Chabad at Stony Brook Executive Report 2015

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Dear Friends, Envision a large banquet table laden with delicacies of all types of foods for all ages. The display includes all foodstuffs, from fine wine and caviar for adults to finger foods and french fries for the kids. Food is in abundance and the kitchen staff is prepared to serve even more. The people are coming and the word is out that all are welcome.

The table stands secure on its legs.

Now envision Chabad at Stony Brook. Its programs and services are available for the entire community.

Educational classes for all ages include JLI – The Jewish Learning Institute for adults, Bar and Bat Mitzvah clubs, Hebrew School and Torah Tots for the little ones. The Holidays are brought alive through the exciting programs of the Living Legacy Department. Chabad creates community through the Woman’s Club, Men’s Club, C-Teens. Recreation at Chabad includes Camp Gan Israel summer and winter camps and the annual community-wide Jewish Festival on the beach. Children with special needs are attended to through the much acclaimed Friendship Circle and of course there’s the Synagogue with all affiliated Rabbinical services.

All this and more is available at Chabad at Stony Brook, membership free but… Chabad too only stands secure when set on 3 strong legs. The first leg is the Rebbe whose blessings and directives are felt daily, still motivating the thrust to reach every Jew, whether affiliated or not and make Judaism both available and welcoming. The second leg is the wonderful highly qualified staff dispensing classes and programs which is distinctly caring and inspiring. The third leg which secures the solid footing of the organization is the finances.

This leg is provided by the voluntary annual membership people choose to give, fees paid per program, and then there’s you. Your gift supports that which others cannot afford. Infrastructure, expansion and vision to do more are supported by your gifts and the gifts of equally generous donors.

On behalf of the entire staff and community, thank you for your partnership.

Within your gift lays the promise of Jewish continuity.

Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie Grossbaum Co-Directors, Chabad at Stony Brook

OUR TEAM Rabbi Chaim Grossbaum Director & Spiritual Leader

Rabbi Motti Grossbaum Living Legacy CTeen

Rabbi Shalom Ber Cohen Adult Education Jewish Learning Institute

Rabbi Adam and Esther Stein Chabad@SUNY

Mrs. Rivkie Grossbaum Director & Life Coach Preschool Director

Mrs. Chaya Grossbaum Camp Gan Israel Kids Culinary Club

Mrs. Chanie Cohen Hebrew School Friendship Circle Coordinator

Rivkah Itzhaky Business Office

OUR MISSION To strengthen and enhance Jewish life through quality programs in the areas of Jewish religion/spirituality, social services and community events.

To serve individuals and families with a joyful, accepting, and personalized Jewish experience.

To be a home away from home for every man, woman and child who walks through our doors, regardless of background, philosophy, or level of commitment.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

LOVE EVERY INDIVIDUAL. UNCONDITIONALLY. SERIOUSLY.

ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR UNIQUE PERSONAL POTENTIAL.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE: SHOW THE WAY BY LIVING ACCORDING TO OUR JEWISH VALUES.

DEVELOP ENGAGING PROGRAMS THAT REACH MORE PEOPLE AND IMPACT MORE DIVERSE AUDIENCES.

O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L

OV E RV I E W

PROGRAMS

2,500+

900+

LIVING LEGACY EVENTS JEWISH SUMMER FESTIVAL HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES HOLIDAY EVENTS

SYNAGOGUE SERVICES INSTITUTE OF JEWISH STUDIES WOMAN’S CLUB MEN’S CLUB KOSHER CULINARY CLUB

ATTEND EVENTS & HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PARTICIPATION

500+ 5,500+

ORGANIZATIONAL REACH

PUBLICATIONS COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS PARTICIPATION

TORAH TOTS PRESCHOOL CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL SUMMER & WINTER CAMPS MERRIN BEINENFELD FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE CTEEN CHABAD@SUNY

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2014 HIGHLIGHTS

OUR MAN IN WASHINGTON

Lee Zeldin, sole Jewish Republican in the House, represents Suffolk County Over the years, Chabad at Stony Brook developed a close relationship with local politician Lee Zeldin, a strong advocate of Israel and Jewish values. Last year, Mr. Zeldin was elected as the only Jewish Republican in the US House of Representatives. Judaism is an important part of Mr. Zeldin’s life, and he continuously turned to his spiritual roots for comfort and support. Several times during his recent campaign he wrapped tefillin and prayed with Rabbi Motti Grossbaum. Rabbis Chaim and Motti Grossbaum traveled to Washington, D.C., where they

presented Mr. Zeldin with a leatherbound edition of the Torah (Bible) with the Rebbe’s commentaries.

This same Bible was later used at Mr. Zeldin’s official swearing-in ceremony, which they attended, and after which they visited his

office to install mezuzas. The Stony Brook community wishes Lee Zeldin much strength and success in his important new position, which is a source of pride and inspiration for Jews around the country.

STONY BROOK LOVES ISRAEL

Rally by Chabad in support of Israel and the IDF a huge draw Last summer, at the height of the Gaza conflict, Chabad at Stony Brook organized a Pro-Israel Rally to support our people and the IDF troops. Hundreds of people from all walks of life came out to show their support and share a single message: “Israel has been fighting for its stability, its security and its country for a very long time, and this struggle continues today. We must stand with Israel.”

