LION HONORED Eunice Zisser to receive award at International Lion of Judah Conference.
SHALOM JAX Recent Meet and Greet events depicted page 9 in photos.
SUPER Super Sunday attracts more than 50 volunteers.
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River Garden Federation introduces new logos celebrates 68 years By SKIP WILLBACH River Garden
River Garden’s 68th Anniversary Day celebration will be held Sunday, March 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. Randy Kammer, River Garden Home board member, will chair the day, which has become a wonderful intergenerational community event. The afternoon will include musical entertainment by Beach Street Boogie, aka Dan and Viv; a barbecue; kiddie train rides; a bounce house; pony rides; clowns; face painting and wonderful desserts provided by the River Garden Auxiliary. Sharon Smith and Alice Sherman will serve as the auxiliary’s co-hostesses for the afternoon. In addition to the outdoor festivi-
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See RIVER GARDEN, p. 13
JFCS holds annual event By Jewish Family & Community Services
More than 15,000 people a year receive services from Jewish Family & Community Services through one of our six core programs. Many people are surprised to know the range and depth of services that JFCS provides. JFCS’s work is dedicated to helping people help themselves by strengthening the ties in our community and building strong families.
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In collaboration with the Federation Communications Committee and with approval from the Federation Board, the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville recently unveiled a new Federation logo and new subdivision logos. The Federation freshened up its logo
and created vibrant, eye-catching logos for Women’s Division, rGEN (formerly Young Leadership Division) and Shalom Jacksonville. Also included above is Israel Partnership’s logo, adopted with the new name a couple years ago. “We think this new look reflects the
extraordinary work that is happening every day of our staff and volunteers,” Federation Executive Director Alan Margolies said. “It is our hope that you will begin to identify with the new logos and graphics, and support this rebranding effort.”
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Spotlight: JCA brings Israel to Jacksonville By Jewish Community Alliance
The Jewish Community Alliance yearlong study seminar and directors’ trip to Israel marked the beginning of a new JCA initiative to enhance Jewish programming. After returning from Israel in December 2012, each director committed to create and implement a series of programs, activities and experiences relating to Israel and Jewish peoplehood. The goal was to harness their learning and bring their experience to members in a meaningful way, regardless demographic or interest. The result was JCA’s Discover Israel program series. “The motivation was to build bridges with Israel and allow our longtime department directors to become ambassadors, organically connecting our members to
See JCA, p. 13