2010 ANNUAL REPORT
Building Community Together with
for the future
“...strengthens the bonds between the Jews of the Palm Beaches and the people, land, history and culture of Israel.” Mission Statement The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is the community-building organization of the Jewish community. Our mission is to strengthen Jewish identity, energize the relationship with Israel, and meet human needs that are uniquely the obligation of the Jewish community.
Strengthen Jewish Identity The Federation — in furtherance of its commitment to strengthen Jewish identity — works with Jewish institutions to create opportunities for Jewish learning and Jewish experience. Energize the Relationship with Israel The Federation assists in the economic development of Israel, supports the ingathering of Jews to the historic Jewish homeland, and strengthens the bonds between the Jews of the Palm Beaches and the people, land, history and culture of Israel. Meet Human Needs The Federation helps — through a network of affiliated agencies — to develop and maintain, in a Jewish framework, high-quality human services to individuals and families. The Federation also helps Jews — anywhere in the world — who are persecuted, oppressed or at-risk. Our Methods To carry out its mission, the Federation identifies Jewish communal priorities, raises funds and develops other financial resources, mobilizes leadership, develops plans and allocates resources to build a better Jewish community. Federation develops and assists a network of communal organizations to carry out programs and provide service.
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Message from President Arthur S. Loring and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey L. Klein
In the past, our Federation’s success appeared relatively assured. While other Jewish Federations’ campaigns were stagnant or even decreasing, we assumed that our Federation would continue to grow. Of course, we can no longer take this for granted. Last year, many in our community were suffering. Federation and its partner agencies needed to do more with less. Our fundraising efforts dropped for the first time in decades. Hopefully, we are beginning to see an upswing from the economic freefall that impacted so many. However, some economists say that Florida will not turn around as quickly as other parts of the country.
“Given these challenging times, we still have much to be proud of, including the commitment that was demonstrated to the numerous programs funded during the past year.”
Given these challenging times, we still have much to be proud of, including the commitment that was demonstrated to the numerous programs funded during the past year. Our network of partner agencies ensured that vital social services and Jewish-oriented programs continued and expanded throughout the community. The JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches opened its new home in Palm Beach Gardens, JCC North, reaching out to the growing number of Jewish residents in the northern portions of our service area. Meanwhile, the Lore and Eric F. Ross JCC in Boynton Beach continued to be a focal point for the Jewish community in our southern service area. The Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service expanded its reach to Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. The Lola and Saul Kramer Senior Services Agency, a MorseLife agency receiving support from Federation, expanded its home health care and congregate meals programs, further ensuring that more seniors received the care they desperately needed. The Lorraine & Jack N. Friedman Commission for Jewish Education (CJE) has a Jewish family life program that oversees the popular PJ Library® of the Greater Palm Beaches program, bringing books and music of Jewish content to more than 1,200 children in our area. The Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy announced an educational endowment program that will benefit the area’s children in the future. Federation’s Jewish Teen Initiative continues to impact hundreds of Jewish youth in our community by providing social, learning and volunteer experiences. Through subsidies and scholarships, Federation provided youth with post-b’nai mitzvah programs at CJE’s Judaica Institute, and scholarships for Gesher Hai, Bonim Fellows, March of the Living and other life-transforming trips in Israel. These are only a few highlights from this year of activities that took place throughout our community. Of course, there is much more to provide for the betterment of all of those whom we serve. 3
Caring for our seniors has been both a part of our tradition and a priority for our Federation. A Federation-managed program, the Jewish Community Assistance Network (JCAN) provides free or reduced-price programs that keep more than 2,500 seniors active and connected with the Jewish community in six neighborhoods throughout the county. From using a bus service to purchase kosher foods for Shabbat to health and wellness screenings, JCAN provides a variety of valuable services tailored to the specific needs of each neighborhood. Federation knows that synagogues perform a vital role for residents seeking spiritual grounding, social and educational programs, and communal holiday celebrations. Federation believes that synagogues are centers of Jewish vibrancy. Through the Synagogue Institute, now in its third year, Federation has worked with synagogues to make a collective effort and priority to outreach and engage the thousands of unaffiliated in our midst. This past year, the Synagogue Institute worked individually with congregations to help them strengthen their operations in the areas of marketing, public relations and social networking efforts; brought in experts to discuss ways to envision a new synagogue model; provided more exposure to synagogues through Federation’s website and advertising; and served as an ongoing resource to synagogues to help them grow membership. More innovative programs are being conceived through this valued and necessary partnership. As always, Israel has been a key focus. We celebrated 62 years of Israel’s independence with two joyous, free events held in Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens that attracted hundreds of people. Twenty-five area teens enjoyed Israel and strengthened their connection to Judaism on the Gesher Hai tour, overseen by Federation’s Israel and Overseas department. In addition, Federation provided funding for the Bonim Fellows, which brought local teens to our partnered communities in Israel for service projects, and the March of Living, where teens traveled to the concentration camps in Europe followed by celebrating Independence Day in Israel. Hundreds of South Florida young adults travel there as well through the Taglit-Birthright Israel program, which is directly funded by our Federation. We also supported our international partners — the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) — that broaden our reach to 65 countries where Jewish people live. Even though JAFI and the JDC faced significant budget reductions last year, these organizations continue to be a lifeline for Jews in distress and peril, those who need basic necessities, those who want to immigrate to Israel and those who want to stay connected with their Jewish identity. Our reach extends beyond South Florida and touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of our Jewish family all over the globe. Through our partners, we directly fund programs that benefit all age groups and provide for the needs of the Jewish community of St. Petersburg, Russia. We share in the economic redevelopment and growth of Tzfat, Hatzor Haglilit and Rosh Pina, our partnered communities in the Tzahar Region in Israel, along with aiding hundreds of at-risk children in our Youth Futures program. We better the lives of hundreds of Ethiopian-Israelis through our Parents and Children Together (PACT) programs in Ramla, Israel.
at-risk somewhere in the world will lose the compassion and caring that represents the Jewish People. A Federation concerned only with vibrancy here at home has lost the collective Federation’s purpose — to create a strong Jewish People. We must ensure that our Federation continues and expands its engagement with Israel and the Jewish People. At the same time, we have a sacred duty to build a strong Jewish community here — one that cares, educates and touches the lives of many. In 2006, Federation conducted a strategic plan. This very good document proposed initiatives that have already begun and others that have not happened yet. We are looking at this plan again to adapt it to the current economic environment in our community. We need to put tremendous emphasis on outreach to the next generation. This is neither the task of the Federation alone, nor of an individual agency, a particular synagogue or any one institution. We have to be interconnected, collaborative and strategic. We need to work in the most creative ways possible to make compelling options and gateways available to young Jewish families. They are a critical population to the future of this and every other Jewish community. They are also critical to long-term financial support. We need to have multiple strategies of engagement as well. Some individuals are going to express themselves through a religious or community dimension; some in formal programs or informal educational frameworks. We have a diverse population and we need to think creatively together about how best to engage as many Jews as possible. We need to meet people where they are, not where we want them to be. We need to help them begin their “Jewish Journey.” Whenever someone is asked to define the purpose of Federation, so many instinctively say that it is a fundraising organization. The tools of resource development and planning are extraordinarily important. We need to make the acquisition of new gifts at all levels and outreach to more members of our community a priority for Federation. Another priority is challenging our existing donors to make their most meaningful pledges, whether through an Annual Campaign gift, endowment or designated gifts. However, that is not the definition of Federation. Resource development is the vital means to a an end, which is to build a strong and vibrant Jewish community. It enables us to make possible vital services to strengthen and maintain the Jewish People here, in Israel and throughout the world. Our mission is well-defined. Our goals and ambitions for the Jewish People are many. As we continue to move forward during a period of uncertainty, we need to work together in a spirit of deep, mutual respect for our traditions, our values and our diversity. This will assure that the greatest accomplishments of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and the entire Jewish community are ahead of us.
