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Volume 7 • Issue 1 • Fall 2011

Join the Family Campaign 2012 & the “Big Mishpacha”

Giving: A Family Tradition Giving Center Named for Sarah & Max Pechter

Tee It Up & Talk Football Men Head to Boca Rio & FAU Stadium

Power, Passion, Purpose Opportunities for Every Woman

Power of Giving Report The 2012 Federation Program Overview

DAN RATHER To Headline Major Gifts Event

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2011-2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS*

DECEMBER February Major Gifts Event, Featuring: Dan Rather Men’s Sports Night Out Wednesday December 1, 2011 • 6 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 • 6:30 p.m. St. Andrews Country Club Community-wide Education Series JANUARY Featuring: Dr. Rick Hodes Thursday, February 2, 2012 • 7 p.m. Men’s Golf Invitational Jewish Federation of SPBC – Zinman Hall Monday, January 23, 2012 • Lunch: 11 a.m. • Tee-off: 12:45 p.m. Boca Rio Golf Club March

Community-wide Education Series Super Sunday Featuring: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Sunday, March 11, 2012 • 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 • 7 p.m. Zinman Hall Broken Sound Country Club Community-wide Education Series Featuring: Bret Stephens Thursday, March 29, 2012 • 7 p.m. Woodfield Country Club For more information about these events, visit www.jewishboca.org or contact Melissa Costner Schleyer at 561-852-3160 or [email protected] *Dates & Times are subject to change.

CHAILIFE 2 Table Of Contents

Join the Family 4

Giving: The Pechter Family Tradition 6

Campaign 2012 8

Dan Rather to Headline Major Gifts Event 11

Adopt-A-Project: Even More Ways to Help 12

Feed Your Mind, Nourish Your Soul: New Education Series 13

NextGen Witnesses Power of Our Dollars in Russia 14

Men: Tee It Up at Boca Rio & Talk Football at FAU 16

Sinai Residences on Track for Federation Campus 18

Power, Passion, Purpose for Every Woman 20

Metro Keeps 20s-40s on the Move 26

The Power of Giving: 2012 Program Overview 29

Ensure a Vibrant, Secure Jewish Future with JCF 38

PAC: Estate Professionals Who Truly Care 41

An Anonymous Gift Makes a New LOJE 44

Our Hands-on Jewish Women’s Foundation 45

A Living Bridge with Israel: Partnership 2000 46

Federation in Action with Our JCRC 49

4,000+ Celebrate Israel with Us in West Boca 51

A Community of Support for Special Needs: 52

Strengthening Jewish Life with Learning for All 55

Caring for All: Our Local Beneficiary Agencies 56

Synagogue ChaiLights 58

Our Generous Corporate Sponsors 60

Federation Goes Greener with Grant 62

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3 CHAILIFE Welcome to Chai Life

This publication is produced by the Marketing & Communications Department of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications Andrew M. Rose Director of Marketing & Communications Erryn Abiri Join the Family Chai Life Editor, Director of Public Relations From Ellen R. Sarnoff, Chair of the Board Andrea Schuver Chai Life Designer, Creative Director Shanna Vinig In all of my years in the professional world and working with our Editorial Director, Senior Copywriter Federation, I have never seen a more dedicated staff and group of lay Patricia Como leaders. I, too, am committing my time and whatever influence I have Web & Multimedia Director as Chair. All we need now is you— each and every member of our Tom Sokolowski extended Jewish family, to work together so that we may meet the needs Advertising Sales Mandee Baulo of our global Jewish community. Production Specialist Paul Kranowitz Are you willing to be part of my welcome-back-to-Federation team? Federation Officers Chair Ellen R. Sarnoff I pledge to embrace your comments and suggestions for improving Chair, Financial Resource Development Jewish life through our Federation. My door is open. When you have Anne Jacobson constructive criticism or new ideas for Federation, please contact me. No Chair, Campaign issue is too big or too small. Joseph Mishkin Chair, Jewish Community Foundation David Pratt, Esq. None of us can accomplish our hopes and dreams without the help and Chair, Women’s Philanthropy support of others. Together, there’s nothing we can’t do. So, please, join Meryl Gallatin me in this important work. With your help this community can reach its Vice Chair, Planning & Allocations Stephen A. Mendelsohn, Esq. full potential and be a beacon of light for Jews everywhere. As a family, Treasurer we can create a great and strengthened Jewish future and fulfill our David Kirschner obligation of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Assistant Treasurer Albert Gortz, Esq. Best Regards, Secretary Ted Struhl Assistant Secretary Debra Halperin Vice Chair Jill Deutch Ellen R. Sarnoff Vice Chair Chair, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Wesley E. Finch Vice Chair Carol Smokler

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CHAILIFE 6 hen Sarah and Max Pechter didn’t have food to eat, so my father went arrived in the United States with out and bought her groceries.” Jack smiles Wtheir four children on April 6, warmly. “I can go on, They helped total 1949, they didn’t have much. War-weary strangers all of the time.” and from a tiny rural village in Poland, they had spent the preceding years scrambling Later when Jack began to see the fruits of to get by and, prior to that, doing whatever his labor pay off in the real estate business, they could to avoid the Nazis. Jack Pechter, he excitedly told his mother of his success. of Boca Raton, now in his 70s, has a vivid Instead of commending her son and going memory of crowded train rides through on about his achievements, Sarah Pechter cut Siberia, his sisters getting lice, icicles forming to the chase. “Now is the time to start giving on his father’s nose, being hungry, traveling back,” she told him. He listened. for years. He recalls his parents presenting him with a pair of sheep wool boots, while Through the Pechter Foundation, Sarah his father wrapped his own feet in rags. and Max’s legacy of giving now benefits our neighbors in need of food and What Sarah and Max did bring to counseling, Holocaust survivors in need America in 1949, was their beloved of vital services, those with disabilities Jewish traditions, hearts untarnished by in need of resources, as well as others war and, according to Jack, “a tremendous struggling in this difficult economy. faith in G-d.” Apparently, that was enough. “If you count my father’s grandparents, our Now, 62 years later, Sarah and Max Foundation represents five generations of Pechter’s name is forever tied to Jewish giving,” says Shelly Himmelrich, Jack and giving not only in their native Baltimore, Marilyn’s daughter, a new member of our but right here in South Palm Beach County. Federation’s Executive Board, who will In September, Jack and his wife Marilyn also soon sit on the board of our Jewish named our Federation’s Local Safety Net Community Foundation (JCF). Services Giving Center in his parents’ honor through a very generous gift from Jack says, “The truth is, my parents also the Pechter Family Foundation. received a lot of help in their lifetime. Our family was saved by the United Nations “It’s appropriate that Local Safety Net Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and Services is in my parents’ name because the Marshall Plan (an American program you could not find two people who cared that gave monetary aid to Europeans after more about the needs of others,” Jack the War), and also by the kindness of explains. He tells of the time that his father Jack and his mother Sarah Pechter others. We were even helped by a Muslim heard about a young man on the block who family in Kazakhstan. They let us live in wanted to be a dentist but could not afford “It’s appropriate that their hut with a dirt floor and helped feed medical school. “So my parents took him and sustain us, knowing we were Jewish.” into our home so he could save money to Local Safety Net Services go to school.” “So the Sarah and Max Pechter Local Safety Net Services Center is a way of Jack recalls finding out from a family is in my parents’ name giving back in the tradition that my parents friend, years after the fact, that his father taught us,” says Jack. “We are happy we had lent him a good deal of money to because you could not can do this in our own community right Giving pay for his four daughters’ weddings, at a here in South Florida, where so many time that he hardly had any himself. And find two people whopeople are struggling just to get by.” The Pechter Family Tradition he vividly recalls seeing his mother from across the street with her arms wrapped cared more about the Learn more about our Federation’s three around a woman she didn’t know. “The vital Giving Centers, on pages 29 - 35. woman’s husband had left her and she needs of others .” 7 CHAILIFE Campaign

Financial Resource Development (FRD) is the I had the honor of speaking at B’nai bridge that connects our Federation’s Annual Torah on Yom Kippur on behalf of our Campaign and our Jewish Community Foundation Federation; it was the first time I spoke efforts. We are focused on how to strengthen and to a group that large— 2,000 people! grow our Jewish community through all of the Looking around the main sanctuary, I was many kinds of revenue streams. FRD is concerned reminded of how much I love having an with today and tomorrow. We tend to the present extended Jewish family. I’ve always had and plan for the future. That is our charge. this sense that, as Jews, we are there for each other... that we are in it together. Above and beyond The result of a strong FRD effort is that a family who is hungry any differences, we are one big mishpacha, and that seems today will get fed, and the next generation will not have to worry to transcend everything else. That’s why I am involved with about feeding the hungry; we will have secured funding for our our Federation, as a lay leader and as a donor. local food pantry. This also goes for Jewish education, Jewish identity programs, those with special needs, help for families in Our Federation is built on the premise that we are crisis, and the list goes on. If we do it right, it will also ensure that responsible for each other and for keeping Judaism alive our grandchildren will always have a connection to their Jewish and well for generations to come. So for this brand new community and to our Homeland. Campaign year, may we celebrate that spirit of oneness. Gift by gift. Life by life. As your new FRD Chair, I promise to bring my energy, commitment and dedication to serve our Jewish community now and well into the future. All of the best,

Sincerely, Joseph Mishkin Campaign Chair 2012 Anne Jacobson FRD Chair Campaign Leaders & Florida Colleagues Learn Together

Lay and professional campaign leaders from our Federation joined peers from around the state to gear up for the season at “Federation Does a World of Good” on October 26. This regional Jewish Federations of North America Campaign Kick-off featured sessions with top national JFNA volunteers and Doris Beck, WP Officer and Lion Outreach Co-chair; Kinnie Jill Rose, WP Vice Chair Training and Judi Schuman,WP Vice Chair Major Gorelick, WP Board; Betty Apple, Boca West Chair Shirley Solomon, Pomegranate-Star Gifts; Barbara Feingold, WP Vice Chair professionals, as well as our Israel and Celebration Co-chair Lion of Judah Overseas partners. Their topics ranged from JFNA resources and leadership development to the global scene and current events affecting the Jewish community. With sharpened campaign skills, new tactics and innovative strategies, our campaign leaders are even more ready to kick off a most inspired, enthusiastic and focused Wendy Pressner, Major Gifts Event Chair, WP Officer; Joe Jennifer Koenig, Campaign VP; Anne Jacobson, FRD Chair; campaign in South Palm Beach County. Mishkin, Campaign Chair; Andrea Dubroff, JWF Treasurer Marla Weiss Egers, Exec. VP FRD

CHAILIFE 8 10 things you may not know about our 2012 Campaign.

1. More Than Giving. 6. “Create a Jewish Legacy” Program Federation offers many opportunities to “Live Powerfully.” In We are building a strong, vibrant Jewish community well into addition to contributing financially, you can give your time or the future and we need your help. Regardless of age, wealth expertise through our Volunteer Resource Center. Or speak out or affiliation, YOU have the ability to make a difference for on issues of concern to the Jewish people through our Jewish future Jewish generations. Our Foundation is working closely Community Relations Council (JCRC). To learn about the many with agencies, schools and synagogues. Find out more. ways you can get involved through Federation, visit Contact JCF at (561) 852-3173 or [email protected]. www.jewishboca.org/getinvolved. 7. New Continuing Care Retirement 2. You Have a Choice! Community (CCRC)! South Palm Beach is one of the first Federations in the U.S. to The most prestigious senior living address in the area is under offer Donor Choice, which lets you direct your gift to one of development on our Federation’s 110-acre campus. It will three giving centers – Sarah & Max Pechter Local Safety Net offer exquisite residences to suit every lifestyle and personal Services, Jewish Life and Learning, or Israel and Our Global preference. Find out more at www.sinairesidences.com or Family. You can also spread your generosity across the board call 561-477-6690. through our Traditional Annual Campaign. Find out more at www.jewishboca.org/donate. 8. Renewed Advocacy Efforts. More than ever, Israel needs the support and advocacy of 3. Enriching, Engaging, Entertaining Events! our entire Global Jewish family; our Federation provides that We’ve expanded our 2012 calendar with new and exciting voice through its Jewish Community Relations Council. This ways for everyone to engage in giving and living – from year, the JCRC was instrumental in helping to get unanimous our community-wide three-part education series, “Feed passage for a new Florida law that makes it even more Your Mind. Nourish Your Soul,” to Women’s “After Hours” difficult for companies to invest in Iran and Sudan. Our programs for empty nesters and working professionals, to JCRC also co-sponsors campaign forums, speaks out against Metro’s “Wandering Happy Hours” for those in their 20s and anti-Semitism and advocates for the rights and needs of the 30s. Visit www.jewishboca.org/events. underprivileged. Find out more at www.jewishboca.org/jcrc.

4. Women’s “Power. Passion. Purpose.” 9. More Connections to Israel than El Al! With the country’s second largest number of Lions of Judah Music can be a wonderful means of connecting people – ($5,000-plus gifts per year) and the most women who endow particularly between South Palm Beach County and our sister their Lion gift at minimum $100,000, our Federation leads in city in Israel, Kiryat Bialik. In 2012, Federation’s P2K creating a community of women who care. The secret? “Power program will bring together teens from Kiryat Bialik and + Passion + Purpose.” In 2012, women of all ages will enjoy our area to work on music from classical to Israeli songs an even greater range of events, mitzvah projects and more. - and let the entire SPBC community enjoy the harmony! See www.jewishboca.org/women. P2K also plans to continue its Women to Women and family exchanges with our sister city. For more information, call 5. L’Dor V’Dor: A New Generation Emerges. 561-852-3270 or email [email protected]. Our Metro Division hosts events and programs for local residents in their 20s to 50s. The NextGen group and the new LEADS 10. Introducing the BIG Mishpacha! program are cultivating emerging leaders who will take the The one word that best describes Federation is family – a family reins of the local Jewish community. Find out more at of recipients, donors, leaders, volunteers, corporate partners, jewishboca.org/metro. See photos from NextGen’s mission to agencies, schools and synagogues. It’s the BIG Mishpacha that Russia at www.jewishboca.org/nextgen/photos. works together to take care of those in need, no matter what. To celebrate, our Federation is sponsoring Facebook pages where local residents can share special occasions, pay tribute or join a hometown club. Be part of the BIG Mishpacha, starting this November. Visit www.jewishboca.org.

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Dan Rather to Headline Major Gifts Event

An evening of elegance with one of the world’s most renowned broadcast journalists awaits top donors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County at this year’s Major Gifts Event, on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. The evening will feature a cocktail reception with live music, dinner and what’s sure to be a remarkable time with former CBS News Anchor and 60 Minutes Correspondent Dan Rather, at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton

“We are thrilled to be celebrating our most generous donors with a night of substance and sophistication amid the warmth of our Federation family,” said Wendy Pressner, chair of the Major Gifts Event. “The Major Gifts Event is the largest and most prestigious fundraising event of the Federation season.”

