Vice Chair Jill Deutch

Everyone, including my children and the cashier at Publix, had been telling me that the time had come for me to tweet, Twitter, blog, post, link in and FaceBook. By all accounts these have become vital ways to share information quickly and would help me to strengthen our Federation’s connection to our growing family of donors, neighbors and friends. So, here I am, tweeting— or is it blogging?— for a few months now, speeding along the Internet Superhighway.

Vice Chair Cindy Orbach Nimhauser Vice Chair Robin Struhl President & CEO William S. Bernstein, MSW Chair, Financial Resource Development Thomas R. Kaplan Federation/UJA Campaign

Every week, those on our Federation’s email list receive my take on Jewish news and topics of note in our community and beyond. Sometimes it’s a “mitzvah moment” about someone whose life has been changed by our donors’ generosity… or about a new program offered by one of our beneficiary agencies… or about an incident of anti-Semitism… or a situation that we, as Jews, should be closely watching. Recent blogs included a visit to the White House and our next generation of Jewish leaders. I do my best to keep the issues interesting, relevant and of special interest to our community.

So, I hope you will visit me online at jewishboca.blogspot.com or look for weekly emails from our Federation (which includes links to Twitter and FaceBook). Let me know how I’m doing and if there is a Jewish topic of interest that you’d especially like to hear about. And if you are having any trepidation about merging onto the Superhighway yourself, let me assure you that if I can do it, so can you.

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The Federation community congratulates Bill Bernstein on receiving the Mandelkorn Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of Jewish Communal Service. Bill received the award from the Association of Jewish Community Organization Personnel at a ceremony during the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly.

Executive Vice President, Financial Resource Development Irv E. Geffen Senior Vice President, Campaign & Community Development Marla Weiss Egers

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For more information, visit our events calendar at www.jewishboca.org

Federation Receives Highest Four-Star Rating From charitynavigator.com The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County recently received the highest, four-star rating from Charity Navigator, one of the most respected organizations that review and rate thousands of charities across the country. A four-star status means “Exceptional; exceeding industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause.”

“As the competition for non-profit dollars increases and potential donors become even more discerning about where their money goes, this status holds more weight than ever,” said William S. Bernstein, Federation’s President and CEO. “This honor is shared with all of the donors, leaders, volunteers and staff who work so diligently on behalf of our Federation,” he added.

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As a special gift (thru Dec 31, 2009), members of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County can save 20% off all orders. Further, 10% of all purchase revenue will be donated back to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

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“Morning Joe” Scarborough and JEWISH HERO NATAN SHARANSKY to Headline FEDERATION Major Gifts Evening of Valor An exceptional night is in store for the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s top donors at the Major Gifts Evening of Valor on January 10th, 2010. This largest and most prestigious fundraising event of the Federation’s 2010 season is sure to inspire as it honors this group’s deep concern and generosity in meeting vital human needs in our community and beyond. Featuring a conversation with “Morning Joe” Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, the evening also promises provocative, in-depth discussions on topics of utmost concern to those who care about the important issues of our day.

Guests will also hear from Natan Sharansky, Chair of the Jewish Agency for Israel, one of the Federation’s major overseas partners. A true Jewish hero, Sharansky served as the symbol of the movement to free Soviet Jewry, spending nine years in a Siberian labor camp. He went on to become a member of the Knesset and Deputy Prime Minister in Israel. He is a recipient of both the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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L-R: Joe and Beth Mishkin, Jane and Al Gortz, Major Gifts Evening of Valor Co-chairs

Gathered at 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 10th, at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, the major donors will also inaugurate and celebrate a brand new honor for cumulative giving. The Ketubah Society, named for the traditional, beautifully decorated Jewish marriage contract, will recognize the deep and ongoing commitment of those who have donated one million dollars cumulatively to the Federation’s annual campaigns.

“We are delighted to be featuring such renowned and captivating speakers,” said Joe Mishkin, a Co-chair of the event. “Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have great knowledge across the full spectrum of issues facing us today. Their chemistry together, even when they disagree, makes for great viewing, lively discussion, and a ‘friendly’ feeling similar to sitting around the dining table with your own family.”

As host of Morning Joe on MSNBC, author and former Florida Congressman Scarborough features interviews with top newsmakers and politicians as well as in-depth analyses of the day’s biggest stories.

“The news is of vital interest to those concerned with the Federation’s work of raising funds to meet critical human needs,” said Co-chair Al Gortz. “The past year’s economic crisis has taken its toll.

Many more people require our help with life-sustaining services. This year, more than ever, we truly need the generosity of our major donors – and the entire community – to provide safety net services to our neighbors, to foster a strong Jewish future, and to address a wide range of growing needs for fellow Jews in Israel and more than 70 countries around the world.”

“People are asking our local agencies for help in record numbers, overwhelmed with costs of daily living, fears of losing their homes, and choosing among food, utilities and medicine. We cannot, we must not let them down,” added Campaign Chair Ellen R. Sarnoff. “Though our challenges are great, our community is caring and compassionate. Our major donors’ generosity is an inspiration to all, and we will succeed.”

Jane and Al Gortz, and Beth and Joe Mishkin, are the Evening of Valor chairs. The event is also co-chaired at different giving levels by Phyllis and Harvey Sandler (Prime Minister’s Council), Freyda and Ed Burns (Leadership Gifts), Debra and Jerry Kramer (King David Society), Jill and Michael Rose (Joshua Society), and Wendy Pressner (Crown of Judah Society).

The evening’s couvert is $85, with a minimum $10,000 combined gift to the 2010 Annual Campaign required to attend. For more information, contact 561-852-3160 or melissac@bocafed.org.

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Tee it Up for a Great Cause at our Annual Golf Classic Men are again invited to enjoy the most exclusive local golf experience while helping meet vital community needs, as the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County proudly presents its Invitational Men’s Golf Classic at Boca Rio Golf Club. An extraordinary day awaits on Monday, January 25th, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

“We’ve been looking forward to this since last year’s Federation Classic at Boca Rio,” said Michael Lipton, who is again co-chairing the event with Alan Cornell and Joseph Mishkin. “There is no more perfect place than Boca Rio to bring together our longtime and new male donors – men of all ages who truly care about others and enjoy great golfing.”

L-R: Joseph Mishkin, Alan Cornell, Michael Lipton; Federation Men’s Invitational Golf Classic Co-chairs

The couvert for this exceptional event is $400 per person, which includes lunch, cocktails, awards and buffet dinner, and valet parking. Dietary laws will be observed. A $2,500 men’s gift to the 2010 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign entitles one player; $5,000 entitles one player and a guest; $10,000 entitles a player and two guests; and $20,000 men’s donors are entitled to a foursome.

Ronald A. and Evie Krancer are the Presenting Sponsors for a second year. “Having enjoyed Boca Rio membership for more than 20 years, and having served on their board, I know how much the men have to look forward to on this top course: some of the best greens in the region, a beautiful facility, and staff and management committed to providing the finest in golf experiences.”

Low Net and Low Gross winners will be engraved on the Bedowitz Cup, donated by Ron and Meryl Gallatin in memory of Steve Bedowitz, who first inspired this tournament.

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JFSPBC’s ‘Next Generation’ Prepares to Lead the Jewish Future South Palm Beach County’s Jewish community should be in good hands for some time to come, as 27 of our most caring and dedicated Jewish professionals came together this fall in a new local Federation leadership program. NextGen is designed to cultivate emerging leaders—providing the resources, insights and inspiration they will need to take the reins of Jewish community governance.

World Trade Center. After buying the WTC in July 2001 and meeting at Windows on the World every morning, he was out at a doctor appointment on 9/11. This highly accomplished businessman, a most ardent Jewish philanthropist, was encouraged to rely on Federation services to pull him out of a dark and paralyzing depression. Ultimately, he became even more committed to philanthropy and the Federation system

One of the first NextGen activities was a three-day New York City mission to explore together their Jewish past and future.

Appropriately, they started at Ellis Island on the Lower East side, reflecting on Jewish immigrants’ hardships, as well as their enduring values, dreams and prayers.

”I’m not sure if this trip could have possibly offered more information, knowledge and inspiration. Most important, it reinforced our collective commitment to our community and our future,” said William S. Bernstein, Federation President and CEO, who accompanied NextGen with Marla Weiss Egers, Senior VP of Campaign. “It is exactly what we need to launch ourselves into the next generation of Jewish community service, and gives me tremendous optimism for our Jewish future.”

They also discussed critical current issues with the top professional leaders at UJA/Federation NY, JDC, JAFI and UJC. Recognizing the economy’s devastating impact on vulnerable Jews throughout the world, including program cuts, NextGen used these meetings to explore how to adapt and sustain vital services. They heard how the State of Israel faces continuing vulnerability in the political arena, including the United Nations, and enjoyed and learned at an evening in the New York City home of Rani Garfinkle, JFSPBC’s Israel and Overseas Chair.

Another highlight was speaking with former UJA/Federation NY Chairman Larry Silverstein, now owner and developer of the

The inaugural class of the Federation’s NextGen participants are: Marcia and Michael Beckerman Michele Larry Blair Jill and Ted Deutch Glen Golish Emily and Stephen Grabelsky Debra and Larry Halperin Jodi and Jeff Harris

Howard Kaye David Kirschner Wendy and Elliot Koolik Dale and David Pratt Jill and Michael Rose Robin and Gary Rubin Stuart Silver Richard Steinberg

The NYC experience included the historic Bialystoker and Eldridge Street synagogues

Meeting with former Chairman of UJA/Federation New York Larry Silverstein, who is now the owner and developer of the World Trade Center.

A NextGen evening in Rani Garfinkle’s NYC home

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Lion of Judah LUNCHEON

Former White House Press Secretary to Roar With Lions Amid the treasure trove of women’s activities in the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County season is the most awaited event in local Jewish women’s philanthropy. Dee Dee Myers, the first woman and the youngest person to serve as White House Press Secretary, will keynote the Lion of Judah Luncheon at 10:30 am on February 11, 2010 at the Polo Club of Boca Raton.

“It is always extremely powerful when 500 women who care and do so much to support our local and worldwide Jewish community come together for this annual Lions’ in-gathering,” said Luncheon Co-chair Jill Deutch. “We express our passion for philanthropy and our belief in one another, and we know we will leave invigorated to meet the challenge of raising awareness and funds in the current financial climate. Our Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy raises half the dollars allocated by our Federation, and our help is needed more than ever.” ”We are thrilled to feature Dee Dee Myers,” added Luncheon Co-chair Janet Sherr. “A national political commentator, she authored the best seller Why Women Should Rule the World, and consulted on ‘West Wing’. Her example and keynote address will even further strengthen our power to make a profound difference in so many lives– as individuals and as part of the Lion of Judah international sisterhood of 16,000 women, nearly 800 strong in South Palm Beach County.”

The luncheon couvert is $65, with a minimum Lion-level gift of $5,000 to the 2010 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Annual Campaign required to attend.

The speaker is being generously underwritten by the Marleen Forkas Chair of Contemporary Jewish Issues.

The event is generously sponsored by Marta I. Rendon, MD/The Dermatology & Aesthetic Center, the Sandelman Foundation, and IVAN & Co. Fine Jewelry. The Boca Raton Observer is Exclusive Media Sponsor.

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As successful as our Women’s Philanthropy has been in past years, with today’s

financial hardships in our own community and beyond, the essential needs that our Federation must meet continue to rise. We welcome all women, of all ages and from all streams of Judaism, to join us throughout this year at our many varied

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-Anne Jacobson, Women’s Philanthropy Chair

L-R: Janet Sherr and Jill Deutch, Lion of Judah Luncheon Co-chairs

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Event Calendar Crown of Judah Event Thursday, January 28, 2010 Private Home Featured Speaker: Alan M. Dershowitz Chair: Lisa Mintz (Women’s Philanthropy minimum commitment of $10,000 to the 2010 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign.)

Lion of Judah Luncheon February 11, 2010 The Polo Club Featured Speaker: Dee Dee Myers, author of Why Women Should Rule the World Chairs: Jill Deutch & Janet Sherr (Women’s Philanthropy minimum commitment of $5,000 to the 2010 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign.)