“We must ensure that our Federation continues and expands its engagement with Israel and the Jewish People.”
A Federation not deeply connected to Israel is diminished and has lost the essence of who we are as a Jewish People. A Federation that is insensitive to aiding Jews 4
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Commitment Commitment
“Despite our own situations, we lived generously, invested in our children, provided a voice for those unable to advocate for themselves...”
The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is dedicated to the community and the traditions of Judaism. We are devoted to our mission to build Jewish community and honor our sacred responsibilities. The past year has been challenging, but it has also been inspirational. We’ve continued to put the needs of the world’s Jews — in Israel, the former Soviet Union and particularly here in the greater Palm Beaches — at the forefront. We’ve continued to uphold our dedication to Torah, tikkun olam (repair of the world) and tzedakah (charitable giving). Despite our own situations, we lived generously, invested in our children, provided a voice for those unable to advocate for themselves, and funded programs, services and emergency responses to create a spirit of giving and optimism for ourselves and the world. We are dedicated to fulfilling these and many other objectives, such as:
• During their winter break, teens from the greater Palm Beaches and their peers from the Tzahar Region, Federation’s partnered communities in Israel, explored their Jewish identities, studied with each other and began long-term friendships through the Ambassadors Program.
• Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council continued to be at the forefront of issues impacting and/or concerning the Jewish community, vigilantly pursuing sanctions against Iran and advocating for Israel. The department held a successful forum on domestic terrorism that featured legal, and local and national security experts.
• The award-winning Anne & Sam Klein Jewish Literacy program, part of the Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council, trained and placed reading partners in one of 50 participating elementary schools in Palm Beach County, helping improve the reading skills of more than 3,700 students from kindergarten to fifth grade.
• Kramer Senior Services, a Federation-funded program of MorseLife, expanded its home health care and meal programs, establishing the West Palm Beach Kosher Adult Congregate Meal Site and adding a Medicare-certified skilled home health agency.
• The 10-year-old Senior Subsidies program provided direct, immediate benefits to nearly 800 area seniors in need of adult daycare, home healthcare, Meals-on-Wheels, medication management and/or counseling, among other critical services.
• The sixth year of The Ewa & Dan Abraham Project pursued programmatic themes: the Middle East, spirituality and Black-Jewish interfaith relations. The year’s highlight featured a dialogue with Martin Luther King III and Rabbi Marc Schneier, attended by more than 500 people.
• Federation directly aided the 110,000 members of the Jewish community of St. Petersburg, Russia, bringing kindergartens to the young, Jewish study and summer camps to youth, and financial assistance and medicine to the aged, as well as other programs for every age group.
• The new JCC North in Palm Beach Gardens brought a full calendar of programs for the whole family to a portion of Federation’s growing service area.
• Nearly 250 local business leaders and professionals gathered to hear former football player, coach, sports analyst, business entrepreneur and philanthropist Mike Ditka at Federation’s 6th Annual Men’s Nite Out event.
• During the spring, teens from Palm Beach County participated in the annual March of the Living, walking through the death camps of Poland to memorialize The Holocaust, then continued their journey to Israel to commemorate and celebrate the creation of the Jewish state.
• Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service expanded to best accommodate the needs of our community, bringing services to the southern and western communities with a satellite office in Lake Worth.
• Federation nourishes those unable to feed themselves through the funding of kosher food pantries, Rosh Hashanah and Passover meals, and holiday celebrations through the Jewish Hunger Response.
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Federation’s Jewish Community Assistance Network (JCAN) operated in six communities throughout Palm Beach County, providing health, wellness and social programs for more than 2,000 senior participants, helping to promote aging-in-place and preventing isolation.
• Human rights activist, current JAFI leader and author Natan Sharansky was the featured guest speaker at two Federation events: the Business & Professions Division (B&P) “Lunch with a Legend” and our 2010 Campaign Opening, which drew more than 500 participants.
• More than 250 people in their 30s, 40s and 50s came together to celebrate their shared heritage at this year’s Blue Jeans Ball events. 6
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Hope
Hope Jewish life is flourishing in the greater Palm Beaches. We’ve provided new opportunities for Jewish learning and experiences, and connected in unprecedented ways. We have reached out, energized, and maximized programs and services to strengthen Jewish identity. We have provided support and guidance, enlightened and inspired. We have strengthened the bond between Israelis and Americans, and shared resources to enhance our community, Israel, its people and Jewish communities throughout the world. We know that our Federation will continue to preserve and protect the worldwide Jewish community. We can — and will — provide for and improve the quality of life for all Jews. In good times and in bad, we will continue to put our dollars to work where they will have the biggest, most immediate impact. We will continue to build community together...every day.
• Our Synagogue Institute worked with area congregations to help them strengthen their operations in the areas of marketing, public relations and social networking efforts, as well as offered ongoing resources to ensure local synagogues continue to play a key role in engaging the community in Jewish life. • The Emerging Leadership Project, a collaboration between Federation’s Campaign Department and the Mandel Center for Excellence in Leadership, was designed to nurture and develop the next generation of Federation and Jewish communal leadership. The inaugural group of 16 young professionals completed the first of a two-year content-based program. • More than 400 children and their parents are receiving assistance to ensure a successful beginning through Youth Futures, developed by the Jewish Agency for Israel and funded by Federation in the partnered communities of the Tzahar Region. The program works with at-risk children, providing them with a mentor and a connection to social services, to raise their self-esteem, improve their grades in school and support them at home. • Area families of first-time campers and those seeking assistance with the cost of overnight camp applied for Federation’s Campership Incentive Grants and the
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Overnight Camp Scholarship Program to make a youth Jewish camp experience more affordable and available.
• Federation supported Hillel Foundations of Florida Campus Life at seven state colleges and universities, strengthening Jewish identity for more than 31,000 young adults. • Federation’s Jewish Teen Initiative engaged 300 teens to participate in Jewish Student Union Clubs at area middle schools and 10 high schools, connecting them to synagogue youth groups, community programs, service learning projects and Israel trips. • Ten Palm Beach County high school students participated in Federation’s Bonim Fellows summer experience in Israel, volunteering within the Tzahar Region — Federation’s partnered communities of Tzfat, Rosh Pina and Hatzor Haglilit. • Thanks to funds and donations secured by Federation, the Lorraine & Jack N. Friedman Commission for Jewish Education (CJE), the joy of Jewish books and music was provided to more than 1,200 children ages six months to six years in our community through the PJ Library® of the Greater Palm Beaches.
• Twenty-five area teens participated in Federation’s Gesher Hai (Hebrew for living bridge) Israel experience during the summer.
• • Federation’s young emissary from Rosh Pina, one of three twinned cities in Israel’s Tzahar Region, met with and taught our area’s youth about our partnership, modern-day Israel and Israeli culture. •
Federation funded the Taglit-Birthright Israel program, which offers 10-day, life changing trips for college students and young professionals where participants deepen their connection to Judaism.
