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We Are Serving More Community Members Than Ever Before! Locally, more than 10,000 people each year rely on the Federation and Jewish Family Service. We help Holocaust survivors, isolated shut-ins, and at-risk seniors daily. We pro - vide counseling services and crisis intervention for people facing hardships. We support every Jewish organization in Santa Barbara. We support Israel. We support people in need wherever they are. And that’s just the beginning. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and makes a real impact and meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you! T T A Y W
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Y A E R S U L E A L K L-R: Stephen Katz of Atherton Lane Advisers, L-R: Rabbi Steve Cohen, Louise & Alan Wyner, Speaker Gary Kenzer, Michael Towbes Rabbi Uri Regev
Thanks to sponsor Atherton Lane Advisers, Federation partnered with Congregation B’nai Federation hosted an event with Gary Kenzer , B’rith, Isla Vista Minyan, the Israel Committee CEO of HonestReporting . We also thank of SB, and SB Hillel for our first Scholar-in- other 2012 event sponsors: Gelson’s, Lanspeed, Residence weekend. Rabbi Uri Regev , of Montecito Bank & Trust, Santa Barbara Bank & Hiddush, held discussions around the community Trust, Stolaroff Foundation, Wilson Printing, and about the need for religious liberty and freedom Young Adult (YAD) Volunteers L-R: (back) Rich Cain, Wyatt Technology. of expression in Israel and around the world. Uri Mandelbaum, YAD Coordinator Mike Witt, Noah Become a Corporate Sponsor! Domont, Raina Williams, (front) Board Member Sarah Contact David Harris, 957-1115 x106 or Cohen-Domont, David Graff PHOTO: LAURA WYATT [email protected] Super Sunday callers helped us raise money for local services, agencies and synagogues. Two national campaigns raised approximately $6.3 million for Hurricane Sandy Relief and over $5 million for Israel Terror Relief. T T A Y W
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Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center 524 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 • www.jewishsantabarbara.org Jewish Family Service of Greater Santa Barbara • Portraits of Survival: Life Journeys During the Holocaust and Beyond • Santa Barbara Village www. jewishsantabarbara.org Leadership
After three years as Board President, Lauren Katz passed the gavel to Alan Wyner , who is looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities. “Federation already has a strong pres - ence in our community, and I hope to guide us toward even greater success - es in the future.” Many thanks to Lauren for her time, her unfailing commitment, and her enthusiasm! We thank outgoing Board Member George Rusznak for his many years 2013 Board of Trustees. PHOTO BY LAURA WYATT of service on the Executive Committee as Secretary, for his lead role in strategic planning, and for his work helping to develop the SB Village business plan. YAD: Young Welcome to new Board Members: Adult Division DAVID LANDECKER was previously Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Center and SB Neighborhood Clinics, and In 2012, YAD brought new meaning and has held numerous public positions. He has degrees in Political awareness to the importance of a thriving Science and Law. David is a Past-President and Treasurer for Jewish community and Tzedakah among Congregation B’nai B’rith, and has been involved in community young adults, added new creative events work for many years. and increased participation. Following the Tribefest conference, an inspired group of STEPHANIE LOCKER is a CPA at McGowan young professionals joined YAD committees Guntermann. She studied Biopsychology and and the Federation Board, which now Jewish Studies in college. Stephanie serves on includes four YAD members. The 6th Federation’s Family & Children’s Program Committee, and has been Annual Vodka Latke Benefit was a resound - involved with YAD and a variety of Federation activities. Stephanie ing success, with over 11 5 guests! “It just met her husband Brett through a Federation-sponsored softball team! keeps getter better and better every year!” RACHELLE PEGG works for Essex Capital said one participant. Please join us for a Corp., and has an MS in Clinical Psychology. variety of events and activities while mak - Rachelle chairs Young Adult Division (YAD) ing a difference! fundraising events, and looks forward to contributing her time and talents at the Board level, in addition to supporting and strengthen - ing YAD. Rachelle also works with the Kanaia Outrigger Club and JOIN US: the SB International Marathon. Challah Baking and Beer Pairing LESLIE CANE SCHNEIDERMAN ‘s career in Thursday, January 31 • 6 pm the jewelry industry gives her expertise in Israeli Style Shabbat Potluck merchandising and marketing, product development and organiza - Friday, March 15 • 6:30 pm tional leadership. She has a degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Organizations and Institutions. Leslie is actively involved with More info: Coordinator Mike Witt , Girls Inc. and the Lobero Theatre. 957-1115 x107 or [email protected] DON WOLFE is a CPA. He works for ValueClick and has his own private practice. He is a long - time Congregation B’nai B’rith Member, having served on the Board of Directors, and as Treasurer. He helped lead the annual Church Rebuilding initiative for CBB, and is involved with CBB’s annual Mitzvah Day. Executive Committee: Alan Wyner , President; Lauren Katz , Immediate Past President; O