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THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

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Crown of Judah LUNCHEON

Dershowitz to Keynote as Clarice Pressner is Honored

The Federation’s most philanthropic women will be thanked on January 28th at the first Crown of Judah Luncheon just for women. Clarice Pressner, who founded the Crown of Judah Division 20 years ago, is being honored. Following in her mother-in-law’s footsteps, Wendy Pressner serves as Women’s Major Gifts Vice Chair, taking on an integral role planning the program. “It was Clarice who introduced me to the world of Federation and Tzedakah. I was surprised and delighted when she made me a Lion of Judah at an event eight years ago,” said Wendy.

The luncheon will be held in the lovely home of Lisa Mintz, who is also chairing the event. Lisa, too, was inspired through her family to get involved with Jewish philanthropy. “Having seen the fulfillment my mother, Barbara Yoches, gets from her work with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, I was eager to get involved in my own community. I’m honored to host this luncheon for this special group of women who do so much for so many,” said Lisa The luncheon will feature Alan Dershowitz, a most distinguished Harvard Law professor, appellate lawyer, defender of individual liberties and Jewish causes, author and media personality, as special guest speaker. Women contributing at the Crown of Judah level ($10,000 and higher) are being invited.

L-R: Wendy Pressner, Women’s Major Gifts Vice Chair; Meryl Gallatin, Women’s Campaign Chair; Anne Jacobson, Women’s Philanthropy Chair; Lisa Mintz, Crown of Judah Luncheon Chair and host

The theme for this year is “reach higher” -- encouraging women to strive to the next Lion level of giving. “This event has created so much excitement and is just one of the many strategies that we are developing to energize and increase the support of our women’s campaign,” said Meryl Gallatin, Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair.

Clarice Pressner, Crown of Judah Luncheon Honoree; with daughter-in-law Wendy Pressner, Women’s Major Gifts Vice Chair

The Crown of Judah Luncheon Committee at their first meeting

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Revitalizing Spirits, Refreshing Wardrobes Launches Federation Women’s Season at Bloomingdales’s

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A fall morning of fun and fashion, reflection and inspiration launched the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s women’s season at Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton at Town Center. Nearly 70 women previewed fall trends with expert stylists and prepared for the new year with Rabbi Amy Rader of B’nai Torah Congregation. They also learned about escalating community needs and how local women are helping, from Susan Rahn, Federation Women’s Philanthropy Vice Chair of Community Development. Julie Cohen and Robin Friedman co-chaired the event, the first installment of the annual Spirit & Spice series. The series continues at Bloomingdale’s when the Passover spirit arrives early for a March 23 cooking demonstration and tasting.

L-R: Susan Rahn, Vice Chair of Community Outreach Women’s Philanthropy; Julie Cohen and Robin Friedman Spirit and Spice Co-chairs; Teri Hardin, General Manager, Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton.

L-R: Daryl Miller, D evelopment Associate, and Jan Savarick, President, Boca Raton Commun ity Hospital Foundation; Julie Co hen and Robin Fried m an , Spirit and Spice Co-chairs; Eva Zeff, Director-Invest ment Portfolio Manager, and Lind a Melcer, Senior Dire ctor of Investments, Oppenheimer & Co . Inc.

Quest for True Heritage Keynotes Federation Women’s Education Day The room was full and the spirit was strong as 350 women learned and shared at the 5th Annual Dottie Lipson Educational Journey on November 19 at Boca West Country Club. Of all ages and from all streams of Judaism, they were equally affected by a special D’var Torah from Rebbitzin Ahuvah New, Co-Director of Chabad of East Boca, L -R: Marl and by keynote speaker Tova Mordechai’s story of how her “unexplained deep pain” Chair of ene Silver, Vice Edu Women’s Ph cation for led her from an acclaimed international Christian ministry to discovering her true ilanthropy, D Jewish heritage. Mordechai has gone on to live an observant life in Safed, marry a Pollay, event Co-chair awn rabbi, raise five children, teach in seminaries and lecture worldwide.

Participants also brought canned tuna and personal essentials valued at $1,000 for distribution to needy clients of Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service.

Jill Rose and Dawn Pollay chaired the morning program and luncheon, which was presented by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy. The event was generously sponsored by Marta I. Rendon, MD/The Dermatology & Aesthetic Center. The Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy is generously sponsored by Boca Raton Community Hospital L-R: Members of the Education Day and Oppenheimer Committee: Ollie Louis, Mona Fisher,

Kim Greebaum, Emily Grabelsky, For more information about the Federation’s women’s programming, contact Roberta Goldberg, Judith Kay, Rachelle Ovadia 561-852-6090 or staceys@bocafed.org.

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federation hosts evening with survivors to commemorate 70th Anniversary of SS St. Louis Voyage Seventy years ago the steamship St. Louis arrived at the port of Miami with more than 900 Jewish refugees seeking a safe haven from the growing persecution in Europe. Turned away from the U.S. and many other governments, the passengers rightly feared the worst as the ship returned them across the Atlantic, where over 250 of them perished and countless others suffered at the hands of the Nazis. The St. Louis became a “ship of destiny,” carrying the fate of millions of others with a clear message to Adolf Hitler: Jewish people were expendable.

On the evening of December 14, joined by over 34 surviving passengers from across the globe, and by local neighbors who bear personal witness to the Holocaust, more than 400 guests of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will gather in Zinman Hall to commemorate this watershed historical moment. The evening program will feature the passengers signing the historic U.S. Resolution 111, passed unanimously in May to acknowledge the role of the U.S. in the St. Louis tragedy. Further ensuring that memories are honored and lessons never forgotten, the audience also will sit as jurors while Adolf Hitler is tried in “The False Witness,” an acclaimed play by the author, playwrite and documentarian Robert Krakow.

surviving passengers,” said Federation President and CEO William S. Bernstein. “As soon as Howard Kaye approached me with his vision, I knew we would find a way to serve as a home for this once in a lifetime project.”

The evening will feature guest speakers including Rosemary Schindler, a relative of Oskar Schindler (Shindler’s List); Paul Hirschson, the Israeli Deputy Consul General; and Dr. Irving A. Smokler, President of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Diego Andres Echeverri, Special Assistant to Governor Charlie Crist, will accept the original signed Resolution for permanent archiving at the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee.

The program was made possible by generous contributions from Rani H. Garfinkle, in loving memory of her beloved husband Sandor Garfinkle; and by and Pamela & Howard Kaye and The National Foundation for Jewish Continuity, Inc. The Federation also thanks Major Gifts Sponsors Kaplan, Krauss & Levine LLC, One Thousand Ocean, Proskauer Rose LLP, and Steinberg Global for their commitment to the wellbeing of our community.

Herbert Karliner & his father, Joseph, on the deck of the St. Louis.

Newspaper headline regarding the St. Louis

MAJOR GIFTS IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

“We could not be prouder to host this occasion for our community to learn about the St. Louis tragedy and honor its

CLUB 13

HOPE STARTS HERE!

If you live in Boca Raton, Delray Beach or Highland Beach and are preparing to be — or have recently become — a bat or bar mitzvah, this is for you!

An important rite of passage from child to young adult, in Hebrew, bar (bat) mitzvah actually means “self responsibility.” It’s a time when you can make more decisions about your life — and it’s also a time when you get a lot of presents.

Yet there’s one gift that no one can give you, but yourself. It never breaks down, never gets boring and never goes out of style. In fact, it only gets more rewarding with age. The gift of giving to a cause that’s close to your heart.

Club 13 was created so that young people can participate in this important Jewish tradition, learn more about giving, raise money for a charity and work closely in a group with other B’nai Mitzvot.

Like Alana Steinberg, a student at Pine Crest School and member of B’nai Torah Congregation.

Alana met the at-risk children at Bet Elaraki, which provides children in Israel with a family atmosphere, rescue and rehabilitation from the vicious cycle of distress. Having visited and contributed to this organization, Alana is more mindful of challenges many children face and has a personal connection with Israel. Continuing to give back, she recently donated $500 to Pine Crest’s Beta Club for their holiday toy drive.

Like Ethan Harris, a student at Hillel Day School and member of Boca Raton Synagogue.

On a recent trip to Israel, Ethan visited the Duv Devan base, an exclusive unit within the IDF. While there, Ethan realized the impact of providing a talit rack, tzitzit and book shelves with sidurim for the soldiers to utilize. He chose to focus on this as his mitzvah project. With his Club 13 fund, Ethan has raised over $10,000 for the Duv Devan base and their talits or ritual garments that act as lifesaving shields.

What’s so great about Club 13: In addition to participating in the important Jewish tradition of tzedakah (giving), Club 13 provides an opportunity to: • learn about children in need right here in our neighborhood and far away— discovering how giving benefits others as well as yourself

• attend Club 13 events with other B’nai Mitzvot, including field trips to charities and presentations by guest speakers

• receive a Mitzvah certificate from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County — and a commemorative bracelet for girls and guys

• have an online listing with your photo on the Club 13 Tzedakah Page

• start your own Club 13 Bar or Bat Mitzvah website page with your photo, story about giving, and comments from family and friends. Visitors can make online donations to your fund as well. A special URL can also be included your bar or bat mitzvah invitation for guests wishing to give directly to your fund.

• Be a part of a proud group of like-minded club members committed to giving back.

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35 Agencies. 500 Volunteers. Thousands of Lives Touched.

SPEND A DAY. CHANGE A LIFE. SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY

Join hundreds of your neighbors across South Palm Beach County and answer the National Call to Volunteer on Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Neighbors from throughout the community will join together this Martin Luther King Day to make a powerful statement of caring and a difference in thousands of vulnerable lives. All are invited to answer the National Call to Volunteer on Monday, January 18 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, as 500 volunteers reach out into 35 area non-profits, reflecting the full range of our community’s diversity and needs. Clearly the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s largest and most exciting volunteer event in its 30-year history, United We Serve South Palm Beach County is an experience not to be missed.

The event begins on Sunday, January 17 with a Kickoff Reception from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in Zinman Hall on the Federation campus, featuring community leaders, students and Rabbi Marc Schneier, author of Shared Dreams: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Jewish Community.

“We are so honored to be a part of this groundbreaking event,” said Denise Zimmerman, Honorary Chair of the event with her husband Jordan. “Volunteerism and social action are what make a good community great, yet so many of us have good intentions that never translate into action. United We Serve will be a great platform for both experienced volunteers and those looking to take that first step toward helping organizations and people in need right in our own backyard.”

“Our Federation jumped on this project after I attended an inspiring Jewish Federations of North America board of trustees meeting, where Obama administration representatives laid out the President’s efforts to expand volunteerism – including “United We Serve” days on 9/11 and Martin Luther King Day,” said Federation President and CEO William S. Bernstein.

“We saw the opportunity to expand our Federation’s relationships with many other area non-profits, to provide Federation and our Agency volunteers with new community service avenues, and to illustrate the important role the Federation can and does play in coordinating and developing volunteer services,” continued Bernstein. “We look forward to continuing these new relationships and to future days of service.”

Feed the hungry, nurture frail seniors, cheer up children, clean up our environment, be a lifeline to lowincome families or teens. Garden, paint, decorate, sort clothes, listen, learn. Bring family and friends, and be part of the compassionate community you want to live in.

Child care, activities and lunch will be provided free of charge by JCC staff on both days.

Synagogue Partners B’nai Torah Congregation Boca Raton Synagogue Congregation B’nai Israel Temple Beth El

Platinum

C & J Viner Family Foundation Denise & Jordan Zimmerman Foundation

Founding Meryl & Ron Gallatin Anne & Norman Jacobson Herbert & Toby Stolzer

Supporting Freyda & Ed Burns Steven & Rona Geller William Newman Ellen R. Sarnoff Selma Lee & Daniel Weiss

Silver

To view the service projects or RSVP, visit

www.jewishboca.org/unitedweserve.

For more information, contact 561-852-5054 or MaraB@bocafed.org.

Pamela & Robert Weinroth

Dreambuilder Commercial Printers Hillel of Broward & Palm Beach Promenade at Coconut Creek Mindy Stein, P.A. Wizard Creations

Magazine Sponsor Denise & Jordan Zimmerman Honorary Chairs

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Rabbi Richard Steinhardt, JCRC Chair and Senior Rabbi, B’nai Torah Congregation, UWS Interfaith Co-chair

The Very Reverend Andrew Sherman, Rector, St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, UWS Interfaith Co-chair.

