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FEDERATIONEWS Summer 2012 | Av - Elul 5772

In the community

The Jewish Community of the Future Community Campaign Raises Nearly $10 Million

Aiding Greeceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewish Community Fighting Breast Cancer

Women & Children in Crisis Turn to Federation

Minneapolis Jewish Federation partner agencies & programs

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AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE AMOS & CELIA HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL BET SHALOM CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

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Providing Food, Shelter & Hope to Local Women & Children in Crisis

Visiting Israeli Soldiers Find Permanent Place In Minneapolis Hearts

B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION/ NORTH STAR REGION CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND EDGE (ENRICHMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH FOR EDUCATORS) HILLEL: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SERVICES ISRAEL CENTER JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UPPER MIDWEST MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

PARTNERSHIP: MINNEAPOLIS-ISRAEL RIMON: THE MINNESOTA JEWISH ARTS COUNCIL SABES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Fighting Breast Cancer

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Fighting Breast Cancer in Rural Hungary

Aiding Greece’s Jewish Community

Blogging Helps Depressed Israeli Teen Find Happiness

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Nechama NATIONAL AGENCIES (10)

4 Introducing... The Jewish Community of the Future 8

Where Your Dollars Go

SHA’ARIM SHIR TIKVAH CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

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SHOLOM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE TALMUD TORAH OF MINNEAPOLIS TEMPLE ISRAEL CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

Q&A With Outgoing Federation President Jerry Ribnick

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Calendar of Events

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our Mission We build community, care for the welfare of Jews everywhere and maximize participation in Jewish life.

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Greece’s Jewish Community

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Clara Ruth Kaner’s Legacy Leaves Hope and Opportunity for Jewish Children

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Rescuing Local Women & Children From Crisis Situations

“Sara” was brought to Minneapolis from overseas five years ago against her will for “unholy reasons,” according to her family advocate. When she was impregnated, Sara was put out on the street with nowhere to live. Alone and vulnerable, Sara was taken in by another predator who put Sara and her baby girl in a dirty basement with nothing but a mattress, mold and roaches. Sara’s exploitation continued in that basement until the birth of her second daughter. fter four years of living in fear, Sara was contacted by a family advocate who had learned of the situation. Finally, Sara had a reason to be hopeful as the advocate pulled her and her children from the uninhabitable basement and all that it represented. In need of emergency assistance to find Sara safe housing, the advocate turned to the Minneapolis Jewish Federation for help. The Federation worked with Sara’s advocate and a local agency to pay for three months rent in an apartment where Sara and her two little girls can feel safe. Now that Sara no longer has to be concerned about where her family will sleep at night, she is looking forward to getting back on her feet, enrolling in an alternative high school program, and becoming a U.S. citizen. Since the Federation launched its Women and Children in Crisis Fund earlier this winter, urgent phone calls and requests like this one have been coming in on a daily basis. Ninety-four thousand dollars has already been distributed to 110 local women. “Stories like Sara’s are unthinkable,” says Wendy Clyman of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. “From single women who are unable to afford groceries and medicine to single mothers who are unable to pay their rent and air conditioning bills – these are emergency situations we are dealing with nearly every day. These women have nowhere else to turn; and they are so thankful when they learn that we can help them.” Each time a request comes in for assistance through the fund, a committee reviews the requests and validates the need. “We make sure to respond to each request within 24 hours whenever possible.” Wendy says that the urgency of the needs oftentimes can’t wait longer than that. “Many of the women who contact us are in threat of immediate eviction or having their utilities cut off,” Wendy explains.

Women Helping Women Continued high unemployment, significant foreclosure rates, and a shrinking government “safety net” prompted an anonymous donor to present a 3-year $50,000 gift match challenge to support women and children in crisis. At the time, Cindy Shapiro was Campaign Chair for the Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Divisio and saw this gift match as an opportunity to encourage women in our community to help other women in need. “So many of us can relate to children, and the idea of children not having their basic needs met - food, housing, medicine – is unimaginable,” Cindy explains. “For the cost of a cup of coffee, how can we not help children and single women or mothers who are in need?”

Cindy posed that question to women in our community and the response was incredible. She found that women were eager to support this cause. Thanks to the incredible support of Women’s Philanthropy and other generous donors in our community, the first two years of the anonymous gift challenge have been met, and the third year is almost fully funded. In total, over three years the Women and Children in Crisis Fund will distribute more than $300,000 in emergency financial assistance to help struggling women get back on their feet. If you know someone who is in need of assistance email: emergency@mplsfed.org.

“Sara was taken in by another predator who put Sara and her baby girl in a dirty basement with nothing but a mattress, mold and roaches.”

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Introducingâ&#x20AC;Ś The Jewish Community of the Future Strategic Priorities Bring Focus and Shared Vision to Jewish Minneapolis

Following six months of research, focus groups, surveys and analysis led by David Orbuch, Strategic Imperatives Committee chair, we are excited to reveal the Minneapolis Jewish community of the future. A community that understands there is a new generation yearning for meaningful ways to embrace Jewish life on their terms. A community that believes inspired Jewish philanthropy and strong leadership will change the world and shape our future. A community that sees no geographic boundaries when it comes to social responsibility. And, a community that values, celebrates and nurtures its connections with Israel and global Jewry.

The Jewish community of the future is anchored by five priorities:

Create a community of shared responsibility We commit to continuing our long-standing tradition of feeding, clothing, sheltering, counseling and rescuing thousands of people here at home, in Israel and around the world.

Engage the next generation in Jewish life We commit to encouraging young Jews to make Jewish choices for themselves and their children and to creating a community that will attract future generations to identify, affiliate, participate and support.

Strengthen our connection to Israel and Jewish peoplehood We commit to strengthening, deepening and expanding our connections to Israel and global Jewry through advocacy, personal experiences and high-impact programming.

Enhance & deepen the commitment to Jewish philanthropy We commit to educating our community to strengthen the linkage between philanthropy and community needs through creative programming and hands-on experiences.

Broaden leadership excellence We commit to creating an environment of innovation for community leaders and to establishing pathways for emerging leaders to rise, succeed and lead our community into the future.

Our goal is to maximize the efficient and effective use of community resources in alignment with these priorities, and encourage collaboration, innovation, increased philanthropy and accountability in working toward our shared community vision for the next decade. This summer, the Federation is reshaping its structure and areas of focus to support these priorities and position our community for success and impact.

We invite you to be a part of the Jewish community of the future.

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Fighting Breast Cancer in Rural Hungary

“If “If II had had not not attended attended this this screening, screening, II could could have have died died in in three three months.” months.” eventeen women stood between Eva and her first mammogram; a mammogram that would change Eva’s life forever. The line moved slowly at the mobile screening unit, which was making its first visit to Kiskoros, Hungary. The opportunities for women to receive cancer screenings in this remote Hungarian town were rare, and the turnout on this sunny day was significant. In fact, the turnout was so significant that Eva decided to leave. The line was moving slowly and the 52 year-old working mother of two was already late for a meeting. As she began to walk away, a screening assistant stopped her and encouraged her to set up an appointment for later that week after work. If not, she warned, Eva would have to wait until next year for this important medical exam. Eva took the advice and scheduled a mammogram for the end of the week. The call that changed everything Three days after Eva’s initial mammogram, she received a call asking her to come back for another examination and biopsy. Although she performed breast self-exams regularly, the mammogram found a cancerous tumor so deep that she couldn’t possibly have discovered it herself. Within the month, Eva had the tumor surgically removed and began chemotherapy. “When the weeks of worrying and shock were over, I called to thank the head of the mobile screening unit,” recalls Eva. “She told me that if I had not attended this screening, I could have died in three months.” Eva considers herself lucky that the tumor was found when it was. The mobile mammogram unit was brought to Eva’s town by the Women’s Health Empowerment Program (WHEP), a

Federation-supported initiative of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Through a unique partnership between JDC and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the program gives underserved women in Hungary, Bosnia, Montenegro and Russia access to vital health services. In Hungary, 4,500 women in 42 remote locations have received breast cancer screenings since 2007. “Early detection can mean the difference between life and death,” says Marianna Jó, JDC Program Manager of WHEP in Hungary. “Unfortunately, there is a 10-year gap in life expectancy between majority and minority populations in our country.” This phenomenon is perpetuated by a lack of access to health services among populations living in remote areas in deep poverty and facing long-standing discrimination. When the mobile mammography unit returned to Kiskoros a year later, Eva, in remission and grateful for the rapid response of the WHEP staff, volunteered her support and experience to newly diagnosed women. “I could explain to women all these things I did not know when I got ill,” she says. “I was so happy I could help these women, to listen to them and to their needs.” Established in 1994, the Women’s Health Empowerment Program uses a “peer support” model, training women who have had breast cancer to turn their illness and struggle into an opportunity to support one another. WHEP also provides education to encourage the early detection of breast cancer, creates support groups and hotlines, strengthens doctor to patient communication, and facilitates partnerships among government agencies, non government organizations, and the medical community. jewishminneapolis.org

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Aiding Greece’s Jewish Community

Mission to Greece brings young philathropist’s experience full circle Not long ago, if you told Darren Lederfine he would someday be returning from a mission to Greece with the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), he would have been doubtful. If you mentioned that Greece would be his fourth mission, he might have laughed. Darren, now a member of Federation’s National Young Leadership Cabinet*, was once a reluctant participant in Jewish life. When he found his place, however, his life changed significantly. *National Young Leadership Cabinet is a group of young adults from across the country who are deeply committed to the future of the Jewish people in North America, Israel, and around the world.