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Substantial tuition assistance was provided to the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy through Federation funding, allowing day school education to be more attainable to area children and feasible for their families.
Ilan Shohat, the youngest mayor currently serving in Israel, visited our community to share his vision for rejuvenating his city of Tzfat, one of Federation’s Partnership 2000 communities, which included plans to increase tourism through kabbalah and move the city forward with the construction of Israel’s fifth medical school and a research facility.
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Report from
Report from
Judith A. Levy Annual Campaign Chair
Sanford M. Baklor Planned Giving & Endowments Chair I started this year believing that anything is possible, a conviction that motivated me throughout the season. How else could we put the past behind us and come together to ensure that our Federation would be there for those who needed us the most? Campaign 2010 provided a lifeline to people in distress, brought care to the vulnerable, nurtured Jewish learning and warmly embraced the unaffiliated. Being positive, both in thought and spirit, enabled us to secure more than $2 million in new and increased gifts from 2,000 new donors, helping us offset anticipated decreases and losses. Additionally, we raised $3.8 million in designated funds for our local and overseas partners. Coupled with our $19 million allocation, our financial resources totaled $22.8 million. The Women’s Division, under the leadership of President and Campaign Chair Linda Cortell Benjamin, raised $8.4 million, representing 44 percent of total funds raised. Thank you to the many women who worked tirelessly on behalf of women’s philanthropy.
“A debt of gratitude is also extended to our donors, and volunteers of our affiliates and country club communities...”
Funds raised for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Annual Campaign go into the Federation’s “checking account” to meet the day-to-day needs of our partner agencies, and commitments to Israel and other parts of the world. Funds developed for endowment go into the community’s “savings account.” Many of our sister federations were able to weather serious financial storms by tapping into their unrestricted funds, and other discretionary endowment and special fund assets during the economic downturn. Our Federation could not do this because its financial reservoir is dangerously low. Now, more than ever, it is critical to the future of our community for our supporters to consider creating a permanent Jewish legacy. Do it for yourself, do it for your community. Just do it! The Planned Giving & Endowments department helps donors maximize their tax and philanthropic benefits while developing permanent endowment resources to ensure the continuity of important programs and services for Jews in the greater Palm Beaches, Israel and around the world. Over the past year, the Federation, through its various endowments, donor advised funds and supporting foundations, distributed more than $7 million. Of that amount, 77 percent of all charitable distributions went to the Federation, its partner agencies or other programs and projects in Israel. The remainder was distributed to other charitable organizations that qualify for grants under the Federation’s guidelines.
Grant Distributions Federation, partner agencies, overseas partners and Federation projects – 77%
A debt of gratitude is also extended to our donors, and volunteers of our affiliates and country club communities for providing the foundation of our Annual Campaign, finding creative ways to implement events and taking on expanded roles in raising sponsorship dollars. While we had a challenging year, the collective action of our community reinforced that we truly can accomplish anything. How great is our pride to promote and assure Jewish Peoplehood; help children learn the meaning of being Jewish; help young people embark on life-transforming trips to Israel; help families share programs celebrating Jewish identity; and help seniors live independent, dignified lives. Thank you for being part of the team and helping to fulfill the obligation we have as Jews to care for each other.
Other Jewish organizations – 12%
Miscellaneous programs – 11%
Endowment and Special Fund Assets Description ............................................................................................................. In Millions Philanthropic Funds........................................................................................................... $27.7 Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts..................................................................................... 0.5 Charitable Remainder Unitrusts............................................................................................. 3.4 Designated Funds................................................................................................................ 29.3 Annual Campaign Endowments (ACE)/Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) Funds.................... 11.2 Charitable Gift Annuities....................................................................................................... 6.5 Community Trust Funds......................................................................................................... 9.5 Supporting Foundations......................................................................................................... 1.0 Insurance Policies at Face Value............................................................................................ 4.7 ACE/LOJE and Other Known Expectancies........................................................................... 24.0 Total Asset Base............................................................................................................... $117.8
2009/2010 Heritage Endowment Society and Lion of Judah Endowment Members The Heritage Society recognizes donors who have created permanent endowments of $100,000 or more. A Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) recognizes those women who have created their legacy by perpetuating their Lion-level gift.
$1,000,000+ Iris Barrel & Carl Apfel Arlene Kaufmans & Sanford Baklor Arlene & Victor Belson Joan Davis Chorney Sophie*s & Leonard* Davis Sheilas & Alec Engelstein Geraldyne O.* & James B.* Gaynor Lindas & Ray Golden Adrienne & Samuel W.* Jacobs Irene Sacks Kornhauser*s Margaret S.* & Eugene W.* Kramer Claires & Melvin Levine Ceil N. & Robert S. Levy Ernas & Sam Liebovich Marie & Earl* Lipnick Vickis & Arthur S. Loring Beatrice* & Hyman Messing Suzannes & Joseph S. Michaan Morris Morchan* Martha Richman*s Babette & Benedict* Rosenberg Vivians & Seymore Scharer Alfred Scheer*
$500,000 - $999,999 Dorothy Adlers Cecile* & Dr. Seymour* Alpert Dorothy* & Martin* Eisenbach Irma* & Fred* Lederman Harriet & Edwin Levine Harriet L. & Alan Miller Leslie E.s & Ronald Y. Schram J.N. Somers Charitable Will Trust The Robert J. Stelzer Family
$250,000 - $499,999 Theodore Blumenthal* Jacqueline Eder*s
Jack Fleischer* Sybil & Saul Freed Sadie* & Harold* Friedman Carol & Irwin* Galkin Lillian & David Goldberg Hannah (Honee)*s & Joseph* Goodfriend Ruth Granat* Sara*s & Arnold* Grandberg Esther* & Alexander* Gruber C. Lorraine & Martin* Hoffinger Edith Jacobsons Barbara G. Kays Charles Kelman* Anne* & Samuel* Klein Annette & Harold Price Muriel & Nelson Saines Renee & Albert Waldman Susan R. & Elliot Weinstein Jesse Yolles Meyer Zlotnik
