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JEWISH NEWS JEWISHJACKSONVILLE.ORG | VOL. 31 NO. 12 | SEPTEMBER 2018
Federation launches 2019 campaign
Jacksonville community welcomes new shaliach
ALL TOGETHER NOW 2019 Annual Campaign
By Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
This year marks the third year the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville has participated in the Shlichim (Israeli Emissaries) program run by The Jewish Agency for Israel. This program provides a unique opportunity to bring Israel to communities all over the world. “The Shlichim Program is incredibly valuable to our community because it helps residents in our community feel more connected to the State of Israel and to the people who live there,” said Jill Abel, Israeli Partnership Director. “Throughout the course of the year, community members engage in a wide variety of programs led by the Shlichim. They connect with all age demographics from young children to seniors and they bring Israel alive in our community. These young people help our community members develop a deeper Jewish identity and a deeper connection with Israel.” On August 19, we officially welcomed our new shaliach, Rotem Gabay, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to invite him into our community. While here, Rotem will get to know the people of Jacksonville. He will put on and participate in programs that bring Israel to our area.
By Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
We at the Federation are delighted to present our 2019 Annual Campaign! As you all know, there are many exciting changes happening here. In planning this campaign, we took inspiration from the Beatles and the messages they portrayed with their music. This campaign year, it’s time for everyone to “Come Together” as a community to live out the Federation mission “Here, There and Everywhere.” Thank you for your continued support of Federation.
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See SHALIACH, p. 4
Jewish National Fund to honor Linda Stein, Nina Waters Featuring Special Guest Speaker Bret Stephens By Jewish National Fund
Jewish National Fund (JNF-USA) is hosting its Bernard Selevan Tree of Life™ Award Dinner on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. This year’s event will honor both Linda Stein and Nina Waters with Jewish National Fund Tree of Life™ Awards. “Both of our honorees have been philanthropic leaders in our Jacksonville community and it has been my pleasure to know and work
Linda Stein
with these two incredible women for many years,” said Richard Sisisky, a past recipient of the Tree of Life™ Award. “Like so many in our community whose lives they touch in so many ways, they do what they do with a smile and incredible dedication.” The Tree of Life™ Award is a humanitarian award giv-
Nina Waters
en in recognition of outstanding community involvement, dedication to the cause of American-Israeli friendship, and devotion to the peace and security of human life. “It is amazing to see firsthand the widespread impact of Jewish National Fund’s work and projects that support and strengthen the future
of Israel and its people,” said Linda Stein. “In particular, my husband David and I are proud to support Jewish National Fund’s Caravan for Democracy Student Leadership Mission to Israel program. This important program takes non- Jewish student leaders on a 10-day all-expense paid trip to see and learn about Israel. Each year it has been so rewarding to meet with these young leaders upon their return and see the profound and, in their words, life changing effect the experience has had on them.” A community advocate and philanthropist, Linda Stein currently serves on the Board of Directors for Jacksonville University and the
See JNF, p. 28