JFS
FALL 2012
A PUBLICATION FROM JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE DESERT
Seniors Turn to JFS for Crisis Management By the time she had finished the telephone call with Riverside County’s Adult Protective Services, JFS geriatric care manager Lisa Schmid knew she had an extremely challenging case on her hands. “Tom”, a 73 year old Palm Desert resident, had recently been rushed to the Emergency Room after passing out due to complications from very elevated blood sugar. He had been stabilized and released with a short term medication prescription. Story continues inside
IN THIS ISSUE Senior Crisis Management 10th Annual Patron Party Simi Dabah Sculpture Ranch 2012 - 2013 Events 2011 - 2012 Donor Listing
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JFS Patron Party to be Hosted by Mike & Bobbi Resmo on December 6th The 10th Annual JFS Patron Party will be hosted by Mike and Bobbi Resmo at their lovely Big Horn home in Palm Desert on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The event is chaired by Carol Fragen and Barbara Fromm and features a cocktail supper, entertainment and special guests. Story continues inside
Join the JFS Tour of Renowned Artist Simi Dabah’s Joshua Tree Sculpture Ranch Proceeds Will Help Send Local Underprivileged Youth To Camp
The works of renowned sculptor Simi Dabah grace numerous hospitals, campuses, and private homes, including UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Mr. Dabah is offering an exclusive tour of his Joshua Tree Sculpture Ranch to supporters of JFS on Friday, November 9, 2012. The tour bus will leave at 9:00am and return at 3:00pm. All proceeds will be used to send local youth to overnight camps for life-changing experiences. Tickets are $100 per person, including a comfortable tour bus ride to Joshua Tree; lunch at the Hi Desert’s “hidden gem”, the Roadside Café; refreshments; and a $50 credit towards the purchase of Dabah’s artwork. This exclusive purchasing opportunity is available only to JFS guests. For more information about the artist, visit www.simidabahsculptures.com. Experience the majestic view of the Hi Desert, while immersed in a dreamscape of sculptures rising up out of the Joshua trees and Yucca bushes. Space is limited so make your reservations early by calling JFS at 760-325-4088 or visit us online at www.jfsdesert.org.
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JFS Patron Party to be Hosted By Bobbi & Mike Resmo on December 6th Each year, the Patron Party brings together philanthropic individuals and community leaders who provide vital support to JFS, as we offer a caring safety net in the face of the multitude of challenges confronting Valley residents. This year, JFS unveils new Patron Donor Levels that are available to individuals who want to help our community in a significant way. The Patron Donor Levels offer expanded benefits for donors, and are available at $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000. All levels include invitation to the Patron Party.
Mike & Bobbi Resmo
“The new Patron Donor Levels will provide a foundation of support for our expanded care management, counseling, and emergency assistance services, particularly for east Valley residents served by our new Palm Desert office,” explains Executive Director Michelle Anstadt. The leadership of our Patron Donors will enable JFS to respond to some of the most difficult circumstances our community has faced in our 30 year history. The rapidly increasing need for JFS services is exacerbated by increased unemployment, rising food and fuel costs, rampant foreclosures, the challenges confronting our aging population, and the spiraling need for affordable mental health counseling, among other issues. For more information on the 10th Annual Patron Party or the new Patron Donor Levels, contact JFS at (760) 325-4088.