“As continuing economic challenges bring ever-rising vital human needs to our community and our global Jewish family, we continue to depend on the great compassion and generosity of our major donors, the pillars of our annual campaign,” Wendy Pressner, Major Gifts Event Chair said Joseph Mishkin, 2012 Federation Campaign Chair. “It’s more important than ever for family to stick together.”

The Ketubah Society Hall of Fame will be on proud display at the Major Gifts Event, and new members will be inaugurated. Named for the traditional, beautifully decorated Jewish marriage contract, this Society pays tribute to the dedicated and generous individuals, couples and families who have made cumulative financial commitments of one million dollars or more during the Federation’s 32-year history.

The couvert of $125 includes valet parking. A minimum $10,000 combined gift to the 2012 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. For more information, contact 561-852-3160 or [email protected].

The Federation’s Major Gifts Program is generously sponsored by Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC; Proskauer; and Steinberg L-R: Major Gifts Event Sponsors Al Gortz, Proskauer; Marjorie Horwin, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Global Asset Management, Ltd. The Boca Raton Observer is Farra, LLC; Richard Steinberg and Ken Pritzker, Steinberg Global Asset Management, Ltd.; David Pratt, Exclusive Magazine Sponsor. Proskauer

Former CBS News Anchor and 60 Minutes Correspondent Dan Rather may be the best-known journalist in the world, having covered virtually every major event around the globe over the past 60 years. His resume reads like a history book, including unparalleled broadcast and field work covering the assassination of President Kennedy; civil rights; elections and national politics; wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf, Yugoslavia and Iraq; and the terror attacks of September 11 after which he remained on the air for more than 53 hours. A recipient of virtually every honor in broadcast journalism, Rather has also authored or co-authored seven books including four New York Times bestsellers. 11 CHAILIFE ADOPT-A-PROJECT More Ways for Federation Communities and Divisions to Make a Difference A unique giving option provides more than 50 exciting, varied opportunities for our Federation’s country clubs, communities and divisions to select and support a vital program or service that might not otherwise be available. Now in its second year, Adopt-A-Project offers rewarding opportunities to raise supplemental dollars above and beyond the annual campaign in all three Giving Centers: the Sarah & Max Pechter Center for Local Safety Net Services; Jewish Life and Learning; or Israel and Our Global Family.

Learn how your division or club can adopt a project especially meaningful to them – contact your Federation community or division professional. Here’s how some of our country clubs and divisions made a special difference through Adopt-A-Project last year:

The men of St. Andrews Country Club connected local young Boca West Country Club made sure that hundreds of senior Ruth adults 18-26 with Israel and strengthened their Jewish identities Rales JFS clients had a meaningful Rabbi-led model seder together by enabling them to participate in Taglit-Birthright Israel first time with great food and companionship, transportation and more. educational trips.

St. Andrews Country Club women provided Frozen Kosher Holiday Meals for Ruth Rales JFS Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry recipients.

Addison Reserve Country Club saw that seniors who congregate for no-cost Kosher Konnection lunches in Delray Beach were also able to enjoy a Rabbi-led model seder, as well as receive bags of groceries and gift cards to CVS and Publix to observe the Passover holiday.

Gold Coast Division made sure local college students had everything they needed to create the Shabbat experience In their home, apartment, fraternity or sorority house, or residence hall, through the Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach “Do It Yourself Shabbat” program. Woodfield and Woodfield Hunt Club paid for and delivered Thanksgiving meals and a two-week supply of supplemental groceries to Ruth Rales JFS Forster Kosher Food Pantry recipients.

Polo Club volunteers made sure hundreds of our community’s Holocaust survivors could socialize, remember and enjoy entertainment at the Ruth Rales JFS semi-annual Café Europa luncheon program in June.

Stonebridge Country Club bought groceries and delivered food packages to Forster Kosher Food Pantry recipients nearby. CHAILIFE 12 Hungry for Some Jewish Knowledge and Inspiration? Get Your Fill at our THREE-course community-wide Education Series, prepared to order by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Indulge a la carte or enjoy prix fixe the series of three lectures.

THURSDAY, january 12, 2012 thursday, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 thursday, MARCH 29, 2012 RABBI Shmuley Boteach DR. RICK HODES BRET STEPHENS Broken Sound Country Club Jewish Federation of SPBC Woodfield Country Club 2401 Willow Springs Dr., Boca Raton Zinman Hall 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton

Shmuley Boteach, “America’s Rabbi,” is one of the Dr. Rick Hodes is JDC’s Medical Director in Bret Stephens is the Wall Steet Journal’s Deputy world’s leading relationship experts with a focus on Ethiopia, where he oversees medical care for Editor (international) and the paper’s principal Jewish values and spirituality. He is the author of people immigrating to Israel, providing treatment columnist on foreign affairs. His “Global View” 26 books, host of the award-winning national TV for tens of thousands of people. He has also column, which he began writing in 2006, appears show, Shalom in the Home on TLC, and ‘The Rabbi provided medical care for victims of famine, war every Tuesday. He is also a regular panelist on the Shmuley Show’ on Oprah and Friends. Labeled and disease in several countries, and partners with Journal Editorial Report, a weekly political talk “a cultural phenomenon” and “the most famous doctors and companies around the world who show carried nationally by the Fox News Channel. rabbi in America” by Newsweek magazine, Rabbi donate medical services and raise money to save Mr. Stephens previously served as editor-in-chief Shmuley is regularly listed as one of the ten most lives. In 2007, Dr. Hodes was selected as “CNN of the Jerusalem Post, and was responsible for the influential rabbis in the United States. Hero” in the Championing Children category. paper’s news and editorial divisions.

$36 per event • $100 for series of three Dessert following the program • Dietary Laws Observed All events begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Event Chair: Helen Cohan • Vice Chairs: Jonathan Louis & Jill Rose

The Community-wide Education Series To RSVP, visit is Generously Sponsored by: www.jewishboca.org/educationseries For more information, please contact Christy Nelson at 561-852-6059, [email protected]

13 CHAILIFE “So many young people in Russia are just discovering their connection to Judaism and eager to build a Jewish identity. Being Jewish is something cool as well as something to hang onto. They’re excited to discover traditions of their grandparents and great-grandparents for the first time, and they don’t take Judaism for granted as we might here.“ “Playing basketball at the summer camp, we were - Elliot Koolik chanting “USA! USA! USA!” and the kids were chanting “RUSSIA! RUSSIA! RUSSIA!” Suddenly, one of the kids switched to “ISRAEL! ISRAEL! ISRAEL!” This bond brought us together so quickly.” (A summer camp experience provided through our Jewish agencies is the only exposure to Judaism many children and teens will have all year.)” - Rosa Golish

Witnesses Power of Our Dollars to Transform Lives Amid Russia’s Jewish Rebirth For eight remarkable days this June and July, a group They met recipients whose lives are sustained, enhanced and of Federation’s NextGen leaders traveled to Russia, transformed through aid - to the elderly, families and children, witnessing first-hand the needs of our global Jewish family and those with medical, social/behavioral and other special and the power of our Federation’s dollars to help. On needs. From schools, summer camps, activity centers and their Mission to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Michele & synagogues to recipients’ homes and more, they also witnessed Larry Blair, Rosa & Glen Golish, Debra & Larry Halperin, the vibrant rebirth of Jewish Life in the Former Soviet Union. The Elliot & Wendy Koolik, Jill & Michael Rose, with Marla Mission was chaired by Debra Halperin and Jill Rose. & Stephen Egers visited the full range of services and The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s NextGen programs our community funds through our overseas program is designed to cultivate emerging leaders—providing the partners JAFI and JDC. They also had a special Israeli resources, insights, inspiration and relationships they will need Embassy briefing on relations between Russia and Israel. to take the reins and meet our Jewish community’s needs and challenges over the next five to ten years.

CHAILIFE 14 The social and cultural renaissance/rebirth “We visited an elderly person who had of Jewish life in Russia is accompanied by the not been outside for seven years because building of an entire infrastructure. We visited)), (Jewish Cultural Centers she lives on the 3rd floor – one of many amazing new JCCs ( in the same situation. We witnessed how summer camps, pre-schools, ulpans, Hillel for their very lives depend on the home health university students and more - all providing assistance provided through a Jewish people with a place to meet others with similar “Playing basketball at the summer camp, we were agency.” - Debra & Larry Halperin interests and an opportunity to explore their Michael Rose chanting “USA! USA! USA!” and the kids were Jewishness. - J ill & chanting “RUSSIA! RUSSIA! RUSSIA!” Suddenly, one of the kids switched to “ISRAEL! ISRAEL! ISRAEL!” This bond brought us together so quickly.” (A summer camp experience provided through our Jewish agencies is the only exposure to Judaism many children and teens will have all year.)” - Rosa Golish We were able to see the enormous impact being made in Russia by the Jewish agencies supported by our Federation. ~ Glen Golish

“We walked into the Yesod JCC in St. Missions are one of the most powerful vehicles we have connecting donors to Petersburg and instantly joined in with the hands-on life-saving work of the the elderly people singing Jewish songs Federation. Whether overseas, in Israel around a piano. We were a group of or in our own backyard, a mission is our opportunity to engage with real strangers from across the world yet we We returned even more aware people whose lives we are changing one had a common bond as we sang ‘Hieneh by one. ~Marla Weiss Egers, Exec. that we are truly part of a VP FRD, JFSPBC Matov’ together. It brought tears to my eyes.” ~ Wendy Koolik Global Jewish Larry Family. Blair - Michele & 15 CHAILIFE Men Men Invited to Tee It Up Again at Boca Rio

L-R: Michael Lipton, Michael Block, Ron Krancer Arthur Goldberg Boca Rio Golf Club

Low Net and Low Gross Winners will be listed on the Bedowitz Cup. The trophy is generously sponsored for a fourth year by Ron & Meryl Gallatin in memory of Steve Bedowitz, who first envisioned this men’s event.

L-R: Richard Bane, Gary Rubin, Harvey Sandler & David Ross enjoyed a great game and a great day at the 2011 Golf Classic

Men are once again invited to enjoy the most exclusive local all. The finest in golfing will be followed by cocktails, dinner golf experience while helping to meet vital community needs. and presentation of awards. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County proudly presents the Fourth Invitational Men’s Golf Classic at Boca Rio The couvert for this unparalleled event is $400 per person, Golf Club on Monday, January 23rd. with a minimum men’s gift for $2,500 to the 2012 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign Those who love great golfing and appreciate the company of required to attend. A $2,500 gift entitles one player, $5,000 others who care about the community will truly find the best of entitles one player and a guest, $10,000 entitles a player and both in this extraordinary day and evening. The Golf Classic two guests, and $20,000+ entitles a player and three guests. presents an exceptional opportunity to play at one of South Florida’s premiere golf courses and enjoy the elegance of a For a fourth year, the generous Presenting Sponsor is renowned clubhouse. Boca Rio Golf Club is located at 22041 Ronald A. & Evie Krancer. Levitt Capital Management, Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton. Greenspoon Marder and MedReceivables are 2012 Golf Classic corporate sponsors, and The Boca Raton Observer is Michael Lipton is chairing the event for a fourth year, joined Exclusive Media Sponsor. by Honorary Chair Ronald A. Krancer along with Vice Chairs Michael Block and Arthur Goldberg. From the 11:00 a.m. For additional information, please contact 561-852-3128 registration, practice and lunch, with a shotgun start at 12:30 or [email protected]. p.m., they’re ensuring that an extraordinary experience awaits

CHAILIFE 16 Men Let’s Talk Football at Men’s Sports Night Out

Glenn Schwartzman, Herb Kane & Craig Zeuner enjoyed getting to know Mike “Pags” Pagliarulo at last year’s Men’s Sports Night Out

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Men who are passionate about sports as well as helping the

Joe Mishkin and Craig Donoff did some early reconaissance at the FAU stadium community are invited to go all in for a tremendous evening devoted to both – plus a chance to experience the brand new FAU On-campus Stadium in Boca Raton. They’ll be getting together for the main event Desmond Howard began at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012. his pro football career with the Washington Redskins as Desmond Howard, Heisman Trophy winner, Super Bowl MVP the fourth overall pick of the and current ESPN college football analyst, will be the keynote 1992 NFL draft. He went speaker and mingle throughout the evening. He’ll be joined by on to play pro football for Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson. With great 11 years, highlighted by game day food and drinks (dietary laws observed), a raffle such memorable moments as and more fun in the works by Men’s Sports Night Out Co-chairs scoring the first game-winning Craig Donoff and Glenn Schwartzman and their enthusiastic touchdown in Jacksonville Jaguars history and becoming committee, the total score is adding up to the best of nights “out the first special teams player to be named Super Bowl with the guys.” MVP with the Green Bay Packers. His 870 punt return yards in a single season and 99-yard kickoff return in a All men are invited, with a minimum gift of $365 to the Jewish Super Bowl remain NFL records. Howard was elected Federation of South Palm Beach County’s 2012 annual campaign to the Pro Bowl in 2000 while playing with the Detroit required to attend. Lions. Among many honors, he was elected to the 2010 College Football Hall of Fame. Men’s Sports Night Out is generously sponsored by The Sandelman Foundation. The Boca Raton Observer is the Exclusive Howard joined ESPN in 2005 as a college football Media Sponsor. analyst, beginning a highly successful second career in football broadcasting. In 2007-8 and 2009-10, he was For more information, please contact 561-852-3160 or part of the Sports Emmy-winning College GameDay. [email protected] or visit www.jewishboca.org/mensnightout.

