Annual Report 2014 – 2015

JewishCare’s Mission Support and strengthen the resilience and independence of community members in need BOARD

ALLAN BOYD VIDOR LAWRENCE MYERS DR JEFFREY LIONEL President Honorary Treasurer ENGELMAN SHIRLI KIRSCHNER

ALLAN VIDOR LAWRENCE MYERS Auditor and a Registered member of Tax Agent. Lawrence holds Jewish Holocaust Survivors Appointed as Director on Appointed as Director on several board position’s and Descendants, 29 June 2006. 26 June 2008. with private and not where his father is a past Born 29/03/1963 in Born on 17/04/1974 in for profit organisations. President. , . Cape Town South Africa. Lawrence is also a SHIRLI KIRSCHNER Allan is the Managing Lawrence is the Managing non-executive director of Appointed as Director on Director of the Toga Group Director and founder of Breville Group Limited, 20 March 2013 of Companies, a property MBP Advisory Pty. Limited listed on the Australian development, construction, - a prominent high end Stock Exchange. Born 05/12/1964 in Tel investment and hospitality Sydney firm - which he DR JEFFREY Aviv management group. established in 1998. Prior ENGELMAN Shirli has a Bachelor of He graduated from the to that, Lawrence spent Appointed as Director on Arts (Psychology) and Law University of NSW with 6 years in small and large 24 November 2005. (UNSW) and is a Nationally Bachelor of Commerce Chartered Accounting accredited mediator. and Laws degrees in 1985 firms. His client base Born 08/11/1962 in and was admitted as a spans a broad range of Sydney, Australia. She worked as a lawyer for Solicitor of the Supreme industries and activities six years before founding Jeffrey is a Court of NSW in 1986. and specialises in advising Resolve Advisors in Gastroenterologist, Prior to Allan joining the very high net worth 1996. Resolve provides currently working in Toga Group where he is individuals and families, services resolving disputes, private practice in both responsible for the Group’s their businesses and assisting group decision the Eastern Suburbs and strategy and operations, commercial endeavours. making and process Kogarah. He has been in he worked in the banking This portfolio includes design to a wide client practice for over 20 years. and finance sector. He was some of Australia’s base in Australia and appointed to the Board largest private and public Jeffrey completed a higher Internationally. degree at the UNSW after of JewishCare in 2006 companies. Lawrence’s Shirli holds the position of undertaking research in having had strong earlier specialist areas of practice dispute resolution adviser London, England. He has communal involvement include Mergers and for the National Electricity been actively involved in with the Keren Hayesod Acquisitions, Corporate and wholesale gas communal work having and the United Israel and Business advisory, Tax markets, an appointment served on the Jewish Appeal. Consulting and Advisory, as a sessional Lecturer Succession Planning and Board of Deputies and Other directorships include in the Masters of Law Family Office services. being on the Tourism and Transport Program at UNSW, a He received a Bachelor Remembrance committee Forum (TTF) and the part time Registrar for the of Accountancy from for two years. Australia/Israel & Jewish Federal Circuits Court. The University of South He belongs to both South Affairs Council (AIJAC). Shirli currently sits on a Australia. Lawrence is a Head Synagogue and Allan was elected President number of National and member of the Institute of Maroubra Synagogue in 2011. International mediation Chartered Accountants in (where his father is a Life panels. She has held Australia, Taxation Institute Vice President and Life positions on the Board of Australia and NTAA. He member) and is also a is a Registered Company of the Shalom Institute,