Participants donated items and packed care packages which were happily received by IDF soldiers on the front line.

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2014 HIGHLIGHTS

HOLOCAUST EVENT

ATTENDANCE SOARS

Chabad hosts Anne Frank’s stepsister

Record-breaking event participation

As the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII approached, Chabad at Stony Brook cohosted (together with Chabad of Mid-Suffolk and the Chai Center in Dix Hills) an historic sold out lecture by Eva Schloss, the childhood friend and stepsister of Anne Frank. Schloss, 85, is the author of several holocaust-related books, including Eva’s Story and The Promise. She traveled from London for the occasion, and provided and stirring message in remembrance of Kristalnacht and Holocaust victims. Her message is that, no matter what, one shouldn’t lose hope, because only a life imbued with hope and trust and faith is a truly happy life.

Several of Chabad at Stony Brook’s signature community-wide events, including Living Legacy events, High Holiday Services, and the ever-popular Jewish Summer Festival, attracted record crowds this past year.

“I think it was a combination of things,” relates Rabbi Chaim Grossbaum in explaining the dramatic rise in turnout. “On the one hand, people are seeking meaning and spirituality in their lives now more than ever, especially for ways to celebrate as a family. At the same time, there were some tension for our people in Israel around the world, which tends to being people together more.”

SOMETHING FOR YOU?

A TRUE LIVING LEGACY

Chabad launches three new clubs

Survivor lights Chanukah menorah

Three exciting new clubs were launched last year

by Chabad at Stony Brook. The Kosher Culinary Club, the Chabad Men’s Club and CTeen Stony Brook, which is part of the fastest growing Jewish teen network in the world. “We’re always looking for ways to create diverse and engaging programs,” explains Mrs. Chaya Grossbaum, director of the Kosher Culinary Club. “One way to is create specialized groups that cater to specific demographics and interests.”

We hope this news is a harbinger of more good things to come as Chabad prepares to break ground on its expansive new center in the coming months, which will facilitate an increased diversity of programs.

The annual “Adult Chanukah Social,” part of Chabad’s Living Legacy program, is always a special event. But this year the Chanukah social had a special poignancy and power, verifying the theme of Chanukah that “a little light pushes away great darkness.” Local resident and Auschwitz survivor Ruth Minsky Sender was honored with lighting the first candle of the menorah. For Ruth, and indeed for all those attending, this was a candle of hope, a candle of freedom, a candle for the future. When she shared her memories of lighting the menorah while hiding from the Nazis, everyone realized that not only were they in the presence of someone special, but also that the story of Chanukah - a story of self-sacrifice, of faith, of perseverance and survival - is still relevant today.

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We Are Here.

BUILDING CAMPAIGN PROGRESS REPORT

Groundbreaking: Spring 2015! $5.5M $4.5M $3.5M

$2.0M

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3 2015

2016-2017

Purchase Land & Design Main Building Donor Founders Campaign

Choose Builder Launch Community Campaign Planning & Zoning

Construction Finishings & Furnishing Wrap Community Campaign

Double Program Activity

2008-2013

2014

FUNDING SOURCES

Founders

Throw Away the Mortgage Campaign

EVENT HALL

$1,000,000

Building Dedication

20% 20% Room/Wing Dedications

PHASE 4

$1,000,000

30%

$1,500,000

20% Community 20%

Campaign $1,000,000

Mortgage

$1,000,000

DEDICATIONS Please feel free to contact me personally to discuss Building Campaign Dedication Opportunities.

Rabbi Chaim Grossbaum

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BANQUET/GYM CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

KITCHEN

SHUL SANCTUARY

PRESCHOOL & HEBREW SCHOOL

POOL & GARDEN POOL & GARDEN

CAMP & PRESCHOOL

HOSPITALITY

LIBRARY

MAIN LOBBY MIKVAH & SPA EXECUTIVE REPORT 2015

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2014 FISCAL REPORT

EXPENSE BREAKDOWN / 2014 20% CHABAD@SUNY 7% SYNAGOGUE 10% PRESCHOOL

17% LIVING LEGAC Y

3% WOMAN’S CLUB 8.5% HEBRE W SCHOOL

9% ADMIN &

FUNDR AISING

8.5% FRIENDSHIP CIR CLE

7% ADULT EDUC ATION

10% C AMPS & YOUTH

FUNDING SOURCES / 2014

3%

VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP

52%

PAR TNERS & SUPPOR TERS

33%

TUITION & FEES

12%

C AMPAIGNS & GR ANTS

BUDGET GROWTH / 2000 - 2015 $1M $750K $500K $250K

2000 2005 2010 2015

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BUDGET FORECAST 2015 2014 2015

PROJECTED

Adult Education

59,051

65,000

Camps & Youth

81,551

92,000

Friendship Circle

70,567

75,000

Hebrew School

72,165

75,000

Living Legacy

142,051

146,000

Chabad@SUNY

169,629

170,000

Synagogue

57,015

60,000

Preschool

81,820

90,000

Woman’s Club

28,321

32,000

Program Development*

60,000

Administration & Fundraising

75,332

85,000

$837,503

$950,000

22,500

30,000

Tuition & Fees

283,000

295,000

Campaigns & Grants

102,000

125,000

Partners & Supporters

450,000

Total Expenses

Voluntary Membership

Total Income

2015 FUNDRAISING GOAL

$857,500

$450,000

$500,000

* The Program Development Fund is for investment in creating new programs and expanding existing ones in anticipation of moving into the new Community Center.