*list as of 12/4/09

IMPACT 2010

Federation Dollars at Work – A Report to the Community ECONOMIC CRISIS CONTINUES TO TAKE TOLL ON JEWISH COMMUNITY AS NEEDS INCREASE

Whether you’ve been a Federation donor for years or just discovered us, it’s gratifying to see how much contributions to our Annual Campaign help Jews in need – locally, in Israel and throughout the world. No gift goes farther or touches more lives.

This Impact Report shows the breadth of aid and assistance Federation provides through more than 30 worthwhile humanitarian agencies, and some of the urgent issues facing our Jewish community. From taking care of local families in crisis to battling poverty in our homeland to helping fellow Jews in the poorest communities in the world, Federation dollars provide a critical lifeline to the most vulnerable members of our Jewish family.

This issue will give you a comprehensive overview of the 2010 UJA/ Federation Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs. Throughout the year, we will provide updates on our accomplishments and the challenges we face.

Also, be sure to visit our interactive Impact Center at jewishboca.org, which includes a global map featuring the “faces” and “places” that Federation dollars reach.

We invite you to join us in our mission to make a world of difference.

contents: i2: Local Safety Net Services i4: Jewish Life and Learning i5: Israel and Our Overseas Family i6: “World of Difference” Map i8: 10 Ways you Can Make an Impact

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LOCAL SAFETY NET SERVICES This giving center is focused on serving our community’s most vulnerable populations, including the frail elderly, children with special needs, adults with developmental disabilities and those who require basic life essentials such as food, urgent care and financial assistance. This giving center also helps fund aid for victims of local and national disasters, such as a hurricane. Those programs include, but are not limited to:

Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry – Since 1996, the FFKFP has delivered non-perishable items as well as a frozen Shabbat dinner, fresh fruits and a challah every other week to families suffering from financial hardship, isolated poor elderly, unemployed adults in need of interim assistance and immigrants in need. For 2009-10, the FFKFP is anticipating delivering to 450 households (which represents 746 individuals). This is a projected increase of 100 homes over last year.

Local Vulnerable Populations

Director of Community Special Needs—Our Federation’s Department of Special Needs Services works with families, agencies, congregations, and schools to obtain and enhance services for children and adults with disabilities. It provides training and resources to assist families and individuals in becoming better advocates.

LOCAL REQUESTS FOR FOOD UP MORE THAN 25% Right here in Boca, requests for food at the Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry have risen 25% since last year…they are currently providing 1,100 meals each month to neighbors like Helen and her granddaughter Sophie.

Local Emergency Assistance Kosher Konnection — In partnership with the Volen Center, The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, and Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (RRJFS), Kosher Konnection supports hot kosher meal program for needy seniors, (Monday through Friday) offering both sustenance and socialization for the elderly, many of whom have limited social opportunities. Attendance ranges from 60-90 seniors each day, with about 29 volunteers greeting, serving meals and socializing with participants.

Direct Financial Assistance — Through our partners at Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (RRJFS), emergency assistance is provided for those families/individuals experiencing a financial hardship and who are having difficulty paying for their basic needs including mortgage/ rent, utility bills, medications, home health aides, and provisions for children. An estimated 2,156 individuals will receive financial assistance through RRJFS in fiscal 2009-2010 – a projected increase of 431 individuals.

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Donna Klein Jewish Academy Sun Center (Yad b’Yad )— This program addresses the growing number of students whose needs exceed the accommodations available in a regular classroom. Presently 18 students receive one-on-one support from skilled learning specialists.

Hillel Day School - ETGAR Program – Established in 2002 for special needs students seeking a Jewish day school education, this program provides intensive intervention and services for those with severe learning disabilities. The program is limited to 8 full-time and 10 part-time students and is considered essential by all who participate.

Jewish Association for Residential Care Financial Assistance – This program assists families/individuals with limited financial resources to participate in residential and vocational programs offered to adults with developmental disabilities. Nearly 40% of JARC’s residential clients (living at either their group homes or apartments) require this support.

Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Camp Kavod— Provides a summer camp experience for children with special needs that ensures this vulnerable population is engaged in Jewish life experiences. It also offers respite to parents and caregivers. In 2009, more than 50 campers participated in summer programming, and 32 in the winter/spring camp programs.

Jewish Family Service Helping Elders Age in Place— HEAP provides frail, needy seniors the support of caseworkers who help connect them to services and act as advocates. The primary goal of the program is to help our elders age with dignity and in safety. RRJFS currently serves 487 seniors, a 50% increase over last year.

Jewish Family Service Holocaust Survivors Assistance – Provides lifesustaining support to needy Holocaust survivors in our community including personal care, shopping, meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments and homemaking services. Currently 120 survivor households are receiving assistance through this program through care providers who are particularly sensitive to the hardships these Survivors have endured.

Adolph & Rose Levis Alzheimer and Adult Day Care – Professionally managed by the Volen Center, the day care provides an opportunity for those suffering with a cognitive impairment (such as Alzheimer’s or other debilitating disease) to participate in daily activities Federation Transportation Services – Provides over 41,000 trips per year to elderly seniors and adults with disabilities, transporting them to doctor’s appointments, congregant meal sites, and other trips that enable them to live with dignity, and not in isolation.

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg House - This government-subsidized housing on the Federation grounds is for low income seniors and handicapped individuals meeting the necessary requirements.* Shirley H. Gould House - This government-subsidized housing on the Federation grounds is for low income seniors and handicapped individuals meeting the necessary requirements.* * Both the Weinberg and Gould Houses do not receive direct funding from Federation; instead they receive benefits due to their location on Federation’s campus.

Counseling/Vocational Services Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (JFS) • JFS Individuals/Families in Crisis— Provides professional counseling by an experienced staff of licensed clinical social workers and psychologists for children and adults in need of assistance. This support is achieved through individual, family and group counseling, support groups and crisis intervention, with a special program for the chronically mentally ill.

• JFS Chaplaincy Program - This program offers pastoral counseling and chaplaincy services to our area hospitals and assisted living facilities. Each month approximately 1,500 individuals benefit from the services provided by a corps of parachaplains and volunteer rabbis.

40% OF JARC RESIDENTS REQUIRE FINANCIAL AID Currently there are about 180 adults with disabilities receiving job training at the Jewish Association for Residential Care. Some, like Brian also receive financial assistance so they can live independently in apartments and group homes. This not only greatly enhances their self-esteem and sense of purpose; it also eases the lives of their parents, family members and caregivers. For those who do not have family who can care for them, JARC is often the only lifeline they have.

• JFS Volunteer/Neighbor First Program - The need for affordable in-home care, transportation and access to other local services was highlighted in our recent Senior Services Study. Over 270 volunteers provide transportation, telephone reassurance, home visits and food delivery and support — contributing 30,000 volunteer hours per year. Expanding on this, the Neighbor First Program actively builds a corps of dedicated volunteers within existing communities, furthering a sense of community and enabling our seniors to age with dignity within their homes while receiving necessary support.

Volunteer Resource Center - A clearinghouse for volunteers in our community, this Federation resource works with our local agencies to match volunteers with a program of their choosing.

$90,000 IN AID NEEDED FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS Sadly this year, 150 local Holocaust Survivors lost $90,000 in state aid due to budget cuts. That money went to provide in-home help with basic cleaning allowing seniors like Marty to live independently and with some dignity.

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Jewish Life and Learning This giving center supports Jewish continuity and a love of Judaism by inspiring local residents of all ages to learn more about their heritage and birthright and by providing Jewish day school and summer camp scholarships. It also funds programs and initiatives that advocate against anti-Semitism. Those program and initiatives include, but are not limited, to:

LOCAL EDUCATION/CAMP

Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization – Summer Experiences Scholarships – BBYO’s summer experiences provide opportunities for Jewish teens to explore different areas of identity-building through conferences and intense one-week seminars here and in Israel. Approximately 75 Jewish teens participate each year.

Day School Scholarship – Research shows that the number of years a child attends day school has a greater impact on adult Jewish involvement and in-marriage than any other variable, yet many families struggle to afford the cost of tuition. The need for financial assistance continues to grow in our community, and it will take the strong support of our community to help ensure that a Jewish education is accessible to all beneficiaries.

Government Officials Advocacy promotes and maintains strong relations with government officials and community leaders in order to advocate for and secure government funding, promote US-Israel relations, and to safeguard the Jewish community from terrorism.

Each year, the JCRC helps to secure more than $380,000 in local and state government support for the Federation and its beneficiary agencies.

• Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA)

• Hillel Day School (HDS)

• Torah Academy • Weinbaum Yeshiva High School

Jewish Education Commission (JEC) — The JEC provides educational enrichment opportunities for all segments of the Jewish community and its institutions. Currently efforts are focused on professional development, youth education, Florence Melton Adult Mini-School and the March of Living programs.

JCC Summer Camp and Pre-school Scholarships — For working families who can’t afford childcare, preschool or summer camp is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. For children, it’s a vital way to interact with other kids and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Iran Strategic Initiative — Funding of this program allows us to continue a well coordinated, community-based comprehensive strategy to devote priority attention to Iran, and to mobilize both the Jewish and general communities for involvement on issues of concern.

Community Forums— Programming includes on-going forum for members of the Jewish community to voice their opinions and have a dialog about relevant Jewish issues and those that affect our local community.

Hillel: Foundation for Jewish campus life — The largest Jewish campus organization in the world works to engage uninvolved, as well as committed Jewish students, and provide them with Jewish experiences that speak to them in a meaningful way. The mission is to motivate nearly 30,000 Jewish students to proudly “own” their Jewish identity.

JCC Youth & Teen & Family Services Director — More than 1,500 youth and teens directly benefit by programming such as Maccabi ArtsFest, Teen Travel, High School Jewish forums, life skills classes, community service opportunities and more.

Birthright Israel — Provides Jewish young adults between the ages of 18-26, the opportunity to visit Israel for the first time, regardless of financial ability.

Florida Association of Jewish Federations — The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) represents the Jewish Federations of Florida in their relationship with the various branches of state government. It monitors legislative and administrative activity; informs and alerts the Jewish communities; and initiates actions on their behalf when health, education, human service, religious, funding and community relations issues are being considered.

75% IN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL AD REQUESTS UNMET A Jewish education is the leading factor in determining whether a young adult will continue practicing Judaism throughout his or her life… and right now our Federation can fund only 1/4 of the qualified needs in our community.

That means 75% of those families wishing to send their children to a Jewish day school, may not be able to. If we are going to continue to create a bright future for Judaism it is critical that we support Jewish education today.

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OUR COMMUNITY

israel & our global family When the state of Israel was created in 1948, the Federation system made a pledge to help support the security, safety and well being of its Jewish residents and immigrants. Our Federation is proud to continue to keep that promise—and to come to the aid of fellow Jews in 70 countries around the world. This giving center is for those who feel a passionate responsibility for Israel and our Global Family in need by supporting a wide-range of programs and services including those focused on hunger, re-settlement, poverty aid to victims of terror, Anti-Semitism, natural disasters and establishing a new life in Israel. They include, but are not limited to:

United Jewish Communities (UJC) – Israel Solidarity Drive responds to the humanitarian and emergency needs for 900,000 Israeli citizens living under daily missile attacks from Gaza.

The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) • Through Partnership 2000 (P2K), Jews in South Palm Beach County and those in Kiryat Bialik (Israel) share a mutually beneficial relationship that strengthens our shared Jewish identity and destiny.

• In the Former Soviet Union, Jewish Identity Summer Camps introduce youth to their Jewish heritage and tradition for the first time. The experience also enhances their identity and connection to Israel, inspiring a sense of belonging to the Jewish people.

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) • PACT (Parents and Children Together) Early Childhood Program insures that the young children of new Ethiopian Immigrants enter the Israeli school system on an equal footing with native-born Israelis.

30% OF ISRAELI CHILDREN BELOW THE POVERTY LINE 30% of Israel’s children like Idan and Dov, and 40% of its Holocaust survivors currently live at or below the poverty line.

• Former Soviet Union & Argentina Welfare Relief— Provides humanitarian aid including food packages, medical care, and essentials for elderly and needy Jews across the FSU. In Argentina, funds assist the elderly and young children with housing subsidies, medical care and food.

Ethiopian National Project (ENP) Provides Scholastic Assistance for low-performing students, addresses the needs of youth in crisis, and strengthens the community through leadership development programs.