17 CHAILIFE South Florida Sees Increase in Senior Housing Interest Sinai Residences of Boca Raton plans to meet the need.

ith senior housing looking to get more The demand is coming. The oldest baby boomers Conveniently located on the Jewish Federation of South As everyone knows, the real estate market has taken a competitive in the coming years, now is turned 60 in 2006, and when this trend peaks around Palm Beach County campus, the Sinai Residences of big hit and it looks to stay this way for the next several W the time to start planning for the future. 2030, the number of people over age 65 will soar to Boca Raton is a new style of senior living. It’s designed to years, leaving current situations unchanged. Seniors 71.5 million—that’s one in every fi ve Americans. Steve embrace a more vibrant, on-the-go lifestyle, enhanced have lost some value in what they thought they could For senior-housing construction projects to succeed, Maag, LeadingAge Director, Residential Communities, by the availability of a full continuum of care all on-site. get for their homes and this looks to stay consistent. they need a combination of solid fi nancing and good understands the urgency in planning. According to AARP’s State Housing Profi les 2011 report, business planning. Currently, there are While the market has seen its ups and households spending 30 percent or only a few organizations building new “The baby-boomer eff ect will be downs, seniors need to realize the more of their income on housing costs There will be a communities and expanding their somewhere down the road, but we importance of having a plan in place ...many seniors are typically burdened by these costs. operations. They are poised to benefi t huge increase need to continue to plan for it,” said for their future. Inventory options will To reduce those burdens, now is the from the housing needs of America’s Maag. become limited due to the increased after making time for seniors to start planning their aging population, which includes the in demand demand from the baby boomers, move to a senior living community. the move say, ‘I baby-boomer generation. for housing— One of the solutions to this growing especially in the southern part of need is the Sinai Residences of Boca the United States. When looking wish I would’ve “There’s no good reason to wait. Your Worldwide, the percentage of adults especially in Raton. It is a senior living community at the geographical data from the economic situation is not going to over age 65 is expected to double being developed in the Boca Raton 2010 Census, 37 percent of the senior done this improve dramatically in the next 10 from seven to 14 percent of the total Florida. area with an anticipated move-in date population is located in the South years,” said Maag. “If you delay, you’re by the year 2040. With the baby for 2015. region, which includes the state of sooner.’ missing out on several years of a boomers getting older and retiring, Florida. Knowing that and with the healthy lifestyle. And it may sound there will be a huge increase in demand for housing— This proposed community will off er exquisite residences limited number of residences that will be available, it’s cliché, but many seniors after making the move say, ‘I especially in Florida. to suit every lifestyle and personal preference, including smart to act now and put a plan in place for the future. wish I would’ve done this sooner.’” independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and In the second quarter of 2011, the National Investment memory support. Residents of The Sinai Residences Maag knows the baby boomers will have quite an The opportunity to learn more about an exclusive Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry of Boca Raton can rest easy knowing all their future eff ect on the senior-housing market in the years to senior living destination awaits. Call (561) 477-6690 (NIC) reported the annual inventory growth for senior health needs are taken care of and paid for with their come. today to set up a personal appointment and/or to housing was 1.1 percent, down from 1.3 percent in the monthly fee. It’s worry-free living with a full continuum attend an introductory presentation. fi rst quarter of 2011. of quality health care and highly trained staff members. “There’s going to be so many [baby-boomers] and at This state-of-the-art community will have features, this point, we don’t have a place for them to live, so Come learn more about the most prestigious senior The economy has been one of the major factors in amenities and services not available in the surrounding, there will be some housing tensions,” he said. living address in the area: The Sinai Residences of the lack of housing expansions in Florida. Economic outdated senior living options. Boca Raton. instability overall makes it hard for developers to fi nance projects. But things are about to change.

The Sinai Residences of Boca Raton • P.O. Box 880569 • Boca Raton, FL 33488-0569 Tel: (561) 477-6690 • Fax: (561) 477-6680 • www.SinaiResidences.com CHAILIFE 18 South Florida Sees Increase in Senior Housing Interest Sinai Residences of Boca Raton plans to meet the need.

The Sinai Residences of Boca Raton • P.O. Box 880569 • Boca Raton, FL 33488-0569 Tel: (561) 477-6690 • Fax: (561) 477-6680 • www.SinaiResidences.com 19 CHAILIFE Women

A Year of “Power, Passion and Purpose” for Women’s Philanthropy

The 2012 Campaign year has begun, and Women’s Philanthropy is committed to broadening its scope of leadership and donors. Our WP Officers and Board have been engaged in a two-part development program: “Leaders Lead,” facilitated by members of the National Women’s Philanthropy Board of JFNA. This will enable WP to continue its successful outreach programs for women of all ages and lifestyles and, most importantly, to raise the dollars to meet the needs of those less fortunate here in our local area, in Israel and world-wide. Each element of our “Power, Passion and Purpose” theme represents a component of who we are and what we do. We women are philanthropists! Our dollars represent more than 50% of what is raised in our Federation. We are proud of what we have achieved and what we will accomplish during this exciting year when we also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lion of Judah. Many engaging opportunities throughout the year will bring us together to once again make a difference.

All of the best,

Meryl Gallatin Chair, Women’s Philanthropy

With energetic, creative co-chairs Debra Halperin, Beth Mishkin and Wendy Pressner and a vibrant, diverse committee, Decks, Dots and Desserts couldn’t help but be a Women’s Philanthropy season opener to remember.

All Hands on Decks, Dots & Desserts Kick Off Women’s Season

A terrific Evening of Canasta, Mah Jongg, and Treats awaited women from throughout the community on November 2 at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. The fun and friendship began at 7:00 p.m. and the welcome stayed warm until 10 p.m.

Canasta and Mah Jongg instructors were on hand to help newcomers get started and experienced players boost their games. Since the 1920s, the game of Mah Jongg has ignited the Jewish-American women’s imagination and served as a community-builder. Canasta came on board in the 1940s. Both of these games are still bringing Jewish women of all ages and backgrounds together.

View photos of the fun and the warm, welcoming women’s community online and in the next issue of Chai Life.

CHAILIFE 20 Crown of Judah Luncheon Co-chairs Selma Sitrick, Susan Saril, Marilyn Simon Weinberg Elliott Abrams Crown of Judah Luncheon: Middle East Update from Elliott Abrams and Award for Mildred Levine With Power, Passion and Purpose, the Jewish Federation of accomplished together, as we continue to raise funds to meet South Palm Beach County’s most philanthropic women will rising essential needs.” celebrate a ruby year with ruby distinction on January 18, 2012. This year’s Crown of Judah Luncheon, at the beautiful Elliott Abrams, top Middle East White House adviser, will Hamlet Country Club in Delray Beach, will commemorate the provide a real-time insider’s update. A noted author and media 40th “Ruby” Anniversary of the Lion of Judah, as it recognizes presence, Abrams held major foreign policy positions for Lions at the “Ruby Level” and above, who contribute a minimum Presidents George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan prior to his $10,000 to the Federation’s annual campaign. The luncheon current service with President Obama. will feature renowned foreign policy expert Elliott Abrams, and For more information, visit www.jewishboca.org/crownofjudah honor founding Jewish community leader Mildred Levine. or contact Dina Burg at 561-852-5015 or [email protected].

“We’re excited and privileged to be bringing together such The Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy caring, dynamic women for this exceptional, elegant event with 2012 campaign is generously sponsored by Wells Fargo. a top-caliber program,” said Selma Sitrick, who is co-chairing Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Ivan & Co. Jewelers are the the luncheon with Susan Saril and Marilyn Simon Weinberg. generous Crown of Judah luncheon sponsors; The Boca Raton “With pride and gratitude, we’re ready to celebrate all we’ve Observer is Exclusive Media Sponsor.

mildred levine to receive the clarice pressner CROWN OF JUDAH award At the Luncheon, Mildred Levine will receive the Clarice Pressner Crown of Judah Award. This honor recognizes seasoned leaders whose enduring efforts have helped build Women’s Philanthropy into a powerful force that raises half the dollars received through the Federation’s annual campaigns. A resident of the area for 36 years, Mildred hosted the first local Lion of Judah luncheon.

Mildred Levine, 2012 Clarice Pressner Mildred & Abner Levine at the dedication of the “Through leadership as well as support, Mildred and her husband Crown of Judah Awardee Levine Board Room at the Federation Abner have been at the very core of our Federation since its founding more than 30 years ago, and continue in innumerable ways to be absolutely instrumental to the growth and well- being of our Jewish community,” said Judi Schuman, Women’s Philanthropy Vice Chair of Major Gifts. “The Levines are members of our Federation’s prestigious Ketubah Society and Mildred’s compassion, foresight, guidance and generosity have ensured that L-R: Norman and Betty Stone, Abner and Mildred Levine, and Jim and Margie Baer in the Federation she will always be a significant part of our Jewish community.” building 21 CHAILIFE Celebrating the Lion of Judah 40th Anniversary This year, committed, passionate, generous Jewish women around the world will be celebrating 40 years of roaring success at the Lion of Judah milestone anniversary. From its Miami inception with 16 women, there are now 17,000 Lions across the globe, recognized everywhere by their signature pins.

The Lion of Judah is an enduring symbol of a Jewish woman’s strength, her caring about the organized Jewish world, and her financial commitment of at least $5,000 to the UJA/Federation Annual Campaign. The program has united women of all ages and from many walks of life to heal, nourish and preserve dignity among those in need, and to build and sustain Jewish identity.

In South Palm Beach County, our women pioneered the Jewish community, coming together in 1975 - four years before our Federation incorporated. From its beginnings in 1982, our Lion of Judah program has grown to 800 women strong. And our record-breaking number of Lion of Judah Endowments has long maintained the largest number of LOJEs in the world.

“Believing in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), our dedicated, caring Lions make a connection to care for those in need, build Jewish community, and develop continuity for the next generation. Be part of the Lion’s den and join us this season The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Lion of Judah Luncheons have a proud, elegant history. Featured at an early LOJ Luncheon are community for many new programs in recognition of the 40th Lion Anniversary.” pioneers including: Margie Baer, Florence Baumritter (z”l), Marianne Bobick, Phyl- - Barbara Feingold, Vice Chair, Lion of Judah lis Squires (z”l), Edyth Clayman and Dottie Lipson For more information about the Lion of Judah and other women’s giving opportunities, contact Dina Burg at 561-852-5015 or [email protected].

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Roar with Campbell Brown at the Lion of Judah Luncheon

“It’s always remarkably powerful when hundreds of women who care and do so much come together each year,” said Carol Rifkin, who is co-chairing the luncheon with Eydie Holz. “Our 800 Lions stand strong among 17,000 worldwide.”

“We’re thrilled to be featuring Campbell Brown, a speaker of great substance and renown,” said Holz. “We know we’ll leave inspired and energized to meet the challenge of raising funds that make such a difference in our local Jewish community as well as around the world.”

The luncheon couvert is $100. A Lion level gift of $5,000 or above to L-R: Eydie Holz and Carol Rifkin, Lion of Judah Luncheon Co-chairs the 2012 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. Dietary laws will be observed. The “pride” of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is about to turn up their power, recommit to their purpose Look for your invitation soon! For more information, contact Dina and fuel their passion at their annual ingathering, the Lion of Burg at 561-852-5015 or [email protected]. Judah Luncheon. The roar from Boca West Country Club on Thursday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. will resound louder than The Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy 2012 ever throughout the community and across the globe, as they campaign is generously sponsored by Wells Fargo. Boca Raton celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Lion of Judah program. Regional Hospital and Ivan & Co. are the Luncheon’s generous They’ll also hear from Campbell Brown, one of the most sponsors. The Boca Raton Observer is Exclusive Media Sponsor. respected and recognizable faces in American news.

marleen forkas The Lion of Judah Luncheon speaker has been generously underwritten by the Marleen Forkas Chair of Contemporary Jewish Issues. Marleen’s great generosity has ensured that the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will always provide our most loyal and committed women donors with the highest caliber keynote presenters.

Campbell Brown Award-winning journalist and veteran broadcaster Campbell Brown has been one of the most respected and recognizable faces in American news. She’s won an Emmy for reporting during Hurricane Katrina, followed the campaign trail for two presidential elections and reported from several trips to Iraq. Prior to hosting her popular evening news show on CNN, Campbell spent 11 years with NBC News, where her roles included co-anchor and primary correspondent for the Today show. In Baghdad, Campbell met her future husband Dan Senor, former Chief Spokesperson for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq and author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle. Raised Roman Catholic, Campbell is a convert to Judaism.

23 CHAILIFE Two Giving Levels. One Big Splash! “Savor” the Date for the Pomegranate-Star Celebration – March 15th, 2012 LEAVE YOUR HIGH HEELS AT HOME Spend 5 brilliant days traveling Israel and meeting with women who are making their world a better place. Participate in hands-on programs that are changing the The Star event for women who give $365+ is back for 2012, face of Israeli society and helping those most at risk. combined with the prestigious Pomegranate event for Women

Every journey begins with a single step. Take the first one right now. donors $1,800+. Get ready to sparkle at the big splash – the Go to www.JewishFederations.org/h2h or call Pomegranate-Star Celebration – featuring Julie Orringer, author 212.284.6809 for more information of The Invisible Bridge. The Celebration will include a special reception for Pomegranate level givers, who will have an opportunity to meet Julie and have their books signed. Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy Presents International Private Pomegranate Reception with the author, 6 p.m. Lion of Judah Conference Minimum gift of $1,800 Pomegranate Chairs: Joan Hauser & Randi Winter SAVE THE DATE Monday, September 10 through Star Celebration, 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Minimum gift of $365 Star Chairs: Liz Goldstein & Shirley Solomon New York City Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 Broadway For more information contact Kari at 561-852-3142 or www.jewishboca.org/ilojc [email protected].

“Women Meeting Women” at Les Jardins An exclusive invitation for Lions of Northern Women from Les Jardins spent a special evening of learning, Federations only & others not yet Lions of SPBC: connecting and hands-on helping at the “Women Meeting Women Reception” on September 20. They gathered in the beautiful home of FABULOUS FURS AND Eydie Holz, who co-chaired the event with Wendy Pressner, Women’s Philanthropy Officer at Large. Eliezer Rivlin, representative to the DAZZLING DIAMONDS Consul General of Israel to Florida & Puerto Rico, gave an insider briefing on issues facing Israel. The guests also heard from Holz, and Sponsored by from Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair Emily Grabelsky, about Neiman Marcus our Federation’s vital work. They also brought food for Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry recipients. December 6, 2011 4:30 PM Couture Department

PLUS A Special Briefing by Joshua Fogelson Executive Director for Strategic Development L-R: Emily Grabelsky, Wendy Pressner, Eliezer Rivlin, Eydie Holz L-R: Gail Rubin Kwal, Elizabeth Shavitz American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

Chairs: Doris Beck & Carol Sue Lebbin-Spector

Couvert: $18 towards Chanukah food for Boca Raton/Delray Beach residents in need. L-R: Amy Horowitz, Nancy Gilbert, Michelle Brandfon L-R: Pat Cohen, Hyla Levine CHAILIFE 24 Women Women Swirl, Sip & Savor “After Hours”

Women of all ages enjoyed an evening of great wine and sisterhood with a professional sommelier at the first “After Hours” event on October 17. This new group is designed for L-R: April Leavy, Eydie Holz L’Chaim! women whose lifestyles and schedules make evenings the time to socialize. April Leavy chaired a warm and thoroughly enjoyable night in the lovely Les Jardins home of Wendy Pressner.