2 JewishCare Annual Report 2014 – 2015 OF DIRECTORS

TONY LEIBOWITZ DARRON LONSTEIN DAVID MORRIS the ADR committee of been similar in nature the network technology 2011. Prior to this he the Law Society and the to those which he was company, Com Tech, was the President of Board of BRC (the Brain responsible previously. He which was later sold to Cochlear Bone Anchored Resource Company) is currently the Executive the global technology Solutions. having been which specialises in brain Director of an ASX listed organisation, Dimension appointed to this position functional analysis. company and sits on the Data. During his time at in September 2005. David board of a UK listed fund Com Tech, Darron served joined Cochlear Limited in TONY LEIBOWITZ manager. as its Technical Services December 2002 as Senior Appointed as Director on Director, responsible for Vice President, Business Tony’s core skills are in November 2014. all service and support Development. the areas of corporate activities as well as being Born 18/09/1953 in Cape governance, investment Prior to joining Cochlear involved in the strategic Town South Africa. analysis, valuations, Limited, David worked with direction of the company. Since retiring as Senior financial evaluation, Accenture in strategy and Partner at Pricewater- commercial advice and Since then Darron spent operational consulting, and houseCoopers (PwC), negotiations. Over many several years as Executive has extensive International Tony has been involved in years these skills have Chairman of Controlled and Australian experience a number of investment been applied on a wide Climate Logistics, in the healthcare, activities and maintained range of assignments a logistics business consumer products, an advisory business. requiring both formal focused on warehousing utilities and financial He has also served on and informal reporting and distribution for services industries. and provided as an confectionary and allied the board of Directors David has a Bachelor independent adviser, board industries. Darron now of numerous publicly of Business and a member and advocate. invests across a range of listed companies both as Bachelor of Applied property and equity assets Chairman and as a general Prior to moving to Sydney Science from Monash and also has a number of board member. Tony was vice president University in , private equity investments of The Perth Hebrew Australia. He has also Prior to retiring, Tony had in start-up enterprises. been a partner in Price- Congregation and also completed the Advanced waterhouseCoopers (and served as an executive and Darron has worked with Business Management Coopers & Lybrand) for treasurer of Carmel School. JCA for many years and Program at Kellogg has been a member of the School of Management, 14 years. During those DARRON LONSTEIN years he specialised in IT, Allocations, Planning Northwestern University in Corporate Finance and Appointed as Director on and Executive Committees. Chicago, USA. 20 March 2013 Investment Banking and DAVID MORRIS was responsible for the Born 30/07/1964 in Appointed as Director management of that part Bulawayo Zimbabwe of the national practice of 22nd July 2014. PwC. Darron holds a Bachelor Born 15/01/1969. of Science (Honours) in The Financial Consulting Computer Science from David is the Chief Strategy and investment activities UCT. Officer at Cochlear undertaken by Tony since Limited, having been retiring from PwC have He was one of the appointed in September founding Directors of

JewishCare Annual Report 2014 – 2015 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

On behalf of the Board of JewishCare I have great The recently commissioned survey of our Clients, Family/ pleasure presenting my fourth Annual Report to Carers and Volunteers carried out by The Voice Project the community. In doing so I reflect on changes has confirmed the belief that JewishCare provides high that have taken place over this period and the quality services and care to our clients. In virtually every challenges and opportunities that lay ahead. respect our results benchmarked higher than equivalent organisations with clients expressing a very high level of In 2012, JewishCare moved into our purpose built satisfaction with the services received. Saber Street premises, a wonderful community resource providing a hub for all of our services including Print35 As mentioned previously this is a time of unprecedented Design Studio as well as meeting and Board rooms change in terms of the way government will fund which are regularly utilised by many other communal services for the aged and for people with a disability, organisations. Our new signage on Newland Street including certain mental health conditions. As clearly shows ‘the hand’, which since our 2010 Capital government represents our biggest single funding Appeal has been the distinctive symbol of JewishCare, source the implications of these changes are significant. The Board and executive of JewishCare are very mindful While a large part of our work still relates to supporting of the challenges and in fact opportunities that lay elderly members of the community, in recent times ahead. The range of skills and experience around the JewishCare has increased its activities in the fields of Board is impressive and the community can be assured Mental Health and Domestic Violence, two areas that that strategic decisions will be made and resources have seen an increase in need within our community. will be allocated in a way that will best meets the future Our Mental Health services has been rebranded as needs of the community. the Mental Health and Wellbeing program reflecting the changing focus of much of our work. Our recent I would particularly like to acknowledge the valuable cooperative arrangements with Headspace and Partners contributions of our Vice President Dr Jeffrey Engelman In Recovery and our leading role in Mental Health Month who has been a Director for ten years and retires this demonstrates the level of respect in which our Mental year allowing for ongoing Board renewal in line with Health and Wellbeing program is held. our Board Charter. I especially want to thank Richard Spencer who stood in so effectively as CEO during Recent government initiatives have raised further Claire Vernon’s sabbatical break making a great impact awareness in relation to domestic violence. Sadly our in the short time he led the organisation. Jewish community is not immune and JewishCare continues to support women and children exposed On behalf of the Board I wish to express our to domestic violence, helping them to get their lives condolences to the family of former Board member Erica back on track. JewishCare’s White Ribbon Days Men’s Turek who passed away during the year. Erica spent 11 Breakfast which encourages men to stand up against years on the Board and made a substantial contribution domestic violence, is gaining increased traction and to our organisation. attracting more attendees each year. Community Rabbis I continue to be impressed with the skills, expertise and are increasingly engaging with JewishCare in the post passion of the dedicated team who work and volunteer White Ribbon Day Breakfast community awareness for JewishCare. Many of the issues they are responding campaign. JewishCare is also playing an important role to are complex and emotional and our strong teamwork in the school based Love Bites program which educates and culture of staff support and supervision means that children about domestic violence as well as respectful the response is always at a high level of professionalism. relationships. Our 200 staff and 450 volunteers continue to be our Since 2012, funds provided by The Chai Foundation greatest resource and I want to take this opportunity have enabled JewishCare to assist over 350 community to thank all of these people for their dedication that members in financial crisis. This help by way of food has enabled JewishCare to continue to help so many vouchers or direct payment to medical professionals or people. chemists or other service providers, together with the professional support of JewishCare’s staff, has made a Allan Vidor significant difference to the lives of vulnerable people. President