MATI-Economic Development An initiative with a non-profit organization to impact the dynamic economic growth in Israel, create new jobs, and provide business mentoring and training programs in Kiryat Bialik.

60,000 SENIORS OVERSEAS HIT BY WELFARE CUTS 60,000 frail elderly Jews— and 20,000 Jewish children — in the former Soviet Union and Central Europe have been turned away from Hesed Welfare Services because of lack of funding and the decline of the dollar abroad. They are fellow Jews such as Mikahl.

These services provide basic life requirements -- food, health assistance, heat in the freezing cold.

CHAMAH Provides medical assistance and food for children, elderly and homebound residents in the Former Soviet Union and Israel.

The Mollie Rosenthal Memorial Fund This special grant was funded to build a Senior Employment Center in Kiryat Bialik, which provides employment opportunities for retirees, in addition to giving them a sense of accomplishment and self-worth.

Israel Program Grants Offers inducements and support for young people ages 15-25 to participate in an educational Israel experience of at least three weeks duration.

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10 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT ON OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY

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Make a donation to our Annual Campaign (www.jewishboca.org/donate).

Whether you give $5, $50 or $500, you are playing a vital role in contributing to the well-being of others; no amount is too small.

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Give your time through our Volunteer Resource Center (www.jewishboca.org/ volunteer). Projects may include working with children, reaching out to homebound seniors, assisting mentally challenged adults or providing office or clerical manpower.

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Participate in some of the most spectacular events in Palm Beach County (www.jewishboca.org/events), including Israel Under the Stars (Independence Day), our Super Sunday phone-a-thon, golf tournaments, dinner dances, signature events and informative lectures.

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Leave a legacy by endowing a gift for Jewish needs in the future (www.jewishboca.org/jcf), either through your will or with one of many planned giving opportunities through the Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation (JCF).

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Become a leader by serving on a committee or by sharing your expertise in fields such as fundraising, operations or marketing.

Refer your friends. Share the powerful gift of tzedakah and help us meet the critical needs in our community.

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Be a philanthropist. Federation’s progressive, new Toby Weinman Palchik Center for Jewish Philanthropy (CJP) (www.jewishboca.org/cjp) offers many traditional and innovative ways to deepen your giving experience. The CJP is feature on our home page.

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Get informed and advocate (www.jewishboca.org/jcrc) on issues of critical concern from world affairs and Jewish security to our local community’s human needs through our Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC).

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Whatever your age, get educated (www.jewishboca.org/jec) through Jewish earning and living. The Jewish Education Commission (JEC) offers opportunities for all segments of the Jewish community.

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Take a tour of our Federation campus or hop on a mission to Israel or a Jewish destination overseas. This will give you a first-hand look at the great work being provided by our beneficiary agencies.

Call 561-852-3100 today or visit www.jewishboca.org to find out more.

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METRO STOP

Professionals Meet, Mix, Mingle at Federation’s Metro Business Kickoff Nearly 120 Jewish professionals were on the move, meeting and making new connections at the Metro Business Networking Kickoff Event on September 9. The “Metro” energy was high as they enjoyed a cocktail reception amid the Elaine Baker Gallery’s world class artwork at The Gallery Center in Boca Raton.

“Our kickoff brought together successful business professionals for a truly unique networking opportunity,” said Dan Levine, who co-chairs the Metro Business Networking Series with Rachel Rudensky. “They left with no doubt that they help themselves as they help our local Federation assist Jews both locally and globally. It really is a ‘win-win’ situation.”

Guests heard from Metro Business Co-chairs Gadi Soued and Craig Zeuner about the personal value and professional benefits of getting involved.

SAVE THE DATES 2010 Metro Division

M ETRO IS GOING

January

GREEN! Contact Loleta Harris at 852-6058 or loletah@bocafed.org with your e-mail.

“Tuesday Schmooze Day” Tuesday, January12, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. www.jewishboca.org/metroAsia United We Serve South Palm Beach County Sunday-Monday, January 17 - 18 www.jewishboca.org/unitedweserve

February “Tuesday Schmooze Day” Tuesday, February 9, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. www.jewishboca.org/metroAsia

Craig Zeuner

“The Jewish Federation gives me a simple and effective way to be part of long legacy of Jewish giving,” said Soued. “My commitment to the Federation keeps me connected to Jews from the past and the future.”

St. Andrews & Metro Men’s Sports Night Out* Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. www.jewishboca.org/mensnightout

Federation Metro is moving web forward for you! www.jewishboca.org/metro www.jewishboca.org/metrofacebook For more information, please contact Loleta Harris at 852-6058 or loletah@bocafed.org

L-R: Dan Levine, David “The Kickoff showed how our mix of healthy and fun business networking Katzman, Tom Kaplan is serving the Jewish community,” said Rudensky. “Our guests learned how being part of Metro Business can help them grow their business, make contacts, or perhaps even make a career change.”

Elaine Baker Gallery co-hosted the event. For more information about getting moving with Metro, contact 561-852-3109 or jessicar@bocafed.org or visit www. jewishboca.org/metro.

L-R: Joanna Drowos, Ali Wiener

Gadi Soued and Marcy Robbins, Metro Business Co-chairs

L-R: Wendi Lipsich, Greg Gefen, Gail Greenspoon METRO DIVISION IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

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On Your Mark. Get Set. Metro Business Accelerates with SPEED Networking Something fresh and exciting, profitable and engaging came to South Palm Beach on November 12, as 50 business professionals experienced the cutting edge SPEED Networking. Metro Business, part of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, hosted the evening in Zinman Hall on the Federation’s campus.

“We were delighted to bring local professionals this proven, fun and fast networking opportunity,” said Dan Levine, who co-chairs the Metro Business Networking Series with Rachel Rudensky. “It’s based on the popular and efficient speed dating format, which also truly works for making new business connections.”

Participants enjoyed a reception before heading into the unique networking experience of “speed rotations” with a number of new colleagues in sequence.

Through these several-minute encounters, they explored goals like changing or finding a job, meeting potential customers, learning new skills, making social contacts, etc. Expert speed-networkers from two local companies donated their services to facilitate: Vince Gelormine, President and CEO, Startup Business Boot Camp; and Darren Waldholz, President, Lock and Key Events.

“SPEED Networking is just one way Metro Business facilitates what local business people are looking for – success in promoting ourselves and our companies,”

added Rudensky. “Newcomers are most welcome, and will find themselves quickly immersed among successful professionals

SPEED Networking was the first evening in a three-part series that continues on March 9 with Larry Feldman,CEO, Subway Development Corporation, and a dedicated Federation donor and friend. The series concludes on June 10. A $36 couvert covers all three events, with a $365 minimum gift to the Federation’s Annual Campaign.

L-R: Dan Levine and Rachel Rudensky, Metro Business Networking Series Co-Chairs

L-R: Marcy Robbins, Gadi Soued, Pam Cohen

L-R: Ron Kaniuk, Bryan Drowos

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“Tuesday Schmooze-Days” BRING METRO BUSINESS TOGETHER With networking fervor and Asian flare, Metro Business got a jump on the 20092010 season on August 11, at the first of seven new Tuesday Schmooze-Days. The momentum continued on the Metro track as more than 70 professionals gathered again for the finest in networking and Asian tidbits on October 13 - making Asia :: Sushi Wok & Grill in Boca Raton once again the place to be seen and get known.

“These Happy Hour events are designed to bring together Jewish professionals to have fun and network without a “formal” speaker, presentation or program,” said Metro Business Co-chair Marcy Robbins. “Participants can also learn about the Federation’s work, the people involved, and how being part of Metro Business can help them grow their business, make contacts, or perhaps even make a career change.”

“As participants learn the business value of the Federation opportunities, we hope and trust they will be motivated to reciprocate by making their own commitments both financial and otherwise,” added Co-chair Gadi Soued

“I’ve attended far too many networking meetings where business cards are forced at you in rapid-fire succession; one after the other from people who do not know you and who you know nothing about,” said Bryan Drowos. “What sets Metro Business apart is that we’re all here for a higher purpose. We share an unspoken bond that our desire to do good in our Jewish community is just as important as our desire to do well in our respective businesses. That shared purpose, along with the extremely high caliber of professionals who attend these Metro events, is what I find most compelling when establishing a referral relationship.”

“Metro Business offers great opportunities for professionals to meet and network while supporting a great organization,” added Craig Zeuner. “I can directly attribute five additional transactions in the last 6 months as a direct result of my Metro contacts. It is truly a win-win situation, giving me the ability to contribute additional funds to the Federation, over and above my annual commitment.”

Tuesday Schmooze-Days are made possible through the sponsorship of Asia :: Sushi Wok & Grill.

L-R: Pam Cohen & Elliot Koolik, Metro Division Co-Chairs

L-R: Gadi Soued, Bryan Drowos

L-R: Doug Horn, Cara Freedman, Rabbi David Gutterman, Craig Zeuner

Take a 2009 Tax Break - Donate Before Year’s End Take advantage of end of year tax incentives, and make sure your donations to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ensure a 2009 deduction.

And remember that you can still make a charitable gift up to $100,000 from your IRA without negative tax consequences CREDIT CARDS: All credit card charges must be completed by Wednesday, December 30th, to ensure a 2009 tax deduction.

We must receive your credit card information, whether by mail, telephone or e-mail, by Wednesday, NOON, December 30th, 2009. Click here to pay by credit card.

APPRECIATED STOCK: If you wish to contribute appreciated stock to make your donation, contact our office with for transfer information. The stock transfer must reach our office by Wednesday, December 30, 2009, to ensure a 2009 tax benefit. Contact our office with the name and amount of the stock to be transferred.

IRA: The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, allows you to once again, in 2009, to support the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County (JFSPBC) through a distribution from your IRA. This Pension Protection Act is the same IRA Charitable Rollover you may remember from 2006-2007-2008. It allows eligible individuals, age 70½ or older, to make charitable gifts up to $100,000, from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) without negative income tax consequences.

CHECKS: All checks must be postmarked by Thursday, December 31, 2009 to ensure a 2009 tax deduction.

For more information, contact: Jewel Smith (561) 852-5002 or jewels@bocafed.org

L-R: Neil Waldman, Brad Wasserman, Todd Smiler

The Schmooze-Days continue on January 12, February 9, April 13 and May 11. All will be held at Asia Sushi Wok & Grill, an ORB Kosher certified restaurant in The Fountains, 7600 W. Camino Real in Boca Raton.

The couvert includes one drink ticket and a sampling of delicious light Asian fare. The cost for each event is $10 for $365 and above donors to the UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County 2010 Annual Campaign; and $15 for donors below $365 or those who have not made a 2010 Campaign gift.

Men’s Sports

St. Andrews Country Club and

To benefit the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Night Out

Game Day: Monday, February 22, 2010

Tip-off: Stadium:

Referee:

6:30 p.m.

St. Andrews Country Club, In the St. Andrews Room Roy Firestone and Lewis Katz

Tickets:

$40 per person

Co-chairs: St. Andrews: Herb Kane

Metro: Glenn Schwartzman

Craig Zeuner A minimum gift of $365 to the 2010 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is required to attend.

Tailgate with us from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and enjoy “game day” food, cold beer and soft drinks

For more information or to RSVP visit:

www.jewishboca.org/mensnightout

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Out and About

COUNTRY CLUB CALENDAR Addison Reserve Country Club

Boca West

The Hamlet Country Club

St. Andrews Country Club

Corporate Sponsors: Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC; Goldstein Lewin & Co. Community Chairs: Arthur Goldberg, Marjorie Marlowe

Addison Reserve Women’s Parlor Meeting Thursday, January 14 – 11:00 a.m.

Private Home

Corporate Sponsors: BNY Mellon; Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP; M. Adam Bankier, P.A. Community Chairs: Gordon Salganik, Betty Apple & Doris Beck Boca West Women’s Event – What Women Ought to Know Monday, January 25 – 9:30 a.m.

Palm Room

Corporate Sponsor: Credit Suisse Securities (USA), LLC Community Chairs: Bernie Roberts, Elaine Roberts, Susan Saril & Robert Wallstein

Hamlet Federation Day Event Wednesday, March 3 – 9:00 a.m.

Hamlet Country Club

Addison Reserve Community Connection Thursday, January 21 – 2:00 p.m.