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OVERSEAS  Today, Darren speaks passionately and intelligently about Jews across the world. His latest experiencebegan in Thessaloniki, Greece, once known as the hub for Sephardic Judaism in Europe. The 50,000 Jewish citizens in Thessaloniki had access to 32 synagogues when the Nazis invaded; today, just 1,000 Jews live there. Only 5,000 Jews live in the entire country. Darren was shocked by the devastation and how little he knew of it. “The percentage of the population destroyed in Greece really illustrates the horrors and devastation of the Holocaust,” he says, “and no one tells the story of the Holocaust for Sephardic Jews.” Armed with new knowledge of Greek history, Darren and young Jewish leaders from across the country had once- in-a-lifetime opportunities to discuss the current economic and political crisis with important political figures. “We had lunch with the American Ambassador to Greece and dinner in the house of the Israeli Ambassador. We don’t fool around,” Darren jokes. But he grows serious when discussing the crisis. “Unemployment is high. Unless the country takes drastic action, soon, they will continue to be in big trouble.” The Jewish community is not excluded; many are unemployed and living below the poverty line. In Athens, Jewish museums, synagogues and soup kitchens struggle to remain open. Coupled with a growing Neo-Nazi movement – extremist group Golden Dawn won 7% of the vote in this year’s elections, giving it 21 seats in Parliament – the turmoil of Jews in Greece is apparent. The silver lining, Darren notes, is that aid exists. The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), in partnership with the Federation, is leading global partners in meeting the needs of the Jewish community in Greece. Darren had the chance to meet community members receiving rent subsidies, food, and school supplies thanks to Federation’s support of overseas relief efforts. Additionally, the Federation’s partner, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), recently committed to providing $1 million to Greece, part of which will support programs to strengthen ties with Israel and facilitate aliyah. “I was impressed by how important Israel is to the Jewish community in Greece right now,” Darren says. Seeing this aid and support from JAFI and JDC meant a lot to Darren. It reminded him of his first experience with the Federation, a Young Leadership event hosted by the Minneapolis Jewish Federation over ten years ago. At the insistence of a friend, Darren reluctantly attended what would become for him a life-changing presentation by Dr. Rick Hodes, who spoke about humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia. Although Darren was passionate about philanthropy, his connection to his Jewish identity was shaky and he was unaware of what the Federation’s role might be. “When the doctor explained that his work could not be done without donations from the Federation, I had an ‘a-ha!’ moment. I suddenly realized the importance of giving to the Federation and I knew that I wanted to get involved.” Since then, Darren’s involvement with the Federation and his commitment to the Jewish community has only strengthened. In 2006 he participated in a National Young Leadership mission to Tel Aviv. Although it was his first trip to Israel he immediately felt a connection, which prompted him to intensify his involvement with his community upon his return. Eventually he became the chair of Young Leadership in Minneapolis and led a summer mission to Israel. Being a part of bringing young adults to Israel for the first time struck Darren as the most defining experience in his philanthropic career. “The best part was to see the excitement in their eyes, to actually feel their excitement for the experience,” he recalls. For Darren, this is what involvement with the Federation is all about – building community and helping members of the next generation discover the experiences and connections that have meant so much to him. Darren stumbled upon his passion through a persistent friend, and is ready to do the same for others. “If I can get more people involved, then together we can all make the world a better place.”

“The Jewish community is not excluded; many are unemployed and living below the poverty line. In Athens, Jewish museums, synagogues and soup kitchens struggle to remain open.”

Facts About Greece Jewish History: More than 85% of Greek Jews perished during the Second World War, and most of the survivors immigrated to Israel. General Population: 11.2 million Jewish Population: 5,000 island Count: The counts vary. There are about 140 inhabited islands in Greece, but if you count every rocky outcrop, the total surges to about 3,000. economic crisis: Like most of Greece, the Jewish community of Athens is in financial crisis, with its income down, its reserves spent, new taxes implemented and out-of-work Jews turning to the community for welfare assistance. Federation is helping to: • Save the poorest Greek Jews by supplying food, shelter and other relief services to elderly who are struggling to survive on plummeting pensions. A Federation-JDC partnership is leading the global Jewish effort to secure crisis-related social services for children in need, young families, and other adults thrust into poverty by job loss or severely reduced incomes. • Develop tomorrow’s Jewish leaders by providing scholarships for young Jews whose families are no longer able to afford Jewish day school tuition due to their financial hardship. The Federation-JDC partnership also supports young Greek Jews’ participation in regional leadership retreats and camp programs, ensuring a future cadre of spirited young leaders for the community. Learn more about the life-changing work the Minneapolis Jewish Federation is doing in Minneapolis, Israel and 70 countries around the world: www.jewishminneapolis.org

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WHERE YOUR DOLLARS GO Thanks to the generous support of donors, this year the Federation raised nearly $10 million through the Community Annual Campaign. Those dollars will help create, sustain and grow a vibrant, inclusive and supportive Jewish community. How do we decide each year where the dollars go? That’s easy. We don’t decide, you do! The Federation and community volunteers work year-round to ensure that your generous gift is helping as many people as possible, where the help is needed most. Here’s a quick glance at the life-changing work we are doing every moment of every day:

Jewish Life & Learning

“Because of the Federation and generous donors, my children can enjoy Jewish summer camp with their peers just being kids. Sometimes we forget that children with autism are children first and sometimes need to just have fun.” – Danielle C. From early childhood to senior living, the Federation is focused on programming that is inclusive, accessible and promotes Jewish life and learning for all ages, backgrounds and affiliations. We believe that the future of our Jewish community lies in the hands of the next generation. There stands our commitment to creating opportunities for young adults and young families to participate in Jewish life around the globe –on their terms.

Q Our partners & programs: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Amos & Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School Bais Yaakov High School Barry Family Campus Corporation Bet Shalom Congregational School B’nai Brith Youth Organization/North Star Region Camp Scholarship Fund Enrichment, Development & Growth for Educators

Hillel: University of Minnesota Israel Center Jewish Agency for Israel Jewish Community Relations Council of MN & the Dakotas Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council Sabes Jewish Community Center

Caring & Social Responsibility

“What Federation did was give me a shoulder to lean on. They provided food for me. They provided some counseling for me. It was a safety net.” - Anonymous It is our mission to care for our neighbors in need and safeguard the local and global Jewish community. Everyone experiences vulnerability at some point in their life – whether due to poverty, job loss, aging family members, illness, or other challenges. During times of stress and transition, the Federation makes sure that every member of our community gets the help that they need to cope, rebound and survive. We’re funding programs that provide rescue and relief to children, families and the elderly who have nowhere else to turn – locally, in Israel and around the world. partners & programs: Q Our American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Jewish Agency for Israel Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minneapolis Sholom Community Alliance Twin Cities Jewish Community Government Affairs Program

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Sha’arim Shir Tikvah Congregational School Special Education Funding Pool Talmud Torah of Minneapolis Temple Israel Congregational School Torah Academy

Israel & Global Jewish Peoplehood

“To be Jewish is to feel that you have friends all over the world, that you have people that can always support you, who can always be with you.” – Galyana, Ukraine Our community has a deeply-rooted commitment to supporting and building connections to Israel and Jewish communities in 70 countries around the globe. Through innovative partnerships and programming, we are bridging the gap between Jewish life in Israel & the Diaspora. We are helping Jews from around the world to experience Israel first-hand, whether as visitors or as olim (immigrants). And, we are fueling a renaissance in once-thriving Jewish communities abroad that were nearly silenced by war, communism and persecution.

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American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee • Jewish Agency for Israel • Israel Center • National Agencies (10)

Our work doesn’t stop with the Community Annual Campaign. We are distributing approximately $1.2 million in directed gifts this year that are helping to bridge funding gaps for critical programs and services. Through our Twin Cities Government Affairs Program, this year we are securing and protecting $27 million in local, state and federal funding that will flow into our Jewish community, supporting senior, vocational, counseling and educational services. And, since September, donors have contributed $6.8 million to the Jewish Community Foundation to help plan for the future. None of this would be possible without your support.