$100,000 - $249,999 Ruth Abramsons Inges & Max Adler Ruth Alberts Judith* & Sam* Alter Harriette K. Baimes Lois Bakers Beth Batess Lorraine Becks Lindas & Roger E. Benjamin Marjorie G.s & Barry S. Berg Harriette Bergers Eileen Bermans Florence Bernstein* Constance Blachers Beatrice W. Blochs Rita & Ernie Bogen Sandy Bornsteins Bess* & Melvin* Brenner
Phylliss & George Brindis Betty* & Murray* Byck Kenneth Case* Greta & Alvin Chaiken Leona F. & Marcy* Chanin Sheryl Davidoffs Rosalee Davisons Elsie Dekelboum*s Sylvias & Robert Dillon Gertrude Dorson* Mildred & Maurice* Drees Shirley Duhl Edith Eastons Rose* & Roman* Englander George Epstein* Joan F.* & Sidney Faber Esther Feldbergs Lionel Fendell Marjorie Finks Selene Fishkins Miriam & Alec Flamm Elaine Fleishers Eleanor Franks Selma Freudenberg* Pearl R. Fried* Beulah* & Jack* Friedman Junes & Benham Fuhrman Rose F. & Gabriel Galperin Elma Gilberts Jaye & Harold Gillet Elaine Gimelstobs Fay Glassman* Lillian* & Selig Glick Benjamin Glickman Lucille Goldbergs Sandra E. Goldbergs Simone S. & Norman Goldblum Doris Pearlman Goldenbergs Adele* & Irving* Goldfarb Sally Goldmans
Shirley S. & Meyer* Goldstein Phillip Goos* Jean R. Green* Carol W.s & Lionel P. Greenbaum Eileen Ludwig Greenlands Natalie Rosenberg Harlan Harriet Hartmans Willard Harzoff* Rita Dee & Harold* Hassenfeld Tillie* & Arnold J.* Havenick Ruth Hilton* Cynthia Hirschs Linda Hirschs Lorraine Hoffingers Helen G. Hoffmans Natalie & Jeff Jaffe Mona Joffes Amy Jonass Jane H. Karps Leona F. Karps Deborah & Martin V. Katz Nancy G. Katz*s Nathan L. Kerbel* Charlotte K.s & Henry L. Kimelman Eleanor H. Kleins Marilyn & Judah Klein Teri & Jack Klein Vivian S.* & Harold J.* Klein Leonard Knaster* Ruth Knox Charlotte Kornbluhs Sandra Krakoffs Lola* & Saul* Kramer Shirley Krellensteins Cecelia Krisers Marilyn Lamperts Pearl Lawrences Shirley G. Leibows Marie & Joseph* Levin Gladys Cole Levines Bernice Levinson
Judith A. Levys Karen J. Levys Shirley F. Levys Vivian Liebermans Cynthia S.s & Robert E.* List Karen Lists Bente S. Lyonss Ruth M. Mahler Lillian F.* & Eli B.* Malkin Arthur Mantell Zelda Masons Sydelle & Arthur I.* Meyer Gladys Meyers*s William Michaelson* Gaye Moeliss Jerome Moff Gail & Melvin B.* Nessel Frances S.*s & Alvin L.* Newman Kala & Jack Norton Shirley & Samuel (Pat)* Patent Ruth Pearls Ruth & Irwin Peckman Mildred Polands Dorothy N. & Benjamin M. Polayes Perle & Monroe Potash Eleanor R.* & Norman S.* Rabb Beverlys & Edwin Robbins Selma Rosens Judith Rosenbergs Lillian & William Sandler Audrey Schwartzs Miriam Schwartzs Eve D.* & Joseph L.* Sewall Lisa & Brian Seymour Adele Shambans Diane & Alpert* Shapiro Lois Shapiros Elaine Shefts Elizabeth Sterenberg Shulman, Ph.D.s Betty Siegels
Joan M. & Fred K.* Siegel Hope Silvermans Freda & Herbert* Sinberg Jean & Jack Skodnek Charlotte Skolers Diane Sosmans Marilyn Spungin*s Tubby Staymans Susan* & Paul* Stein Barbara Steinbergs Milton Susman* Dorothy Tanzmans Sandra M.*s & Howard Taylor Alan Wager* Rita & Dr. Irving* Weinstock Anne*s & Mortimer* Weiss Violet M.s & Harvey L.* Werner Audrey Wilsons Marilyn T. & Michael D. Winer Elaine Wolffs Rita Goldstein Wolfsons Evelyn Woolmans Marjorie Yashars Julie & Mark Yadgaroff Carolyn Yasunas Joyce T. Yeckess Sarah Zalesch*s Anita Zeiler*s Joan & Stanley Zeller
Star of David Society members have created a Lion of Judah endowment (LOJE) or perpetual Annual Campaign endowment (PACE) of at least $200,000 or a permanent endowment of $500,000.
s Lion of Judah Endowment. * Of blessed memory.
Campaign Allocations — 2010/2011 Local Community Services The Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches*1 − Lore and Eric F. Ross JCC and JCC North − Providing, promoting and developing Jewish traditions, culture and identity................................. $2,231,642 Academy of Continuing Education (Ross JCC) Adult Programs − Spiritual, social, fitness, health and cultural programs that bring our community’s adults together. Camp Shalom − Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Camp Shalom and Leonard and Sophie Davis Camp Shalom − A wonderful and safe Jewish camp experience for children ages 5 to 15.
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Senior Activity Center − A special location at the Ross JCC that allows the area’s seniors to participate in programs suited to their needs. Holiday Programs and Celebrations JCC Maccabi Games Delegation Outreach Programs
Center for Jewish Spirituality (Ross JCC)
Recreation and Wellness Programs
Chaverim Children Centers − Warm and nurturing Jewish after-school environments for elementary-age children.
Ruth and Stanley Granat Athletic Center
Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Early Childhood (West Palm Beach) Center Cultural Programs, including annual Book Festival and Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival. Edward and Thelma Glantz Early Childhood Center (Ross JCC)
Special Event Programs − Holiday and cultural programming that celebrates our heritage and encourages participation from the region’s residents. Teen Programs Youth Recreation Leagues − Hundreds of youth participating in social and recreational leagues to stay fit and healthy in a Jewish environment.
Family Programming (West Palm Beach)
Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy* − Offering individualized education and Hebrew language immersion, Judaism, music, fine arts and sports programs in a state-of-the-art facility for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. ..................................................................................................................... $1,118,614 Lorraine & Jack N. Friedman Commission for Jewish Education*2 − Providing superior Jewish educational experiences for synagogues, schools, agencies, organizations and individuals. ...................................... $574,536 Consultation Services − Offering educational tools and resources to early childhood schools, synagogue religious schools, day schools, adolescent programs, special needs programs, teachers, students, families and Jewish professionals. Conversations with Jewish Women Writers − Includes interactions with authors and the insight of Dr. Shula Reinharz, who helps frame the discussions between authors and participants from the perspective of her work at the Hadassah Brandeis Institute at Brandeis University. Curricula Development − Assisting local educators in developing need-based, experiential Israeli, Ethiopian and Judaic school curricula. Israel Educators’ Exchange − Ongoing exchange between Palm Beach County and Tzahar Region educators through shared communication, curricula and projects throughout the school year, conducted in partnership with Federation. J.N. Somers YAD Program − A formal Jewish school for children with special needs. Jewish Educator Incentive Award Program − Individual teacher incentive and recognition awards, conference stipends and higher education subsidies, along with grants provided to area religious schools and preschools to enhance curriculum and promote professional development for educators.
We can — and will — provide for and improve the quality of life for all Jews.
Jewish Family Life Department − Serves as a resource to more than 1,000 local Jewish families with young children by providing programs such as raising Jewish children and celebrating Jewish holidays in the home, developing a network of services with local synagogues and promoting events specifically geared to this growing demographic. Judaica Institute − An exciting educational and social program where eighth to 12th grade Jewish teens engage in meaningful post-bar and bat mitzvah education.