The group, including women involved with L-R: Vicki Baker,Elaine Abecassis, Nancy Siegel L-R: Lori Berman, Cindy Stromyer, Susan Daub Federation as well as newcomers, also heard from Kathy Green about how strong current needs are among vital programs and services that depend on Federation funds. Rabbi Josh Broide also provided a d’var torah. For more information about After Hours, contact Eliza Prince Atias at [email protected] or 561-852-3113.

L-R: Dale Filhaber, Wendy Pressner, Emily Grabelsky, Meryl Gallatin, Kathy Green, April Leavy

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Since 1852, Wells Fargo has been helping families build, manage and preserve their wealth. Today, we are proud to continue our tradition of strong community partnership by saluting the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. To learn more about how Wells Fargo Private Bank can help you achieve your financial goals, please contact: Lawrence Katz Barry Goldberg Regional Private Banking Manager Senior Private Banker (561) 362-1051 (561) 362-1032 [email protected] [email protected] L-R: Gail Rubin Kwal, Elizabeth Shavitz

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Wells Fargo Private Bank provides financial services and products through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and its affiliates. Deposit and loan products offered through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Insurance products are available through Insurance subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company and underwritten by non-affiliated Insurance Companies. Not available in all states. © 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. NMLSR ID 399801 L-R: Pat Cohen, Hyla Levine 25 CHAILIFE 6478 WF Boca Raton.indd 1 10/21/11 11:08 AM Metro

The Metro Division is working with others who, like us, wish to ensure a strong vibrant an innovative part of Jewish community for generations to come - here in South Palm the Federation designed Beach County, in Israel and around the world. to engage the next generation of Jewish Get and stay connected by visiting www.jewishboca.org/metro leaders. In Metro or contact Jillian Rosen at 561-852-6084 or [email protected]. it’s clear that young Here’s to a phenomenal season ahead! individuals, couples and families are a dynamic, vital and highly valued part of our Jewish Sincerely, community. We’re proud and privileged to offer an exciting array of events where all – from natives to newcomers to seasoned young leaders – can socialize, network, make a difference in other peoples’ lives and learn about the very important role of Bryan Drowos Marcy Robbins young adults in our Federation. We look forward to meeting and Co-Chair Co-Chair

Young Jewish Families Chill 3rd Annual Together Again with Metro on Ice BIGGEST CHANUKAH PARTY The summer heat just couldn’t slow down our energetic young Jewish community, as 156 young in South Florida adults, and kids from tots to teens, took it back to the ice for the Metro season’s first family event on September 11. Janice Jacobs and Barry Vlessing chaired the event with a “family reunion” feel. Tuesday December 20, 2011 Party Begins: 6:30 p.m. Game Begins: 7:30 p.m.

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Co-chair Barry Vlessing Co-chair Janice Jacobs Glen Golish, Yosef Golish Tickets include: • Ceremonial Lighting of the Menorah • Jewish Music • Chanukah giveaways • Kosher food for purchase

A $10 donation will be made to the Jewish Federation of SPBC when you use the promo code: METRO L-R: Michaela Silberfarb, Maya Firestone, Gabby Jacobs Rachel Rudensky and daughter Matthew Maschler and son purchase tickets at www.jewishboca.org/panthers

Steve and Kim Greenbaum with Jordy Greenbaum L-R: Brad Robbins, Jacob (Coco) Cohen, and Stanley (Stash) Jacobs

CHAILIFE 26 Metro Metro Connects at Wandering Happy Hours Metro Wandering Happy Hours began their year on October 6 with an enthusiastic stopover at Spin Ultra Lounge, a New York style club in downtown Boca.

Lauren Friedman, Metro Social Chair; Bryan Drowos, Metro Co-chair

WANDERING happy hours Join us as we wander together THROUGH SOUTH PALM BEACH!

Couvert: $5.00 per person December *New to Metro? First drink on us! Thursday, December 8, 2011 5:30—7:30 p.m. Ages: 20s – 30s Rocco’s Tacos Light kosher style appetizers will 5250 Town Center Circle be provided. Boca Raton Wishing The Jewish Federation of South Palm EVENT CHAIR: Lauren Friedman Beach County success in the 2012 Annual MORE TO COME! *Free drink at first event you attend Campaign to meet vital human needs in our For more information, contact community, in Israel and overseas. Debra Friedman at 561-852-6058 or [email protected] Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/metrodivision rst

Please RSVP by visiting Jeffrey Sandelman www.jewishboca.org/happyhour

Metro Division is Generously Sponsored by:

27 CHAILIFE Metro Young Adults Invited to Step Up and Prepare to LEAD

A new opportunity to prepare for Jewish community leadership will soon be available for young Jewish adults from the Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach area. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Metro Division, which offers residents in their 20s, 30s and 40s opportunities to volunteer, make meaningful social connections, enjoy family activities, build their businesses and become philanthropists, is recruiting for its new Leadership Education And Development Series (LEADS).

“The five-part monthly LEADS series is being tailored by experts to educate, inspire and guide our own community’s emerging young Jewish leaders,” said Marcy Wein Robbins, who co-chairs Metro with Bryan Drowos. “We’re working to identify young local leaders and potential leaders, from natives to newcomers and from all streams of Judaism. This is a great opportunity to become a significant part of our Jewish community’s future.”

From January to May 2012, LEADS participants will develop their leadership skills and learn to build their professional networks, while getting an in-depth look into the important role the Federation plays in fundraising for, planning and addressing the essential needs of our local and worldwide Jewish community.

“Our ideal candidates will be young adults who have proven themselves professionally, have shown leadership potential through their volunteer efforts, and who are interested in learning how to ensure a strong Jewish community for our children and for generations to come,” said Drowos.

“So many people - from our neighborhoods to Israel and overseas – are depending on our help, especially in these trying times,” said Robbins. “This is an opportunity for real investment in our community’s future.”

“We look forward to meeting and working with others who, like us, are ready to step up,” added Drowos. “It’s our generation’s turn to embrace leadership, continue this Jewish community’s strength and carry it forward.”

Those interested may apply or recommend someone for LEADS by calling 561-852-6084 or emailing [email protected]. A minimum gift of $750 to the Annual Campaign can be paid by – or on behalf of – the participant.

Metro Division is generously sponsored by The Sandelman Foundation. The Drowos Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Marcy Robbins, MWR Consulting are sponsors of the LEADS program.

CHAILIFE 28 The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County The Power of Giving Report 2012 Program Overview

Gift By Gift. Life By Life. From feeding hungry neighbors and providing home health visits to Holocaust Survivors to helping Jews discover their heritage, our Federation brightens lives with every donation. Find out just how much good is made possible through the generosity of donors throughout Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach. Flip through the pages, get inspired and discover the amazing power of giving.

29 CHAILIFE feed a neighbor who lost her job • give an adult with a disability employment training • make it possible for a local family to give their child a Jewish education • give an elderly resident a ride to the doctors’ office • provide immediate aid to victims of terror • help immigrants start a new life in Israel • provide large-print books for a child who is going blind • make sure a local Holocaust survivor receives the homecare he deserves • give a fellow Jew in the Former Soviet Union a hot meal and a proper blanket • provide post traumatic stress syndrome counseling to an IDF soldier • make it possible for a single working mother to send her children to daycare • speak out against anti-Semitism • help to ensure that Iran does not secure nuclear weapons • make it possible for a fellow Jew to learn more about his heritage • give a widow in Kingspoint diabetes medicine every month • give a child with learning disabilities the summer camp experience of a lifetime • make sure the Jews in Yemen and Kyrgyzstan know that they do not stand alone • rescue a boy in Tunisia from desperate poverty • help a bedriddenJEWISH woman in Tbilisi receive FEDERATION critical home health visits every week ANNUAL • give a child with asthma CAMPAIGN an inhaler • send a young adult on Birthright Israel • help families rebuild after a hurricane or earthquake • keep the annual Thanksgiving community dinner for 500 seniors going strong • rescue a family from a war-torn communityMeets • ignite a child’s Three love for Judaism Areas • make certainof Vital that every localNeed. senior is invited to a Seder on Passover • brighten our Jewish future • let Jews everywhere know they have a critical, forever lifeline • feed a neighbor who lost her job • give an adult with a disability employment training • make it possible for a local family to give their child a Jewish education • give an elderly resident a ride to the doctors’ office • provide immediate aid to victims of terror • help immigrants start a new life in Israel • provide large-print books for a child who is going blind • make sure a local Holocaust survivor receives the homecare he deserves • give a fellow Jew in the Former Soviet Union a hot meal and a proper blanket • provide post traumatic stress syndrome counseling to an IDF soldier • make it possible for a single working mother to sendSince her 1979, children our toFederation daycare • has speak raised out againstand distributed anti-Semitism funds • forhelp those to ensure that Iran does not secure nuclear weapons • make it possible for a fellow Jew to learn more about his heritage • give a widow in Kingspoint diabetes medicine every month • give a child with learningin need disabilities in our the community, summer camp in Israel experience and in of70 a countrieslifetime • throughoutmake sure thethe Jews in Yemen and Kyrgyzstan know that they do not stand alone • rescue a boy in Tunisia from desperate poverty • help a bedridden woman in Tbilisi receive critical home health visits every week • giveworld. a child This with has asthma always an inhalerbeen •accomplished send a young throughadult on ourBirthright Traditional Israel • help families rebuild after a hurricane or earthquake • keep the annual Thanksgiving community dinner for 500 seniors going strong • rescue a family from a war-torn community • ignite a child’s love for Judaism • make certain that every local senior is invited to a Seder on Passover • brighten our Jewish future • let Jews everywhere know they have a critical, forever lifeline Annual Campaign. Last year, however, we introduced “Donor Choice,” which gives donors with a passion for a particular humanitarian need the option to direct their gift to one of three giving areas. Of course, all donors still have the option to continue to give to the Traditional Annual Campaign, but now everyone also has the power to choose. To make a gift to the campaign, please contact Jennifer Koenig at 561-852-3129 or [email protected]

Following are the three Giving Centers and each of their programs, all of which make up our Traditional Annual Campaign. Sarah & Max Pechter Center for Local Safety Net Services

Local Emergency Assistance

Kosher Konnection: This hot kosher meal program for 120 seniors occurs every weekday and offers much-needed opportunities for socializing. Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (JFS) arranges the space for the program which is located at Temple Anshei Shalom; provides Shabbat and holiday programming led by the JFS rabbi; and mobilizes volunteers to enhance Chanukah and Passover celebrations. In partnership with the Volen Center, The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and JFS.

Direct Financial Assistance: Emergency assistance is provided for families and individuals experiencing financial hardship and who are having difficulty paying for basic needs including mortgage/rent, utility bills, medication, home health aides and provisions for children. In fiscal year 2010-2011, 1,200 local residents received financial assistance. A part-time case manager also assists families in crisis by helping them obtain government and other community resources. A program of JFS.

Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry: The Kosher Food Pantry delivers non-perishable items, fresh fruit and challah Eldercare specialists assist frail seniors so they may live every other week, as well as eight holiday dinners, to families in their homes for as long as possible, helping them to in need and isolated and low-income elderly. The pantry maintain their dignity and independence. delivers to 544 individuals. A program of JFS.

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Donna Klein Jewish Academy Sun Center (Yad b'Yad): Yad B’Yad helps the growing number of students whose needs exceed the accommodations available in a regular classroom. Federation provides an allocation each year to support this highly Adults with developmental disabilities receive aid so they can valued center and its very effective programs and teaching style. participate in vital programs and services.

Hillel Day School ETGAR Program: Provides intensive Holocaust Survivor Assistance: Holocaust survivors intervention and services for children with moderate learning receive life-sustaining support, including personal care, disabilities. Ten full-time students all receive essential financial shopping, meal preparation and transportation for essential assistance through Federation. needs. JFS is currently assisting 243 survivors, a marked increase from last year. A program of JFS. Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) Financial Assistance: Families and individuals with limited Federation Transportation Services: Provides over financial resources receive aid to participate in residential and 41,000 trips per year for elderly individuals and those with vocational programs for adults with developmental disabilities. disabilities, to medical appointments and to buy groceries or Nearly 40% of JARC’s residential clients (living in either group household essentials. Transportation is provided in a clean and or apartment settings) qualify for financial support. Currently, comfortable minibus with a carefully selected professional driver. 26 JARC residents and 12 other individuals receive vocational A program of our Federation. training with combined support from JARC and our Federation. Counseling/Vocational Services Marleen Forkas Camp Kavod Year Round Programs: Highly qualified, nurturing staff ensure that children and teens Individuals and Families in Crisis: Individual or group with special needs experience a safe, well-supervised, fun-filled counseling, crisis intervention and a program for those with camp program while acquiring vital life skills. In 2011, nearly persistent mental illness are offered. There were 537 new clients last 70 campers in grades Pre-K – 12 participated in a myriad of year, with 1,559 information and referral calls. In response to the activities on campus and in community venues through summer, community’s mental health needs, JFS began offering psychological winter and spring camps. A program of the Adolph & Rose assessments, psychiatric evaluations and medication management Levis Jewish Community Center. on a sliding scale basis. A program of JFS.

Adolph & Rose Levis Alzheimer & Adult Day Care: This Volunteer services/neighbor first: Over 400 volunteers full-time weekday program serves those with dementia and provide transportation, telephone reassurance, home visits, Alzheimer’s disease. A caring staff leads about 30 daily food delivery, chaplaincy and support to local people in participants in enriching mental and physical activities and need— contributing more than 30,000 volunteer hours per provides stimulating entertainment. Breakfast and lunch are year. Approximately 100 volunteers are actively engaged at the served. A support group is also offered for caregivers. Program Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center teaching of the Mae Volen Center, supported by our Federation. classes, working in the Blume Café, greeting guests, and answering the phone – all of which keeps the cost to participants as minimal as possible. A program of JFS.

Federation Volunteer Resource Center: Matches volunteers in our community with local agencies and programs of their choosing. Can be accessed at www.jewishboca.org/volunteers.

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Summer Camp and Pre-school Scholarships: Financial assistance enables children to participate in meaningful Jewish experiences, explore their Jewish heritage— and thrive, learn and play. Working parents are able to have peace of mind that their children are in This year, our Federation was able to help assist a safe, nurturing and caring place. Last year, the Levis 206 students at Hillel Day School, 106 at Torah JCC awarded more than $190,000 in scholarships for pre-school, and more than $140,000 in scholarships for Academy, 254 at Donna Klein Jewish Academy summer camp. and 66 at Weinbaum Yeshiva High School.

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Iran Strategic Initiative: A well-coordinated, community-based, comprehensive strategy that mobilizes both the Jewish and general communities in matters relating to Iran. The annual March of the Living International Holocaust Education program made it possible for 43 students from Community Forums: The JCRC hosts leadership briefings and public programs for local residents, where they can South Palm Beach County (with 21 accompanying adults) engage in dialogue about relevant issues of concern to our to take part in this life-altering journey overseas in 2011. Jewish community.