2012 Community Annual Campaign Program Allocations By Program Area

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Building connections with Israel & global Jewish peoplehood (12%)

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Nurturing Jewish life & learning (36%)

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Caring & social responsibility (52%) By Geographic Area

Dear Minneapolis Jewish Federation: I am writing this note to thank the Minneapolis Jewish Federation for all the work you do. This is the third year that my children are attending Camp OLAMI at the Sabes JCC. My children both have autism and require an advocate to be with them so they can participate in camp activities. Because of the Federation and the generous contributions from the community my children are able to attend a Jewish camp and feel that they are part of the community. Edan is 11 years old and is non-verbal. He loves swimming and going on field trips and enjoys seeing the kind, friendly faces that greet him each day at camp. Natalie is 7 and is very happy and outgoing. She loves walking around with a picture schedule for the day and telling everyone what activity will happen next. Natalie loves swimming, singing, drama, arts and crafts, and field trips. As an Israeli, I was especially touched when she came home one day singing, “Hatikva” (the Israeli national anthem). I am very grateful to all who have contributed and allowed my children to enjoy a summer with their peers just being kids. Sometimes we forget that children with autism are children first and sometimes need to just have fun. This year we decided that instead of attending summer school, the kids would spend the whole summer at camp. I can say for sure that it was the right decision. Edan and Natalie wake up each morning excited to go to camp. Every Sunday, Natalie asks me if tomorrow she is going back to camp. Thank you so much for your continuous generosity for this very important cause. Sincerely,

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Overseas (Africa, Asia, Europe, Former Soviet Union, Israel, Latin America & Caribbean) (45%)

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Danielle Cherrill

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Q&A With Jerry Ribnick This August, Jerry Ribnick will conclude his two-year term as President of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. Jerry’s passion for Jewish life, culture and community has been and will continue to be an inspiration. As we thank Jerry for everything he has done to strengthen our community, we asked him to reflect on a few highlights from his presidency:

Q: What were some of the most memorable moments from your term as Federation President? A: At the start of each year, I had the chance to reach out to new people and invite them to become members of the Board of Directors. It was reaffirming to me to see how excited and willing they were to become active participants in the Federation. Throughout the past two years, I had the opportunity to meet with so many individuals from different corners of our community. It is incredible how much people truly care – very deeply – about the future of the Minneapolis Jewish community. Q: What is something new that you learned about the Minneapolis Jewish community? A: We have many wonderful organizations with missions that play an important role in our community as a whole. But, like any community, especially in these trying financial times, we have some redundancies.

I really enjoyed working with all of the organizations to try and find ways to maximize resources to better serve the members of our whole community. Along the way, I discovered that the Federation is really the only organization that can bring everyone together to make this happen. Federation’s interest is the community interest. Q: What do you feel was the Board’s greatest accomplishment during your term? A: During the second year of my term, the Federation spearheaded a strategic prioritization process to crystallize a vision for our community. The resulting five priority areas (see page 4) reflect the most pressing needs of both today’s and tomorrow’s Jewish community. I was happy to see Federation take on this critical task. Now that the priorities have been approved by the Board, it will be incumbent on the Federation and our partners to work together to achieve our goals and make this an even stronger and more vibrant community. Q: What can we do to engage the next generation and make them interested in community leadership? A: We need to give the next generation the opportunity to understand how good it feels to be a community leader – and understand the impact that they can have by being a leader. I look around and feel great that I am doing my part; I hope others get to feel this way too. I’m glad that we reinstituted the Harry Kay Leadership Training Institute because if you look at the history of leadership in our community, the majority is past graduates of Harry Kay. I think this a step in the right direction. Please join us at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation Annual Meeting on August 15 to honor Jerry Ribnick for his service to the Jewish community and welcome incoming President Michael Barry.

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one hot kosher meal for a poor family of four

warm coats to get a needy couple through the winter

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Clara Ruth Kaner’s Legacy Leaves Hope and Opportunity for Jewish Children his winter, a Jewish child in need will have a warm coat and nutritious meals. Next fall, Jewish high school students who might otherwise have been unable to follow their dreams will start their first year at the University of Minnesota. For years to come, Jewish children and students in need will have opportunities they never thought possible - all because Clara Ruth Kaner understood that every penny she saved was a penny she could one day give away and change someone’s life. Clara was a prudent businesswoman with a purpose. “She was a big saver, very frugal,” remembers good friend Beth Krietzman, who recalls Clara frequently forgoing small treats like ice cream if she didn’t have a coupon. “She never spent a lot on herself, never acted like she had money.” Clara had a reason behind her spending habits, but she didn’t let her friends know her intentions. A successful buyer who retired working for the City of Minneapolis, Clara was a busy woman who cultivated her career in Duluth, San Francisco and Los Angeles. While in Minneapolis, Clara was a consistent supporter of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, making a gift each year to the Community Annual Campaign. Not only generous with her money, Clara donated hours of her time as a volunteer with the Saint Louis Park Schools. She spent countless afternoons reading stories and playing chess with elementary school children. “I didn’t meet her until after she retired,” says Beth, “but she must have been incredibly busy.” Her experiences with both the Federation and local schoolchildren touched Clara. When she passed away in April at age 93, she left in excess of one million dollars to the Minneapolis Jewish Federation to establish the Clara Ruth Kaner Children’s Fund, a designated fund at the Jewish Community Foundation. Clara’s fund will provide support for Jewish children in need who reside in Minnesota ranging from basic needs like food and clothing, to tuition assistance for undergraduate, law and medical students attending the University of Minnesota. The fund will also offer annual distributions to worthy programs such as the Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s Hag Sameach program, which delivers gift and ritual items to families in need during Chanukah and Passover. Clara knew that her chess opponents and story time pals would need her help long after she was gone, and every dollar she left to the fund represents a lifetime of saving and planning for this phenomenal and unexpected gift. “Clara really loved kids,” says Beth. “She saved every penny for this fund.”

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Every penny she saved was a penny she could one day give away…

WHEN THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. Create a lasting partnership with the Jewish community. Your will makes it possible. By leaving a bequest to the Jewish Community Foundation of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation you can help sustain a strong and vibrant Jewish community...for generations to come. Call today to learn how you can create your lasting legacy.

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HELPS DEPRESSEd ISRAELi TEEN FiNd HAPPiNESS Not so long ago, Benjamin used his computer to hide. He retreated to the dim glow of the screen when his attempts to get through to his parents failed. Today, the screen light reveals a happy look of concentration as Benjamin updates his blog, eager to share his thoughts with readers and friends. At school, Benjamin appeared angry, frustrating his peers and teachers who found it difficult to get along with him. He had no friends and little support. When Benjamin’s insecurities and anger issues escalated, his school contacted Youth Futures to intervene. Youth Futures is a program for at-risk Israeli youth focused on breaking the cycle of poverty and distress in Israel’s peripheral towns. An initiative of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) in partnership with the Federation, Youth Futures pairs “trustees” (Israeli young adults committed to life-changing work) with at-risk youth and their parents to serve as mentors, advocates, and voices of encouragement. This is exactly what Benjamin and his parents needed: an advocate for all three of them. Benjamin’s parents, so busy and stressed trying to put food on the table, barely communicated with their son. Isolated and hurt, Benjamin replaced much-needed parental love and support with his computer. Eventually, the anger inside began to get the best of him. The family’s trustee and Benjamin’s school counselor visited Benjamin and his parents at home. The team worked with the parents to teach them how to be more nurturing and

“When Benjamin’s insecurities and anger issues escalated, his school contacted Youth Futures to intervene.”

developed a plan that would help Benjamin develop his social skills so he could make new friends. It wasn’t long before Benjamin began to come out of his shell. The relationship between the family blossomed and the trustee made it clear that if Benjamin needed to talk to someone, she was always there. As the trustee and Benjamin became closer, she learned he was interested in sports and computers. She arranged for him to join a basketball team and set up sessions with a computer specialist. Through these caring individuals, Benjamin was able to combine the two things that made him happy and started a soccer blog. Without the services provided by Youth Futures, Benjamin might still be the depressed child he once was, struggling in school and at home. These days, after updating his blog, winning basketball games, and hanging out with his new friends, there is no time for Benjamin to hide. And that’s okay, because he no longer needs to. This year, 400 Youth Futures Trustees are working with 10,000 students and their families in 35 low-income communities thanks to an incredible partnership between the Federation and JAFI.

9 Did you Know? 9 Every moment of every day, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation supports programs that feed, clothe, shelter, counsel and give hope to thousands of people here at home, in Israel and around the world. This year, with unemployment levels at historic highs, and families and seniors struggling to meet their most basic needs, more people are turning to us for help than ever before. And together, we can make an enormous impact. Check out our new video gallery at jewishminneapolis.org/videogallery and get to know some of the people whose lives are being changed thanks to the support of our donors.