Letter from ED GUBMAN Americans love competition. We were transfixed by the dazzling summer Olympics. We’ll be rooting during the World Series, our beloved football games and the seemingly endless Presidential campaign. If there was a competition for generosity, there’s no doubt that you who support JFS with so much time, money and other resources would bring home the gold medal. Your gifts come from your heart and enable us to serve a growing number of individuals and families – both Jewish and non- Jewish – with increasingly complex problems. This year we will offer new ways to contribute to and become involved with JFS. We are excited about bringing you closer to the work of JFS, so you can see clearly how you are engaged in Tikun Olam, repair of the world, in our beautiful little part of it. On November 9th, please join our excursion to sculptor Simi Dabah’s amazing Joshua Tree ranch. Every penny spent on his artwork will help send deserving kids to life-enriching sleep away camps. You will soon learn of new opportunities to more fully participate in our extraordinarily popular events, the Patron Party, House & Garden Walk and One Night Only. Be sure that our office has your e-mail address so you can keep up with our new, on-line monthly newsletter with information about how we are serving our community and opportunities for you to help as a Friendly Visitor, driver, office assistance and in other volunteer activities. As your new President of the Board, please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions or comments about JFS. Please accept my warmest wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year and a safe return to the desert for those of you who have been away. Sincerely, Ed Gubman
president of the board
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Desert Hot Springs
HIGH HOLiday Services
The JFS fiscal year ended on June 30, 2012. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all of our supporters and donors in the past twelve months. We have made every effort to list all donations received, but apologize for any inadvertent omissions. We would greatly appreciate that any errors be brought to our attention so we can strive for the highest possible accuracy in the future. Please contact us at (760) 325-4088.
For contributions received between 7/01/11 – 06/30/12
Leadership Circle Gifts We invite residents of Desert Hot Springs and the Hi-Desert to observe Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur together at the Mission Lakes Country Club on the following dates: SHABBAT SERVICE Friday, Sept. 7, 7pm EREV ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, Sept. 16, 7pm ROSH HASHANAH Monday, Sept. 17, 10am EREV YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7pm YOM KIPPUR Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10am STUDY SESSION Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1pm YIZKOR & AFTERNOON SERVICE Wednesday, Sept. 26, 4pm BREAK THE FAST Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7pm For reservations please call Linda Zweig at the JFS office (760) 325-4088 ext. 108 or email lzweig@jfsdesert.org.
JFS Tribute Cards
$15 EACH OR EIGHT FOR $100 You can support the vital work of JFS while honoring your family and friends with beautifully designed, contemporary cards for all occasions. Anniversary Adoption Birth Announcement Birthday Bar/Bat Mitzvah Congratulations Get Well Graduation Memorial Thank You
$200,000 and above Jewish Federation of the Desert $50,000 - $199,999
Dr. Abram & Sylvia Chasens Wells Fargo $25,000 - $49,999