33 CHAILIFE feed a neighbor who lost her job • give an adult with a disability employment training • make it possible for a local family to give their child a Jewish education • give an elderly resident a ride to the doctors’ office • provide immediate aid to victims of terror • help immigrants start a new life in Israel • provide large-print books for a child who is going blind • make sure a local Holocaust survivor receives the homecare he deserves • give a fellow Jew in the Former Soviet Union a hot meal and a proper blanket • provide post traumatic stress syndrome counseling to an IDF soldier • make it possible for a single working mother to send her children to daycare • speak out against anti-Semitism • help to ensure that Iran does not secure nuclear weapons • make it possible for a fellow Jew to learn more about his heritage • give a widow in Kingspoint diabetes medicine every month • give a child with learning disabilities the summer camp experience of a lifetime • make sure the Jews in Yemen and Kyrgyzstan know that they do not stand alone • rescue a boy in Tunisia from desperate poverty • help a bedridden woman in Tbilisi receive critical home health visits every week • give a child with asthma an inhaler • send a young adult on Birthright Israel • help families rebuild after a hurricane or earthquake • keep the annual Thanksgiving community dinner for 500 seniors going strong • rescue a family from a war-torn community • ignite a child’s love for Judaism • make certain that every local senior is invited to a Seder on Passover • brighten our Jewish future • let Jews everywhere know they have a critical, forever lifeline • feed a neighbor who lost her job • give an adult with Israela disability employment & Our training • Globalmake it possible forFamily a local family to give their child a Jewish education • give an elderly resident a ride to the doctors’ office • provide immediate aid to victims of terror • help immigrants start a new life in Israel • provide large-print books for a child who is going blind • make sure a local Holocaust survivor receives the homecare he deserves • give a fellow Jew in the Former Soviet Union a hot meal and a proper blanket • provide post traumatic stress syndrome counseling to an IDF soldier • make it possible for a single working mother to send her children to daycare • speak out against anti-Semitism • help to ensure that Iran does not secure nuclear weapons • make it possible for a fellow Jew to learn more about his heritage • give a widow in Kingspoint diabetes medicine every month • give a child with learning disabilities the summer camp experience of a lifetime • make sure the Jews in Yemen and Kyrgyzstan know that they do not stand alone • rescue a boy in Tunisia from desperate poverty • help a bedridden woman in Tbilisi receiveThe critical Jewish home Agency health visits For everyIsrael week (JAFI)- • give core a child funding: with asthma an inhaler • send a young adult on Birthright Israel • help families rebuild after a hurricane or earthquake • keep the annual Thanksgiving community dinner for 500 seniors going strong • rescue a family from a war-torn community • ignite a child’s love for Judaism • make certain that every local senior is invited to a Seder on Passover • brighten our Jewish future • let Jews everywhere know they have a critical, forever lifeline For 80 years, the Jewish Agency has served as the link between the Jewish people and Israel, working to ensure the future of a connected, committed, global Jewish People with a strong Israel at its center. They helped create and build the state and brought over 3 million Jews to Israel. Today, core funding continues to provide a lifeline to Jews around the world, including: absorption and resettlement of new immigrants, strengthening communities in Israel and the FSU, empowering at-risk Israeli youth, educational assistance and scholarships, a business loan initiative, support to immigrant soldiers who have fought in wars, and immediate aid for victims of terror. JAFI’s mission is to inspire Jews throughout the world to connect with their people, heritage and land, and empower them to build a thriving Jewish future and a strong Israel.

Our Federation also supports the following JAFI “elective” programs:

P2K-Kiryat Bialik: Though 6,500 miles away, Federation’s sister city Kiryat Bialik keeps getting closer though bonds of friendship, collaboration and understanding. Our “living bridge” with this growing community north of Haifa has borne much fruit through many shared projects and educational, business, women’s, teen and other types of exchanges, forming long-lasting relationships. Also, members of our Jewish Community Foundation’s Professional Advisory Committee, our March of the Living delegation, and the JCC’s Boca Raton Maccabi team all visited Kiryat Bialik this summer. The teens enjoyed warm hospitality and opportunities to socialize with their Israeli peers. Learn more about P2K-Kiryat Bialik on page/s 46 and 47.

Summer Camps in FSU: Tens of thousands of youngsters are introduced to their Jewish heritage, connecting them to an Israel experience and a sense of belonging. From a peak of 15,000 participants in 2003, the number of participants dropped to 6,000 in 2010 due to the recession. This year, our Federation’s funding will allow approximately 65 children from Georgia to participate in a seven-day summer camp session which is supported almost exclusively through elective funding.

MASA Israel Journey: A flagship program that sends thousands of young Jewish adults between 18 and 30 years old from around the world to Israel for 4-10 months, indelibly impacting the future of Jewish life, the structure of Jewish communities and the relationship between young Jews and Israel.

Ben Yakir Youth Aliyah Village: Provides a warm, religiously oriented home and school environment for more than 120 at-risk boys, the majority of whom are Ethiopian immigrants ages 12-18. They are given food, shelter, clothing and medical care, as well as educational and therapeutic services. Activities foster self-confidence, academic achievement and leadership, with the goal of Each year, Nativ reaches approximately successfully integrating these youngsters into Israeli society. 2,500 immigrant Israeli soldiers providing an educational program that cultivates and Nativ Immigrant Soldier Identity Program: A comprehensive educational bolsters their sense of connection with Israel program that bolsters immigrant soldiers’ sense of connection with Israel and and their Jewish cultural heritage. their Jewish heritage. Many of these soldiers are not recognized as Jews by the government and Rabbinic agencies of Israel. This seven-week program enriches their knowledge of Jewish history and tradition and gives those interested an opportunity to prepare for formal conversion to Judaism. CHAILIFE 34 feed a neighbor who lost her job • give an adult with a disability employment training • make it possible for a local family to give their child a Jewish education • give an elderly resident a ride to the doctors’ office • provide immediate aid to victims of terror • help immigrants start a new life in Israel • provide large-print books for a child who is going blind • make sure a local Holocaust survivor receives the homecare he deserves • give a fellow Jew in the Former Soviet Union a hot meal and a proper blanket • provide post traumatic stress syndrome counseling to an IDF soldier • make it possible for a single working mother to send her children to daycare • speak out against anti-Semitism • help to ensure that Iran does not secure nuclear weapons • make it possible for a fellow Jew to learn more about his heritage • give a widow in Kingspoint diabetes medicine every month • give a child with learning disabilities the summer camp experience of a lifetime • make The sure American the Jews in Jewish Yemen and Joint Kyrgyzstan Distribution know that they do not stand alone • rescue a boy in Tunisia from desperate poverty • help a bedridden woman in Tbilisi receive critical home health visits every week • give a child with asthma an inhaler • send a young adult on BirthrightCommittee Israel • (JDC)help families - core rebuild funding: after a hurricane or earthquake • keep the annual Thanksgiving community dinner for 500 seniors going strong • rescue a family from a war-torn community • ignite a child’s love for Judaism • make certain that every local senior is invited to a Seder on Passover • brighten our Jewish future • let Jews everywhere know they have a critical, forever lifeline • feed a neighbor who lost her job • give an adult with a disability employment training • make it possible for a local family to give their child a Jewish education • give an elderly resident a ride to the doctors’ office • provide immediate aid to victims of terror • help immigrants start a new life in Israel Active in more than 70 countries, the JDC and its partners • provide large-print books for a child who is going blind • make sure a local Holocaust survivor receives the homecare he deserves • give a fellow Jew in the Former Soviet Union a hot meal and a proper blanket • provide post traumatic stress syndrome counseling to an IDF work to rescue Jewish lives at risk, bring relief to Jews soldier • make it possible for a single working mother to send her children to daycare • speak out against anti-Semitism • help to ensure that Iran does not secure nuclear weapons • make it possible for a fellow Jew to learn more about his heritage • give a widow in Kingspoint diabetes medicine every month • give a child with learning disabilities the summer camp experience of a lifetime • make sure the Jews in Yemenin need, and Kyrgyzstanrenew lost bonds know tothat Jewish they identitydo not andstand culture, alone • rescue a boy in Tunisia from desperate poverty • help a bedridden woman in Tbilisi receive critical home health visits every week • give a child with asthma an inhaler • send a young adult on Birthright Israel • help familiesand rebuildhelp Israel after overcome a hurricane the socialor earthquake challenges • of keep its most the annual Thanksgiving community dinner for 500 seniors going strong • rescue a family from a war-torn community • ignite a child’s love for Judaism • make certain that every local senior is invited to a Seder on Passover • brightenvulnerable our citizens, Jewish futureboth Jewish • let Jewsand non-Jewish.everywhere know they have a critical, forever lifeline

Our Federation also supports the following JDC “elective” programs:

PACT (Parents and Children Together) – Kiryat Yam: With no single government agency responsible for the welfare of young children, PACT addresses this need, bringing together local agencies and service providers. Through interventions such as healthcare, after school programs and at-home visits, PACT closes educational and social gaps and increases parental involvement. PACT typically supports about 170 Ethiopian-Israeli preschoolers and 100 actively engaged parents.

FSU Welfare Relief for Elderly and Children: The JDC provides humanitarian aid – food, medical care, hot meals, home care, winter relief and more – to supplement the inadequate pensions of needy elderly (especially for many ineligible for restitution funds because they are not considered victims of Nazi persecution). Currently, 168 JDC-sponsored Hesed Welfare Centers provide a crucial link for nearly 170,000 elderly Jews in poverty across the FSU. Approximately 28,000 Jewish children with hardships are also reached.

Other Agencies Supported:

Ethiopian National Project – SPACE (School Performance and Community Empowerment): Ethiopian-Israeli youth in Kiryat Bialik receive assistance to help achieve equal opportunity and reach their full potential. Since 2007, our funds have been earmarked for scholastic assistance activities (75 students) and a Youth Outreach Center (90 students). Currently, 168 JDC-sponsored Hesed Welfare Centers CHAMAH: Humanitarian aid including medical and food provide a crucial link for nearly 170,000 elderly Jews in assistance is provided to the elderly and homebound in the poverty across the FSU. FSU. JDC supports the Hesed programs run by CHAMAH. Our funding supplements their support, allowing non- Holocaust survivors to receive aid. Program services include soup kitchens, meals on wheels, food packages, food stamps and adult diapers.

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✔ With the current low interest rates, the With new programs and events offered through our Professional Advisory creation of a Charitable Lead Trust may Committee (PAC) and the Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF), JCF is be beneficial in your estate planning. This energized like never before. While Federation’s Annual Campaign Fund product provides annual payment to a addresses immediate needs, our Foundation ensures a vibrant future for charitable organization with the principal our Jewish community. Through our many initiatives this year, including the reverting to the individual, their family or expansion of Create a Jewish Legacy, it is our hope that all Jewish residents future generations. will learn more about how critical JCF is for our children, grandchildren and generations to come. The entire Foundation team is available for confidential ✔ Charitable Gift Annuities are a simple consultations. method of establishing a legacy for the future, and provide annual income to Best regards, the donor for their lifetime or a specific number of years. David Pratt Elyssa Kupferberg ✔ Check out how you can Create Your Chair Co-Chair Jewish Legacy. How do you wish to be remembered? JFNA Legacy Forum Please contact your professional legal, Informs Local estate planning or financial advisors for Initiative information about how these may be of David Katzman and Anne Jacobson, value to you personally. For more specific “Create a Jewish Legacy“ Co-chairs; information about any of these programs, David Pratt, JCF Board Chair; Marla please contact the Jewish Community L-R: David Katzman, Mark Schaum, Anne Jacobson Egers, Exec. VP FRD; and Steve Foundation at 561-852-3173 or Rose, JCF Director, recently headed [email protected]. to Atlanta for the JFNA Legacy Forum. Through “Create a Jewish Legacy,” the Jewish Community Foundation, in partnership with local synagogues, schools and service agencies, encourages donors to build a strong, vibrant community through planned charitable giving. Co-chair Norman Jacobson and Vice Chair Mark Schaum round out the “Legacy” steering committee, which looks forward to rolling out this initiative with a wealth of resources and materials for partner organizations. The “launch” will include an event, mailings, advertising and corporate partnership opportunities.

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We are off to a great next few months, we hope to launch a PAC “web portal” that start with a very exciting allows members to conveniently access information about the season planned— and committee, including our membership list and updates. with membership at an all-time high. We’re so If you know a leading professional interested in joining this fortunate to have 86 exceptional PAC, please contact Senior Director, Ida Novack at local professionals at the [email protected] very top of their fields (in law, personal finance, estate planning, insurance and accounting) Here’s to a phenomenal season ahead! as ambassadors to the good work of the Jewish Community Foundation. What a powerful, passionate group of community Sincerely, members dedicated to excellence and Jewish philanthropy.

We’ve planned a season filled with educational programs, social and networking opportunities, and even a ‘mini-mission’ Marjorie Horwin, CPA Matt Kutcher, CFP to Washington D.C. in May. The mission will be chaired by Jerry PAC Chair PAC Vice Chair Wolf, who also serves as PAC Programming Chair. Within the

Estate Professionals Kick Off Pac Season With Style and Commitment

Local estate professionals shared much more than congenial company, prime networking, and lavish hors d’oeuvres at the Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Kickoff & Membership Drive Cocktail Reception on September 13, 2011. Gathered at Woodfield Country Club, L-R: Seth Marmor and Linda Melcer, PAC Kickoff Co-Chairs; Matt Kutcher, PAC Vice Chair; Marjorie Horwin, PAC Chair; 100 of the most influential members of our Jewish David Pratt, Jewish Community Foundation Chair; Richard Steinberg, Investment Chair community’s legal, accounting, investment advisory, banking and insurance professionals also shared a deep commitment to helping the Jewish community in a most significant way.

They heard from JCF Chair David Pratt, event Co-chairs Linda Melcer and Seth Marmor Esq., and PAC Chair Marjorie Horwin, CPA, with powerful messages about how important planned giving and endowments are to L-R: Joel Yudenfreund and Ken Pritzker, L-R: Marjorie Horwin, PAC Chair; Adam Bankier; Cindy Orbach Nimhauser; the long-term strength of our Jewish community in the PAC Membership Co-Chairs David Katzman, Create a Jewish Legacy Co-chair face of rising needs.