PJ Library® of the Greater Palm Beaches − Children ages 6 months to 6 years old receive free Jewish books each month for a year to read with their parents. Professional Development Programs − Workshops, seminars and conferences for teachers and principals in early childhood schools, synagogue religious schools, day schools, adolescent programs and special needs programs, as well as Jewish professionals. Siegal College − Bachelor’s, master’s and combined bachelor-master’s degrees in Jewish education and Jewish studies available through the Cleveland college. Synagogue School Enhancement Project − An intensive project to build excellence in synagogue school education. Teachers Resource and Media Centers − Well-prepared resources, materials and curricula readily available in West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach. Teen Tzedakah Project − Teen philanthropic fund and social action program that helps establish a foundation for lifelong giving, Jewish communal leadership and volunteerism. Ulpan L’Ivrit Hebrew Language Program − A program for teaching conversational Hebrew in a structured and systematic way. Winer Panim el Panim − A four-day intensive program for teens in Washington, DC, focusing on the application of Jewish values to contemporary social and political issues. Women’s Symposium − Includes distinguished guest speakers followed by subsequent educational offerings relating to the theme of the event.
Campaign Allocations — 2010/2011 Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service* − A nationally accredited social service agency with offices in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach and Jupiter. The agency strengthens individuals of all ages, their families and their community, and works to fulfill the Jewish value of tikkun olam (repairing the world), one person at a time. .................................................................... $816,935 Ambassadors − Recruits and trains men and women living in senior communities to proactively combat isolation and connect neighbors to needed services. Children’s Services − Coordinates assessment and treatment services for children who are struggling with developmental, social, emotional, behavioral or academic difficulties. Includes on-site access to services for children attending the Meyer Academy, the Jewish Community Center’s two preschools and other community locations. Community Directions − Professional social workers assess the needs of callers and make referrals internally or to other organizations. Counseling and Mental Health Services − Comprehensive professional psychotherapy treatment for children and adults. Emergency Financial Assistance Guardianship Program − Provides legal guardianship on a voluntary or court-mandated basis.
Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program
Campaign Allocations — 2010/2011 Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarships – Offering financial aid to families who are sending their children to summer camps throughout the country. .............................................................................................. $40,000 Taglit-Birthright Israel − Providing young adults the opportunity to experience Israel and connect to their Jewish roots. ....................................................................................................................................... $96,374
Jewish Domestic Abuse Outreach and Support Program Kosher Food Pantry Medical Alert Systems Mentoring 4 Kids − Matching children ages 6 to 14 living in single-parent families with adult mentors. Pooled Trust − Ensuring that financial resources are available to care for a person who is qualifying for Medicaid. Psychiatry Services for Children and Adults Sachs Career Resource Center − Offering skill building, networking groups and individual career counseling. Support Groups − For bereavement, caregiving, visual impairment and survivors of suicide, among others.
Jewish Community Relations Council − The department is Federation’s public affairs, advocacy, political and community relations arm, which is a consensus-based body that represents the organized Jewish community to elected officials, and the Jewish and non-Jewish communities. ................................$275,888 Anne & Sam Klein Jewish Coalition for Literacy − Recruits and trains volunteers to be reading partners in 50 area elementary public schools to improve students’ reading skills.
Israel and Security Affairs − Advocates on behalf of Israel and global Jewish security issues among public officials and community groups, and in the media.
Countering Messianic Activities − Reacts to local proselytizing programs and activities that mislead the public on the true nature of Judaism.
Public Affairs and Government Advocacy − Supporting legislation regarding the elderly, Holocaust survivors, the separation of religion and government, anti-discrimination laws and immigration reform, among other issues.
Interfaith Clergy Institute − Conducts monthly interfaith meetings that discuss issues of concern for the community and holds an annual interfaith program. Intergroup Relations − Creates programs and activities aimed at fostering relations with the African-American and Hispanic communities.
Melvin J. and Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service − A subsidiary of the Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service, offering a continuum of residential services for adults with developmental disabilities, chronic mental illness and learning difficulties, designed to focus on individuals’ strengths and support their highest level of functioning. ............................................................................................................. $45,900 The Apartment Program − Adults living independently in a gated apartment community with on-site 24-hour staff support. Group Homes − Seven adults with special needs living together in a group home setting with 24-hour staff in the home. LifePlanning Project − For families with adult disabled children to help them begin to enhance their fiscal and social planning.
Chaplaincy Services .................................................................................................................................................. $194,786 Administrative Services for the Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis − The community chaplain serves as executive vice president for the board, which incorporates the entire county. Board Certification from the National Association of Jewish Chaplains − The chaplain provides nationally credentialed services. Chaplain Aides − Trained volunteers, under the direction of the chaplain, provide religious services for those who are unable to attend a synagogue.
Campus Capital Expenses ............................................................................................................................................ $92,646 Jewish Campus Occupancy and Administration ........................................................................................................ $193,763 Jewish Community Center Former Building Campus Expense ...................................................................................$670,699 Senior Service Subsidies − Aiding elderly, financially needy clients of the community. ........................................... $1,115,932 Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Lola & Saul Kramer Senior Services Agency Inc.
Case Management − To ensure that individuals can maximize independence and meet their full potential. Counseling Emergency Response Enhanced Companion − Provides seniors with in-home assistance by employing professionally supervised retirees. Psychiatric Evaluations Psychiatric Medical Reviews
Adult Day Health Centers Chore Service − Heavy-duty, one-time cleaning for clients living in dire situations. Homebound Mitzvah Program for the High Holy Days and Passover Home Health Care Home Relief Kosher Meals-on-Wheels Medication Management
Yom HaShoah Commemoration − Hosts the annual Holocaust commemoration program.
Client Referrals to Federation’s Partner Agencies − Providing assistance to residents seeking a variety of social and spiritual services.
Religious and Holiday Services − Meeting the spiritual needs of the homebound and infirm. Services for Special Needs Community − Providing resources and holiday celebrations for individuals and groups. Supervise Community’s Jewish Indigent Burial Program Visits to Prison Inmates, Hospital and Hospice Patients, and Nursing and Retirement Home Residents
Community Outreach for Emergency Organizations, including the American Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office − Representing the Jewish community at government levels regarding spiritual services and disaster relief efforts.
Jewish Teen Initiative − Creates social, cultural and educational programs specifically for Jewish pre-teens and teens in the greater Palm Beaches, enhances and promotes existing programs for middle and high school-age students, and serves as a resource for local synagogue youth groups and Jewish agencies. .................................................................................................................................................$320,468 Community-Wide Programs − Offering middle and high school students social and social action programs.
Synagogue Partnerships − Partnering with six local synagogues and agencies to provide quality teen programs with trained staff.
Jewish Student Unions − Bringing together teens at area schools to learn about Judaism in a comfortable environment.
Teen Professional Network − Encourages networking and professional development for all youth workers in the community.
Leadership Programs − The Teen Outreach Council allows opportunities for teen leaders to participate in community-wide programs and develop leadership skills.