H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation Annette Bloch Desert Healthcare District Helene Galen Rita Gershon Harold Matzner Regional Access Project Foundation
Guardians
$10,000 - $24,999
Joyce & Henry Freund Angie & Harvey Gerber Nora Kaufman Dorothy & Melvyn Lefkowitz Donna MacMillan Mike & Bobbi Resmo United Way of the Desert
Benefactors
$5,000 - $9,999 Mary & Jerome Angel Becky & Jack Benaroya City of Rancho Mirage Leslie & Gordon Diamond Suzanne & Larry Engman Diane & Hal Gershowitz Macy’s JoAnn McGrath Elaine & Jerry Morgan Cydney & William Osterman Myra & Maurice Paperny Linda & Manny Rider Gladys Rubenstein Faye & Herman Sarkowsky Arlene Schnitzer Thelma & Gilbert Schnitzer Carol Traub Union Bank
Judi & Peter Wasserman Elle & Phil Winn
Champions
$2,500 - $4,999
Barbara & Timothy Arnstein Jean Carrus Jim Casey & Jason Altieri/Integrated Wealth Management Champions Volunteer Foundation John Conboy Nancy & Dennis Ditlove Nancy & Robert Fraiman Barbara & Bernie Fromm Shelli Goodman Lita Heller Anne Holland Joan Holland & Eli Glassman Dr. Tim Jochen & Lee Erwin Drs. Terri & Bart Ketover Reva & Don Levy Cookie & Mike Miller Cynthia & Morris Muscatel Muriel Myerson Bette & William Pattis Mike & Bob Pollock Phyllis & Ruben Poplawski Ann Ellen & Robert Rosen Phyllis & Gary Schahet Lois Schnitzer Sherry & Howard Schor Barbara & Richard Shapiro Thom & Councilwoman Iris Smotrich Sheila & Ira Stone Kimberly & Dr. David Tahernia Shelly & Ron Tamkin Freda & Judd Weinberg Lynn & Bob Zimmer
Advocates
$1,000 - $2,499
Elaine & Sid Blitz Bonnie Carmell Joni Cohen & Morris Belzberg Doug Donenfeld Elaine Falstein
Suzanne & Jeffrey Feder Carol & Manley Feinstein Cheryl & Robert Fey Sande & Ed Fineman William Fisher Carol & Dr. Ron Fragen Joyce & Hal Frank Barbara & Robert Fremont Virginia Frogel Marshall Gelfand & Jacqueline Rudman Rosemary & Robert Goldstine Myra Gordon Lola & Walter Green Rachel & Ed Gubman Randy Lynn & Keith Harwood Sally Helfer Harriet & Ernest Karmin Marc Kashinsky & Eileen Eisenberg Bea & Dr. Neil Keats Barbara & Jerry Keller Joan & Henry ‘Pat’ Kerns Alyce & Ray Klein Shirley Kubly Roberta & Stanley Lederman Barbara & Mark Levick Carl Levine & Adrienne Garland Sonny & Cy Levinthal Bertel Lewis Isabel & Jeffrey Louis Lucy Meepos Marnie Miller & Joseph Noren Marcia & Irwin Narter Tom Ostwald Deanna & Norman Pearl Mark Perlmutter Rita & Bob Philip Barbara Platt Lila Rauch Bernard Reiter Gail & Stanley Richards Barbara & Richard Rosenfield Sandra & Alan Samdperil Gail & Bob Scadron Dr. Arthur Schiff & Mary Carter
Esther & Walter Schoenfeld Babs Schrager Barbara & Robert Schrayer Sandy Seplow & Susan Walpert Esther & Micky Shepard Bud Slosburg & Majorie Chapman Daisy Spitzer Jill & Allan Steinberg Helen & Jerry Stern Roberta Susskind Myra & Royal Taxman Ladda & Alfred Toelkes Milan Tojagic Judy & Walter Wallis Mitzi Webber Sandy & Sheldon Weinstein Art Williams Joyce Wolff Lynda & Rabbi Richard Zionts Marilyn Zirn Madeline & Leonard Zuckerman
Supporters $150 - $999
Doreen Allen Jean Arley Lynn Armstrong Leisa & David Austin Abby & Dan Bass Sharon Beder Barbara Belzberg Sally & Miles Berger Dorothy Berns Al Bernstein Bill Bernstein Charlotte Blank Tybe Blink Howard Block Marcia & Leonard Block Francesca Bowyer Joyce & Saul Brandman Crista Campagna Deanna Cannon Sandy & Robert Carroll Eve Chaiken Change A Life Foundation Beverly & Robert Chell Michael Childers Cecilia & Irving Cohen Linda & John Cole Sandra & Keith Comrie Mildred & Marv Conney Bette Cooper Peggy & Donald Cravens