Starting at Clubhouse, Visiting Siemens Campus

Contact: Susan Weinstock, 852-3297, susanw@bocafed.org

Contact: Dana Vizner, 852-3270, danav@bocafed.org

Corporate Sponsors: BNY Mellon; Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP; Greenspoon Marder, P.A. Community Chair: Betty Kane

St. Andrews and Metro Women’s Celebration of Community & Mitzvah Project Monday, February 1 – 10:00 a.m.

St. Andrews Country Club

boca woods

mizner

Addison Reserve Pacesetter – Leadership Event Monday, February 22 – 6:00 p.m.

Addison Reserve Clubhouse

Corporate Sponsors: BNY Mellon; Branham Realty Community Chairs: Robert August & Jack Shatz, Men’s Cochairs; Harriet Warner-Katz, Women’s Committee Chair; Norma Platner & Eileen Roman, Women’s Committee Co-chairs

Boca Woods Federation Day & Casino Night Thursday, March 25 – Full Day Event Boca Woods Country Club

Contact: Dana Vizner, 852-3270, danav@bocafed.org

Mizner Outreach Thursday, January 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Home of Lois Hollander & Steve Schlosser

Addison Reserve Golf Day Monday, March 15 – 8:30 Shotgun Addison Reserve Golf Course Contact: Dina Burg, 852-2133, dinab@bocafed.org BOCAIRE & DELAIRE COUNTRY CLUB Corporate Sponsors: BNY Mellon, M. Adam Bankier, P.A. Bocaire Chairs: Norman Feintuck & Marilyn Tulgan Delaire Chairs: Marcia Kent & Howard Kent Bocaire and Delaire Spirit of Community Thursday, January 21 – 6:30 p.m.

Bocaire Country Club Contact: Michele Sheppard, 852-3169, micheles@bocafed.org Boca grove Corporate Sponsors: BNY Mellon Chairs of Pacesetter: Judith Beiner & Esther Summer Boca Grove Pacesetter Sunday, January 31 – 6:00 p.m.

Boca Grove Clubhouse Contact: Ida Novack, 852-3342, idan@bocafed.org Boca lago Community Chairs: Ed Goldstein

Boca Lago Opening Event Monday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Boca Lago Clubhouse

Contact: Dina Burg, 852-3188 or dinab@bocafed.org Boca pointe Corporate Sponsors: The Zeuner Team Community Chairs: Jane Fishkoff & Craig Zeuner Boca Pointe Fun Day (Golf, Tennis & Cards) & Cocktail Reception Monday, March 15 – Full day event The Club at Boca Pointe Contact: Nancy Schwartz-Eige, 852-6034, nancys@bocafed.org

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broken sound Corporate Sponsors: BNY Mellon; Kaplan, Krauss & Levine, LLC; Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center Broken Sound Club & Polo Club Combined Golf and Cards Day Sunday, February 28 Broken Sound Club and Broken Sound Old Course

Contact: Janet Izaak, 852-3190, janeti@bocafed.org

St. Andrews and Metro Men’s Sports Night Out Monday, February 22 – 6:30 p.m.

St. Andrews Country Club Contact: Michele Sheppard, 852-3169, micheles@bocafed.org Stonebridge

Contact: Ida Novack, 852-3342, idan@bocafed.org Polo Country Club

Community Chairs: Murray Leipzig, Cabinet Chair; Prudy Cohen and Elaine Silverman, Women’s Committee Co-Chairs

Corporate Sponsors: BNY Mellon; Greenspoon Marder, P.A.; Kaplan, Krauss & Levine, LLC; Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center

Stonebridge Pro-Am Golf Tournament Monday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.

Stonebridge Golf and Country Club

Broken Sound Club & Polo Club Combined Golf & Cards Day Sunday, February 28 Broken Sound Club and Broken Sound Old Course

Contact: Janet Izaak, 852-3190, janeti@bocafed.org

Contact: Dana Vizner, 852-3270, DanaV@bocafed.org

Gold Coast Corporate Sponsors: BNY Mellon; Sandleman Foundation; Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center Community Chair: Joe Sitrick Mizner Village Women’s Outreach Thursday, January 7 – 10:00 a.m.

Pavilion at Mizner Village Gold Coast Conversation on Contemporary Issues Friday, January 15 – 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, February 4 – 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 18 – 10:00 a.m.

Boca Raton Resort and Club, Lucca Restaurant Thursday, April 8 – 3:00 p.m.

Truluck’s Restaurant at Mizner Park Toscana Women’s Outreach Friday, January 29 – 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Toscana Beach Club Harbour’s Edge Outreach Wednesday, February 3 – 4:00 p.m.

Harbour’s Edge Gold Coast Evening of Jazz Monday, February 22 – 6:00 p.m.

Royal Palm Yacht Club Contact: Dina Burg, 852-3188, dinab@bocafed.org

Wishing the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County success in the 2010 Annual Campaign to meet vital human needs in our community, in Israel and overseas.

rst Jeffrey Sandelman

$25,000 or more

BNY MELLON Sponsor of St. Andrews, the Gold Coast, Boca West, Boca Grove, Delaire, Bocaire, Broken Sound, Boca Woods and Polo Club and the Professional Advisory Committee Seminar Web: www.bnymellon.com Contact: Elyssa Kupferberg Email: elyssa.kupferberg@bnymellon.com BOCA RATON OBSERVER Community Wide/Metro, Lion of Judah Outreach, Federation Men’s Golf Classic, Lion of Judah Luncheon and Ben Gurion Society Event, the exclusive media sponsor of United We Serve SPBC Web site: www.bocaratonobserver.com Contact: Linda Bemhoiras Email: linda@bocaratonobserver.com LXR RESORTS/ONE THOUSAND OCEAN Sponsor of Major Gifts Division and Professional Advisory Committee Division of Jewish Community Foundation Web site: www.onethousandocean.com Contact: Jamie Telchin Successories, Inc. Sponsor of Metro Division and Front and Center Publishing Package Web: www.successories.com Contact: Ted Struhl $10,000 or more

OPPENHEIMER & CO, INC. Sponsor of Women’s Division – Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy Website: www.opco.com Contact: Linda Melcer Email: linda.melcer@opco.com IVAN & CO. JEWELERS Sponsor of the Women’s Department Lion of Judah Luncheon Web: www.ivancojewelers.com Contact: Jane Kurcsinka Email: jkurcs@aol.com TD BANK Sponsor of the Metro Division Web: www.tdbank.com Contact: Bryan Feuerberg Email: bryan.feuerberg@yesbank.com GATEWAY INSURANCE Sponsor of Metro Business and the Metro Division Ben Gurion Society Event Website: www.gatewayins.com Contact: Michael Weinberg Email: mweinberg@gatewayins.com

The Dermatology & Aesthetic Center of Dr. Marta Rendon

STEINBERG GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LTD. Sponsor of the Major Gifts Division Web: www.steinbergglobal.com Contact: Richard Steinberg Email: rsteinberg@steinbergglobal.com

THE DERMATOLOGY & AESTHETIC CENTER OF DR. MARTA RENDON Sponsor of the 5th Annual Dottie Lipson Education Journey and Lion of Judah Luncheon Website: www.drrendon.com Contact: Dr. Marta Rendon Email: m.rendon@admcorp.com

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

CM GRAPHICS Sponsor of Metro Business Contact: Chuck Medcraft Email: chuckcmg@bellsouth.net

GREENSPOON MARDER, P.A. Sponsor of St. Andrew Country Club, Polo Club and Federation Men’s Golf Classic Web: www.greenspoonmarder.com Contact: Laurence Blair Email: laurence.blair@gmlaw.com

KAUFMAN LYNN GENERAL CONTRACTORS Sponsor of Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Jewish Community Foundation Web: www.kaufmanlynn.com Contact: Michael Kaufman Email: mkaufman@kaufmanlynn.com

PROSKAUER ROASE, LLP Sponsor of the Major Gifts Division Lion of Judah Luncheon and the Gold Coast Contact: Al Gortz Email: Agortz@proskauer.com

ZEUNER TEAM Sponsor of Boca Pointe Web: www.thezeunerteam.com Contact: Craig Zeuner Email: craigzeuner@gmail.com

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC Sponsor of Addison Reserve Country Club, Hamlet Country Club and Professional Advisory Committee Seminar Web: www.credit-suisse.com Contact: Matthew Kutcher Email: matthew.kutcher@credit-suisse.com

THE MATHESON GROUP MERRILL LYNCH Sponsor of the Professional Advisory Committee Kickoff Event Website: www.ml.com Contact: Eric Matheson Email: eric.matheson@ml.com

MORRISON, BROWN, ARGIZ & FARRA, LLP Sponsor of St. Andrews and Boca West Web: www.mbafcpa.com Contact: Marjorie Horwin Email: marjorie.horwin@mbafcpa.com

A PLUS LIMOUSINE OF SOUTH FLORIDA Sponsor of Metro Division Ben Gurion Society Event Website: www.apluslimofl.com Contact: Ron Weaver Email: apluslimo1@gmail.com

BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Sponsor of the Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy Web: www.brch.com Contact: Jan Savarick Email: jsavarick@brch.com

BRANHAM REALTY Sponsor of Boca Woods Website: www.branhamrealty.com Contact: Suzanne Branham Email: branreal@aol.com

KAPLAN, KRAUSS & LEVINE, LLC Sponsor of the Major Gifts Division, Broken Sound Country Club and Polo Club Website: www.kklfwa.com Contact: Thomas Kaplan Email: tkaplan@kklfwa.com SANCTUARY MEDICAL AESTHETIC CENTER Sponsors of Gold Coast, Polo Club and Broken Sound Country Club Website: www.smacboca.com Contact: Kimberly Winkler Email: kimberly@smacboca.com SANDELMAN FOUNDATION Sponsor of the Metro Division, the Women’s Department Lion of Judah Luncheon and the Gold Coast Contact: Jeff Sandelman Email: jsandelman@kinproperties.com

GOLDSTEIN LEWIN & CO. Sponsor of Addison Reserve Website: www.glcpa.com Contact: David Katzman Email: dkatzman@glcpa.com

M. Adam Bankier, P.A.

M. Adam Bankier, P.A. Sponsor of Boca West, Delaire and Bocaire Website: www.bankierlaw.com Contact: Adam Bankier Email: abankier@bankierlaw.com GIBRALTAR PRIVATE BANK & TRUST Sponsor of Mitzvah Society Website: www.gibraltar.com Contact: Mark Sacks Email: marksacks@gibraltarprivate.com

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PAC

Professional Advisory Committee

100 Estate Professionals kick off a new year with jewish federation Overlooking the sparkling Atlantic Ocean at Carmen’s Top of the Bridge in Boca Raton, the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Jewish Community Foundation of South Palm Beach County hosted their season’s Kickoff & Membership Drive on September 15. One hundred local estate professionals enjoyed the view, the elegant cocktail reception and the company as they learned how they and the Jewish Community Foundation can work together.

“This event has brought together the most influential members of the Jewish community’s finance, accounting and trust, and estate professionals,” said PAC Chair David Katzman. “We’re opening another remarkable season of raising funds for the Foundation to meet

Jeff Kahn and Shari Farbish, PAC Kickoff Co-chairs; Eric Matheson, event sponsor

critical future Jewish needs – locally, in Israel and worldwide - by providing options for our clients to make meaningful restricted and unrestricted gifts that meet their philanthropic goals as well as their financial interests. It’s time for our relatively new Jewish community to move ahead and provide more long term capital for long term goals.”

The event was chaired by Sheri Farbish and Jeffrey Kahn, and sponsored by The Matheson Group, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management. For more information about the PAC, contact 561-852-3120 or jillianr@bocafed.org.

Larry Blair; Eric Matheson, event sponsor; Brian Drowos

Marjorie Horwin, PAC Vice Chair; David Katzman, PAC Chair

Estate Professionals Learn about Helping Jewish Community through Planned Giving at PAC Education Day More than 50 estate professionals including many newcomers came together for the Jewish Community Foundation of South Palm Beach County Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Education Day, “Ask Not What the Foundation Can Do for You; Ask What You Can Do for the Foundation: Your Return Will Be Substantial.” At Broken Sound Country Club on August 26, they heard about the many new and established ways that professionals and the Jewish Community Foundation can work together. Tom Kaplan and Ron Siegel chaired the breakfast event.

Following a D’var Torah by Rabbi David Gutterman of Yeshiva University, Foundation Chair David Pratt and State of Israel Bonds Executive Director Mark Rubin presented an exciting new Federation/Israel Bonds partnership.