Campaign Allocations — 2010/2011 Community Planning and Allocations − Works with local affiliated agencies, Federation departments, and national and regional organizations to identify any services and programs required for the maintenance, growth and development of the Jewish community of the greater Palm Beaches. Works with institutions to design proposals for possible funders that will provide for innovative or strategic services aimed at engaging or assisting a greater share of the community. .........................$441,699 Community Missions − Planning, staffing and supporting Federation missions to Israel and Jewish communities throughout the world, such as Cuba, Argentina and Spain. .......................................................... $66,640 Focus, Federation’s Newsletter − A publication to educate and inform donors on Federation’s activities, projects and initiatives locally, in Israel and around the world. ................................................. $25,000 Mosaic TV Program − The only local television program produced by a Jewish federation, featuring prominent guests and presenting a wide range of local and national Jewish issues for more than 25 years. ................................................................................................................................................ $50,657 Synagogue Institute − Serving as a resource to support synagogues as gateway institutions for Jewish life by providing programs that enhance the social, communal and spiritual connections of the next generation of congregants............................................................................................................................ $25,000 Mandel Center for Excellence in Leadership − To engage and develop high-performance volunteer and professional leaders of Federation and its partner agencies...................................................................... $24,895 Camp Gan Israel − Martin and St. Lucie counties ........................................................................................................ $10,000
Subtotal - Local Community Services ........................................................................................................... $8,432,074
Campaign Allocations — 2010/2011 Overseas Needs Jewish Federations of North America − Through the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the organization provides social welfare and justice programs, and educational experiences in Israel and 65 countries around the world. JAFI is dedicated to aiding Jews in distress, helping new Israeli immigrants, teaching Zionism, and creating partnerships between Israel and the diaspora. JDC operates throughout the world to support rescue and relief efforts for Jews in need, and rebuild Jewish communities. .......................................................................................................................... $5,037,005 Specific Federation programs supported include: Ethiopian National Project’s School Performance and Community Empowerment (SPACE) − Improving the academic performance of hundreds of Ethiopian-Israeli junior high school students in Ramla, Israel. SPACE, through scholastic assistance, outreach centers for at-risk youth and leadership programs, helps Ethiopian-Israeli students with their studies while providing them opportunities for a positive future. Parents and Children Together (PACT) − Giving more than 1,000 EthiopianIsraeli children and their families a firm foundation to integrate and succeed within Israeli society through educational enrichment programs, tutors for older students and professional exchanges in Ramla, Israel.
St. Petersburg Partnership − Meeting the needs of St. Petersburg’s more than 110,000 Jews through kindergartens; Hillel programs for college students; Jewish cultural programs; community leadership training; summer and winter camps; teen Israel experiences; youth groups; and meals, health care and socialization programs for the elderly. Youth Futures − Employing young adult mentors and creating “centers of excellence” for extracurricular activities, among other initiatives, that will bring self-confidence, academic achievement and opportunities to disadvantaged children living in the Tzahar Region of Israel.
PACT Plus − Expanding PACT’s classroom and after-school programs for Ethiopian-Israeli children from first through sixth grades in Ramla, Israel. Partnership 2000 − Strengthening our connection to Israel through our relationship with the people of the Tzahar Region (comprising the cities of Tzfat, Rosh Pina and Hatzor Haglilit) through youth and educational exchanges; leadership development programs; enhanced tourism opportunities; economic development programs; and Jewish identity programs for the greater Palm Beaches’ teens and adults.
Israel and Overseas Department − Developing and maintaining projects directly funded by Federation’s
Regional and National Agencies and Services Hillel Foundations of Florida − Providing Jewish experiences for college students throughout Florida. ......................$200,000 Advocacy − Identifying injustices and creating social action programs based on the Jewish concept of tikkun olam.
Jewish Service Corps Fellows − Reaching out to unaffiliated college students through engaging programs.
Cultural Programs − Celebrating Jewish traditions in a variety of ways that encourages participation from the unaffiliated.
Leadership Development − Providing professional networking opportunities, internships and international leadership conferences.
Israel − Advocacy training and coordinating meaningful Israel travel experiences.
Religious Programs − Including Shabbat and holiday experiences, and kosher student meals.
Holocaust Documentation and Education Center − A non-profit, non-sectarian educational resource center with a collection of taped testimonials of 1,800 Holocaust survivors. .................................................... $6,000 Florida Government Affairs Committee − Providing resources for lobbying efforts in Tallahassee for state grants and funds on behalf of Federation’s partner agencies. ........................................................ $14,664 Subtotal - Regional and National Agencies and Services ......................................................................... $220,664
Annual Campaign and individual donors that mutually benefit the greater Palm Beaches and Jewish communities around the world, including Israel and the former Soviet Union. The department develops programs that create bonds with the Jewish people of Russia by funding projects that enhance Jewish identity, and meet the educational, spiritual and social service needs of the Jewish community of St. Petersburg. Federation also supports programs in Israel’s less populated areas to promote economic development, aid youth at-risk and fund other partnered activities in the Tzahar Region, and to provide for the social service and educational needs of the Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ramla. ................................................................................................................................................................... $354,901
Partnership 2000 − Local Initiatives ..............................................................................................................................$10,000 Exchanges − Providing opportunities for residents of the greater Palm Beaches − from professional staff to teachers − to visit Israel (and vice versa), and to work on projects of mutual benefit. Visiting Dignitaries − Government officials and directors of programs funded by Federation travel to the greater Palm Beaches to share their perspective on the needs within Israel. Youth Groups − Bringing teens from the Tzahar Region to meet their peers in the greater Palm Beaches for Young Ambassadors, a program held during winter break, allowing the teens to explore their Jewish identity and learn from each other.
Federation Staffing in Israel ......................................................................................................................................... $75,000 Subtotal − Overseas Needs ................................................................................................................. $5,476,906
Campaign Allocations — 2010/2011 Designated Gifts Local Designated Gifts ......................................................................................................................................... $2,717,972 Hurricane Action Network Delivery to Seniors (HANDS) of the Jewish Community Jewish Community Assistance Network (JCAN) Jewish Hunger Response Jewish Teen Initiative Mandel Center for Excellence in Leadership Mosaic Television Program Senior Subsidies The Anne and Sam Klein Jewish Coalition for Literacy The Ewa & Dan Abraham Project
Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches
Federation Israel Experience Program — A Commitment to our Youth For the past 18 years, Federation has provided the community’s youth who celebrate their bar or bat mitzvah with a $600 voucher to use toward an approved Israel experience program. It is our way of saying mazel tov on their achievements, assisting them with their journey to higher levels of Jewish learning, strengthening their Jewish identity and providing them a lifelong attachment to Israel. Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor Marc Burstein Mackenzie Hart Jesse Sutcliffe Emily Wright
Joseph L. Morse Geriatric Center
Palm Beach Synagogue
Lola & Saul Kramer Senior Services Agency
Jessica Baldinger Stephen Berkner
Lorraine & Jack N. Friedman Commission for Jewish Education
Jordan Reich Matthew Resnick Eric Rosen Alec Schafler Noah Schwartz Jacqueline Smith Matthew Vogel Benjamin Weiss Jared White Seth White
Melvin J. and Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service
Shir Hadash
Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis
Rebecca Narlinger
Temple Beth David
Temple Beit HaYam Sarah Behr Taylor Olivia Blum Nathan Cummings Arienne Desman Daniel Fischman Steven Fogel Isabel Fransas Collin Goldstein Ashley Graff Mitchel Hochman Nathan Klein Shannon Moran Scott Scher Shayna Shannon Spencer Sigalow
Jacob Bleefeld Mikayla Brody Kyra Gerber Daniel Hein Lillian Lesser Tommy Lubeck Brandon Mackles Mack McGrew Matt Resnick Achinoam Shmueli Isaac Smith Samuel Stadlander Talia Suskauer Monica Wacks Matthew Weinberg
Temple Beth Am
Temple Beth El
Joshua Ackerman Isabel Amsden Jeffrey Bail Michael Beer Alison Bell Michael Benson Danielle Borenstein Uri Richard Brookmyer Tyler Coliskey Hannah Denenberg Phillip Frank Seth Freeman Sarah Golden Matthew Green Rachel Greenfield David Greenhouse Benjamin Greenspan Brittany Grogins Jamie Honowitz Mia Isdaner Louis Jenks Calvin Kaler Jacob Kelley Amy Kovalsky Brandon Manoff
Noah Jacobson Jesse Marcus Robby Nazinitsky Caroline Spitz John Unterhalter
Overseas Designated Gifts .................................................................................................................................... $1,097,771 The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Subtotal − Designated Gifts ................................................................................................................. $3,815,743
Federation Operations and Miscellaneous Expenses Administration (including management, financial resource development, human resources, strategic planning, marketing and information technology) ........................................................................................ $812,123 Fundraising and Collection ................................................................................................................................... $3,452,037 Contingency Reserves ............................................................................................................................................... $286,196 Reserve for Losses on Collections ............................................................................................................................. $570,000 Credit Card Fees ..........................................................................................................................................................$50,000 Total Campaign Allocations ..................................................................................................................$23,115,743
* This amount includes Campus Corporation expenses for the provision of space and related occupancy costs, demonstrating the additional value these agencies are receiving in addition to its operational allocation. 1
Includes two Federation matching grants totaling $92,500.