Maggie Dahmer Shirley Dal Porto Martha D’Arco Janice & Aaron Darsa Jo Ann Davis Lisa Dempton Ron DeSalvo Sheri & Walter Diamond Eileen & Joseph Donato Shirley & Ben Eisler Pat & Jerry Epstein Joyce Federgreen Betty Feinberg Barbara Feldman Joan & Dr. Robert Feldman Shelly & Murray Felson Georgia & Jerry Fogelson Lilllian Fox Elaine Frank Alice & Edward Gerber Darlene & Lawrence Gilford Ellen & Phillip Glass Alma & Morris Glickman Jan Goldman Micki & Jack Goldner Annabel Goldstein Dorothy Goldstein Alyce & Paul Goldstein Mona Golfman Rhoda Goodman Peggy & James Greenbaum Robert Greenbaum Dr. J. Conrad Greenwald Lola & Duane Hagadone Kay Hanson Judith & Melvin Hecktman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heeman Barbara & Murray Hirsch Bobbi Holland Roberta & Robert Holleb Marilyn & Skip Horwitz Joni Hymanson Stacy & Jim Jacob Phyllis & Howard Kaplan Fay Katlin Ken Katz Robert Kaynes Shirley Kimmel Sally & Mort Kirshner Peggy Kivel Gloria & Richard Korngold Susan Krevoy Jonathan Lappen Norma Lawley Enid Layes Arleen & Marvin Lazar
Ronald Lebel Ken Leiberman Dorothy & Richard Levin Marilyn & Alan Levinson Barbara Lieberman Sybil & William Lipschultz Terry & Dr. Paul Lubar Susan Mammel Shelly & Dr. Barry Mantell DeDe & Harold Marchick Susan & Fred Mardell Richard Marine Maryanov, Madsen, Gordon and Campbell Mark Maxson Jean & Calvin McGillis Leslie McGuffin Jean & Rollin Mettler Christine Metz Gail Miller Sarah Milmet J. Clifford Moos & Jackie Jaffe Georgia & Jack Morris Marilyn Noll Veda & Rabbi Jordan Ofseyer Jack Olshansky Miriam & Harold Paley Susan Parker Randy Patton Sharon Popkin Rona & Dr. Burton Press Prochilo Health, Inc Gwen & Dan Ramras Francine & Bernard Reizner Jan Richardson Rella & Monroe Rifkin Joni Rosenfeld Meyer Rosenthal, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ross Patricia & Eugene Rudolph Jeanne Sassoon Nancy & Marty Schechtman Jane & Robert Schneeweiss Renee & Herbert Schneider Gary Schnitzer Trudy Schwartz Annette & Leonard Shapiro Rena & Bernard Shapiro Charles Shapiro & Kevin Katz Joan & Richard Sharfstein Rosalie & Isadore Sharp Jane & Larry Sherman Evelyn & Edward Shukur Estelle & Sanford Silberman Cecile & Albert Silverman Jimmie Singmaster Ruth & Al Siteman
Adrienne & Joel Slutske Michael Smith Michelle Spiegel Linda & Mike Stafford Margery & Howard Steiner Linda Stipp Joan & Lester Strouse Connie Tirschwell Phyllis Turkus Leslie & Dr. Barry Usow Helen Varon Patty & Doran Veiner Linda & Howard Vogel Arlene & Irwin Volk Irene Weingarten Beth & Eugene Weisberg Pat & Marvin Weiss Donald Wexler Jerry Ray Weyer Mark Willems Robbie & Marvin Winick David Zippel
Friends
Up to $149
Bettie & Richard Abrams Pamela & John Abramson Elyse Allen Bernice & Dr. Paul Alloy Carole Alter Naomi Amos Michelle & Neal Anstadt Clara Aquino Natalie Arouh Mr. & Mrs. William Asher Fran Ayres Sheila & Charles Bailin Nadine Baker Kathi & Richard Balaban Barbara Baron Betty Bass Jeanette Bear Lillian Becker Gladys Becker Frances & Sam Belzberg Harold Benson Barbara & Franklin Bereny Vivian Berkowitz Theresa & Nate Berman Harriet & Howard Bernstein Tammy & Carl Birnberg Ricarda Blaschke Marc & Carol Blumberg Mr. & Mrs. Harold Bogash Barbara Botein Joy & Gerald Bratter Phyllis & Richard Braverman