4 JewishCare provides welfare safety net services and other specific services to Jewish clients in need TREASURER’S REPORT

The 2015 financial year was a year of further The 2015 result reflects savings in publicity and consolidation of the financial position of the advertising as well as insurance and communication organisation. JewishCare recorded an operating costs. Production costs have moved in line with the deficit of ($17,464) as against last year’s operating increased Print35 sales result. Relief expenditure – surplus of $478,638. directly supporting our clients – has increased by 11%. JewishCare requested a smaller grant from the Jewish The largest single item of expenditure remains salary Communal Appeal (JCA) in the 2015 financial year as and related costs. Over 80% of the operating budget a result of the large surplus recorded in the previous is spent on salaries, superannuation and related year which was due to larger than expected Claims items. Staff numbers increased by 9% during the year, Conference and government grants. Notwithstanding predominantly in service delivery areas. this $600,000 voluntary reduction in JCA funding, JewishCare still managed a near breakeven result. ASSETS This is an excellent reflection of the sound economic The total assets of JewishCare as at 30 June 2015 management and cost control of the organisation and its were $13,839,147. This is a minor increase over the senior management. June 2014 amount of $13,488,932. More than half of JewishCare’s assets are real property, vehicles and In March, JewishCare’s highly regarded CEO, Ms. Claire other equipment used in the provision of services to the Vernon began a sabbatical away from the organisation. community. A further 35% of assets are represented by During Claire’s absence, we have been fortunate to have cash and deposits. Mr. Richard Spencer acting in the capacity as CEO. We look forward to working with Richard into the future on a LIABILITIES range of consulting projects. Total liabilities as at 30 June 2015 were $2,975,381 compared to $2,487,850 at the previous year end. In REVENUE line with the increase in staff, our employment related Government funding remains the largest single source entitlements have increased by 10% over the year, of funding for JewishCare, contributing one-third of total which represents 42% of all liabilities. receipts. The Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany (Claims Conference) represents Trade and other payables remains at 6% of annual another major funding source. Given the ageing of the turnover – a good indication of financial health. Holocaust-Survivor population and their increasing FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT dependency on support, the annual allocation has been increased significantly for 2015. Board and management decisions are supported by the timely reporting received from JewishCare’s Finance Notwithstanding the voluntary reduction in JCA funding and Administration team. The Board is pleased with the in 2015, the organisation received $1,794,373 from the senior and program managers’ skills in the day-to-day JCA which is gratefully acknowledged. operations as well their contribution to the budgeting We would also like to thank the Lowy family for providing process. JewishCare’s management team has continued support of the Chai Foundation, and particularly for to demonstrate a commitment to quality services to allowing us to use funds from this Foundation for the clients while running a tight, well planned and executed provision of additional vital services to our community. operation. Earned income, from client fees increased by BURGER CENTRE 30% during the year, still only representing 13% Sir Moses Montefiore Home and JewishCare operate of JewishCare’s annual turnover. Therefore, the Burger Centre aged day care facility in partnership, organisation remains reliant on donations, grants and holding equal rights in the registered company - The endowments from the community. Burger Centre Pty Ltd. EXPENDITURE During 2014-15 no financial support was provided to Operating expenditure increased by 10% over the prior Burger Centre. The annual result was $92 shortfall and year to $11,597,149 from $10,577,661. JewishCare recorded 50% of this operating deficit. JewishCare has accounted for a $131,949 impairment of the investment carrying value in line with the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards.

