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11 IYAR 5775 • APRIL 30, 2015 • VOLUME XXXIV, NUMBER 9 • PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID, SYRACUSE, NY

JCC annual meeting and gala to be held June 7 munity and to the advancement of the JCC, will be given to Herbert (Hecky) Alpert, Michael Moss and George Wladis. The Kovod Gad- Herbert “Hecky” Debbie Goldwein Nancy Kasow Michael Moss George Wladis ol Award, Alpert Hebrew for “great honor,” considered the JCC’s high- is a member of B’nai B’rith, American also served on the boards of the Syracuse est honor, will be presented to Debbie Jewish Committee, Jewish War Veterans, Symphony and Syracuse City Schools Goldwein and Nancy Kasow. The teen World Jewish Congress and the American Education Foundation. funders of the Jewish Community Foun- Holocaust Museum. Goldwein, JCC board member and dation of Central New York will receive Moss, a businessman and historian, board secretary, became familiar with the the Kovod Award, Hebrew for “honor” is an active member of Temple Concord JCC at an early age, attending preschool, and “importance.” in Syracuse. He served on the board teen programming and summer camp at Alpert is a native of Syracuse’s 15th of the Syracuse Area InterReligious the JCC in Wilkes-Barre, PA. After graduWard. When he wasn’t in school or Hebrew Council, now InterFaith Works, from ating from Syracuse University, she and school, he was at the Cedar St. “Y” – the 1981-84 and, from 1985-86, he was her husband, David Rudd, opened their forerunner of today’s JCC. A Syracuse the board secretary. The Jewish Com- business, Dalton’s American Decorative University graduate, Alpert served in the munity Foundation of Central New York Arts, in 1981. She went on to work for U.S. Army in Korea and was a certified honored Moss in 2006 with its first the United Way of Central New York public accountant. He and his wife, Et- Annual Legacy Award in recognition in community planning and allocations, tarae, were married in 1954, and have of his support of the Jewish community. and then fund-raising. In 1991, Goldwein four children and five grandchildren. The He has chaired the annual Campaign of began working full-time in their busiAlperts were one of the founding families the Jewish Federation of Central New ness, where she continues to work today. of Congregation Beth Sholom in 1962, York and has been president of Temple Goldwein’s connection to the JCC of now named Congregation Beth Sholom- Society of Concord, now named Temple Syracuse began in the mid-1980s, when Chevra Shas, and he was its first president. Concord, and the Syracuse Jewish her daughter, Kylee, attended the Early He also was treasurer, held board positions Children’s Foundation. Moss was a Childhood Development Program. Soon and served on numerous committees. His founding board member of the Syracuse afterward, Goldwein started volunteering See “Gala” on page 6 community service also includes serving Jewish Cemeteries Association, the on the board of the Jewish Observer, Food Bank of Central New York and treasurer of Jewish Family Service, trea- the Judaic Heritage Center of Central surer of the Jewish War Veterans and New York. He also provided historical president of the Epstein School. Herbert accounts for the film “Stories from the Syracuse Jewish Community.” To make your pledge, Wladis was born and raised in Syraplease contact Marianne cuse, and as a child went to JCC summer day camp in Thorndon Park. He at 445-2040 ext. 102 or attended Nottingham High School and mbazydlo@jewishfederationCNY.org. Syracuse University, and in 1959 started Goal: The Wladis Companies, an insurance $1,000,000 broker. Wladis and his wife, Roberta, $993,818 were married in 1960. They have four as of April 27, 2015 sons and nine grandchildren. A philanthropist and longtime supporter of the JCC and the Jewish community, George has given to various causes that help children. In 2011, he received the JCC’s Kovod Gadol Award. Two years later, he and Roberta supported the JCC’s 150th Annual Meeting and Gala by becoming The Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York teen funders are a part the event’s naming sponsor. They also started a scholarship fund that enables of the Foundation’s B’nai Mitzvah Fund program. children to attend JCC summer camps. George is a former board member of the Jewish Federation of Central New York, having served as Campaign chair and on its Executive Committee. He has

By William Wallak The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse is preparing to holds its biggest event of the year, its 152nd annual meeting and gala, which will be held on Sunday, June 7, from 11 am-2 pm, at Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia. The event will feature an awards ceremony recognizing a variety of service in support of the JCC and the community. The gala is considered to be the JCC’s largest and most important annual fundraiser. It will include a brief business meeting, followed by the awards presentation. As in previous years, the event’s proceeds will provide funding for scholarships to individuals in the JCC’s early childhood, after school, summer camp and senior programs. Last year, due to many supporters, the JCC granted more than $30,000 in scholarship requests, served 6,000 meals to seniors and offered fitness classes at a discount to those in need. JCC Executive Director Marci Erlebacher said, “We are thrilled to hold our gala at Owera again and to celebrate all of this year’s wonderful honorees. The winery’s warm and inviting atmosphere will provide the perfect backdrop for the event’s elegant French country brunch. It’s sure to be another spectacular affair as we recognize those who have given so selflessly to the JCC and to the community.” Six awards will be presented at this year’s gala. All of the honorees will have their names placed on plaques at the JCC for their respective awards and will receive a token in their honor. The JCC’s Hall of Fame Award, which recognizes and celebrates individuals who have dedicated themselves to the Syracuse Jewish com-

2015 Federation paign Update Cam

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Community briefing – save the date

The Jewish Federation of Central New York will present Israeli Deputy Consul Amir Sagie on Monday, May 4, at 7 pm, at the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center. Sagie will give a community briefing on the situation in Israel and ways the Central New York community can assist Israel.

C A N D L E L I G H T I N G A N D P A R AS H A May 1........................7:47 pm............................. Parasha-Acharai Mot-Kedoshim May 8........................7:55 pm............................................................ Parasha-Emor May 15......................8:03 pm....................................... Parasha-Behar-Bechukotai

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Drought in CA

Teen funders

Israel aiding Nepal

California should look to a country Teen funders are accepting grant Israel is sending aid to Nepal after that beat its own chronic water applications from local charitable a 7.8-magnitude earthquake left organizations. shortage: Israel. thousands dead or missing. Story on page 3 Story on page 2 Story on page 5

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