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Dr. Mark W. Surrey, MD, FACOG, O H FACS, a leader in the field of fertility P and reproductive medicine, including The Children & Family Program’s Chanukah Party brought joy to many, as well as benefitting reproductive surgery and invitro the non-profit Angels Bearing Gifts with donations. Thanks to Molly Presser and her merry band of great-nieces for their Chanukah musical puppet show. Above, L-R: Callie McClure; Mikah Narva. fertilization (IVF). Jewish Family Service has seen increasing numbers at our counseling services, Children & Family Parent-Infant Workshop JFS Volunteer Spotlight Programs, and Mis Tres Caras/My Three Faces Laura Sobell, MA Santa Barbara’s “Baby Expert” Through our Senior Visitation mentorship program (recently with La Cuesta High Friday, February 8 Programs, compassionate, trained School students, and SB Housing Authority ). 12 noon - 1:45 pm and screened volunteers of all Fall collaborations provided information and support ages brighten and improve the 0-4 months • Bring your baby! to the community through workshops with Cong. Cost: $10 well-being of isolated, home- B’nai B’rith , Dr. Ron Brooks of UCSB, the Breast bound elders within the Jewish Learn more about baby Cancer Resource Center , the Health Workforce equipment, calming your and wider communities through Initiative of SB City College , and the Weingarten weekly home visits. baby, tummy time, sleep, Foundation . creating a healthy DEBORAH WINANT , a dedicated Come volunteer, participate and see what we’re up to! environment, play, and songs. Volunteer Visitor since 2009, truly cares about the people she visits, relating More JFS info: Director Barbara Kuhn at 957-1116 Family Purim Party to them in a special way. “It is gratifying x115 or [email protected] Thursday, February 21 for me, at age 93+, that I still can give 5 - 7 pm something to another human being,” she More Children & Family Programs info: Coordinator Join us for stories, music, says. “The 85-year-old lady that I visit is a Corin Koren , 957-1115 x109 or [email protected] snacks and games! smart woman, totally different from me, RSVP online or 957-1115 and it is instructive to be friends. “Volunteering broadens my life. I think that communicating between people of very Portraits of Survival different backgrounds is very important for Our community commemorated Kristallnacht (“Night of Broken Glass”) by embracing all societies. We all need the social support the light and hope of a brighter future as a new generation shared their ideas and of others. To volunteer this way does make feelings about becoming Upstanders. Students from Community Shul and one feel useful and that also helps one to Congregation B’nai B’rith participated in the program, with art and poetry. feel alive.” PHOTO: LAURA WYATT Mis Tres Caras and Tour info: Michael Vogel , 957-1116 x123 or [email protected] Be a Volunteer Visitor! Contact Harriet Marx , 957-1116 x104 or [email protected] T T T T A A Y Y W W
A A R R U U A A L L Kristallnacht Commemoration Portraits of Survival Tour with docents L-R: Mike Wolfe, L-R: Sam and Zach Winner Gil Cardona, Stan Ostern and San Marcos High School students www. jewishsantabarbara.org 524 CHAPALA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION focus on U.S. POSTAGE Federation P A I D Santa Barbara, CA is a publication of the Jewish Federation PERMIT NO 299 of Greater Santa Barbara Focus Editor: Nancy Friedland ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Copy Editor: Skona Brittain Copy deadline for SPRING 2013 issue: MARCH 1, 2013
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Be part of a unique 2013 Santa Barbara mission to Israel Jewish Festival Israel Mission & General and Celebration of Israel’s Assembly in Jerusalem 65th Year of Independence! November 5 - 14 Sun, Apr 28 • 11 am - 4 pm • Oak Park For info, itinerary, and pricing: Executive Director Michael Rassler, The Jewish Festival is an important and [email protected] or 957-1115 x111 vibrant part of Santa Barbara’s rich history and tradition of ethnic celebrations, and of the Santa Barbara Jewish community itself. Get involved and volunteer! Point. Click. More info: 805-957-1115, Y V E
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the community and at the BFJCC. E L Early Bird thru 2/15, last chance 3/15. O I Jan 27 Mis Tres Caras Final V join us! Presentation Jan 31 YAD Challah Baking & Beer Pairing Art at the JCC All-Star Passover Comedy Night “Pass out” laughing at the JCC! Feb 7 SB Printmakers Assoc. Santa Barbara Printmakers Thursday, April 11 • 6 - 8 pm Opening (1st Thursday) Opening Reception Los Angeles Comedian Tom Clark — Feb 8 Infant Workshop with off kilter Thursday, Feb 7 Feb 21 Family Purim Party observations, 5 - 8 pm spontaneous Mar 14 Women’s Philanthropy A 1st Thursday crowd interaction, Luncheon Event and unusual physi - Mar 15 YAD Shabbat Potluck cal comedy! Also: Juror Harry Reese Apr 5 JFS Workshop Emcee Louise is a Professor in the Weezy Palanker Apr 8 Yom HaShoah Department of Art and special per - Commemoration and Associate Dean formances by Apr 11 Passover Comedy Night of the College of Comedy Club students. Apr 23 JFS Workshop Creative Studies at Advance: $8 (students/seniors $4) UCSB, as well as At the door: $10 (students/seniors $5) Apr 28 SB Jewish Festival the creator of sev - RSVP : jewishsantabarbara.org Volunteer or get more info at Anthony Askew, Geblase Gasmachine , eral artistic projects or 957-1115 www.jewishsantabarbara.org Monotype with Chine colle around the world. ´´´´´´´