PAC Chair David Katzman outlined PAC membership benefits, which were then illustrated by a panel led by Tom Kaplan. Panelists Dan Levine, Mark Schaum, Ron Siegel, PAC Vice Chair Marjorie Horwin, and Jeff Baskies presented case studies sharing strategies that successfully resulted in creating financial gifts for the Foundation

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WHAT IS PAC? The PAC’s growing membership of 72 works to encourage charitable giving by establishing new endowment funds, trusts, bequests, life insurance policies and IRAs on behalf of their clients. An integral part of the Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, the PAC provides professionals from a variety of disciplines with encouragement and resources to promote planned giving and educate potential donors about the high rate of return to the community and the individual, a valuable networking forum, and skill-building opportunities with seminars featuring nationally recognized and local planned giving, estate planning and financial experts.

The Jewish Community Foundation develops permanent resources to ensure the continuity of Jewish life, programs and services in our community, Israel and worldwide, through permanent endowment funds, lifetime gifts, bequests in wills, trusts and planned giving programs.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jewish Community Foundation

L-R: Ronald Siegel and Tom Kaplan, PAC Education Day Co-chairs

David A. Katzman, CPA Chair

Mark Your Calendar

PAC ROUNDTABLE II

Date: Wednesday

February 24, 2010 Time: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Place: TBD Topic: Heckerling

Update MITZVAH SOCIETY COCKTAIL RECEPTION

L-R: David Pratt, Jewish Community Foundation Chair

L-R: Elyssa Kupferberg, Jewish Community Foundation Vice Chair; Jeffrey Baskies, PAC Membership Co-chair

Marjorie A. Horwin, CPA Vice-Chair

Date: Wednesday

March 24, 2010 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Place: TBD Honoree: Mark A. Schaum, Esq., CPA

26th Annual seminar for professionals

Date: Tuesday

May 11, 2010 Time: 4:00 p.m.

Place: Woodfield

Country Club Participants must RSVP for all events.

Seating is limited. please call the Jewish Community Foundation at (561) 852-3173.

Making a Difference in the Lives of Jewish Women and Girls $90K in Grants Allocated Last Season

JWF Kickoff: “If You Want To Get It Done Ask a Jewish Woman” Women who care about improving the opportunities, choices and status of Jewish women and girls - in our own community, in Israel and overseas – gathered at the Gallery Center in Boca Raton on December 2 for the Voices of Women Fall Kickoff of the Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF). They enjoyed an hors d’oeuvres reception and had a special D’var Torah by Rabbi Marci Bloch of Congregation B’nai Israel before hearing from noted Judaic lecturer, educator and author Arna Poupko Fisher. Andrea Dubroff and Barbara Finkelstein co-chaired the evening, which was moderated by Mara Reuben.

L-R: Barbara Finkelstein, Kickoff Co-chair; Sheila Fuente, JWF Chair; Andrea Dubroff, Kickoff Co-chair

L-R: Marrion Goldstein, Phyllis Wachtel, Dorris Gidding

L-R: Sheila Fuente,Terry Adelman, Cynthia White

Natalie Pelavin, Dorothy Usiskin

L-R: Mara Reuben, Sheila Fuente, Andrea Dubroff, Arna Poupko Fisher, Barbara Finkelstein

The Jewish Women’s Foundation offers a unique opportunity for local women to be handson philanthropists, and to support the causes they care about most in our own community and around the world. All contributors serve as trustees to select grant recipients, deciding together how to direct their combined resources to have powerful impact.

And their collective giving of minimum $10,000 over five years adds up! This past year, the 60 JWF Trustees allocated $90,000 for projects including local emergency assistance through Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. Other grants were directed to help high risk girls and to foster micro-businesses, leadership and intercultural understanding among women in Israel, and for breast cancer education in Bosnia-Herzigovina.

JWF is an initiative of the Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. JWF’s areas of interest include prevention of abuse to Jewish women and girls; educational programs to create the next generation of strong healthy young women connected to Judaism and their own sense of self; and health and research that advocates for the medical concerns of Jewish women and girls, spotlighting cancers that affect women.

The Jewish Women’s Foundation has also established a Rapid Response Fund for the benefit of Jewish women and girls in our own community. There is a rolling application process for all local 501 (c) 3 that assist Jewish women and girls. The fund was established with $52,500 with $10,000 earmarked for Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services.

For more information about becoming a JWF trustee, contact Jillian Rosen at 561-852-3120 or jillianr@bocafed.org JEWISH WOMEN’S FOUNDATION IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

Matt Kutcher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who specializes in creating stable cash flow and prudent growth strategies for his clients. I am a proud supporter and advocate of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

If you would like to have a discussion on how to optimize your portfolio and reduce risk, please contact me at:

Granting Wishes Featuring a screening of The Tribe, an exploration of American Jewish identity through the history of the Barbie™ doll.

This multi-generational event of the year will continue with Director, Producer and Co-Writer of The Tribe, Tiffany Shlain and Spoken Word Artist Vanessa Hidary.

March 17, 2010 • 5:30 p.m.

Location TBA To RSVP visit, www.jewishboca.org/ grantingwishes or call 561-852-3173

Matthew J Kutcher, CFP Director, Private Banking USA matthew.kutcher@credit-suisse.com Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC Phillips Point, 777 S. Flagler Drive Suite 1400, West Tower West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: Cell: Fax: Toll free:

561-366-4705 561-704-4648 561-366-4716 1-866-611-5278 21

JCRC

Jewish Community Relations Council

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

JFSPBC Delegation Meets with Government Leaders at General Assembly in DC

Stewart Harris, Kelley Whiter, Bill Bernstein on Capitol Hill between meetings

When 3,000 Jewish professionals came together for the Annual General Assembly of Jewish Federations of North America (formerly UJC) last month, they took full advantage of their Washington, DC location. As Federation President and CEO William S. Bernstein expressed, “it was among the most historic and important conferences in recent memory.”

Together they heard from experts and policy shapers including Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, Representative Eric Cantor, Jewish Agency for Israel Chair Natan Sharansky, and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. When the Fort Hood victim memorial service prevented President Barack Obama from making his planned address, Bernstein was one of 40 delegates invited to speak with him privately at the White House later that day.

Federation Chair Stewart Harris, Bernstein and new JCRC Director Kelley Whiter also joined members of the Broward, Greater Miami and Palm Beach Federations to meet with U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and George LeMieux on three bills of critical concern to the Jewish community: 1) the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (co-sponsored by both senators), which will help prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability; 2) the CLASS Act provisions of Congress’s proposed health care reform bills, which will establish a publicy-sponsored, privatelyfinanced long-term disability insurance plan for our most vulnerable populations; and 3) extension and expansion of the IRA Charitable Rollover provisions of the tax code, which in three years has provided Federations with almost $30 million in tax-free contributions.

Our JCRC maintains a dialogue between the Jewish community and our government officals at the city, state and federal levels; please visit our website www.jewishboca.org/jcrc for further updates.

JOIN JCRC EFFORTS TO STOP THE THREAT OF A NUCLEAR IRAN

Federation Leaders Condemn, JCRC Takes Action on UN Gaza Conflict Report

Iran’s nuclear development program is a grave concern to the Jewish community because it poses a threat – to global security, to U.S. interests, and to the very existence of Israel. The threat is well-documented and immediate, and a top priority for our JCRC. Kelley Whiter, our new JCRC Director, represented South Palm Beach County at a national community mobilization effort in Washington, D.C. this fall. She joined hundreds of colleagues from across the country to train with experts and spend a day on Capitol Hill. Visiting our elected officials, they delivered the strongest case possible for the U.S. to continue to lead efforts to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons capacity, advising a combination of strong diplomatic and economic measures.

“As Iran continues to defy the international community and reject packages of talks and incentives, more robust sanctions are urgently needed to persuade Iran to end its illicit activity,” said Whiter. “Adopting new legislation, including the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act and the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act (which has passed the House by a vote of 414-6), will provide critical additional tools to persuade Iran to stop its race to nuclear weapons capability.

Senators Nelson and Lemieux and Congressmen Hastings, Klein and Wexler are all co-sponsors of these bills, and true champions in this movement.”

To learn more, including ways to get involved and make a difference, visit www.jewishboca.org/stopiran.

Leaders of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and the JCRC issued a strong statement this fall condemning the findings of the “Goldstone Report” that cited Israel for “actions amounting to war crimes, possibly crimes against humanity” in Gaza last winter.

“Clearly motivated by political agenda rather than concern for human rights, the report grossly misrepresents Operation During the Gaza conflict, 1,500 people Cast Lead’s defensive nature and Israel’s tremendous attended a rally on the restraint,” said Federation President and CEO William Federation campus S. Bernstein. “It virtually ignores Hamas’ violations of international law and use of civilians as human shields.

Israel had a right to defend herself against constant rocket bombardment by Hamas, an internationally recognized terrorist organization.”

The JCRC quickly reached out to elected officials and members of the U.N. Security Council to call for rejection of an ensuing U.N. Human Rights Council resolution that supported the report’s findings. The JCRC also disseminated educational information and mobilized the Jewish community to action On November 3, the U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a resolution finding the report “irredeemably biased” and calling on the President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton “to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration.” Despite U.S. objectives, the U.N. General Assembly later formally endorsed the report 114-18 with 44 abstentions. The JCRC continues to monitor the U.N.’s actions on the Goldstone Report; please visit our website www.jewishboca.org/jcrc for further updates.

JCRC FOCUS: STOP IRAN INITIATIVE, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, ISRAEL ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS This year, our JCRC efforts are focused on our Stop Iran Initiative, Government Relations, Israel Advocacy and Community Relations. Rabbi David Steinhardt, JCRC Chair, convened the season’s first JCRC Executive Committee meeting on November 12 with guest speakers Congressman Ron Klein; Paul Hirschson, the Israeli Deputy Consul General; and William S. Bernstein, Federation President and CEO. Rabbi David Steinhardt, JCRC Chair 22

For more information, contact jcrc@bocafed.org or 561-852-3159

IOC

Israel and Overseas Committee

Led by Rani Garfinkle and Betty Kane, the Israel and Overseas Committee coordinates the Federation’s activities and millions of dollars in funding for Israel and Jewish communities around the world.

These include core funding and projects through overseas partners JDC, JAFI and Jewish Federations of North America; supplemental funding for programs and initiatives directly supported by Federation; and Partnership 2000 projects with Sister City Kiryat Bialik.

With the economic climate placing Israel’s human services under severe stress, in October the Federation made a special allocation to help sustain life-changing scholastic assistance for Ethiopian youth. Without emergency support, the Ethiopian National Project (ENP) - Scholastic Assistance Program faced shutting down 15 of its 22 Outreach Centers and cutting 2,500 teens from the program. Several Federation leaders also made supplemental gifts for this purpose.

Rescue and resettlement of Ethiopian Jews is a source of inspiration and pride to the global Jewish community. This population faces unique absorption challenges and continues to experience significant problems. Through this lauded intervention, our Anne Jacobson with Ethiopian children in contributions help youth overcome the obstacles to becoming successful Israeli citizens and prevent intractable problems.

Israel

P2K

Partnership 2000

6,500 miles have posed no obstacle to forming powerful bonds of friendship and understanding between South Palm Beach County and its Israeli Sister City of Kiryat Bialik, north of Haifa. Since 2002, the Jewish Federation’s Partnership 2000 (P2K) program has been building and fortifying this “Living Bridge” through professional, women’s and student exchanges and other projects that strengthen relationships between and enrich both Jewish communities. Driven by volunteers from both communities, P2K is chaired locally by Ann Kelman and Yossi Ende.

MATI: Federation Brings Economic Development Program to Kiryat Bialik

Fifty Kiryat Bialik businesses and many young entrepreneurs have already joined the latest P2K initiative, which breaks new ground in the L-R: Gidi Shilo, Kiryat Bialik P2K partnership by bringing economic and business Co-chair; Tamar Simchi-Seifer, development to our Sister City. Launched in MATI Haifa CEO, Ann Kelman and Yossi Ende, SPB P2K CoNovember 2008, this project is designed to Chairs at a recent visit to the new impact Israel’s dynamic economic growth, create MATI office in Kiryat Bialik. new jobs, and provide business mentoring and training programs. It is a new collaboration with MATI, an organization that has been successfully developing businesses and jobs in nearby Haifa for more than a decade, with support from Boston’s Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

Culum B’Yachad/All Together: Educators and Students Across 6,500 Miles South Palm Beach County and Kiryat Bialik educators have formed a close collaborative community of learning and friendship through six years of Teacher Exchange programming.