2
Includes Federation matching grant of $50,000 for synagogue enhancement and professional development.
Temple Beth Shalom Scott Tavlin
Temple Beth Tikvah Shiloh Bezalel Jake Denhoffer Aaron Fratrik Sarah Friedman Aaron Raspler Sydney Rogalsky Allie Sefton Michael Sefton Joshua Tarter Ben Tenenbaum Emily Tessenholtz Sam Tessenholtz
Nicole Turner Jenna Zacharia
Temple Beth Torah Matthew Albers Brady Alter Austin Barr Amanda Chaplin Ariana Cohen Jacob Dolins Brandon Douglas Brianna Fahrer Alexandra Freedman William Gendusa Brendon Green Jared Greenberg Gregory Harmon Brett Hoberman Hunter Isaguirre Tova Jones Jacob Koos Alix Krolick Jordan Levi Joshua Levi Jared Levine Alicia Lowenstein Ian Lowenstein Bari Miller Mitchell Miner Mark Neuman Scott Pescatore Benjamin Pess Chelsi Quo Rachel Rabinowitz Rachel Reckseit Alyssa Rubin Adam Schoen Maya Schwartz Jason Smith Brielle Sorkin Marissa Sunshine Lara Tessler Alex Viscusi Michael Viscusi Jaclyn Weber Logan Weber Liana Zafran
Temple Beth Zion Zachary Abrams Lillie Benjamin Jonathan Carmel Jordan DeBoer Steven Eisenwasser Jared Lehman Robbie Pine Jake Silver
This list was compiled by Federation with information provided by area synagogues. We apologize to anyone whom we may have inadvertently overlooked.
Sam Spack Hunter Wyman Matthew Zagoory
Rachel Tamposi Will Tamposi Caroline Webb
Temple B’nai Jacob
Temple Shaarei Shalom
Nicholas Rubinowicz Jake Sukienik
Abby Anderson Joshua August Joshua Benjamin Liora Bernstein Rafael Bernstein Amanda Brensel Daniel Brown Erin Conway Ben Fagan Parker Fine Margo Gellert Ben Greenstein Marni Greenstein Adin Jacobs Dylan Kahn Eric Kent Tyler Levine Joshua Martinez Zachary Martinez Jordan McCrary Calie Michael Jacob Moss Morgan Patipa Eric Rieder Maxwell Reiter Matthew Rott Harrison Schorr Marlee Skavnes Benjamin Staie Rachel Steiner Kasey Tendrich Jordan Vidro Sarah Whitman
Temple Emanu-El Douglas Benilous Dorit Bodnick Nathan Callahan David Dolgin Matthew Feuer Graham Kramer Austin Litt David Miller Joshua Pincus Racheli Platt Madison Richman Sydney Wolofsky
Temple Israel Nichole Cohen Jordan Cramer Jake Falk Michael Farber Isabel Grabel Josh Hellerstein Remi Lederman Erica Maltz Emily Offenkrantz Nicholas Sadler Allison Taylor
Temple Judea Oscar Stibbe Baum Sean Fallon Matthew Feingold Stefanie Fischer Brett Gilman Whitney Goldstein Deanna Harris Ari Kijanka Samantha Kitroser Ethan Klein Rebecca Klipin Haley Lickstein Rebecca Michalski Allison Miller Jordan Paulus Rhett Price Rowan Sales Daniel Sanabria Alex Shlamowitz Samantha Stoloff
Temple Torah Lawrence Charnow Elana Deutch Brett Hartstein Aidan Lapoff Jared Nicholas Ryan Rubloff Renee Surrey Andrew Walter
Committees and Chairs 2009/2010
Federation Officers & Board of Directors 2009/2010 Executive Committee President Arthur S. Loring President Elect Mark F. Levy Vice President Rick Baer Vice President Linda Cortell Benjamin Vice President Hal Danenberg Vice President Barry Feinberg Vice President Bente S. Lyons
Vice President Hope Silverman
Past President Judith A. Levy*
Vice President and Annual Campaign Chair Judith A. Levy Secretary Dean J. Rosenbach Assistant Secretary Gary S. Lesser Treasurer Ira Gerstein
Member-At-Large Dorothy Adler Member-At-Large Norman P. Goldblum* Member-At-Large Helen G. Hoffman* Member-At-Large Barbara G. Kay*
Planned Giving & Endowments Chair Sanford M. Baklor Community Planning & Allocations Chair Sam Liebovich Jewish Community Campus Corporation President Martin A. List
Immediate Past President Arlene Kaufman*
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Judith A. Levy, Chair
Campaign Expansion and Development Gary S. Lesser, Chair
St. Petersburg Partnership Dean Rosenbach, Chair
Emerging Leadership Craig Storch, Chair
CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM Larry Bernstein, Chair COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ALLOCATIONS Sam Liebovich, Chair
Board of Directors
Agency Teams: Patricia M. Abramson Gigi Aron Harriette K. Baime Tami Baldinger Beth Bates Roger E. Benjamin Eileen Berman Anthony M. Beyer Lawrence R. Beyer Helen Bix Beatrice Bloch Erwin H. Blonder* Sandy Bornstein Stanley B. Brenner* David Brodsky Martin Cass Richard B. Comiter Sheryl Davidoff Tommy R. Davidoff Rosalee C. Davison Georgie Duber
Steven Ellison Alec Engelstein* Sheila Engelstein Jill Fenster Libby Fishman Rabbi Anthony Fratello Mitchell S. Fromstein Bette Gilbert* Jonathan S. Gilbert Rae M. Ginsburg Ray Golden Benjamin Gordon Lionel P. Greenbaum Joel B. Hart Suzanne Holmes Gary Hubschman Stanley Jacobson Stuart Karu Martin V. Katz Stanley M. Katz Jack Kay
Paul Kozloff Nini Krever Cecelia Kriser Anthony E. Lampert Arnold L. Lampert Jennifer Lesser Karen J. Levy Robert S. Levy* Stacey K. Levy Lisa Lickstein Norman Lipsett Vicki Loring Daniel M. Lyons Morton L. Mandel Alan H. Miller* Jeffrey S. Mooallem Bonnie Osher Ronald P. Pertnoy Monroe Potash Ed Robbins Ronald Y. Schram
Brian M. Seymour Adele W. Shamban Rabbi Howard Shapiro Irwin Shipper Alan L. Shulman* Elizabeth S. Shulman Adele Simon Harold Simon Rabbi Michael Singer Carole Solomon Terri Sriberg Craig Storch Chad Tendrich Ken Tillman Bruce E. Toll Gary Walk Penni Weinberg Violet M. Werner Rabbi Leonard C. Zucker *Past President ** Of Blessed Memory
Partnership 2000 Steering Committee Tami Baldinger, Chair Parents and Children Together (PACT) and Ethiopian National Project (ENP) Ben Gordon, Chair
CAMPUS CORPORATION Martin A. List, President
Women’s Philanthropy President/Campaign Chair Linda Cortell Benjamin
Israel/Overseas Barry Feinberg, Chair
Business & Professions Division Rick Baer, Chair
AUDIT Martin Cass, Chair
Member-At-Large Eugene J. Ribakoff* **
Assistant Treasurer Max Adler
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Mitchell S. Fromstein, Chair
Friedman Commission for Jewish Education Susan Handler, Chair Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service Harold Simon, Chair Jewish Community Centers of the Greater Palm Beaches Cynthia Brown, Chair EXECUTIVE Arthur S. Loring, Chair HEBREW FREE LOAN SOCIETY Howard I. Kaslow, Chair Internal Audit Martin Cass, Chair Investment Ray Golden, Chair