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41 CHAILIFE Mitzvah Society Cocktail Reception Tuesday, March 27, 2012 St. Andrews Country Club Honoring Donald R. Tescher, Esq. Chairs: David Pratt and Robert Spallina

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CHAILIFE 42 PAC Mission to Israel Inspires & & Connects Estate Professionals An extraordinary Israel experience was shared by members of the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Jewish Community Foundation of South Palm Beach County from May 14-22. Chaired by David Pratt, Marjorie Horwin and David Katzman, the PAC Mission went straight from an emotional arrival at Ben Gurion Airport to a breathtaking view of Tel Aviv On top of Azrieli towers Tel Aviv on the Azrieli Towers helipad. And the energy only kept rising from there.

Together, they explored first hand how much the Federation accomplishes through its funded programs; visited our sister city, Kiryat Bialik; met with government, military and social service officials; and saw many Israeli sights by bus, ATV and foot. The

Rich Steinberg and Ken Robin Singer, Ida Novack, IDF Solider, Cindy eighteen South Palm Beach Mission participants were joined by Pritzker in the Golan Heights Orbach Nimhauser, Robert Spallina and Matt seven others from the Palm Beach and Greater Miami Federations. Kutcher in the Golan Heights The Mission clearly strengthened the bonds among the PAC’s estate planners, accountants, attorneys, insurance professionals and financial planners, as it built powerful connections with our homeland. Deeply inspired by the land, the people, and the Federation’s work in Israel, they returned recommitted, and even more inspired, united and dedicated to their work on behalf those in need.

“This was an amazing experience for all of us,” said Katzman. Robert Spallina, Marjorie Horwin and David David Pratt and Jonathan Katzman in Kiryat Bialik, at a bomb shelter Bloom in the Golan Heights “Seeing first hand the differences made by the vital, creative funded by our community work of our Federation dollars solidified our deep commitment to the State of Israel and its people – as individuals and within our professions. We’re already planning our next PAC Mission for 2013.”

Stuart Bloch, Maite Arnedo, Suzanne Holmes, Jerome Wolf, Brian & Robin Singer, For more information about the next mission or other PAC Robert Spallina and Matt Kutcher, in Jerusalem activities, call 561-852-3342 or email [email protected].

43 CHAILIFE Profiles of

It was the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and Anita Shalley, Federation’s Director of Supplemental Philanthropy, sat with her husband Marlan, her dear friend Leona Brauser, (a past president of Federation’s Women’s Department) and other friends and colleagues. For nearly 30 years, Anita has attended this event, celebrating the achievements of others. On this evening, she couldn’t help but notice how many of her dear friends were present, including the Stillmans, Gloria Lester, Roxanne Lipton and many others. GivingHer only disappointment was that Dotti Seaman (for whom the Women’s Department is named) was unable to make it.

Ellen R. Sarnoff, Federation chair was at the podium. With her trademark verve, Ellen spoke of winning back donors and how Federation was like a big family. Her talk then turned to the anonymous donors who wished to gift someone with a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) pin. It meant that $100,000 was donated anonymously to the Federation.

”The recipient does not know she is receiving this honor,” teased Ellen. “Don’t you love surprises? Are you ready? The LOJE pin goes to…. our very own…. Anita Shalley!”

Although the donors did not wish to be quoted directly, Marla Weiss Egers, executive vice president of financial resource development, later commented on their behalf.

”In the eyes of these donors, no one exemplifies dedication to Federation’s cause and women’s giving more than Anita Shalley,” said Marla. “Her caring and thoughtfulness has left its mark. Making Anita a LOJE is perfect — it’s the crowning jewel of her life’s work— a testimony of her dedication to the Jewish people.”

“It was one of the most touching moments of my life,” said Anita, fidgeting with the pin that is now on a chain around her neck. “What strikes me most is that this gift was given purely from the heart – no one wished to take credit. And now my grandson will understand how I am helping Jewish people in need forever.”

Read the full story about this extraordinary gift and a remarkable woman at www.jewishboca.org/anita. CHAILIFE 44 More Ways for More Jewish Women’s Foundation Gears Up for 2012 Grants Women to Ensure their JWF of South Palm Beach County has Vital Gifts Continue begun the second phase of the 2012 grant cycle. Thirty-five of 60 initial Women’s philanthropy is truly a driving force in this community, non-profit applicant organizations accounting for nearly 50% of the Federation’s annual have been invited to submit funding campaign. To ensure the survival and well-being of our Jewish proposals for programs and projects community and larger Jewish family for future generations, it is L-R: Mara Reuben (Co-Chair, JWF) , that effect social change on behalf of Ann Kelman (Chair, JWF) critical to protect these gifts at every level. women and girls.

South Palm Beach County has long led the way with the largest Our JWF allocated $135,000 last year, and nearly $400,000 number of women who have established Lion of Judah Endowments. total over the past six years. Now the Jewish Community Foundation in partnership with the Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy has Fifty hands-on JWF donors, called Trustees, contribute at least expanded women’s endowment opportunities through the Planned $10,000 over a five-year period, invest their funds together, and Giving and Endowment for Women’s Philanthropy Program. have an equal say in selecting the programs to fund with their collective resources. Find out how satisfying directing your own Learn more about creating your own woman’s legacy. You can help giving with like-minded women can be by contacting Maureen protect today’s gift for tomorrow by naming the Federation as a Melcer at 561-852-6069 or [email protected]. Giving beneficiary of your estate in a will or trust, life insurance policy, or IRA/Retirement Plan. Contact Maureen Melcer at 561-852-3188 or Leaders of our JWF and sister organizations from the Palm [email protected]. Beach, Broward and Greater Miami Federations joined in a day of retreat and training with philanthropy expert “Endowing my Lion of Judah gift continues my family’s tradition of providing for the Jewish Stephanie Clohesy, in Zinman Hall on October 27. community not only today but also far into the future.” -Barbara Werner, Chair, Women’s Planned Giving & Endowment Program

“By endowing my Lion of Judah gift, I’ve ensured a lasting legacy for my children, grandchildren and future generations to come.” -Beverly Shapiro Sheila Fuente, Immediate Past Chair, JWF; Ann Alice Kemper, Membership Chair; Mara “Protecting my annual campaign gift enables me Kelman, JWF Chair; Alice Kemper, Membership Reuben, JWF Co-Chair; Sheila Fuente to set a powerful example for my children and Chair; Roxane Lipton, Founding Chair; Mara Immediate Past Chair; Dale Pratt, New JWF Reuben, JWF Co-Chair Trustee; Andrea Dubroff, Treasurer; Marlene inspire the younger generation to step up into Silver, Grant Review Chair the Jewish community.” -Naomi Steinberg Jewish Women’s Foundation “Becoming a LOJE allowed me to perpetuate my deep commitment to Jewish values and Jewish education for a strong Jewish future.” Granting Wishes

-Ilene Wohlgemuth Hear Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, CEO/Founder of Gilt Groupe designer discounts online, as JWF announces new grant awards to benefit women and girls. “Establishing a LOJE in both communities where I have roots provides both Richmond, Virginia and now Monday, March 5, 2012 • 6 p.m. South Palm Beach County with permanent resources Boca Rio Country Club to ensure the continuity of Jewish life, and essential Couvert: $50.00 per person programs and services that touch so many lives in our community, in Israel and throughout the world.” Granting Wishes is Generously Sponsored by: -Dorothy Wizer 45 CHAILIFE Partnership 2000 P2K: Partnership 2000 A Living Bridge of Friendship with Israel through Our Sister City

6,500 miles away, our Federation’s sister city, Kiryat Bialik (KB) keeps getting closer through our Partnership 2000 (P2K) program. A very committed group of lay leaders in both SPBC and KB work together each year to plan compelling programs that will engage both communities in a meaningful way. The “joint steering committee” led by Ann Kelman in Boca Raton, and her counterpart in Kiryat Bialik, are committed to the “living bridge” programs that have been building ever-strengthening bonds of friendship, collaboration and understanding with residents, leaders and institutions of our two communities. Women, teens, educators, students of all ages, and other professionals continue to be enriched through visits, video conferences, conversations, and other joint projects. The P2K committee is always looking for new volunteers interested in helping to build the bonds between members of our community and our “family” in Israel. For more information, contact Barbara Kabatznik, P2K Coordinator at 561-852-6050 or at [email protected].

While some projects continue from previous years, the year ahead will offer even more opportunities for direct KB connections, including:

• The third Women to Women exchange is in formation; • A “virtual exchange” with ORT High School in Kiryat one of our most successful exchanges, it brings Bialik is in the works. delegations from each community across the globe to stay in each other’s homes, travel, learn and engage in • Our Educator’s Exchange on Judaism & Environmentalism community service projects. Continues. Last year, educators from KB and SPBC visited each other’s schools and developed a curriculum based on Jewish teachings and the environment. The curriculum is being used in both communities, and the exchange continues as students and teachers across the globe work together via Google Docs, Skype and other internet tools.

• A new Special Needs Professionals Exchange will connect experts in both communities who provide education and support to children and young adults with special needs.

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Last year’s Women to Women exchange in Kiryat Bialik

• Our new Personal Connection project offers opportunities for individuals, families and groups to spend meaningful time in Kiryat Bialik.

• A new Music Exchange will bring talented students from the Kiryat Bialik Music Conservatory High School here for Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day. Together with teens from Donna Klein Jewish Academy and other schools and youth groups, they’ll be performing around the community.

Directors of SPBC congregational schools enjoy a round of the environmental game designed by the exchange on a map of Israel; the game is available to schools in both communities. CHAILIFE 46 Partnership 2000 P2K Bonds Continue to Grow as Community Groups Visit Our Federation’s more than nine-year-old bridge of caring and sharing with Kiryat Bialik is snowballing as a vital destination for SPBC visitors to Israel. Several groups from our community spent time there recently, and more visits are planned.

PAC Mission Sees SPBC Dollars at Work in Kiryat Bialik

The PAC Mission to Israel last May included a stop in Kiryat Bialik. Eighteen local PAC members visited with community and P2K leaders and friends, to see in person how much is accomplished through the partnership and other programs funded through our Federation. From a bomb shelter to a playground, and from a senior employment center to a program for Ethiopian children, they were thrilled and inspired to experience how funds raised in SPBC are used for projects in Kiryat Bialik. Learn more about the PAC Mission on page 43. PAC members experienced first-hand the bomb shelter provided by JFSPBC

Jr. Maccabi Team from Adolph & Rose Levis March of the Living Delegation Joins Israel JCC Spends Shabbat in KIRYAT BIALIK Memorial Day Ceremony in Kiryat Bialik

When 62 teens with 12 adults joined more than a thousand The 43 high school students and accompanying adults in our peers from all over the world for the JCC-Maccabi Games/ community’s March of the Living delegation enjoyed time in Kiryat Artsfest program in Israel last summer, one of their highlights Bialik, where close, meaningful teen friendships were forged was a Shabbat in Kiryat Bialik. The weekend of warm through home hospitality and observance of Yom Hazikaron (Israel home hospitality was arranged by P2K staff in KB. With our Memorial Day). Our delegation joined in the KB community’s Federation’s support, three young KB swimmers joined the tekes (ceremony) in the town square to commemorate this most SPBC team for the games and the entire 12-day program, and solemn day on the Israeli calendar. From this one small town, 130 the teens from both communities enjoyed a party in KB with have fallen. Daniel Katz and Katie Morris of Boca Raton placed a music, dancing and pizzas. By then the groups had meshed so wreath of memory on behalf of Partnership 2000, the MOL and closely, one couldn’t tell which teens were from which country. the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

3 KB teens joined SPBC swimmers at the games KB and SPBC teens got to know each other quickly

KB and SPBC teens at their Saturday night party Yom Hazikaron ceremony in KB town square 47 CHAILIFE Did you . . . Go to Jewish day school? S Attend Jewish sleep away camp? Travel on Birthright? Join a Jewish youth group?

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CHAILIFE 48 Jewish Community Relations Council

As the Federation’s community relations, public policy and advocacy voice, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) educates the public, engages government officials and fosters advocacy on issues from world affairs and Jewish security to vital community needs. The JCRC is a member agency of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the national public affairs arm of the organized Jewish community.

All of the best,

Rabbi David Steinhardt Chair, Jewish Community Relations Council

Reception Greets New Israel Consul-General

Federation leaders and JCRC Executive Committee members joined with other Jewish community leaders at a JCRC-hosted reception on September 15, 2011 to welcome Chaim Shacham, the new Consul General of the State of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico. Mr. Shacham, a Chicago native, most recently served as Director of the Information & Internet Department within Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1998 to 2008, he was Israel’s representative in the Annual Plenary of the United Nations General Assembly, frequently addressing the UN regarding Israel’s positions and responding to hostility. L-R: Stuart Silver, Chaim Shacham, Karen Lustgarden, Federation Chai Ellen R. Sarnoff, Rabbi David Steinhardt

Did you . . . Afterward, the Consul General addressed the JCRC on critical Go to Jewish day school? issues, including the “Arab Spring” and the need to build a positive brand for Israel to counter the preponderance of negative Attend Jewish sleep away camp? media coverage – a position strongly advocated by the JCRC’s Travel on Birthright? Israel Work Group. Join a Jewish youth group?

Did you decide then that you want Local and regional representatives from regional Israel advocacy to MAKE A DIFFERENCE? organizations ADL, AJC, ZOA and AIPAC provided updates at the meeting. Scott Brockman, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach If so then YOU BELONG IN METRO Executive Director, reported on the increased interest of Jewish FAU L-R: Michelle Hickford (Cong. Allen West), Wendi Lipsich (Cong. Ted Deutch) and Our Leadership Education And students in responding to efforts to delegitimize Israel which recently Development Series is your chance! took place on campus. Become a part of it by visiting www.jewishboca.org/leads JCRC Organizes against Unilateral Declaration of Palestinian Statehood or contact Jillian Rosen at 561-852-6084 or [email protected] Karen Lustgarden, JCRC Israel Work Group Chair, shared how, in the face of the unilateral move for Palestinian statehood before the UN, the JCRC joined efforts of other local and national Jewish advocacy organizations to mobilize support for bilateral negotiations. Our community was well-represented among 100,000 signatures on a national petition that was delivered to the UN and its member states with the message that a peace process cannot be one-sided. Our JCRC also joined other South Florida JCRC delegations at foreign consulates in Miami to oppose the upcoming UN vote.

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JCRCs Team Up for Legislative Sendoff

Once again our JCRC will be joining with the JCRC of Palm Beach County in hosting their annual Legislative Sendoff. On December 6, leaders from both JCRCs and Federations will be meeting with our State Senators and Representatives before the 2012 legislative session begins on January 10. The sendoff is one activity in the JCRC’s ongoing advocacy efforts throughout the year to restore, maintain and increase government funding for vital human services delivered by our beneficiary agencies.