JewishCare Annual Report 2014 – 2015 5 SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS

FUTURE CHALLENGES and orgAnisational changes which will be required to ensure JewishCare faces significant and important challenges in JewishCare’s long term viability. the years ahead. In line with government requirements, I would like to express our thanks to the auditors, Deloitte the transition to CDC (Consumer Directed Care) has Private, as well as to the Senior Managers and the Finance begun in July. This, along with the planned transition to and Administration team at JewishCare for their continued NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) represents support of the Board and management of the organisation. the biggest change to JewishCare’s government funding and operating framework in decades. It will require a Lawrence Myers fundamental change in the way that JewishCare services Honorary Treasurer our community and conducts its activities. The board and senior management have spent considerable time and resources in preparing the organisation for these cultural

SOURCES OF FUNDS 2015 6% Government Government 3,749,761 JCA 21% JCA 1,601,472 32% Foundation Grants 1,160,000 Foundation Grants Earned Income 1,986,945 Earned Income Claims Conference 2,426,056 17% Claims Conference Donations 667,594 14% 11,591,828 10% Donations

USE OF FUNDS 2015 10% Community Aged Services Community Aged Services 4,408,407 Disability Services Disability Services 4,323,246 15% Children, Family & Community Services 1,782,893 38% Children, Family & Corporate Services 1,214,598 Community Services Total 11,729,144 Corporate Services 37%

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL INCOME & EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 2015 Revenue 11,591,828 Employee benefits expense -9,592,615 Depreciation expense -361,042 Client care expense -576,829 Rent and utilities expense -148,216 Insurance expense -60,216 Other expenses -990,226 Operational Surplus / (Shortfall) -137,316

6 JewishCare Annual Report 2014 – 2015 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

During the year I took seven months leave from To ensure success of Richard’s tenure as CEO a JewishCare and we were fortunate to recruit thorough hand over was important to minimise Richard Spencer to act as Chief Executive Officer disruption to the organisation. Richard spent two days during this time. a week at JewishCare for a month prior to my departure and in that time attended key internal and external Besides giving me an opportunity to travel and spend meetings. He also met a number of key stakeholders time with family and friends I think there were a number and was able to build on these relationships during his of other outcomes which are worth reflecting on. tenure. The overwhelming response Richard and I have had Too often in leadership roles, particularly after a five from fellow CEOs is what an innovative thing to do. to ten year tenure, leaders can become protective of Finding someone to be the right fit is crucial and my the status quo and defensive when aspects of the knowledge of the diverse not for profit sector assisted organisation are questioned. Richard brought a new me in identifying Richard and contacting him about the perspective and lens to the operations of JewishCare. possibility. Richard is best known for his previous role as It also exposed staff at JewishCare to a different CEO of the Benevolent Society, an organisation I know management style which was a good developmental well and his reputation for having a solid management opportunity for them. and operational overview combined with a strategic By providing strong leadership to the staff and working focus made him an obvious choice. with the Board on strategic directions, Richard was able Too often leaders resign from positions of responsibility to steer JewishCare and ensure it was in great shape for when in fact all they might need is a break. Any Board my return. recognises the challenges inherent in recruiting a My thanks to the Board and Richard for providing me new CEO and the resources required to find the right with this amazing opportunity. candidate. By having a break the long term tenure of the CEO is increased. A break also recognises the Claire Vernon contemporary focus on work and life balance and that in Chief Exective Officer fact an energised leader is what any organisation needs. It provided the Board with a new perspective on the organisation. Directors largely rely on the CEO to report on operational issues and despite any number of external audits and surveys they can often be left wondering if things are running to an optimal level. Richard, with his wealth of experience in both the corporate and non government sectors, was able to confirm to the JewishCare Board that the organisation is efficient and effective and providing quality services to the community.