Rhoda & Ira Brickell Henry Brockman Marcia & Norton Brodsky Corinne & Martin Bronfeld Helen Brostoff Bernice & Norman Brown Dorothea & Dan Cadiff Lois & Howard Cain Anne & Paul Cass Wendy Chapman Pat & Raymond Chapman Gloria & Max Chodak Evette & Burt Chudacoff Bruce Cohen Bea & Albert Cohen Diane & Richard Cohen Joyce Cohn Marcia Cole Anita & George Cooks Barbara & Dr. Martin Cotler Marianne & Dale Cowle Danielle Cukier Wendee Cutler Phyllis Danovsky Betty Davids Dr. Inge Davidson Barbara Davis Cristina & Juan De La Torre Harry Diamant Denise Diamond Fred Diamond Rita Dickey Diane & Melvin Dinner Donald Doner Sylvia & Abe Duban Rose & Murray Dunst Evelyn Edidin Steven Edwards Rosilyn & the Honorable Arnold Einbinder Phyllis & Marvin Eisenberg Mildred & Boris Elkin Sherry & Philip Ellman Nikki Engel Shari & Stan Engman Peggy & Harold Epand Lois & Marvin Epstein Edith & Arnold Familian Dorothy Farer Jamie & Perry Faugno Janet Fawcett Daniel Feigin Judith & Jack Feinberg Martha & Robert Feinberg Mary & Al Feld Irene Fenton
Lois & George Fine Barbara & Al Fink Wilma & Bert Finmark Carolyn & Michael Fisher Joan Flam Beth Frank Susan Frankenstein Jackie & Zan Freeburn Ninette & Arthur Freed Joan & Dr. Mel Freeman Sandy Friedman Barbara Fuller Laura Fuson Ciara Gail Adrienne & Shelly Garland Hazel & Sam Gerber Susan Gerson Mimi & Don Gittelson Gail & Michael Glick Marilyn & Larry Glick Renee Glickman Barbara Gold Beatrice Goldberg R.S. Goldenberg Bruce Goldman Sandra & Alfred Goldman Carol & Phil Goldsmith Ann Goldsmith Joyce Goldsmith Marjorie & Dr. Morris Goldstein Rosalyn & George Goldstein Mollie & Herman Gole Sarah Golumbia Laynee & Ronald Goodstein Jan & Miles Gordon Gerda Gordon Marge Gordon Vicki & Herbert Grayson Sylvester Greenberger Shirley & Ellis Greenwall Trena Greitzer Jill Grenzbach Rose Grossinger Katherine Gruen Genevieve & Gordon Gumpertz Mr. & Mrs. Keith Gurian Patricia & Dr. Jorge Gutierrez Albert Halfon Minnette Hamerslag Mr. & Mrs. A. Handler Natalie & Lewis Harris Yette & Dr. Alvin Harris Richard Hartge Katie & Fred Hauswirth Gail Hawkins
JoAnn & Ira Heiman Florence Helzel Jean Herz Cliff Hibl High Tech Mailing Services Harriet Hill Anita & Robert Hirsch Jeanne & Henry Hirshfield Libby & Burton Hoffman Margaret Hoffman Gayle & Martin Honig Gary Horen Gale & Robert Horne Susan Hunt Gerry & Eugene Huppin Norma & Sam Huppin Dorit & Ilse Ilani Jennie Inch Beverly & Kenneth Irom Judy Jacobson Dr. & Mrs. Bailey Jacobson Loreen & Herbert Jacobson Molly Jacobson Toby Joseph Nancy Laura Joseph Carolyn & Arthur Kagen Audrey Kahane Richard Kahn & Sue Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Kahn Lily Kanter Leenie & Roger Kaplan Susan Kaplan Shirley & Ted Kaplan Trudy & Len Kapner George Karlin Mildred Karpman Esther Katz Fran & Dr. Mark Kaufman Phyllis Kaufman Ruth Kaufman Helene & Lewis Kent Theresa & James Kerr Esther Kessler Ruth & Robert King Maxine & Joe Kirshenbaum Beverly Kivel Gail Klein Viola Klein Lani Koko Rhoda Kosslyn Brian & Janis Kowall Elaine Kravitz Rochel & Rabbi Yankel Kreiman Steven Krivit Kai & Calvin Kushen Idamae Landau
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Daniel Robbins Bobby Robinson & Elaine Golumbia Judy & Albert Roden Gayle & Lee Rodgers Donna & Ron Rolfe Veronica Rosati-Bousquet Joan & Robert Rose Joyce & Robert Rose Carolee Rosenberg Vivian & Robert Rosenberg Audrae & Jerry Rosenzweig Stephanie & Dr. Paul Ross Elaine Roth Beverly & William Rothschild Rose & Robert Rothstein Dale & George Rotner Muriel Rottenberg Myra Rowe Lori Rowe Gloria Rubin Jeffrey Rubis Yarol Rudman Freya & Lou Ryaze Bobby & Michael Sacks Linda Sage Doralee & Dennis Sakson Susan Sale Sylvia Burg Salk Sherry & Alan Salzman Marcia Samuels Rhoda & Peter Samuels Estelle Sandler Hedy Sands Naomi & Marvin Satin Marion Schaefer Rose Scharf Susan Schiffer Charles Schmitt Harold Schoenfeld Marilyn & Josh Schubin Marvin Schurgin Sally & Robert Schwabe Cybil Semar Anne & Jerome Sewell Eilene Shadler Geri & Don Shaevel Ronna & Tom Sherman Beverly & Joseph Shore Harriet Shubert Elaine & Sol Shulman Lilliane & Nathan Shuman Eve & Bernard Silverman Sybil & Paul Silverstein Marcelle & Jacques Silvin Myna Simkin Beverly Sinclair