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Visiting Israeli Soldiers Find Permanent Place In Minneapolis Hearts Three modern-day Jewish heroes visited our community this spring. Erez, Nir and Ligad are officers in the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). After meeting them in person, it is hard to imagine the extreme responsibility they carry on their shoulders every day. They are young, charismatic and full of life. They came here to teach our community about the human side of the IDF and learn about Jewish life in Minneapolis. Their visit is part of a unique partnership between the Federation’s Israel Center and Parallel Lives, an Israeli organization that strives to strengthen bonds between Israel and Jewish communities in the Diaspora.

During their two-week stay, the soldiers visited local schools, organizations and synagogues and participated in our community’s observance of Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Remembrance Day) and celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day). They shared stories about life in Israel and the IDF and soaked up the passion and vibrancy of our Jewish community.

In Their Own Words

What our community is saying about our partnership with the soldiers: “Growing up in Israel, shouldering difficult responsibilities, these officers often feel isolated and maligned. They return to Israel after this visit with a sense of peoplehood, having participated in community ceremonies and celebrations, attending rich synagogue services and even reading the “prayer for the State of Israel” in front of congregations. They get connected and through new friendships and host families - they stay connected. They gain an understanding of how much we CARE.” --Zehorit Heilicher, Host Family

“I met them when they came to Bet Shalom to speak to the students there, and I invited them to go out and enjoy the night life in Minneapolis. We went out on a Saturday night and had a great time. I was surprised by how young in age they were, but how old in maturity. Serving in the IDF seems to make them so much more mature than American people in their early twenties. That being said, I also found out that they can act just like American 20 year olds – they go out and socialize and have fun like anyone else.” - Seth Salenger

“It was a fun and unique experience to be able to spend the afternoon with them and get to know them on a more personal level. I took them to hang out down by the University of Minnesota. It was great to form a connection that hopefully will continue beyond their short stay here in the States.” -Brittany Beck

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Calendar of Events Fun upcoming events for this summer and fall: August 2012/ September 2012

october/november 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Minneapolis Jewish Federation 82nd Annual Meeting 7 p.m. • Sabes JCC 4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, St. Louis Park Contact Amy Weiss, aweiss@mplsfed.org or 952.417.2323

Monday, October 15, 2012 King David Society & Major Gifts Dinner • 5:30 p.m. Oak Ridge Country Club Featuring Natan Sharanksy, Chairman of Jewish Agency for Israel Contact Mort Naiman, mnaiman@mplsfed.org or 952.417.2322

September 10 – 12, 2012 International Lion of Judah Conference New York City Contact Dana Rubin, drubin@mplsfed.org or 952.417.2344 Thursday, September 20, 2012 Women’s Philanthropy Lion of Judah Luncheon • Speaker - Judith Viorst 11:30 a.m. • Oak Ridge Country Club Contact Dana Rubin, drubin@mplsfed. org or 952-417-2344

Saturday, September 27, 2012 Shalomcoming: Young Leadership Kick-off Celebration 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Woman’s Club of Minneapolis Contact Shana Cohen, scohen@ mplsfed.org or 952.417.2351

Josh Hasko and Rhona Shwaid, event co-chairs at Cardozo Society: Network After Hours

(L-R) Allon Mor, Sagi Porat, Inbal Shaul and Osnat Zamir hang out at Young Leadership’s monthly Jews and Brews Happy Hour

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Thursday, November 1, 2012 Twin Cities Cardozo Society 13th Annual Dinner 5:30 p.m. • Marriott City Center Featuring Ambassador Dennis Ross • Honoring Steve A. Brand, Phillip Garon, and Robert Goldaris Contact Matt Walzer, mwalzer@ mplsfed.org or 952.417.2336 Save the Date! Sunday, November 18, 2012 Super Sunday 10:00 am • Minneapolis Jewish Federation Details to follow

For a complete listing of events in the Twin Cities Jewish community, check out www.jewishminneapolis.org/calendar.

(L-R) Marni Rutman, Andrea Golden, and Sarah Saide at Extraordinary Women Share Their Secrets, a young women’s networking event

(L-R) Elly Zweigbaum, Sara Goldfine Baratz, Andy Cohen and Marcy Goldfine at Andy Cohen LIVE

ARTS & CULTURE FUNDS Howard B. & Ruth F. Brin Jewish Arts Endowment Fund Jerry & Judith Ingber Susan Abelson Rosalyn Baker Penny Galinson • Speedy Recovery Aaron Milgrom • In Memory of Rabbi & Mrs. Louis Milgrom Noam Ordan • In Memory of Yardena Cohen Jackie Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Carol Schenck • In Memory of Andrea Schenck Judith Schumeister & Family • In Memory of Ruth Brand Conrad Segal • In Memory of Helen Segal Bobby & Elliot Cohen Tzedakah Fund Bobby & Elliot Cohen Reesa Beckelman • In Memory of Merwin Beckelman Judi Belzer & Family • In Memory of Jeff Belzer Jon Harris • Speedy Recovery Susan & Michael Horovitz • In Memory of Dr. David Hoffman Larry Lesser • In Honor of Birthday Jackie Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Donna Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback Elaine Simon • In Memory of Yale Rutzick Rimon Arts Fund Brent Allison & Sarah Lipsett-Allison Suzanna & Bryan Altman • In Honor of David Harris Josh & Robyn Awend • In Memory of Maurice & Lee Gordon Jane Bassuk • In Memory of Molly & Irving Bassuk Michael & Carol Bromer Ann Hofkin • In Honor of Birthday Mitch Bender & Perci Chester Lili Chester • Speedy Recovery Bill & Bev Fishman Doug & Cindy Kanter • In Memory of Ruth Finn Penny Galinson • In Appreciation of Ray & Judy Lazar Barry & Carolyn Gerr Percy & Bernice Greenberg Martin & Carole Kaplan Arnie & Annalee Odessky Sharon Zweigbaum Penny Galinson • Speedy Recovery Bill & Susan Goldenberg Paul Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Sandy & Marlene Goldberg Nancy Flom & Neil Kvasnik • In Memory of Alice Flom Robert & Pamela Goldman The Meirovitz Family • In Memory of Sara Meirovitz Debra Goldstein • In Appreciation of Penny Galinson

Joy Gordon • In Memory of Dr. Fred Noah Gordon Jonathan Gross Barbara Camm • In Memory of Nathan Camm Lisa Heilicher Sylvia Horwitz • In Appreciation of David Harris Michael Hofkin & Ann Ginsburgh Hofkin Robyn & Josh Awend • In Honor of Jolie Sofia Awend Ann, Mike, Dan, Ben & Tamar Hofkin Fay & Steve Gold • In Memory of Anna Grosblat Cynthia Launer David Harris • Mazel Tov on Recognition by Slingshot Steve & Sue Feldman Dennis & Vicki Rivas Bonnie Sell Mimi Fisher • In Honor of Birthday Laura & David McMahon Mimi Fisher • In Honor of Years on Rimon’s Board Mary Ellen Murphy Mimi Fisher • In Honor of Service & Leadership to Rimon Jeffrey Zuckerman & Lisa Pogoff • In Honor of Gary Gardner & Helen Kivnick Laurie Savran Brett & Sheila Waldman • In Memory of Ned Waldman Oren & Sharron Steinfeldt Joel & Cindy Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Jon Strauss • In Memory of Tracy Sweet

EDUCATION FUNDS Shirley & Zollie Baratz Fund at MJDS Paul & Lisa Gendler Amy Zaroff • In Honor of Birthday Morris Berenberg Family Scholarship Fund (JVS) Penne Berenberg Carrie Lazarus & Family • In Memory of Yahrzeit of Gloria Walder Patty McAndrews & Family • In Memory of Mark Schmidt Gerald & Elaine Gordon Mary McDevitt Kraljic • In Memory of Tess Berenberg Cardozo New Lawyer & Law Student Program Designated Fund Scott & Kerry Bader Rabbi Avraham & Linda Ettedgui Gene Heck Ruth Usem Jerry Ingber • In Honor of Receiving the Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award Scott & Kerry Bader Oren & Sharron Steinfeldt Steve Rubin • In Honor of Receiving the Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award Corrine & Tom Feinberg Education Designated Fund Reva Rosenbloom Tom & Corrine Feinberg • In Honor of Anniversary