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2015 FUNDING PLAN

D O N AT I O N O P T I O N S B E C O M E A PA R T N E R I N E V E R Y T H I N G W E D O

2015 FUNDRAISING GOAL: $500,000 100 SHARES AT $5,000 PER SHARE # OF SHARES

VALUE PER DONOR

% OF TOTAL

# OF DONORS

Partner: Patron

10

$50,000

10%

1

$50,000

Partner: Benefactor

5

$25,000

5%

2

$50,000

Partner: Guarantor

3

$15,000

3%

4

$60,000

Partner: Sponsor

2

$10,000

2%

6

$60,000

Partner

1

$5,000

1%

23

$115,000

Donor

0.5

$2,500

0.5%

26

$65,000

-

many

$100,000

DONOR TYPE

Supporter

-

-

TOTAL PER LEVEL

Together, we make a difference!

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T H A N K YO U F O R YO U R S U P P O RT. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO ALL OF OUR DONORS, WITHOUT WHOM WE COULD NOT ACHIEVE OUR MISSION

2 0 1 4 PA R T N E R S Jeffrey & Eden Aronoff Eliyahu & Renee Benoff George & Harriet Blank David & Orly Boyle Elaine Brimer Joseph & Terry Chehebar Stanley & Sandi Churgin Lee & Mia Cohen Patrick Dolan Israel & Caryl Englander Hal & Rochelle Epstein David & Willa Fawer Martin & Estanne Fawer Daniel Federmann

Lawrence Fine Marian Fourman Jay & Barbara Freed Scott Friedman Kenneth Gaul Charles & Gili Glatter David & Eden Glickman Shimmie & Alissa Horn Glenn & Susan Kaplan Joshua & Bryna Landes Steven & Chanie Laufer Chaim & Leah Lax Howard Lehman Larry & Ellen Leschen

Hirschell & Deanna Levine Doron & Lorena Levy Edward & Vivian Merrin Samuel & Holly Merrin Paul & Devorah Richman George & Pamela Rohr Moshe & Chaya Rubin Russ & Claire Rubman Marty & Judy Schatz Joshua Setton Audrey Sevin Mark & Barbara Silber Allen & Cynthia Simon Dovid & Malkie Smetana Mark & Robbin Teitelbaum

Stanley Gartenstein Martin & Elaine Gerber Joshua & Jaime Glas Benyamin Gober Arline Golby Todd & Arlyn Goldman Mark & Susan Gottesman Gourmet Glatt Emporium Roger & Linda Grimson Denis & Rita Gross Chaya Grossbaum Stanley & Rae Gurewitsch Tal & Hagit Hakim Claude Helwani Dovid & Tzivi Jacobs Susan Kalish Kaschitzki & Augenbaum Jacob & Adina Lamm Sholom & Esther Laine Herb Laub Jamie Lebowitz Charlie & Lisa Lefkowitz Joseph & Sandra Levine

Marco & Robyn Lionetti Jeffrey & Marilyn Margulies David & Susan Mazure Jeremy & Linda Merrin Miki Naftali Eli Nash North Shore Hematology Moshe & Cali Orenbuch Andy Polan Linda Pomerantz Paul & Jennifer Rogak Adam & Gitty Rosenblum Herman & Renee Rosenking Yosef & Malka Rosenfeld Jason & Patricia Sadlofsky Yacov & Linda Shamash Helmut & Lilianne Strey Daniel & Claudia Talisman Tilden Car Care The Print House Abe & Marilyn Weintraub Bill Wiesner Mendy & Musia Wilhelm Yossi & Fraidy Wolosow

20 1 4 S U P P O RT E R S Martin & Pearl Astroff Mitchell & Allison Bassen Glenda Becker Samy & Beth Benalloul Paul & Natalie Blacher Howard & Sandra Blank Sean & Lauryn Blank Robert & Terry Blatt Michael & Sandy Brown Henry Bubel Vitaly & Alla Citovsky Cool Smiles Orthodontics Ron & Gayle Crowe Michael & Sheila Skolnick DeGutis David & Cynthia Dolowitch Nathan & Fay Dor Bernard Dudock Fairway Markets Shmuel & Miriam Finck Alex & Beth Finger Dina Rachel Fisher Yehuda & Wendy Fogel Oleg & Alina Gang

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Thank you for your friendship and support.

Chabad at Stony Brook Rabbi Chaim Grossbaum, Director 821 Hawkins Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755 800.MY.TORAH x106 | 631.585.0521 | RabbiChaim@ChabadSB.com

www.ChabadSB.com

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