JCRC Accentuates the Positive in Israel

Our JCRC is not only advocating in defense and support of Israel, but also to promote the accurate and far too frequently neglected image of a democratic, humanitarian and highly technologically sophisticated nation. Through its Israel Work Group, the JCRC is embarking on a campaign to advance the positive aspects of Israeli life throughout our area.

Israeli teams were among Israeli scientists have the first to respond to the contributed immeasurably to 2010 earthquake in Haiti the advancement of agriculture, with highly skilled rescue engineering, computer and trauma workers, setting science, medicine, alternative up the first field hospital in energy and far more. While the midst of total devastation tiny geographically, Israel is and saving many lives. home to one of the world’s Israel also quickly sent help most technologically literate to Japan after the March populations and major high 2011 earthquake hit. tech developers.

JCRC Honors Outgoing Consul General & Deputy, Local Legislators

At a special ceremony and reception, the JCRC and the Federation recognized several area leaders for their outstanding service. Outgoing Israeli Consul General Ofer Bavly and Deputy Consul General Paul Hirschson were honored for their distinguished tenure since 2007. State Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff and State Representative Mack Bernard L-R: Ofer Bavly, Rabbi Steinhardt received awards for their sponsorship and leadership toward unanimous passage of Florida’s 2011 “Scrutinized Companies” Divestment from Iran-Sudan legislation; this new law significantly strengthens the state’s divestment from companies that invest with Iran and Sudan. Bernie Friedman, Esq., a lobbyist for Florida’s Jewish Federations, was recognized for his longstanding dedication, advocacy and support of the Jewish Community of South Palm Beach County.

L-R: State Rep. Mack Bernard, State Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff

CHAILIFE 50 Hillel Day School of Boca Raton 5th grade students’ Daglanut Israeli flag routine Joshua Nelson, Prince of Kosher Gospel (at piano) Brett Loewenstern, American Idol Semi-Finalist from and band Boca Raton, with students from DKJA’s choir

L-R: Rabbi David Steinhardt, JCRC Chair; Lisa & Stephen Mendelsohn, Honorary Younger community members predominated in the 4,000+ crowd Co-chairs; Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson; Pastor Tye Riter, Calvary West Boca 4,000+ Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut in West Boca

South Palm Beach County residents of all ages and diverse celebrate Israel’s hard won years of statehood, and all that backgrounds and faiths once again stood together in solidarity Israel has achieved in such a short time. And our support has and spirit for Israel Independence Day on May 10. This year’s never been more important.” “Israel Under the Stars” filled the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in South Regional County Park with a crowd estimated at 4,000+ Other speakers included JCRC Chair Rabbi David by Sheriff’s Office personnel. Steinhardt, Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson, Pastor Tye Riter of Calvary West Boca and The free event, presented by the Federation’s JCRC, truly Federation Vice Chair Jill Deutch. brought the sights, sounds, tastes, essence and heart of Israel into West Boca. The passion was unmistakable as Israeli flags The crowd was clearly energized and inspired by live of all sizes unfurled throughout. Tots in strollers had faces performances from American Idol Semi-finalist Brett painted with Israeli flags. Teens and young parents on chairs Loewenstern and the Prince of Kosher Gospel Joshua Nelson – and blankets noshed on falafel alongside older adults who as well as the Weinbaum Yeshiva High School band, Hillel Day recalled the State of Israel’s poignant birth 63 years ago. School’s dazzling Daglanut Israeli flag routine, and students from Donna Klein Jewish Academy, B’nai Torah Congregation “Our community continues to demonstrate its powerful and seven Jewish early learning centers. connection to the people and the land of Israel,” said Stephen Mendelsohn, who served with his wife Lisa as Honorary Chairs “Israel Under The Stars” was generously supported by Gold of the event. “Together, we recognize and sustain the special Sponsor G.L. Homes, and Bronze Sponsor Greenberg Traurig LLP. relationship between the United States and Israel. We also

51 CHAILIFE Special Needs

Jewish Federation of SPBC Department of Special Needs A Community of Support for Jewish Families Raising Children and Adults with Special Needs

The Federation’s Department of Special Needs provides critical information for communal planning on gaps in service. We offer ongoing assistance, resources, and support for Jewish families and children with special needs and developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, and Cerebral Palsy.

The Department of Special Needs connects you to a network of community agencies and organizations that work together to address your family’s needs including:

• Day school programs

• Vocational and residential programs

• Social programs including play days and outings, sibling Great News from the programs, multi-generational events and Jewish holiday JARC Gourmet Café . . . celebrations

• Support groups Need a Shiva Platter? Invited to a friend’s for dinner & need to bring “a little something”? • Parent and professional workshops Call the JARC Gourmet Café. • Connections to Jewish community programs such as those at We offer a wide variety of fruit platters, baskets & synagogues, Jewish schools, and camps assorted pastries that can be designed just for you!

Contact Dr. Michelle LaRocque at [email protected] or All products are prepared under ORB Supervision 561-852-3175. DELIVERY AVAILABLE For details contact, 561-558-2565 or [email protected] We are currently updating and improving our web-page to provide enhanced resources and accessibility. Please check back often at www.jewishboca.org/specialneeds.

CHAILIFE 52 53 CHAILIFE Jewish Education Rabbi David Gutterman Joins Jewish Education Staff The Federation has welcomed back Rabbi David Gutterman, now serving as Director of the Department of Jewish Education. He joins longtime highly respected professionals Marilyn Nachman, Jack Rosenbaum and Barbara Kabatznik, as well as its dedicated Jewish Education Co-chairs Dorothy Wizer and Jill Rose, in guiding the Department as the central address of the Jewish educational community. Department of Jewish Education staff L-R: Front: Barbara Kabatznik, Site Director, Florence Melton Adult Mini Based at the Federation as Senior Community Scholar of Yeshiva University for South Florida from School; Marilyn Nachman, School Educational Services 2008-2010, Rabbi Gutterman connected with many key elements of our Jewish community. In Director and Department Coordinator his new role, he will be utilizing his relationships and networking abilities to reach out into the Back: Jessica Cavarallo, Administrative Assistant; Rabbi community. An ordained rabbi, his professional experience has also ranged from synagogue David Gutterman, Department Director; Jack Rosenbaum, March of the Living Southern Region Director rabbi and Executive VP of a Board of Rabbis to Jewish Resources Director, Hillel Executive Director, and Jewish Community Day School principal.

200 Early Childhood Educators Learn About Special Needs South Palm Beach County’s Jewish early childhood centers have long been committed to educating children with special needs. So it was no surprise that “Reaching Potentials,” this year’s Early Childhood Conference, Wondering Jews Learn at was dedicated to further boosting the centers’ and Melton Adult Mini-School our Jewish community’s capacity for inclusion. 200 teachers from six local preschools representing all streams of Judaism gathered on the Federation campus. Adults can discover what it really means to be Jewish – the astonishing They learned from Jeanie Bachrach, Clinical Director of “Reaching Potentials” about history, heritage and culture of Judaic autism, as well as about practical strategies for behavior management in the classroom tradition. The Florence Melton Adult for children with and without special needs. Karen Deerwester, Director of Family Time, Mini-School is a non-denominational provided a breakout workshop for teachers of infants and toddlers. Rivkah Denburg’s learning opportunity designed for busy D’var Torah and Susan Linder’s rousing Sing-a-Long rounded out an outstanding day. adults – no pre-requisites, homework, The conference was presented by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s grades or exams and taught by a Department of Jewish Education and the Council of Early Childhood Directors of South dynamic, scholarly faculty. Palm Beach County.

Over the past 19 years, more than School Leaders Find Service 900 local adults have graduated from Learning Engaging...Relevant...Real the Federation’s Florence Melton Adult Heads-of-Schools, Principals and Leadership Teams Mini-School. More than 150 South Palm from all four South Palm Beach County day schools Beach County students are currently – Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Hillel Day School, enrolled in the acclaimed international Torah Academy and Weinbaum Yeshiva High School 2-year program and post-graduate courses – gathered at the Federation campus for a workshop being held at B’nai Torah Congregation, with Service Learning pioneer Cathryn Berger Kaye. They learned proven, practical Congregation B’nai Israel and the Sandler ways to engage their staff and students in a positive school atmosphere, academics, Center on the Federation campus. You civic responsibility and social action. Teams from each school worked together to can still register for this year’s classes. create interdisciplinary curricular activities. The conference was presented by the Jewish Visit www.jewishboca.org/melton, call Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Department of Jewish Education, the Day 561-852-6050 or email School Heads-of-School Council of South Palm Beach County and The Jack and Harriet [email protected]. Rosenfeld Foundation Program in Jewish Education of the University of Miami. CHAILIFE 54 Jewish Education

JSU Connects Our Teens and Survivors Teens – Here & in Travel Together on Israel! March of the Living The Jewish Student Union Last spring, 43 teens from keeps ramping up, ready to South Palm Beach County, reach more than 400 local, accompanied by local primarily unaffiliated teens Holocaust survivors, joined in its second year. Informal teen-friendly Jewish Forums thousands of peers from all over continue at Spanish River, West Boca Community, Boca the world in the unique, life- Raton Community, Olympic Heights, and Atlantic High changing March of the Living Schools, with more schools forming clubs. Holocaust education program. Each year, our local students JSU and the Jewish Forums teamed up this past summer to prepare for months, and then bring public high school students to Israel for four weeks on journey from the depths of the “The Jerusalem Journey.” Led by Rabbi Josh Broide of the concentration camps on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Boca Raton Jewish Experience, 350 teens – including 35 Day - with the unforgettable March from Auschwitz to Birkenau - from Boca and Delray - explored all the exciting sites that to a joyous celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Israel has to offer and saw history come alive. There’s no Day, in the Jewish homeland. Forty more teens are scheduled for doubt that next summer’s group will be even bigger. the 2012 March, and scholarship funds are needed to eliminate financial barriers that could keep some from participating. For more information about JSU South Florida, contact Contact [email protected] or 561-852-6013. Daniel Mesa, Director at [email protected] or visit jsu.org.

presents

Naomi Ragen’s only play Women’s Minyan Directed by Shari Upbin A respected ultra-Orthodox Rabbi’s wife in Jerusalem breaks her silence after years of abuse from her husband. When she finds herself forcibly separated from her twelve children, she convenes a Minyan of women, asking them to decide her worthiness to be reunited with her children.

December 1- 18 Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Open seating. Tickets $20 Group sales available. Call 561-852-3241 for tickets Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement 21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton

Partially underwritten by Judi and Allan Schuman and Lenore Tagerman

55 CHAILIFE Founding Agencies

ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 561-852-3200 • www.levisjcc.org Forging Community Connections The Levis JCC’s wide variety of programs and services offer people a multitude of ways to connect with their interests, heritage and community through preschool, camp, health and wellness, cultural arts, adult lectures/courses and special needs programming. In these tough economic times, generous community support has enabled families in difficult circumstances to continue to send their children to the Levis JCC Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center. Financial assistance also makes summer camp a reality for many families. The JCC continues to focus on “kehilla” – community – as a place for people of all ages to connect with friends, learn, enjoy cultural activities, get fit, support children and adults with special needs, and ensure that children have a strong Jewish foundation through preschool and/or summer camp.

DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY (DKJA) 561-852-3300 • www.dkja.org High School named for Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Last May, the DKJA Board of Trustees and Head of School Karen Feller proudly announced the renaming of the high school as the Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School. The state-of-the-art facility is named in honor of benefactor Ms. Linda R. Kaminow’s beloved parents Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt, of blessed memory, philanthropists who were committed to Jewish education and continuity. In 2009, the high school relocated from portables to a fully renovated, 13,500-square-foot facility on the school’s main campus. This project was made possible by Ms. Kaminow, president of the Rosenblatt Foundation, who arranged for the largest gift in DKJA’s recent history. Ms. Kaminow has arranged for significant gifts that provide exceptional learning opportunities to students. Through the Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Technology Program K-12 and the Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt Scholarship Fund, the legacy of Jewish education at DKJA will be perpetuated for generations to come.

JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE (JARC) 561-552-2550 • www.jarcfl.org JARC Innovates in Response to Family Needs For 25 years, JARC has been serving the needs of adults with disabilities. This past year, many newcomers people were welcomed to JARC programs. Due to budget cuts and the “freezing” of services, JARC is assisting families in crisis to apply for emergency waiver funds through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Many of these men and women with disabilities were facing the possibility of homelessness, and had nowhere or no one to turn to. This fall JARC is opening the one-of-a-kind Safety Net Access Program (SNAP), designed to provide people with special needs the opportunity to participate in social, recreational and educational programs that promote independent choice, skills-building and socialization. JARC is also piloting a Transition Support Group to meet the needs of parents of young adults with disabilities as they deal with the daunting transition out of school.

RUTH RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE 561-852-3333 • www.ruthralesjfs.org Kosher Food Pantry Stops Hunger in Our Community Since 1996, the Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry at JFS has been assisting our community’s frail elderly seniors and families in crisis who would otherwise go hungry. Through bi-monthly free deliveries of non-perishable groceries, fresh produce, challahs and connections to other resources, the food pantry helps those who have been skipping meals to pay bills or buy medicine, going hungry so their children can eat, or saving scraps of non-nutritious food to last through the days. Special food packages also enable recipients to observe the holidays. As more of our neighbors find their resources depleted, requests for food assistance keep increasing and help is needed more than ever. Be part of this life-sustaining project. Find out how you and your family, residential community, school, club, organization or synagogue can make sure those in need do not go hungry. Call 561-852-3333 or email [email protected].

CHAILIFE 56 Other Agencies

BBYO GOLD COAST REGION 954-252-1912 • www.goldcoastbbyo.org “College is Calling” Teens and Parents at BBYO Boca Raton is currently home to four BBYO chapters which engage 150 teens each week. These chapters are part of Gold Coast Region BBYO, which reaches nearly 800 teens each year in programming throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The newest offerings are a series of college planning sessions for pre-teens, teens and parents; ACT and SAT prep courses; and a Florida college tour. Among the other outstanding BBYO activities, Florida BBYO sent a substantial delegation (pictured) to the AIPAC Teen Summit in Washington, DC, where they advocated with their Members of Congress for continued U.S. support for Israel.

HILLEL OF BROWARD AND PALM BEACH 561-297-4100 • www.hillelcenter.org Vibrant Programs Engage Students with Israel The Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach fall semester is in full swing on local college and university campuses. Hillel continues to provide dynamic Israel programming, as well as serious engagement that advocates for the Jewish state - key entry points for students to build a love and commitment to Israel. A September program brought to FAU by Hillel’s Director of Israel Programs, Hadar Raveh, featured creative activists, “Artists 4 Israel.” On campus from New York for three days, they attracted hundreds of students to build and paint on a temporary graffiti wall that included messages of peace and strong support of Israel.