Heidi Foundation Designated Fund Darrell & Loni Ansel Chuck & Melanie Barry Norton & Susan Gray Harold & Eileen Scherling Bonnie Shapiro Susan Chalfen & Dan Silver Marta Schechter • In Honor of Birthday Minneapolis Jewish Day School Technology Fund Paul, Lisa, Joely & Parker Gendler Pete Olson • In Memory of Janice Shuck Leonard & Betty Parker Endowment Fund (MJDS) Jon & Ellen Sue Parker Paul & Linda Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Rani Halpern & Joel Green • In Memory of Natalie Halpern Eichen Sandy & Marlene Goldberg • In Memory of Vicki Gillman Cindy & Doug Kanter • In Memory of Ruth Finn David & Karen Katz • In Honor of Engagement of Tony Katz Fay & Mitch Kaye • In Memory of Miriam Jones Mike & Cheri Sudit • In Memory of Lee Sudit Louis Botko T.J. & Kay Garin Harold & Jean Grossman Michelle Hajek Thomas Honl Linda Kelley & Stuart Baumann Matthew & Julie Schedler Mary Lee Whiting Jon & Ellen Sue Parker • In Memory of Leonard Parker David & Karen Katz Jon & Ellen Sue Parker • In Honor of Engagement of Betsy Parker Ben Rosenzweig Holocaust Memorial Designated Fund Jean Rosenzweig Gertrude & Henry Goldstein • In Honor of Anniversary Nancy & Steve Schachtman Talmud Torah Scholarship Fund Nancy & Steve Schachtman The Ben Kibort Family • In Memory of Ben Kibort The Neuman Family • In Memory of Corky Neuman Geanne & Rick Zaroff • In Honor of Special Anniversary Jerry Strauss Memorial Designated Fund for Holocaust Education Randy & Bobbi Heiligman Jeff & Linda Nerenberg • In Memory of Steve Frailich Stuart & Heather Prudden • In Memory of Grandmother Mildred Ingber Fay Gold & Family • In Memory of Anna Grosblat Reva Kibort & Family • In Memory of Ben Kibort Andy & Cara Strauss & Family Andy & Libby Finn • In Memory of Paula Tankenoff Andy & Cara Strauss Bryan & Nina Badzin • In Honor of Birth of Nathan

Karen Zucker Burto • In Memory of Brenda Zucker Debbie Finn • In Memory of Paula Tankenoff Larry & Bobbie Friedman & Steve Gross • In Memory of Vicki Walzer Jory Herman • In Memory of Paul Stein Brian & Heidi Pergament • In Memory of Nancy Novak Lori Charney & Robin Schribman • In Memory of Betty Charney Tom Hymanson & Vicki Siegel • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Eileen Strauss David & Sandy Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Jethra Brand • In Memory of Ruth Brand Barbara Camm • In Memory of Nathan Camm Larry & Elyse Felder • In Memory of Larry Thomas Mike & Debbie Finn • In Memory of Ruth Finn Lisa & Andy Furman • In Memory of Sharon Pollack Stephen & Fay Gold • In Memory of Anna Grosblat Harold & Cindy Goldfine • Thank You Merle & Sheila Lazerine • In Memory of Charles Lazerine • In Memory of Josephine Swadden Steve & Gail Machov • In Memory of Donna Machov Alan & Carol Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Michael & Abby Strauss Amy & Todd Cytron • In Memory of Father Fred & Pam Segal • In Memory of Helen Segal Tom Hymanson & Vicki Siegel • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Marshall & Peg Zamansky • In Memory of Nellie Zamansky Twin City Holocaust Education Fund Joel & Rachael Paper • In Memory of Jerry Strauss

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN ENDOWMENT FUNDS Benjamin & Libby Frank L’Chaim Fund Dave & Nancy Goldstein Buddy Harris • In Honor of Birthday Hy & Sheila Paisner L’Chaim Fund Hy & Sheila Paisner Jerry & Evelyn Leshgold • In Memory of Joan Leshgold Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment Fund Ann Rockler Jackson Joel & Cindy Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Doris & Edwin Sherman L’Chaim Fund Ronni, Lauren & Ben Villarroel Doris & Ed Sherman • In Honor of Anniversary Sharon & Phil Snyder L’Chaim Fund Judy Graceman Phil & Sharon Snyder • In Honor of Anniversary jewishminneapolis.org

HEALTH FUNDS Ida Altrowitz Memorial Fund of the Mount Sinai Community Foundation Osh & Marian Altrowitz Betty Josewich • In Memory of Lois Josewich Stillman & Waldman Families • In Memory of Ned Waldman Rhoda Reighard Family of Ned Waldman • In Memory of Ned Waldman Jerry & Louise Segal The Stillman Family • In Memory of Ned Waldman Family of Nellie Zamansky • In Memory of Nellie Zamansky Judith & Jon Harris Health & Healing Fund Judy & Jon Harris Carol Epstein • In Honor of Birthday Norman & Barbara Fishman • In Memory of Tedda Neff Fran & Abe Friedman • In Honor of New Granddaughter Michael Horovitz • In Memory of David Hoffman Steve & Gail Machov • In Memory of Donna Machov Jackie Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Donna Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback Mount Sinai Community Foundation Billy & Peggy Cohn The Neuman Family • In Memory of Corky Neuman Harold Roitenberg • In Honor of Birthday Matt & Dina Cohen Lenny Lome • In Memory of Bernard Lome Sarah Norsted • In Memory of Glenn Norsted Ilana Pollitz • In Memory of Mike Pollitz Tom Hymanson & Vicki Siegel • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Judy & Jon Harris Howard & Heidi Gilbert • In Honor of Anniversary Mount Sinai Community Foundation Audrey Goldfarb • Speedy Recovery Sheila & Hy Paisner Fund of the Mount Sinai Community Foundation Sheila & Hy Paisner Marlene Stein & Linton Family • In Memory of Dr. Harold Linton Bob & Debbie Smith • In Memory of Joyce Smith The Paisner Family Steve & Gail Machov • In Memory of Donna Machov

INCLUSION FUNDS Paul Adelman Children with Disabilities Endowment Fund Floyd & Andrea Adelman Judy Belzer • In Memory of Jeff Belzer David Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Joan Hymanson & Family • In Memory of Denny Hymanson

Zvi & Arlene Leibovitch • In Memory of Irene Bader Family of Edward Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Shelley Redstone • In Honor of Dad’s Birthday Susie Swartz • In Honor of Birthday Mark & Elaine Adelman Dr. & Mrs. Tom Smith & Family • In Memory of Joyce Smith Beth Binder Liz Ward • In Honor of Birthday Beth & Richard Binder Andrea Adelman Barb Adelman Leslie Harris Hy Sims • In Honor of Birthday Floyd & Andrea Adelman • In Memory of Paul Adelman • In Honor of Anniversary Myra Juster • Speedy Recovery Marjorie Binder Judy & Jon Harris Steven Binder & Gina Lamanna Andrea Adelman • In Honor of Birthday Judy & Jon Harris Floyd & Andrea Adelman • In Memory of Paul Adelman’s Yahrzeit Myra Juster Andrea Adelman Elias Eisenberg • In Honor of Birthday Harvey & Jackie Bolshoun & Family • In Memory of Shirley Witkin Shirley Jacobson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Nancy Lehrman & Family • In Memory of Daniel Hexter Candy Price & Family Ivan & Jill Bonk • In Memory of Mickey Cell Rick & Debbie Taich Avrum Miller Family • In Memory of Cindy Levy Joan Toppel Marjorie Binder • In Memory of Phyllis Lieberman

ISRAEL EXPERIENCE FUNDS Louis Herman Israel Experience Fund Marcy Harris Overseas Committee Members Jodi Upin • In Memory of Milton Goldstein Jane, Bob & Mollie Ketroser Family of Ben Segal • In Memory of Ben Segal Jane, Bob, Josh & Mollie Ketroser Paul & Linda Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Doug & Cindy Kanter • In Memory of Ruth Finn Jane & Bob Ketroser Steve & Judy Schumeister • In Memory of Ruth Brand Jim Tankenoff • In Memory of Paula Tankenoff Annette Paletz Memorial Scholarship for Alexander Muss High School in Israel Designated Fund

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Leonard & Serene Paletz Ron & Elaine Burton • In Honor of Anniversary Doris Ginsberg Anne Goodman Marty Simon • Speedy Recovery Warren & Naomi Maul • In Memory of Ben Segal Bob & Missy Swiller Teen Israel Scholarship Fund Bob & Missy Swiller Jeff & Bonnie Finn Mike & Debbie Finn & Family Jim & Cindy Murphy & Family • In Memory of Ruth Finn Michael & Leslie Launer • In Memory of Eva Launer Lenny & Amy Lome & Family • In Memory of Bernard Lome Howard & Amy Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Missy Swiller Bobby Swiller • Thank You