Scholarship Jason Bodnik, Chair Jewish Community Relations Council Jonathan S. Gilbert, Chair African American/Jewish Relations Barbara Ann Shore, Chair Anne and Sam Klein Jewish Coalition for Literacy Claire Kauftheil and Bob Born, Co-Chairs Domestic Affairs Task Force Simma Sulzer, Chair Interfaith Clergy Rabbi Stephen Pinsky and Sister Roberta Popara, Co-Chairs Israel, International and Security Concerns Task Force Lou Ellman, Chair Yom HaShoah Committee Joseph Gottfried, Chair Jewish Hunger Response Vicki Loring, Chair Jewish Teen Initiative Nini Krever, Chair Mandel Center for Excellence in Leadership Mandel Center Coordinating Committee Morton L. Mandel, Chair
Professional Development Steering Committee Eileen Berman, Chair Lay Leadership Development Steering Committee Arlene Kaufman, Chair Marketing and Communications Hal Danenberg, Chair Planned Giving and Endowments Sanford M. Baklor, Chair Professional Advisory Committee Richard Flah, Chair Jewish Women’s Foundation Ruth Flicker, Chair Women’s Legacy Council Adele Shamban and Hope Silverman, Co-Chairs Women’s Philanthropy Linda Cortell Benjamin, President/Campaign Chair Administration Amy Jonas, Vice President Campaign Completion Eleanor Bernstein, Vice President Education Judy Fish, Vice President Leadership Development Jill Fenster, Vice President Lion of Judah Campaign Vivian Lieberman, Vice President Young Women Michelle Jacobson and Jennifer Lesser, Vice Presidents
Federation Staff
Federation Staff (continued)
ADMINISTRATION Jeffrey L. Klein Chief Executive Officer
CAMPUS CORPORATION Ron Terebesi Campus Corporation Facilities Director
JEWISH COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NETWORK Joyce Moskowitz Director
PLANNED GIVING & ENDOWMENTS Joel Breitstein Senior Vice President
Debra Roshfeld Chief Operations Officer
CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM Rabbi Alan Sherman Executive Director and Community Chaplain
Barbara Weinberg Program Coordinator
Louis Solomon Director
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL Luis Fleischman Executive Director
Sharon C. Lindsey Associate Director
Juliette Rohr Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Carole-Ann Levine Executive Vice President/Financial Resource Development Seth J. Katzen Senior Vice President/Campaign and Marketing Rachel Harman Berg Director of Campaign Operations Hope L. Cutler Director of Business & Professions
EWA & DAN ABRAHAM PROJECT Maureen Wise Director FINANCE & OPERATIONS Kathy G. Sigall Chief Financial Officer Chris Malone Information and Technology Executive Director Joyce Brose Accounts Payable Manager Julianne Callea Accountant
Boots J. Fox Anne and Sam Klein Jewish Literacy Coalition Coordinator JEWISH TEEN INITIATIVE Wendy Stahl Director Jamie Sistino Program Director Lindsay Hirsch Synagogue Youth Director
Andee Hasbrook Donor Information Services Manager
Lesley Levin Jewish Student Union Program Coordinator and Youth Director
Tula Hudson-Miller Controller
Jessica Starkshall Adolescent Education Coordinator and Youth Director
Bailey London Development Associate
Frank Mandrell Information and Technology Assistant Director
Megan Usow Program Coordinator and Youth Director
Felice Rosen Women’s Division Assistant Director
Gregory Muir Report Writer
Adrienne Winton Middle School Coordinator and Youth Director
Ellen Safran Women’s Philanthropy Executive Director
Eric Perez Computer Support Specialist
Sherri Siskin Senior Development Associate
Jessica Quastler Information and Technology Business Application Administrator
Lisa Stoler Senior Development Associate
Giselle Reischer Planned Giving & Endowments Controller
Reva Feldman Senior Development Associate Tammy Karu Senior Development Associate/Financial Resource Development
Leon Weinerman Director of Campaign Outreach & Expansion EVENT PLANNING Deborah Schafer Director of Special Events Andrea Bock Campaign Associate/Events Planner
Nicole Rohee Human Resources Manager ISRAEL AND OVERSEAS PROJECTS Debbie Koristz Assistant Director Mia Johnson Israel Program Coordinator
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Seth J. Katzen Senior Vice President Bill Orlove Director of Communications Kaci Collins Art Director Nina Kaplan Glaser Senior Associate MOSAIC Shelly Friedman Producer
PLANNING & ALLOCATIONS Ephraim Goldberg Executive Director Lori Warner Director Randee Schneider Senior Planning Associate/Missions Director STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Ilan Hurvitz Director
Federation’s Network of Partner Agencies Building Community Together
Federation Programs Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Chaplaincy Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Teen Initiative Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches Planned Giving & Endowments Synagogue Institute The Ewa & Dan Abraham Project The Mandel Center for Excellence in Leadership Jeanne Levy Jewish Community Campus 4601 Community Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 (561) 478-0700 JewishPalmBeach.org
Local Partners Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches Lore and Eric F. Ross JCC 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 (561) 740-9000 jcconline.com JCC North 4803 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (561) 689-7700 jcconline.com Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service 5841 Corporate Way, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 684-1991 jfcsonline.org Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy 3261 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 686-6520 meyeracademy.com
Lorraine and Jack N. Friedman Commission for Jewish Education 3267 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 640-0700 cjepb.org
MorseLife Lola and Saul Kramer Senior Services Agency, Inc. 4847 Fred Gladstone Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 4920 Loring Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 (561) 616-0707 morselife.org Hillel Foundations of Florida Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach 777 Glades Road, Building LY-3A Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 297-4100 hillelcenter.org
National and International Partners Jewish Federations of North America 25 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10004-1010 (212) 284-6500 jewishfederations.org The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 132 E. 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017 (212) 687-6200 jdc.org The Jewish Agency for Israel 633 Third Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212) 339-6000 jafi.org
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