SEE & BE SCENE

THROUGH THE LENS IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA

ETZ CHAIM EVENTS

Thank you Resnick, Mirkis, and Schey families for sponsoring the Paroches, Bima cover, and Shtender covers.

Thank you To Dr. Eugene and Brenda Wolchock for their generous donation towards the reconstruction of the pond bridge.

CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RIVER GARDEN CLASSIC

By Christina Levine, River Garden Foundation

River Garden was thrilled to be back on “course” this year with the 25th Annual River Garden Classic on April 28th at Deerwood Country Club. Founding and long-term tournament chair, Mark Lodinger, was honored for his incredible leadership and dedication. River Garden extends much gratitude to HardageGiddens Funeral Homes and Cemeteries for their generous commitment as title sponsor for 10 years and Tom Harris as tournament chair. Special thanks to generous sponsors, committee members, volunteers, players and staff who contributed to the success of this event.

Jody Brandenburg of HardageGiddens honors Mark Lodinger with a special gift New and long-time friends supporting River Garden We love our partnership with title sponsor HardageGiddens Funeral Homes & Cemeteries

RIVER GARDEN MAKES A SPECIAL EFFORT TO CELEBRATE ITS STAFF

The Environmental Services team enjoys a gorgeous day outdoors for lunch. These ladies are part of a dedicated team that works to keep River Garden beautiful & clean. Betty Sorna and Carol Thomas receive roses in recognition of their work anniversaries at River Garden. Betty has been with the agency for �� years and Carol has reached the 3�-year milestone. Congratulations, ladies! Bobbie Jo Mentz, Darla Williams, Tom Helvey, Mauri Mizrahi and Bernadeth Palompo gather for a photo on Mauri's fi rst day as CEO.

CHAIN OF MEMORY PROGRAM REMEMBERS THE PAST AND EDUCATES FOR THE FUTURE

By Kellie Smith, Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida

The "Chain of Memory" program managed by the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida makes it possible for Bar/Bat Mitzvah children to remember at least one of the �.� million Jewish children who were murdered by the Nazis before being able to fulfi ll the mitzvah of learning the Torah.

Evelyn Martin for B'nai Tzedek and Chain of Memory

Evelyn Martin is a 7th grader at Julia Landon Middle School. She enjoys baking, dancing, art and music. Evelyn attended preschool at the JCA and participated in summer camps, Baby Bear Ballet and theatre performances. She's participated in several community volunteer projects and enjoys raising money, grocery shopping and collecting food for the FANN food pantry. Evelyn attended religious and Hebrew school at Congregation Ahavath Chesed until this past year. In preparing for her Bat Mitzvah on May 15, her Aunt Tamar Sternfeld from Charleston, SC was her virtual tutor and religious guide. Mazel tov to her parents Julie and Tony Martin, her brother David, and Grandparents Susan and Garry Nadler, of blessed memory, and Jeanie Martin.

Evelyn has chosen to dedicate this special occasion to Paulette Grynzspan, of blessed memory. Paulette was born in Paris-Seine, France on May 16, 1932. During the war, Paulette was in France with her parents, Joseph “Yosef” and Natalka Grynszpan. Separated from her family, Paulette was deported with Transport 23, Train 901-18 from Drancy, Camp, France to Auschwitz Birkenau, Extermination Camp, Poland on August 24, 1942 at the age of 10. She was survived by a sibling and the records of her murder in the Shoah were submitted by her niece Nadine Frant Ghez. Evelyn shares her birthday with Paulette and has chosen to participate in the "Chain of Memory" program to honor the memory of Paulette. By participating in this program, she demonstrates the importance of remembering the past as well as educating the future.

Mazel Tov to Evelyn. She has chosen to participate in the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida's B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program by creating her own Philanthropic Fund at the Foundation from which she may contribute to Jewish causes of her choice in years to come. For more information about these and additional programs off ered through the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida, contact Kellie Ann Kelleher-Smith at (���) ���-37�� or KellieK@jewishjacksonville.org.