Social Service Funds Julius Ancer Senior Fitness Programming Fund at the Sabes Jewish Community Center Victor Ancer • In Honor of Jack Nathan Lipman Joel & Sheila Locketz Michael Applebaum Michael Swatez • In Honor of Birthday Merle & Sheila Lazerine • In Memory of Josephine Swadden & Charles David Lazerine Michele O’Kane • In Memory of Thomas O’Kane Mort & Micki Naiman Alex & Debra Arbit Chuck & Melanie Barry Gary & Elaine Dachis Isaac & Dory Einisman Mike & Linda Fiterman Judy & Jon Harris Erwin & Miriam Kelen Colin Smith & Wendy Lovell Smith Marshall & Marlene Miller Tom & Marlene Moscoe Charles & Candice Nadler Alvin & June Perlman Irving & Marge Weiser • In Honor of Anniversary Jessica Bajkowski • In Honor of Birthday & Law School Graduation Andy Gellman • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah John & Kris MacDonald • In Honor of Birth New Granddaughter Aunt Regina Idith Almog Victor Ancer Avery Appelman Cindi Tarshis-Appleman Stephen Barrows Melanie Barry Etta Barry Margo Berdass PJ Berman Brad Berman Erica Berman Helen Bigos Richard Fink

Michael Fiterman Joshua Fogelson Mimi Gleekel Mark Glotter Susan Goldenberg David Goldsteen Jane Gordon Phillip Grodnick Tom Grossman Patricia Grossman Beverly Grossman Karyn Gruenberg-Goldstein Susan Gurstel Susan Horovitz Jacob Hurwitz Jane Ketroser Beth Kieffer Leonard Cynthia Kieffer Shapiro Roz Kloner Marilyn Kohn Don Kriegal Darren Lederfine Neil Meyer Marshall Miller Tom Moscoe Bonnie Noyman Sandra Okinow Sheila Paisner Dean Phillips Karin Phillips Ivan Rafowitz Jon Rappaport Kenneth Raskin Louise Ribnick Ann Rockler Jackson Barry Ross Janet Sabes Robert Sabes Amy Sabes Tom Sanders Miriam Sanders Nancy Schachtman Barbara Schonwetter Stephen Silberfarb Baila Silverberg Colin Smith Gary Tankenoff Laura Taple Gail Tilsner Irving Weiser Jeff Werbalowsky Mary Werbalowsky Violet Werner Ellyn Wolfenson Kathy Zack Ron Zamansky Lynn Zamansky Alan Ziskin • In Honor of Birthday Helen Bigos Ted Bigos • In Memory of Ruben Zimering Norman Fishman • In Memory of Tedda Neff Jack & Amy Fiterman Mike & Linda Fiterman • In Honor of Sam Fiterman’s Bar Mitzvah Andy & Lisa Furman • In Memory of Sharon Pollack Erwin & Miriam Kelen • In Honor of Peter Kelen’s Marriage Jesse & Cym Kibort Phillip Kibort Reva Kibort • In Memory of Ben Kibort Ray & Judy Lazar • In Memory of Preston Weisman

Merle & Sheila Lazerine • In Memory of Charles Lazerine Lisa Michalik • In Memory of Joyce White Les Novak Mary Werbalowsky • Speedy Recovery Michele O’Kane • In Memory of Thomas O’Kane Howard Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Brian & Heidi Pergament • Mazel Tov on New Home Tamar Fenton & David Pink • In Honor of Ronen’s Bar Mitzvah Donna Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback Steve Rothstein • In Memory of Agnes Rothstein Joel Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Colin Smith & Wendy Lovell Smith • In Honor of Noah Smith’s Bar Mitzvah Meyer & Baila Silverberg • In Honor of Your Daughter’s Wedding Aronson & Associates Immigration Law Firm Designated Fund Salima Khakoo Robert Aronson • In Honor of Violet Aronson Molly & Sid Bader Family Fund (JFCS) Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company LLP Molly & Sid Bader • In Honor of Birth of New Great Grandson Belzer Family Fund (JFCS) Sharon Levine Gloria Belzer & Family • In Memory of Jeff Belzer Agnes Berenberg Hoffman Endowment Fund for Emergency Aid for the Elderly (JFCS) Kevin & Jill Brazner Joan Hymanson & Family • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Stuart & Margie Cohen Andy & Lisa Furman • In Memory of Sharon Pollack Hess & Renee Kline Jay Binder Joan Noun • In Memory of Joan Binder Joan Hymanson & Family • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Jacki Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Bobby & Estelle Stillman • In Honor of New Great Grandson Mert & Leslee Shapiro • In Honor of Anniversary Rick & Arlene Noodleman Maya Belogolovsky Jane Hubert • Speedy Recovery Joan Hymanson • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Wayne Levenfeld • In Memory of Betty Levenfeld Tatyana Pesin • In Memory of Yudas Frumina Frank & Toodie Trestman Erwin & Miriam Kelen Mert & Leslee Shapiro • In Honor of Anniversary Melanie Berry Jill Brazner Doris Hodroff

Micki Naiman Fred Nathenson Harold Roitenberg • In Honor of Birthday Norman & Barbara Fishman • In Memory of Tedda Neff Joan Hymanson • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Jon Harris Elliot Kaplan Cookie Karsh Milt Krelitz • Speedy Recovery Cathy Broms Linda Schwartzman • Thinking of You Lisa Trestman Jill Brazner • In Honor of Birthday Jewish Housing & Programming (J-HAP) Designated Fund Rose Averbach • In Honor of Linda Bialick Sandy Benenson • Speedy Recovery Hazel Chase Rose Averbach • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Butch & Linda Bialick Terry Burke • In Memory of Mother Fay Gold • In Memory of Anna Grosblat Maier Kutoff • In Memory of Irving Kutoff Scott Seiler • In Honor of Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah Shel & Abby Badzin Linda Bialick • In Honor of Deep Dedication to J-HAP Lee & Pattie Engler Linda Bialick • In Honor of you & your tireless work & vision Alli, Tony & Jonah Rubin Linda Bialick • In Honor of Being the Founding Member of J-HAP Millicent Weinberg • In Memory of Joy Brill Jeanne & Albert Levin Family Fund for Emergency Aid to the Elderly (JFCS) Jeanne & Albert Levin Lorraine Applebaum Natalie Harris • Speedy Recovery David Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Margie Frishberg Norene Karon Lynn Zamansky • In Honor of Birthday Joan Hymanson • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Martin & Sue Ring • Mazel Tov on Granddaughter’s Marriage Joyce & Donald Moscoe Family Emergency Fund (JFCS) Joyce Moscoe Benenson Family • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Patti Goldberg Buddy Harris Dick Harris Frank Neuman Bernard Stolbun • In Honor of Birthday

Bill & Susan Goldenberg • In Honor of Grandson’s Bar Mitzvah Buddy & Natalie Harris • In Honor of Birth of New Great Granddaughter Joan Hymanson & Family • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Marshall & Marlene Miller • In Honor of Anniversary Bob Rubenstein • In Memory of Rosetta Kotz Bernard Stolbun & Family • In Memory of Eva Grevsky Dianne Shaffer • In Memory of Sheldon Shaffer Tom & Marlene Moscoe Bob & Jill Edelstein • In Memory of Joan Binder Mike & Debbie Finn • In Memory of Ruth Finn Zvi Leibovich • In Memory of Irene Bader Barbara Reisenberg • In Memory of Eva Grevsky Steve & Judy Schumeister • In Memory of Ruth Brand Joel & Cindy Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Leon & Sylvia Sorkin Professional Achievement Award Fund Larry & Alice Greenbaum Barbara Stillman Sylvia Sorkin • In Honor of Birthday Norman & Sally Winer Emergency Aid to the Elderly Fund (JFCS) Norman & Sally Winer Mike & Debbie Finn • In Memory of Ruth Finn Joan Grossfield • In Memory of Inez Rickel Marvin Raver & Family • In Memory of Cynthia Raver Donna Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback Steve Winnick • In Memory of Lovey Winnick

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Dotan Aviv Appelbaum Genesis Mitzvah Fund Joseph & Sharon Fischman Jerold & Brigid Raskin Dotan Appelbaum • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah Charles & Melanie Barry Family Philanthropic Fund Chuck & Melanie Barry Stephen Winnick • In Memory of Your Mother Harold & Eileen Scherling • In Appreciation of Chuck & Melanie Barry Melanie Barry • In Honor of Birthday Zackary Gilbert Burke Genesis Mitzvah Fund David & Darcy Gilbert Burke • In Honor of Esther Burke • In Memory of Art Gilbert • In Memory of Carole Gilbert Esther Burke • In Memory of Jacob Burke • In Memory of Perry Burke Harvey & Evelyn Flom Family Philanthropic Fund