JEWISHCARE’S UNIQUE VALUE AND OFFERING

JewishCare offers services to a wide cross We support by: section of the community: • giving information, advice and referrals based • the aged on assessment and planning • people with a disability • providing practical support and assistance • families and children • helping people aquire skills to deal with • those with mental health issues challenges they face • developing and building social connections

JewishCare Annual Report 2014 – 2015 7 PROGRAM STATISTICS

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF SERVICE USERS 2014-2015 Program Estimated number of service users over the year Community Aged Services Home Support 400 Club 50 266 Community Club Network 450 Restitution 667 Russian Community Development 88 Links 42 Aged Casework 420 Occupational Therapy 90 Herta Muller 56 Children Family and Community Chessed 48 Services Youth Services: Big Brothers Big Sisters 98 Mentoring 28 Youth Casework 27 Family Support 151 Domestic Violence 47 Family to Family Respite 15 Prison Outreach 36 Family Dispute Resolution 60 Mental Health 187 Disability Services Beit Chaim 23 Print35 Design Studio 17 24 Supported Accommodation 15 Options 93 Chai Flexible Relief Fund 80 Other FirstCall 1796 Chai Emergency Relief 102 Communal organisations using the 20 Saber St facilities

Enabling independence at home Support through challenging times Improving health and wellbeing Working together for a great life

8 SKILLS & HANNAH SELF-ASSURANCE

When Hannah came to JewishCare back in 2011, Mentoring Program, Hannah has recently been linked she was experiencing significant levels of stress with a mentor, whom she meets up with on a fortnightly due to ongoing family issues. It was affecting her basis. This provides her with the opportunity of having interest and performance in school, as well as her someone older, someone outside of her home and optimism about the future. Hannah was referred to school environment, whom she can spend time with JewishCare’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program, someone she knows is always there for her. They which links children aged 7-15 with older mentors continue to enjoy the time they spend together and for friendship and support. Hannah spent three continue to build a positive friendship. years in the program with her Big Sister Nikki The impact of JewishCare’s involvement with Hannah and the regular contact significantly increased and her family, and the often complex issues that have Hannah’s social interest and skills. been presented, are reflected in Hannah’s ongoing Hannah states, “I was an 8 year old girl who was progress and strong future prospects. Perhaps, this is disillusioned with the world and generally didn’t like best summed up by her grandmother who has said, being around people. Nikki showed me that people can “Our family is indebted to JewishCare for the amazing be fun, and she became my first real friend.” Over this case workers, counsellors, Big Sisters, mentors, period JewishCare continued to assist family members volunteers, all who have helped us though a stressful with other needs, including involvement in the Mental and hard 10 years. We could not have asked for more Health and Wellbeing program, housing support, dedicated and sincere people. From the bottom of all volunteer tutors, and support with some complex our hearts, we thank you”. financial issues. Two years ago Hannah began working with Loretta King, a counsellor with JewishCare’s Youth Services team. Loretta states, “I’ve always found Hannah to be proud, forthright, discerning and intelligent. During one of our weekly sessions she expressed a passion to learn the violin. This had previously not been possible due to the cost of an instrument and lessons.” JewishCare set about making this wish a reality. With the assistance of the volunteer manager Lana Kofman, a volunteer teacher was found, the acclaimed violinist, conductor and lecturer, Sam Podjarsky. Originally from Odessa, Russia, Sam is now a permanent violinist with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra. While he agreed to teach Hannah on a pro bono basis, he felt it was important she have a suitable instrument. Loretta King managed to acquire such an instrument and weekly lessons began. Some twelve months later, Sam commented, “At the beginning I wasn’t sure if everything would work out, but Hannah works hard and over the past year her playing has improved. There’s something in her in musical terms. It’s her thing! Also, my grandchildren visit on the day she comes for her lessons and they love her! She’s so good with them. She’s learning Fiddler on the Roof and the Dreidle song. On a personal level, she’s open and very conversational and I really enjoy our sessions.” Now in year 12, Hannah has a wide range of interests outside of music, including palaeontology, astrology, and fan fiction. Through JewishCare’s Young Adult