L-R: Kiryat Bialik Mayor Eli Dukorski, Marilynn Nachman, Groups of Israeli and local educators have met Head-of-Schools Ami Reuven to work together in Kiryat Bialik, in Boca Raton and in Washington, DC, as well as through video conference and email. Most recently, middle school educators developed a curriculum for both communities on democracy, government and 20th century conflicts. Previous exchanges have covered early childhood, elementary and special education.

In October, Marilyn Nachman of the Federation’s Jewish Education Commission visited educators and classrooms in Kiryat Bialik, as part of the latest joint project, “Culum B’Yachad – All Together.” Through technological venues, classrooms and individual students are learning together and about each other across the world.

“As always, the welcome and enthusiasm were overwhelming,” said Nachman.

“We are truly partners, blending our minds and our passion for Jewish education across 6,500 miles.”

P2K Launches 2nd Women to Women Exchange The bonds of sisterhood with our Sister City will be getting even stronger as a second special group of women from South Palm Beach County and Kiryat Bialik embark on the Federation’s 2009-10 Women to Women Exchange. The new group of women from Israel will be coming here in February, and our local participants will return the visit in October, staying in each other’s homes and sharing their daily lives - as the 2007-8 Women’s Exchange participants continue their rewarding friendships through visits and technology.

The Exchange is chaired by Rebecca Appelbaum, who is working closely with Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman of Temple Beth El to design a curriculum for the women to explore ways in which their similarities and differences bind them together. The women will also be identifying a fundraising project for their two year partnership together.

Counselors from Kiryat Bialik Enrich and Inspire at JCC Day Camp For Levis JCC Day Campers, having two counselors from Sister City Kiryat Bialik made Israel far more than stories and songs, or words and pictures in a book. As part of the Federation’s P2K exchanges, Rona Friefield, 20, and Ido Rona Friefield and Ido Damari with Levis JCC day campers Damari, 21, spent the summer as specialist counselors reaching all campers, making our homeland a reality, not just a lesson. Through a JAFI program for Israel Defense Force members, Rona, 20, taught “Kumsitz,” all about Israel; and Ido, 21, conducted music classes and participated in the camp’s Oneg Shabbats on Friday afternoons. They also formed powerful multigenerational bonds with their host families. ”The diversity of Jewish observance and awareness among the children and their families was a real surprise to me,” said Ido. ”Living in Israel, I had no idea how much harder it is to maintain Jewish identity and continuity in other places. Now I see how important it is to have these exchanges and for American Jews to visit Israel.”

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2009 Senior Services Study

Critical Needs of Local Seniors Ways to Address Gaps

The Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach area clearly leads the nation in the proportion of seniors among its Jewish population. The resulting unprecedented challenges are increasing as these residents get older and their needs for services rise. As part of its longstanding commitment to meet these needs, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County undertook an extensive Senior Services Study to document the unmet needs and recommend ways to address service gaps.

Federation’s Senior Planner Janice Friebaum conducted extensive interviews as part of the research for the “The urgency to address the needs of Senior Services Report. seniors was made dramatically clear in the 2005 Jewish Demographic Study we commissioned,” said William S. Bernstein, Federation President and CEO. “62% of our local Jewish residents are over age 65, and 40 percent are over 75. Eighty-one percent of the low-income Jews in our community are seniors ages 65 and older, and nearly three-fourths of those 75 and older have no adult children nearby. The Senior Services Study enables us to most effectively allocate funds to assist our seniors with their vast and varied needs.”

For more than a year, Federation Senior Planner Janice Friebaum worked with an Advisory Committee of diverse stakeholders including Federation lay leaders, local seniors, and key staff from senior services agencies. They reviewed demographic data, and examined services both locally and in other Jewish communities. Friebaum also interviewed numerous seniors, caregivers and providers. From this, the Advisory Committee identified the most pressing unmet local needs, and recommended actions.

“While we found many services available, including those enabled or provided

by Federation, we also learned that information about these services must become more accessible,” said Helen Cohan, who serves on the Federation’s Senior Services Planning Committee.

“Caregivers, generally spouses and adult children, also have serious unmet needs.

With difficulties leaving the house to access help, and given their unique and changing situations, they need respite care and individualized assistance. Affordability is critical, because so many seniors are cutting back on medication and nutrition, and elderly caregivers too often become compromised, themselves,” added Friebaum.

“The study’s findings call for a strong response, and enabled us to set and embark on a priority action plan. Especially in this challenging economy, we are looking at leveraging, coordinating and building on existing resources to make the most of our available funds,” said Jeff Newman, Chair of the Senior Services Planning Committee which was charged with prioritizing the recommendations made in the study. “Among our projects is a print and online senior services resource directory. We’re also working with Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service to expand the Neighbors First volunteer program, through which seniors help each other within their own communities.”

The Senior Services Study is available in print and at www.jewishboca.org/seniorservicesstudy.

Contact Janice Friebaum at janicef@bocafed.org or 561-852-6022.

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Special Needs Services a High Priority at Federation The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Department of Special Needs Services works with families, agencies, congregations, and schools to obtain and enhance services for children and adults with disabilities, providing training and resources to assist families in securing the knowledge they need to become better advocates.

The department’s services and projects include: a free Community Education Series; a local online Special Needs Directory; professional and volunteer training, a four-agency collaboration – SAIL, Supportive Agencies, Improving Lives; and obtaining financial resources for programs and families. Local programs are expanding to increase services: for Case Management and Counseling and Social and Recreational activities; for synagogue inclusion of families with an individual with special needs; and for students with disabilities. The department is also working with other agencies on a collaborative Special Needs Shabbat as part of the community observance of Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month; and on securing Supportive Employment and On the Job Training opportunities for adults with disabilities.

For more information, visit www.jewishboca.org/specialneeds or contact the Federation’s Special Needs Director Dr. Michelle LaRocque at michellel@bocafed.org or 561-852-3175.

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Jewish Education Commission’s

Bar Mitzvah Year Gala You are cordially invited to celebrate the 13th year of the Jewish Education Commission (JEC) and to honor our community’s heros in Jewish education

Evening of March 2, 2010 Details and invitation to follow.

For more information, please contact Leigh Garczynski at 561-852-3318.

JEC Jewish Education Commission 5770

The Presidents of the United States and the Jews: From Abraham Lincoln to Barak Obama Rabbi David Dalin Dec . 17, 2009

Distinguished

Kaballah 101 Rabbi Ruvi New Jan. 7, 2010

Lecture Series

This year’s DLS runs the gamut from biomedical ethics, bible, history and politics to Hollywood, humor and literature. All seminars take place on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. Through March 4, 2010, they are at Temple Anshei Shalom, 7099 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. Later programs will be at Levis JCC -Sandler Center on the Federation campus west of Boca Raton. Each admission is $5, with a substantial series discount. Contact 561-852-6052 or TaraS@bocafed.org. The season’s remaining DLS offerings are:

Kristallnacht Film Forum 2009 Honors Marianne Bobick, Raises MOL Scholarship Funds In a powerful observance of the 71st Anniversary of Kristallnacht, 500 local residents viewed the awardwinning documentary Blessed is the Match: the Life and Death of Hannah Senesh on Sunday, November 8 at Sunrise Cinemas in Mizner Park. They also raised scholarships funds for local high school students to participate in the March of the Living.

Immediately beforehand, 175 scholarship donors gathered near the theater at ZED451 for an opening ceremony and reception honoring Marianne Bobick, a child survivor and former president of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Bobick received an award for her extensive service, including contributions to local Jewish and Holocaust education. The event was presented by the Federation’s Jewish Education Commission.

For information about the March of the Living and scholarship donations, call 561-852-6045.

Ilene Wohlgemuth, JEC Chair

Marianne Bobick, Mark Mendel

The Legacy of Shlomo Carlebach Cantor Emil Levy Jan. 14, 2010

Funny Jews: Part Deux Rabbi Steven Westman Jan. 21, 2010 Messiah: Fact or Fancy?

Rabbi Gil Rosenthal Jan. 28, 2010 My Favorite Biblical Tales Rabbi Jack Riemer Feb. 4, 2010

JEC: A Year of Strategic Planning

For thirteen years the Jewish Education Commission has been the central address for local Jewish education, strengthening Jewish life and learning among all ages. Now, the JEC is using Dr. Chaim Y. its Bar Mitzvah year to take stock and Botwinick prepare for the community’s future learning, engaging in an intensive strategic planning process with area synagogues, schools and agencies.

Key to this process is the Federation’s new partnership with the Center for Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), which serves the greater Miami community. Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick, CAJE President and CEO since 2002, is overseeing the JEC on a part-time consulting basis this year.

“This is the perfect opportunity to take a hard, objective look at our work and our community, and Chaim is widely regarded in the forefront of strategic planning for Jewish education,” said Ilene Wohlgemuth, JEC Chair.

“Our strategic planning committee is diligently gathering information from our synagogues, schools and agencies to evaluate our community’s educational needs, and will then formulate a responsive plan with lasting impact. Jewish education is essential to the future of our Jewish community.”

During the year of planning, the JEC is continuing its wide range of educational programming. For more information about JEC programming, visit www.jewishboca.org/jec, or contact leighg@bocafed.org or 561-852-3318.

Life and Times of Bernard Malmud Joan Lavine Feb. 11, 2010 Hollywood and the Jews: The Movies, Moguls and Message Myrna Loman Feb. 18, 2010 Jewish Poets from the 19th and 20th Centuries Leona Brauser Feb. 25, 2010 Zionism from Abraham to Israel Dr. Leon Weissberg Mar. 4, 2010 Inner Circle Breakfast “What is Jewish Food?”

Riva Ginsburg Mar. 11, 2010

Students share march of the living experiences

With recruitment assistance from 2009 participants, 45 local 11th and 12th grade students are learning together in preparation to join thousands of teens from around the world for an incredible experience: the 2010 March of the Living. In April, they will travel from the depths of the Holocaust with Yom HaShoah in Poland, to the glory of Israel for Yom Ha’ Atzmaut.

“I had been learning about the Holocaust for years, but nothing could have prepared me for standing in the footsteps of those who perished and those who made it to our homeland in Israel.

I experienced at a very deep and powerful level that I am part of their lineage of survival, and that I can and must keep their memories alive,” said 17-year old 2009 marcher Zack Herbert, speaking with fifty teens at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton. “After marching between the camps with thousands of Jews from my own generation, my concept of family and responsibility has changed forever.”

Zach Herbert, 2009 participant

L-R: 2009 South Palm Beach County March of the Living participants speaking at Valencia Palms in Delray Beach: Daniel Weiss, Stacey Berkowitz, Lia Cohen and Bryan Meisel 25

Agency Chai-Lights Adolph and Rose Levis Adult Day Care Center 561-852-2510 • www.levisjcc.org

Last July, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Mae Volen Senior Center, Inc. began day to day management of the Adolph and Rose Levis Alzheimer and Adult Day Care Center (ADC) on the Jewish Federation campus. This joint commitment is continuing the exemplary care on which our community has come to depend, offering clients an enriching, safe and caring program. Mae Volen has been serving the elder population of Palm Beach County as a nonprofit since 1968, including 30 years of Alzheimer and Adult Day Care for seniors with physical and cognitive challenges.

Participants at the center celebrate Sukkot

Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center 561-852-3200 • www.levisjcc.org On Sunday, January 10 a special Open House will be held at the Levis JCC. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the community is invited to enjoy a fun-filled event, featuring face painting, a petting zoo, a magician, a DJ, a bounce house, basketball clinic, personal training and more. Learn about the renowned Camp Ted Weisberg and Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center, and enjoy the grand opening of the Levis JCC’s NEWEST KidFit attraction – KidFit! KidFit is our area’s newest indoor youth fitness and play center, and a fabulous way to keep kids busy for hours with a three level playground, a 20 foot rock climbing wall, Wii Fit and Sports games, and video Exerdance B’nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO) 954-252-2912 • www.goldcoastbbyo.org The Gold Coast Region BBYO is experiencing unprecedented growth, despite the unfavorable economic conditions. The Boca Raton chapters, L’chaim AZA and Halev BBG, are reaching roughly 100 teens every week with creative and innovative programs. These programs include Shabbat dinners, Zumba, athletic events, discussing anti-Semitism and Jewish identity, and more diverse programs. All programs are planned, coordinated and led by Members of L’chaim AZA teens under the watchful eyes of volunteer advisor staff. Many Boca Raton teens have taken on a variety of leadership positions at both regional and international levels within BBYO, joining committees and task forces. For more information, please contact Justin Pollack or Jennifer Fallick at 954-252-1912 or gcr@bbyo.org.

