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JEWISH NEWS JEWISHJACKSONVILLE.ORG | VOL. 32 NO. 5 | FEBRUARY 2019
Here, There and Everywhere: A month of 2019 campaign events BY ALAN MARGOLIES
Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
Or maybe we should be thinking of “Hear,” There and Everywhere as Super Sunday on March 3 which will cap 22 days of important fundraising events for the Jewish Federation’s 2019 Annual Campaign. But let’s “Get Back” to the beginning….The entire community will be invited and encouraged to “Come Together” for A
Night Out with Federation on Thursday, February 7, at the Jacksonville Marriott. The evening kicks off with a reception for our Lion of Judah and Major Gifts donors ($5,000 and above) and IMPACT donors (minimum of $1,000). This will be followed by the main event, featuring entertainment by the band, BeatleBeat. Invitations have been mailed out. See the ad on page 24 for more information. A splendid time will be guaranteed for all on Sunday, February 17, when our Major Donors and Lions of Judah gather at the home of Iris and Mark Kraemer for the annual Major Gifts event. Co-sponsored by the Kraemers and Judy and Stephen Silverman, our top donors will enjoy brunch and have the opportunity to hear from one of Jewish Federation of North America’s volunteer officers, Harold Gernsbacher, currently serving as treasurer of the Board of Trustees. Gernsbacher is the immediate past national campaign chair, and he has also held the position of
president of the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth, Texas. “I Call Your Name” was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and on Super Sunday, we hope to call hundreds of people in the community, seeking their support for the annual campaign. This year, Super Sunday will be held at Jewish Family & Community Services on March 3. While it may be true that money “Can’t Buy Me Love,” our Jewish community does need the continued financial support from our family of donors. At each of these three important events, everyone will have the opportunity to make their gifts for 2019. We hope you will enjoy the show! To register for these important events, contact Jennifer Rensch at 904-224-1401. For further information, please contact Lauren Rickoff at 904-224-1406.
Upcoming 2019 Federation Events A Night Out with Federation When: February 7 Where: Jacksonville Marriott Register: picatic.com/nightoutwithfederation or call 904-224-1401
Major Gifts/Lion of Judah Event When: February 17 Register: Call 904-224-1401 or email jenniferr@jewishjacksonville.org
Super ’60s Super Sunday
8505 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217
Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
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When: March 3 Where: Jewish Family & Community Services Register to volunteer: picatic.com/supersunday
Community welcome to Chabad of Southside inauguration
By Chabad of Southside
On Sunday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., history will be made as a new chapter in Jacksonville Jewish Life is written - Chabad of Southside’s new center will be inaugurated. The culmination of years of hard work, the new center brings a dream to life. A welcoming home for Jewish Students at UNF. A state of the art educational facility for students enrolled at Ganeinu Preschool and Chabad’s religious schools. A sanctuary for prayer and communal gatherings. A kosher cafe and lounge for students and community members alike. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony. Dignitaries, donors, city and state officials and local clergy will attend. Details: Sunday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m. Address: 11271 Alumni Way Jacksonville, FL 32246. For more information, call 904-646-4434.