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Seniors Turn to JFS for Crisis Management Tom had exhausted the last of his life savings. He had no source of income, no health insurance, and his home was in foreclosure. The day that Lisa arrived for the appointment at Tom’s home, the temperature inside was well over 90 degrees. Due to the cost, Tom was reluctant to use air conditioning despite the sweltering summer heat. Through the JFS Emergency Assistance Program, Lisa secured funds for his initial prescription and grocery store gift cards to purchase desperately needed food. A call to the Social Security Administration office revealed that Tom did not qualify for Social Security income or Medicare. Her next option for Tom was to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medi-Cal. Before she left, she convinced Tom to lower the thermostat to 80 degrees for the sake of his health. Lisa arranged for Tom to be seen at a local County clinic. JFS paid the $50 fee for a visit with a physician, his blood work, and a prescription for medications. Through JFS Express, she arranged for his transportation to the clinic. In the short time since her initial visit, Lisa has secured a temporary extension on the foreclosure process while they search for alternative housing. She has begun the application process for SSI and Medi-Cal, applied for food stamps, and arranged for a short term supply of his Diabetes medication. There is still much work to do with Tom to ensure his quality of life, but with JFS at his side his outlook continues to improve.
Non Profit Org POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #149 Palm Desert CA
801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, #202 , Palm Springs, CA 92262
Board of Directors Officers
Ed Gubman, president Keith Harwood, vice president Deanna Pearl, vice president Barry Kaufman, treasurer Barbara Fromm, assistant treasurer Annabel Goldstein, secretary Marc Kashinsky, parliamentarian Judy Wallis, historian Don Levy, immediate past president
Board Members Audrey Bernstein Carol Cornell Carol Fragen Shelli Goodman Myra Gordon Sally Helfer Joan Kerns Bertel Lewis
Past Presidents
Violet Felix Murray Felson Merv Lemmerman Sam Oberman Barbara Pitts
Honorary Board
Eve Chaiken
Joyce Freund Tom Ostwald Maurice Paperny
Cindy Muscatel Babs Schrager Sandy Seplow Daisy Spitzer Michael Stafford Royal Taxman Howard Vogel Joyce Wolff
Dee Dee Raskov Sam Rosenthal* Martin Russell Jane Sallo Molly Saltman* Judy Wallis Bernice Posner* Joan Rose Marion Schaefer * Deceased
Executive Director Michelle Anstadt
Contact Us Palm Springs Office
801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, #202 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Palm Desert Office
73750 Catalina Way, Suite A Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: (760) 325-4088 Fax: (760) 778-3781 Email: info@jfsdesert.org Website: www.jfsdesert.org
O ur mission is to provide for the social service needs of the J ewish and general community throughout the greater Coachella Valley with a commitment to promote the well-being of persons of all ages, incomes and lifestyles. SERVICES & PROGRAMS Camp Scholarships
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