Harvey & Evelyn Flom Harriet Cell • In Honor of Birthday Family of Mickey Cell • In Memory of Mickey Cell Nancy Ditlove Reva Horowitz • Speedy Recovery Jon & Jane Gordon • Thank You Larry Hainrick • In Memory of Wife Donald Herstein • In Memory of Elliot Herstein Phil Kibort • In Memory of Ben Kibort Nancy Lehrman • In Memory of Danny Hexter Joel & Cindy Shapiro & Family • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Mike & Paula Flom Joe & Debby Flom • In Memory of Alice Flom General Endowment Fund Stan & Amy Baratz Jeff Finn & Family Mike Finn & Family Doug & Cindy Kanter • In Memory of Ruth Finn Lynn Zamansky Ron Zamansky • In Honor of Birthday Deborah Brief Danny & Debbie Kaloupek Brett, Jayne & Emily Trachman Rose Zimering • In Memory of Ruben Zimering Fred & Harriette Burstein Stephen Lieberman • Speedy Recovery Tina & David Edstam Shirley Becker • In Honor of Birthday Rich & Muggsy Ferber Elinor Yarkoni • In Memory of Fred Yarkoni Irving Fischbein • In Memory of Dina Fischbein Sally Forbes Friedman Harvey Filister Darlene Stillpass • In Memory of Elliot Herstein Andy Gellman • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah Cindy Kanter & Family • In Memory of Ruth Finn Steven Machov • In Memory of Donna Machov Lisa Michalik • In Memory of Joyce White Sally Forbes Friedman & Family Paul & Linda Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Lucinda Cummings & Bob Segal • In Memory of Ben Segal Joel & Cindy Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Cheryl Stern Stein • In Memory of Gunther Stern Jeff & Mary Ann Froehle Zvi & Arlene Liebovich • In Memory of Irene Bader Rick & Nancy Grobovsky Andy Gellman • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah

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Steve & Melissa Grossman Mitch & Andrea Goldberger • In Memory of Paul Reis Michael & Linda Krelitz Pete & Deb Olson • In Memory of Janice Shuck Michael, Linda, Sydney & Spencer Krelitz Lainie Lehman Tom Hymanson & Vicki Siegel • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Howard & Amy Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster David & Stephanie Shapiro • In Memory of Stacy Roback Steve Gilberstadt & Natalie Levin Theresa Plaszcz Sophie Schorr-Reiner Nathan & Darlene Schwartz Sharon Traub Sabina Zimering • In Memory of Ruben Zimering Warren & Sara Ledsky Shirley Ungar & Family • In Memory of Frank Ungar, PhD. Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company LLP Scott & Kerry Bader • In Honor of Birth of New Grandson Mike & Debbie Finn • In Memory of Ruth Finn Victor & Melanie Greenstein • In Honor of Ross’ Wedding Leslee Marcus • In Memory of Irving Marcus Thomas Smith • In Memory of Joyce Smith Dawn Baker, Aaron & Aviva Milgrom Dick & Meg Olson John & Bonnie Bottoms • In Memory of Ruben Zimering Gerry & Esther Neuwirth Donna Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback Jimmy & Helain Pesis Family of Lillian Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Family of Joan Binder • In Memory of Joan Binder Family of Ruth Finn • In Memory of Ruth Finn Fay & Stephen Gold • In Memory of Anna Grosblat Family of Elliot Herstein • In Memory of Elliot Herstein Family of Leon Izek • In Memory of Leon Izek Family of Harold Klane • In Memory of Harold Klane Family of Helen Segal • In Memory of Helen Segal Elliot & Judy Wolson • In Memory of Sari Robins Jon Friedell & Joy Pirius Stuart & Nancy Friedell • In Honor of Anniversary Gary & Susan Rappaport • In Honor of Ron Harris Jerry Ribnick Marty & Bonnie Bush • In Honor of Birth of Great Great Grandchild Tom Hymanson • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Markel Karlen • In Memory of Son Steve Machov • In Memory of Donna Machov

Jill Orbuch • In Memory of Father Howard Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Steve Rothstein • In Memory of Agnes Rothstein Jodi Upin • In Memory of Milton Goldstein Jerry & Louise Ribnick Paul & Linda Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Andy Gellman • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah Reva Kibort • In Memory of Ben Kibort Steve & Mimi Klane • In Memory of Harold Klane Warren & Naomi Maul Bobby Segal & Family • In Memory of Ben Segal Les Novak Morton Silverman Deera Tychman • Speedy Recovery Joel & Cindy Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Rabbi Lee Snitzer • In Memory of Mordechai Snitzer Norton Stillman • In Memory of Ned Waldman George & Anita Robinson Sabina Zimering & Family • In Memory of Ruben Zimering Steve & Amy Rothstein Michael & Tanya Farber • In Honor of New Son Andy & Lisa Furman • In Memory of Sharon Pollack Dana Rubin Bob Neuman • In Memory of Corky Neuman Judy Schumeister • In Memory of Ruth Brand Jodi Upin • In Memory of Milton Goldstein Harold Saks • In Memory of Anna Addis • In Memory of Yvonne Saks Harold & Eileen Scherling Family of Harold Klane • In Memory of Harold Klane Howard & Marla Solender Robert & Charlene Barghini • In Memory of Nellie Zamansky Sally Fisher • In Memory of Joan Grund Mary Ann Spielberg Charlie Townsend • In Memory of Richard Spielberg Lois Steiger Joni Hymanson • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Joel & Gail Tilsner David Benenson & Family • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Andy Gellman • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah Steve & Wendy Rubin • Congratulations on Your Wonderful Award Sanford & Marlene Goldberg Family Philanthropic Fund Sanford & Marlene Goldberg Bob Neuman • In Memory of Corky Neuman Donna Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback

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Sabina Zimering • In Memory of Ruben Zimering Ruth Kayla Hope Genesis Mitzvah Fund Floyd and Andrea Adelman Harlan and Amanda Adelman Mark Appelbaum and Yaffa CohenAppelbaum Richard Bachrach Jack and Mary Baumgarten Beth and Richard Binder Jim and Marlene Bukstein William and Constance Cameron Randal Covin Marion Dorfman and Gayle Deshong David Feiler Brad and Andrea Ferstan Amy Fink Jerry and Beverly Finkelstein Ken Fischman Mike and Linda Fiterman Lee and Amy Friedman Jim and Renee Gainsley Todd and Amy Geller Kenneth and Pam Goldberg Linda Goldberg Glen and Davida Goldman Steve and Jill Gottlieb Michael and Rebecca Gregory Eliana & Jared Grossman Holly and Kelly Guncheon James and Barbara Gurovitsch Todd Gurstel Seth and Christine Hausman Steve and Bonnie Heller Theresa Horan Joan Hymanson Myra Juster Naomi Heller Kahn Amy and David Klaiman The Kupritz Family Steve and Laura Leventhal Joan Levinsohn Harvey and Donna Leviton Raleigh Kuller & David Levy Lois Lichten Lori Lickteig Howard and Roberta Liszt Dave Mackmiller Joel and Peggy Mandel Bevan and Judy Marvy Mirel Marvy Robert and Florie Marvy Vicki Lynn Marvy Abbie Miller Marshall and Marlene Miller Steve and Patricia Mintz Tom and Randi Mitchell Dan and Stacy Mosow Paz Sela and Jan Nemer Mischa and Barbara Penn Marian Perling Lynn & Andrew Redleaf Mark Hiemenz and Charlie Rounds Stanford and Jo Ellen Robins Olivia Rothstein Mike Salloway Jeff and Janice Schachtman Miriam Seidenfeld Alan Shapiro Merle Shapiro Myron R. and Joyce Shapiro

Rick and Helen Siegel Steve and Sheila Sigel John and Lisa Simon Dennis and Susan Sloan Colin Smith and Wendy Lovell-Smith Norm and Ethel Smith Gerald and Carol Steinman Marvin and Marilyn Sternberg Estelle Stillman Marty, Amy, Jacob, Ruby & Zachary Stillman Marvin and Chelle Stillman Paul and Shirley Swerdlick Martin Harris and Victoria Thor Neal and Cynthia Toback Jeffrey and Elizabeth Toretsky Morris and Corinne Toretsky Ruth Usem Barry and Michelle Victor Steve and Sheryl Sue Warren Michael and Caren Wax Bernard Weitzman Jean Wert Randi Levine & Joshua Wert Peter and Judy Wolf David and Amy Zaroff Larry and Shirley Zipkin Ruth Hope • In Honor of Bat Mitzvah Sharon & William Hope Family Philanthropic Fund Sharon & William Hope Harvey Bolshoun • In Memory of Shirley Witkin Joni Grossfield • In Memory of Inez Rickles Joan Hymanson • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Gladys Jacobson • In Memory of Andrew Jacobson Myra Juster • Speedy Recovery Rayna Katz • In Memory of Lester Katz Al Levitt • In Memory of Charlotte Londer Marilyn Marker • In Memory of Richard Siegel Bevan & Judy Marvy • In Honor of Anniversary Naomi Maul • In Memory of Ben Segal Bob Neuman • In Memory of Corky Neuman Michael & Susan Horovitz Family Philanthropic Fund Bruce & Kay Goldstein Mike & Susan Horovitz • In Honor of New Year’s Eve Party Everett & Sue Weinstein Matt Horovitz • In Honor of New Job Yoni Israelson Genesis Mitzvah Fund Howard & Betsy Israelson Lea Moskowitz • Speedy Recovery Conrad Segal • In Memory of Helen Segal Howard, Betsy, Yoni & Raya Israelson Sophie Rapoport • Engagement of Sophie Rapoport & Joshua Barton Rabbi Lee Snitzer • In Memory of Mordechai Snitzer