Donna Klein Jewish Academy High School Relocated in Fall 2009 561-852-3300 • www.dkja.org In the fall of 2009, the High School at DKJA relocated to the former Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Administration Building, adjacent to the DKJA Lower and Middle Schools on the DKJA main campus.

With all three divisions now on the same campus, the DKJA Board and Administrators anticipate new vibrancy and synergy for the school, and a true continuum of education.

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Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach 561-297-4100 • www.hillelcenter.org Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach’s mission is to enrich the lives of more than 6,000 Jewish university students so they may in turn enrich the Jewish people, our community and the world. Nearly 80% of the students at Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University grew up in our community and will remain here to build their own lives upon graduation.

Hillel uniquely serves to bridge the gap from our community’s local youth programs and schools to Jewish adulthood and leadership, so every one of these students makes an enduring commitment to Jewish life.

Kevin Wyne, one of 250 students who attended this fall’s first Shabbat dinner.

JARC – Jewish Agency for Residential Care 561-558-2550 • www.jarcfl.org Recent Bowl-A-Thon a Huge Hit! On October 18, more than 150 bowlers, clients, families and friends of JARC came out for the first Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser. The idea came from JARC clients, adults with developmental disabilities who are members of JARC’s Advocacy Committee. The committee is comprised of and chaired by program participants from each of JARC’s 10 group homes, the apartments and each work area of the Living and Learning Center.

“It is the mission of this committee to empower our clients by giving them the opportunity to have their voices heard and their ideas turn into action,” said JARC’s Executive Director Debra C. Hallow. That’s exactly what happened when Clifford Silver, one of the program participants, suggested that the committee plan a “Bowl-a-Thon”. Funds raised will go toward JARC’s Supported Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service 561-852-3333 • www.ruthralejfs.org RRJFS continues to stretch to meet increased calls for emergency assistance with essentials such as food, medication and utilities. Further rise is anticipated given the high number of local foreclosures now in final stages.

With their November 12 groundbreaking on a new 12,000 square foot center for mature adults in Delray Beach, the agency is poised to build on its comprehensive range of counseling, support and education programs.

Dee Abrams is a longtime RRJFS mentor for L-R: Ann, Noa and Leah Berman.

On December 1, RRJFS welcomed a new CEO. With 30 years in the nonprofit world, Jim Sugarman brings extensive experience in programs for children through the elderly, volunteer services, and development. An active local volunteer, Jim holds a masters degree from the University of Chicago in Social Service Administration.

Torah Academy of Boca Raton 561-347-1821 • info@torahacademybr.org

High School students Zach Herbert, AP Scholar with Honor/National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist; Adam Orshan AP Scholar with Honor/NMS semifinalist; and Stacey Berkowitz, AP Scholar.

“We extend sincere thanks to DKJA benefactor Linda R. Kaminow, who is truly a partner in advancing the mission of DKJA, and who we believe has the biggest heart in the world! When this opportunity became available, it was Ms. Kaminow who came forward as president of the Rosenblatt Foundation to arrange for the largest gift in our school’s recent history to fund the total remodeling of this building for our high school students,” said Karen Feller, Head of School.

Hillel Day School 561-470-5000 • www.hilleldayschool.org On a daily basis, teachers of Talmud at Hillel Day School use the latest technology to bring ancient texts to life in their classrooms. The school utilizes SMARTBoardsTM as part of their teaching technology, which allows teachers of Mishna and Talmud to integrate the eternal wisdom of our tradition with the most modern technology currently available. Students can experience and learn about life in ancient Israel and Babylonia through a cutting edge Talmud curriculum, Gemara Berurah, as well as the Internet, videos and other tools. SMARTBoardTM is an indispensable tool in 21st century education.

As NeedS Escalate, the Federation Stands by ITS Full 2009-2010 Commitments to LocaL Agencies

Torah Academy of Boca Raton has the vision of combining ethics, tradition, knowledge and educational excellence. The Judaic Studies curriculum is steeped in the traditional values and love of our sacred texts. The diverse teaching staff represents the highest levels of education and experience, while encouraging the individual and unique growth of each student. The students meet and exceed all Florida Sunshine State requirements in our innovative general studies curriculum.

Each child, from early childhood through elementary school, is nurtured and taught toward his or her personal connection to our Jewish legacy. Torah Academy is a partner in building a strong Jewish future for all of our children. We are involved in community-wide events that show our support and love for Eretz Yisroel, Chesed and Jewish Unity.

Weinbaum Yeshiva High School 561-417-7422 • www.wyhs.net Weinbaum Yeshiva High School (WYHS) welcomed the largest freshman class in its history this fall. The class of 86 students is 57% larger than any that preceded it.

Combined with its best retention rate yet, the four-year high school’s student body of 242 is 15% larger than it was last year.

Rabbi Gur Berman uses a SMARTBoardTM to enhance his religious studies lesson at Hillel Day School.

WYHS has added an additional classroom including a second generation SmartboardTM, created a fourth section in most subjects (and a fifth in math) and supplemented its athletic and extracurricular program with new offerings. Two ninth grade class advisors are helping the new students transition into high school.

The WYHS student body is expected to grow to 300 within three years. The school has finished designing and obtaining approvals for a state of the art facility to be built on the Jewish Federation campus. Community members interested in making this dream a reality should contact Executive Director Shimmie Kaminetsky.

Synagogue Chai-Lights

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is proud to work in partnership with our area synagogues to care for, strengthen and enrich our Jewish community.

B’nai torah congregation (c) 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton 561-392-8566 • www.bnai-torah.org Synagogue Hosts Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service On November 23, B’nai Torah Congregation hosted the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, organized by Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association co-founders Rabbi David Steinhardt of B’nai Torah Congregation and Father Andrew Sherman of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church. Hundreds attended from across Boca Raton, representing the community’s diversity.

Pictured are participating religious leaders L-R:: Rabbi David Baum, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh; Rabbi Amy Rader, B’nai Torah Congregation; Father Sherman; Rev. Dr. Richard B. Barbour, Advent Lutheran Church; Rabbi Steinhardt; Rev. Dr. Charles “Chuck” Wissink; Rabbi Robert Silvers, Congregation B’nai Israel; Dr. Bassem Alhalabi, Islamic Center of Boca Raton; Rabbi David Englander, B’nai Torah; Rev. Robert L. Endrushat, STS, Good Shepherd Church; Rabbi Dan Levin, Temple Beth El. Boca Raton Synogogue (O) 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton 561-394-5732 • www.brsonline.org Two New Programs Open to the Community Project Inspire is a grassroots outreach movement to unify the Jewish people by encouraging them to share the beauty and wisdom of Judaism with fellow Jews. The newest activity, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE…a little praying, a little singing, refreshments and LOTS of inspiration… takes place every Friday night at BRS at 6:00 pm.

140 adults have already signed up for Tanach B’Shnataim (The Bible in Two Years), an in-depth course enabling participants to learn and appreciate the Jewish Bible one book at a time. The carefully crafted curriculum is meaningful for both the seasoned student and newcomer to Jewish learning.

Ahuva New, co-director of Chabad of East Boca (O) Chabad of East Boca 120 NE 1st Avenue, Boca Raton 561-417-7798 www.chabadbocabeachers.com Ahuva New, co-director of Chabad of East Boca, delivered an inspiring message with her D’var Torah at the Jewish Federation’s recent annual Women’s Education Day. She and her husband, Rabbi Ruvi New, are currently in the process of securing a permanent home for Chabad of East Boca. congregation beth adam (H) P.O Box 2579, Boca Raton 561-443-1769 • www.bethadam.com Tikkun Olam Projects in the Hebrew Month of Heshvan Congregation Beth Adam, South Florida Center for Humanistic Judaism, joined in declaring the Hebrew month of Heshvan (Oct 19-Nov 17, 2009) as Jewish Social Action Month.

They answered this call to participate in this Jewish expression of tzedaka by collecting items to be donated to AVDA, an organization that provides emergency shelter and support for women and children of domestic violence and at risk of abuse. Beth Adam has an ongoing food collection partnership with Boca Helping Hands. congregation b’nai israel (C) 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton 561-241-8118 • www.cbiboca.org Annual “Feed the Needy” Serves Thanksgiving Feast to 3,500 For CBI’s nearly 1,300 member community, Tikkun Olam, or Repairing the World, is a primary focus. This is evidenced by the annual “Feed the Needy” program. CBI partners with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church to provide over 3,500 people with a Thanksgiving feast, served by nearly 200 volunteers from CBI alone. CBI’s sense of community further extends to cultural outreach. On November 7, Senior Rabbi Richard D. Agler, DD, was given the Interfaith Dialogue and Community Service Award by Anatolia Cultural Center for his work creating dialogue between Turkish Americans, Muslims and Jews.

Congregation Shaarei Kodesh (C) 19785 Hampton Drive, Boca Raton 561-852-6555 • www.shaareikodesh.org Florida Native David Baum Welcomed as Head Rabbi “Together we are building a unique congregation that values relationships both between ourselves and G-d, said Rabbi Baum.” “We have a great vision that we are excited to share with the rest of the community.”

Rabbi David Baum is a recent graduate of Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbinical School and received a masters in Jewish Education from the Davidson School. He found his rabbinic voice through many diverse experiences as a student, a rabbinic intern, an educator in Hebrew schools and adult education, a community organizer with Jewish Funds for Justice and Interfaith Worker Justice, and a program director for a teen interfaith program.

TEMPLE BETH EL 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton 561-391-8900 • www.tbeboca.com The Giving Tree Helps Seniors and Children In one of the synagogue’s longstanding interfaith projects to serve the community, every Christmas Eve 1,000 seniors and underprivileged children in Boca Raton receive toys, clothing, personal items and food, compliments of The Giving Tree, a year-round TBE Myra Singer, a founder of The community giving program. In addition to providing gifts through area organizations, over Giving Tree 150 TBE members and others play Santa Claus to hand deliver toys and gifts to Dixie Manor and Boca Island East residents. Christmas dinners were also provided to 230 families in 2008. temple beth shira 7025 Bercasa Way, Ste. 105H, Boca Raton Services at: West Boca Community High School, 12811 Glades Road, Boca Raton Yard Sale to Benefit Non-Profits Temple Beth Shira will be hosting their 4th Giant Community Yard Sale on December 20 from 7 am to 2 pm at Spanish River High School. This event includes 200 vendors as well as amazing finds from neighbors all over South Florida. Proceeds benefit both the Temple and other non-profits such as the American Cancer Society, Olympic Heights and Spanish River High Schools, Sandpiper Shores Elementary School, Treats for Soldiers, and Florence Fuller. Non-profits receive special spots at special rates, allowing them to raise funds. Call 561-482-2157.

Temple Emeth (E) 5780 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 561-498-3536 • www.temple-emeth.org Rabbi Randall J. Konigsburg Welcomed as Spiritual Leader Temple Emeth, an egalitarian synagogue, has engaged Rabbi Randall J. Konigsburg to be their new spiritual leader. He received his ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary, has served as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, including 16 years with another Florida congregation and he is also experienced in fundraising and membership development. In a most unusual and touching ceremony, his installation was performed by his recently ordained daughter, Rabbi Shira Konigsburg. The benediction was delivered by recently ordained son-in-law Rabbi Tim Bernard.

Temple SINAI 2475 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 561-276-6161 Ext. 18 • www.templesinaipbc.org Temple Unites in Annual Food Drive During October, Temple Sinai collected food to distribute to the needy. Kosher food was sent to the Kosher Food Pantry in Boca Raton, and non-kosher items were distributed through Cross Ministries Food Pantry of Delray Beach. Evelyn Reich and Steve Saposnik, Co-chairs of the drive, indicated that the food will provide sustenance for many families in need. The food collection is an annual program.

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