HILLEL DAY SCHOOL OF BOCA RATON 561-470-5000 • www.hilleldayschool.org New Middle School Opens at HDS With 131 middle school students currently enrolled, a new 26,000 square-foot educational center is giving much needed room to house Hillel’s growing student population. With the addition of this spectacular new facility, Hillel now has two science labs and two computer labs to significantly enhance the school’s science and technology programs. Enhancing the school’s Torah studies is a new 200-seat Beit Midrash that serves both students and adults, and is also the home of Boca Raton Synagogue West.

TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON 561-347-1821 • www.torahacademybr.org Rapid Growth Fuels Plans for Expansion Ahavas Yisroel, loving and caring for our fellow community members, is a hallmark at Torah Academy. Students spend quality time with the senior population in Century Village, Whitehall Nursing Home and several local synagogues. With over 200 students and the launch of a middle school this year, the school is happy to report they are bursting at the seams. Torah Academy is on the verge of launching a capital campaign for expansion to accommodate the rapidly growing student body with outstanding Torah and secular education.

WEINBAUM YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL 561-417-7422 • www.wyhs.net Bursting at the Seams @WYHS There is much good news and some “bad” news at Weinbaum Yeshiva High School. The good news is that the school has grown significantly, has received governmental approvals to build on the federation campus, and has raised 4.8 out of the 8.5 million dollars it needs to build a state of the art facility. The bad news is that WYHS is outgrowing its facility quickly, and more funds are needed before this dream that is so close can become a reality.

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B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION (C) 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton • 561-392-8566 • www.bnai-torah.org The Epic Struggle to Save Soviet Jewry: Pivotal Figures from a Heroic Era A live broadcast on from the 92nd Street Y on November 9 featured Natan Sharansky, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, political advisor Richard Perle and author Gal Beckerman. They discussed the dramatic cold war period when American Jewry first became politicized as Jews, and Jews behind Russia’s Iron Curtain took grave risks in order to win their freedom and emigrate to Israel or the United States.

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE (O) 7900 Montoya Circle, Boca Raton • 561-394-5732 • www.brsonline.org The Boca Raton Jewish Experience at BRS is always coming up new and exciting free educational programs to engage members of our community who are not currently members of a synagogue. Join their growing flagship program “Friday Night Live,” offered every Friday night at 6:00 p.m. It’s lots of fun and very inspirational! For more information, please visit www.MyJewishExperience.org or contact Rabbi Josh Broide at (561) 702-3864. Inspire yourself to inspire others…

CONGREGATION BETH ADAM (H) PO Box 2579, Boca Raton • 561-443-1769 • www.bethadam.com We Had a Picnic – Marshallows, No Ants. Mixing bocce ball, horse shoes, toasted marshmallows, hamburgers and music makes a wonderful picnic! The happy, memorable occasion for all ages started off with the Israeli National Anthem. Sunday School students read essays about their learning experiences, and received certificates of completion as well as character and academic awards. Parents shared their appreciation of the school environment, and the Jewish history and culture curriculum.

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL (R) 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton • 561-241-8118 • www.cbiboca.org Rabbi Robert A. Silvers has been named Senior Rabbi after serving CBI for more than 18 years. He also provides pastoral care as a volunteer chaplain for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Linda Harris, Director of the Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education, will be honored for her 18 years at CBI with a special Family and Tot Shabbat Dinner and Service on December 9 and a Tribute Dinner with ad journal on December 10; contact [email protected].

CONGREGATION SHAAREI KODESH (C) 19785 Hampton Drive, Boca Raton • 561-852-6555 • http://shaareikodesh.org Shabbat Across CSK. What better way is there to build a kehillah kedoshah - a holy community - than by spending a Shabbat meal together? Last year, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh instituted “Shabbat Across CSK.” On designated Shabbats, members were paired up and shared a meal together. This is only one venue that brings members together to form the synagogue community. Please check for upcoming events on the website. Congregation Shaarei Kodesh - a synagogue you can call home.

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CONGREGATION SHIRAT SHALOM (R) PO Box 971142, Boca Raton • 561-488-8079 • www.shiratshalom.org Shofar Sho-Good! Once again the multigenerational Shofar Sho-Good Shofar Blowers sounded their rams’ horns during the High Holy Days. For a fourth year, post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah teens joined in, excitedly wearing white robes and tallitot. Keeping with the congregation’s custom, the children all ascended to the bimah to call out the notes. The question now is if group members should quit their day jobs. Actually, no, but only because High Holy Days come just once a year!!!

TEMPLE BETH EL OF BOCA RATON (R) 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton – 561-391-8900 • www.tbeboca.org Zugot (“pairs”) at Temple Beth El continues to be the place for young Jewish couples in their 20s and 30s, with kids or without, married, dating or partnered. With hip events and great people, the group is growing rapidly. They’ve gathered at Old Calypso in Delray, and helped build a house for Habitat for Humanity. Each month, a new, fun planned activity gives young Jewish couples a great place to feel at home.

TEMPLE EMETH (C) 5780 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach • 561-498-3536 • www.temple-emeth.org You’ll Never Be Bored! A warm welcome and quick involvement are hallmarks at Temple Emeth. Understanding that there are moments in every Jew’s life when a caring congregation can be a great source of comfort and healing, Temple Emeth stands with its members when it counts most. Ongoing offerings include twice-daily minyon, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, TESK Social Klub, catered Shabbat dinners, choir, daily lectures, Jewish movies, stage shows, bereavement group, outside activities, special programs and events.

TEMPLE SINAI (R) 2475 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach • 561-276-6161 • www.templesinaipbc.org Temple Sinai is excited to share its Joy of Torah Wall. This strikingly beautiful, permanent tribute honors loved ones, commemorating special occasions like a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, graduation, wedding, birth or birthday; or as a memorial.

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$50,000+ STEINBERG GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LTD BOCA RATON OBSERVER Major Gifts Major Gifts, Men’s Invitational Golf Classic, Contact: Richard D. Steinberg, CFA Men’s Sports Night Out, Lion of Judah Luncheon, Email: [email protected] Crown of Judah Luncheon & The Pomegranate-Star Celebration Website: www.steinbergglobal.com Contact: Linda Behmoiras Email: [email protected] $10,000+ Website: www.bocaratonobserver.com BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL $25,000+ Lion of Judah Luncheon & Crown of Judah Luncheon BNY MELLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT Contact: Jan Savarick Bocaire, Boca Grove, Boca West, Boca Woods, Email: [email protected] Broken Sound, Delaire, Gold Coast, Polo Club & Website: www.brrh.com St. Andrews Contact: Elyssa Kupferberg CM GRAPHICS Email: [email protected] ChaiLife Magazine Website: www.bnymellonwealthmanagement.com Contact: Chuck Medcraft Email: [email protected] Website: www.cmgraphicsonline.com WELLS FARGO Dorothy Seaman Department of Women’s Philanthropy GATEWAY INSURANCE Contact: Lawrence B. Katz Community-Wide Education Series Email: [email protected] Contact: Michael Weinberg Website: www.wellsfargo.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.gatewayins.com $15,000+ KAPLAN, KRAUSS & LEVINE, LLC GREENSPOON MARDER, PA Delaire, Boca Grove, Boca West, Addison Reserve, Stonebridge, Boca Grove, Polo Club & Polo Club & PAC Mini Mission Men’s Invitational Golf Classic Contact: Thomas Kaplan Contact: Larry Blair, Esq. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.kklfwa.com Website: www.gmlaw.com LEVITT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC IVAN & CO JEWELERS Men’s Invitational Golf Classic & Lion of Judah Luncheon & Crown of Judah Luncheon Federation’s Annual Meeting Contact: Jane Kurcsinka Contact: Susan Van Bergen Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.lcmadvisors.com MORRISON, BROWN, ARGIZ & FARRA, LLC Major Gifts & PAC Kick-Off M. ADAM BANKIER, PA Contact: Marjorie Horwin Boca West, Gold Coast, St. Andrews & PAC Kick-Off Email: [email protected] Contact: Adam Bankier Website: www.mbafcpa.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.bankierlaw.com PROSKAUER Major Gifts, PAC Mitzvah Society Cocktail SANDELMAN FOUNDATION Reception & 28th Annual Seminar for Professionals Men’s Sports Night Out and Metro Division Contact: Albert W. Gortz Email: [email protected] $5,000+ Website: www.proskauer.com CBIZ GOLDSTEIN LEWIN Create a Jewish Legacy & 28th Annual Seminar for Professionals Contact: David Katzman Email: [email protected] Website: www.cbizgl.com CHAILIFE 60 Corporate Sponsors

STEINBERG GLOBAL ASSET CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC LANNY K. MARKS & ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT, LTD Addison Reserve & PAC Kick-Off Gold Coast Major Gifts Contact: Matthew Kutcher Contact: Lanny K. Marks, CFP Contact: Richard D. Steinberg, CFA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.credit-suisse.com Website: www.steinbergglobal.com FINE THINGS L’CHAIM KOSHER VODKA $10,000+ The Pomegranate-Star Celebration & Major Gifts, Metro Division Kick-Off & JWF Granting Wishes Reception Metro Division’s Ben Gurion Society Event Contact: Abby Bernstein Contact: Ralph Mizraji BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Lion of Judah Luncheon & Website: www.finethingsboca.com Website: www.lchaimkoshervodka.com Crown of Judah Luncheon Contact: Jan Savarick LESSER, LESSER, LANDY & SMITH, PLLC THE MARTON BUTE MARCUS Email: [email protected] Metro Division’s Ben Gurion Society Event WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP OF Website: www.brrh.com Contact: Gary Lesser MERRILL LYNCH Email: [email protected] Stonebridge CM GRAPHICS Website:www.lesserlawfirm.com Contact: Robert W. Marton ChaiLife Magazine Email: [email protected] Contact: Chuck Medcraft MEDRECEIVABLES Website: www.fa.ml.com/martonbutemarcus Email: [email protected] Men’s Invitational Golf Classic Website: www.cmgraphicsonline.com Contact: Debra S. Altschul OPPENHEIMER Email: [email protected] PAC Kick-Off GATEWAY INSURANCE Website: www.medreceivables.com Contact: Linda Melcer Community-Wide Education Series Email: [email protected] Contact: Michael Weinberg $2,500+ Website: www.opco.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.gatewayins.com ADVANTAGE TESTING OF SOUTH FLORIDA TESCHER & SPALLINA, PA PAC Mitzvah Society Cocktail Reception & KAPLAN, KRAUSS & LEVINE, LLC Woodfield & Woodfield Hunt Club Contact: Darin Kaplan 28th Annual Seminar for Professionals Delaire, Boca Grove, Boca West, Contact: Donald R. Tescher, Esq. Polo Club & PAC Mini Mission Email: [email protected] Website: www.advantagetestingflorida.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Thomas Kaplan Website: www.tescherspallina.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.kklfwa.com BERGER SINGERMAN Broken Sound REHMANN Contact: Dan Mielnicki Woodfield & Woodfield Hunt Club LEVITT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC Contact: Leonard W. Levine Men’s Invitational Golf Classic & Email: [email protected] Website: www.bergersingerman.com Email: [email protected] Federation’s Annual Meeting Website: www.rehmann.com Contact: Susan Van Bergen Email: [email protected] BRANHAM REALTY ZEUNER REALTY Website: www.lcmadvisors.com Boca Woods Contact: Suzanne Branham Boca Pointe Contact: Doris Zeuner M. ADAM BANKIER, PA Email: [email protected] Website: www.branhamrealty.com Email: [email protected] Boca West, Gold Coast, St. Andrews & PAC Kick-Off Website: www.thezeunerteam.com Contact: Adam Bankier Email: [email protected] THE DROWOS GROUP AT Website: www.bankierlaw.com MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY Metro Division’s L.E.A.D.S. Program SANDELMAN FOUNDATION Contact: Bryan Drowos INTERESTED IN BECOMING Men’s Sports Night Out and Metro Division Email: [email protected] Website: www.fa.smithbarney.com/thedrowosgroup A CORPORATE SPONSORS?

$5,000+ GERSTLE, ROSEN & GOLDENBERG, PA Please contact: Broken Sound Jessica Roof at [email protected] or CBIZ GOLDSTEIN LEWIN Contact: Rob Rosen Create a Jewish Legacy & 28th Annual 561.852.3109 or visit Email: [email protected] Seminar for Professionals www.jewishboca.org/connect Website: www.gerstlerosen.com Contact: David Katzman Email: [email protected] Website: www.cbizgl.com 61 CHAILIFE FEDERATION GOES GREENER WITH $467K FLORIDA CLEAN ENERGY GRANT A recent Florida Clean Energy Grant of $467,000 is quickly being put to good use, greening the 100 acre campus and reducing facilities costs at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. The Federation was selected as a grant recipient through a competitive process based on energy savings, financial commitment, need and creativity. Twenty-seven of the 100 municipalities, universities and non-profits that applied received awards.

“With the rising expenses of maintaining our thirty-year-old, 100 acre campus, and our ongoing commitment to reducing our energy costs and environmental impact, we are grateful to the State of Florida for this most timely and welcome grant,” said Mel Lowell, the Federation’s Chief Operating Officer.

The state funds enable Federation to replace a chiller; to install shade structures with solar panels to generate electricity, new LED lighting and new lighting for the Levis JCC Sports & Wellness Center; and to completely re-lamp the south portion of the campus with energy efficient light bulbs. The chiller to be replaced is one of two required to provide air conditioning for the campus.

The grant required a financial commitment by the Federation in matching funds totaling $70,000. “These funds were already earmarked for energy conservation and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) projects. The measures will save Federation approximately $44,723 in annual electricity costs - a simple payback of 1.5 years,” stated Lowell.

Senior Management Team of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Mel Lowell Laurie Semo Chief Operations Officer & Vice President, Finance Chief Financial Officer

Marla Weiss Egers Stuart R. Silver, Esq. Executive Vice President, Vice President, Community Planning Financial Resource Development (FRD) Director, Jewish Community Relations Council

Andrew M. Rose Tom Forlenza Senior Vice President, Marketing Vice President, Facilities & Communications

Jennifer Koenig Janet Izaak Vice President, Campaign Associate Vice President, Governance & Special Projects

Chai Life and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Inc. (“Federation”), neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice or statement made in Chai Life by anyone other than authorized Chai Life or Federation employee spokespersons while acting in their official capacities. Under no circumstances will Chai Life or Federation be liable for any loss or damage caused by a reader’s reliance on information obtained through Chai Life or Federation. It is the responsibility of the reader to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice or other content available through Chai Life and/or CHAILIFE 62 Federation. Please seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information, opinion, advice or other content. N E A Z I S S A O A Z I N E A G C G S A S A I O A M M C T A I I A A ST O D I T

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