Ben & Libby Koval Family Philanthropic Fund Jeffrey & Devie Koval Lisa Bernick & Family Norman Fishman & Family • In Memory of Tedda Neff Joe Levitt & Megan Lee • In Honor of Megan Lee & Joe Levitt Engagement Tony & Alli Rubin • In Honor of Birth of Noah Judith & Raymond Lazar Philanthropic Fund Judith & Raymond Lazar Tom & Karen Ayre • In Memory of Jane Carlson Jacki Paster • In Memory of Edward Paster Donna Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback Elyse Lederer Genesis Mitzvah Fund Leslie Bacig Janie & Mark Covin Ephi Eyal Brett & Alana Fine Reuben Lubka & Gail Freedman Paul & Lisa Gendler Robert, Pam, Arthur & Elana Goldman Ken & Sharon Kadet Brad & Addie Kaplan Lisa Larkins Zachary Nathan & Isabel Nathan Brad Birnberg & Stacy Pinck Perry Leo & Elizabeth Villalta Elyse Lederer • In Honor of Bat Mitzvah Beverly Lederfine Family Philanthropic Fund Darren Lederfine Paul & Elaine Hiu • In Memory of Marvin Ottmers Sheldon & Delores Levin Philanthropic Fund Corky & Delores Levin Jill Edelstein • In Memory of Joan Binder Joan Hymanson • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Elliot Kaplan • Speedy Recovery Marilyn Marker • In Memory of Richard Siegel Naomi Maul • In Memory of Ben Segal Donna Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback Judy Schumeister • In Memory of Ruth Brand Joel & Cindy Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Phyllis Sudit • In Memory of Lee Sudit Gloria Weisskopf • In Memory of Paula Tankenoff • In Memory of Howard Weisskopf Markowitz Family Philanthropic Fund Herman & Nancy Markowitz Milt Brandwein Sylvia Sorkin • In Honor of Birthday Family of Ted Kanner • In Memory of Ted Kanner Reva Kibort • In Memory of Ben Kibort Lorraine & Stanley Schweitzer Philanthropic Fund

Stan Schweitzer Sid & Molly Bader • In Memory of Irene Bader David Benenson • In Memory of Lillian Benenson Steve Klane • In Memory of Harold Klane Family of Rosetta Kotz • In Memory of Rosetta Kotz Susie Swartz • In Honor of Birthday William & Ruth Seltz Philanthropic Fund Ruth Seltz Reva Kibort • In Memory of Ben Kibort Susan Himmelman Shapiro Fund Dick & Beverly Fink Family of Eve Launer • In Memory of Eve Launer Wendy & Colin Smith Family Philanthropic Fund Dana Rubin Howard & Alaine Wilensky Colin Smith & Wendy Lovell Smith • In Honor of Noah’s Bar Mitzvah Kenneth Stesin Genesis Mitzvah Fund Mark & Heather Stesin Gary & Stacy Kibort Phil & Mary Kibort • In Memory of Ben Kibort Marlee Stesin Genesis Mitzvah Fund Mark & Heather Stesin Robert Finkel & Jacqueline Printz • In Memory of Jacqueline’s Father Weinblatt/Bass Family Philanthropic Fund Alex & Debra Arbit Randee Baron Larry & Marlene Bass Marty Chester Kara & Jeremy Frank Daniel & Gloria Goldberg Melissa Goldberg Meryl Gruber Joyce Juster Steven, Risa, Alexis & Leah Kessler Eileen Kohn Joan Marks Scott Marvy Ella Meyerson Esta Miller Becca & Lior Rausch Darrel Rosen Dana Rubin Kelley Schmidt Cindy Sharon Sarah Shaich Squillace Beth & Jay Weinblatt Robyn Weinblatt Jason Bass • In Honor of Birthday Steve & Melissa Grossman Dan Mather & Rollie Ries • In Memory of Paul Reis Ilana Weinstein Genesis Mitzvah Fund Colin Smith & Wendy Lovell-Smith David & Amy Zaroff Ilana Weinstein • In Honor of Bat Mitzvah Leo & Helen Wolk Philanthropic Fund Leo & Helen Wolk • In Memory of Norma Bergen

WOMEN & CHILDREN’S FUNDS Theresa & Nathan Berman Tribute Fund of the WEF Bobby & Elliot Cohen Lillian Berman-Goldfarb • Speedy Recovery Cathy & Richard Broms Camp Scholarship Designated Fund Cathy & Richard Broms Zvi & Arlene Leibovich • In Memory of Irene Bader Family of Sheldon Shaffer • In Memory of Sheldon Shaffer Joel & Cindy Shapiro Alan & Carol Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro Bernard Stolbun • In Honor of Birthday Jim Tankenoff • In Memory of Paula Tankenoff Joan Miriam Feinberg Tribute to Children & Women’s Health & Welfare Fund of the WEF Joan Feinberg Al & Eileen Badiner • In Honor of Wedding Anniversary • In Honor of Samuel Niefeld’s Bar Mitzvah Robert Ganz • Congratulations Erv & Arlis Grossman Steve & Melissa Grossman • In Honor of Carli’s Bat Mitzvah Dennis Hymanson Family • In Memory of Dennis Hymanson Elliot & Eloise Kaplan • In Honor of Your Grandchildren’s B’nai Mitzvot Steve Lebow • In Honor of Retirement Marilyn Marker • In Memory of Richard Siegel Mert & Leslee Shapiro • In Honor of Your Wedding Anniversary Irene Heller Women’s Endowment Tribute Fund Bobby & Elliot Cohen Judy Cofman Dianne Cohen Lois Forster Leona Smith Estelle Weiss • In Honor of Birthday The Neuman Family • In Memory of Corky Neuman Ann Kaner-Roth • In Memory of Jeff Kaner Sue Sack • Speedy Recovery Jim Tankenoff & Family • In Memory of Paula Tankenoff Steve & Arlene Winnick & Family • In Memory of Lovey Winnick Bobby, Elliot, Yael, Craig, Greta & Irie Cohen Ruth Lebowsky • In Honor of Birthday Andrew Frankel Hurwitz Fund to Support Programming for Children with Special Needs Designated Fund Jake Hurwitz & Doreen Frankel Ann Dickstein • In Memory of Sidney Dickstein Steve & Ann Friedman • In Memory of Esther Ross

Alan & Carol Shapiro Joel & Cindy Shapiro • In Memory of Bobby Shapiro The Smith Family • In Memory of Randi Sigmund Smith Judy & Jon Harris Jake Hurwitz • In Honor of Birthday Hart & Susie Kuller Jeanne Corwin Ted Kuller & Marcia Jacobs • Happy Chanukah Adele Lieberman Tribute Fund of the WEF Bobby & Elliot Cohen Sandy Okinow • Thank You Northside Friendship Women’s Endowment Tribute Fund Bobby & Elliot Cohen Annalee Covin Sandy Sher • Speedy Recovery Barbara Raport Harriet Cell & Family • In Memory of Mickey Cell Larry Hainrick • In Memory of Mavis Hainrick Murray Klane • In Memory of Harold Klane Howard & Elaine Kuretsky • In Honor of Anniversary Elaine Kuretsky Howard Kuretsky • In Honor of Birthday Jackie Paster & Family • In Memory of Edward Paster Nancy Schachtman Women & Children’s Fund Nancy & Steve Schachtman Sandy Benenson Cathy Broms Dottie Lipschultz • Speedy Recovery Family of Ruth Finn • In Memory of Ruth Finn Elliot & Eloise Kaplan • In Honor of Grandchildren’s B’nai Mitzvot Family of Stacy Roback • In Memory of Stacy Roback Women & Children In Crisis Designated Fund Blair & Freemajane Wolfson Jim Tankenoff & Family • In Memory of Paula Tankenoff Women’s Endowment Fund Sally Forbes Friedman John & Kris MacDonald • In Honor of Birth of New Granddaughter Dana Rubin Doug & Cindy Kanter • In Memory of Ruth Finn Eddie & Doris Sherman The Binder Family • In Memory of Joan Binder TRIBUTES 11/6 - 3/15

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