JewishCare Annual Report 2014 – 2015 9 LIFE SAVING FIONA SUPPORT

Fiona was born in Sydney and moved to Los What happened over the following months was life Angeles. She later married, had a daughter and changing for the family. A doctor from the Children’s the family were naturally very excited about the Hospital who was treating Matis advised that technology upcoming arrival of a new baby. was available that can automatically monitor blood and send an alert if action is required. The technology known Soon after Matis’ birth in February 2013 it was evident as a Continuous Glucose Monitor involves a mobile that he had Downs Syndrome. When Matis was 10 monitor linked to a small device just underneath the months old the family suffered yet another shock. Matis skin that takes blood samples 12 times a day, thereby had a lot of wet nappies and initially it was thought that obviating the need to take blood manually. The device he might be dehydrated. He was taken to Emergency also stores and analyses data which can help predict at the local hospital and after initially investigating what problems as they are developing. This technology doctors thought might have been a kidney problem he would be of great benefit to the family in so many ways was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and became insulin however the monitor and its on-going use are expensive dependent. and not subsidised under Medicare. Fiona initially did not realise the implications of this Charmaine who coordinates JewishCare’s Affiliated disease in which the body’s immune system destroys Professionals program, in which professional service insulin producing cells in the pancreas. The family providers especially medical professionals, provide pro embarked on a steep learning curve and learnt bono help to members of the community in financial how critical management of blood levels are. If left need, contacted leading Endocrinologist, Professor unchecked, the disease can be life-threatening and has Tuch, who then approached Colin Bloch, President of the potential to affect nearly every organ. Worse yet, the Bondi Lions Club, on Matis’ behalf. disease can lead to coma and potentially be fatal. The Lions Club agreed to purchase the device plus the The family came home from hospital with a list of required consumables (needles) for 12 months. Within instructions which included checking Matis’ blood every a few weeks the device was purchased and the family two hours. 12 times a day, his blood had to be taken began experiencing the benefits. and tested - and injections had to be given. Fiona said, “Diabetes is a difficult disease to manage and it felt “I can’t thank the staff of JewishCare enough. almost impossible to keep Matis’ blood sugar levels Their caring attitude and professionalism has been in range, even when following all the directions from remarkable. They have gone far beyond the normal call our endocrinologist. We were waking up several times of duty. Without their initiative in engaging Professor a night to check his blood sugar levels, and we had Tuch and the generosity of The Lions Club, we would become very sleep deprived. There was constant fear not have access to this technology which has made of low blood sugars - hypoglycaemia and much anxiety such a difference to our lives.” said Fiona. in-between checks. We even tried restricting foods just to keep his blood sugar more stable.” In June 2014, the family decided to relocate from L.A. back to Sydney where they would have more support from Fiona’s family. A friend suggested Fiona should contact JewishCare and soon Terri, a JewishCare Options coordinator from the Disability Team began the process of assisting the family. “I immediately had a great rapport with Terri and knew JewishCare would be of great assistance to me. I was very pleasantly surprised with the range of support services and the competence and commitment of the staff” said Fiona. As if life hadn’t already challenged the family enough, Matis was then diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea and he was soon back in hospital to have his tonsils and adenoids removed. Fortunately, the surgery proved successful and he is now getting a restful night’s sleep.

10 JewishCare Annual Report 2014 – 2015 INDEPENDENCE ROBERT (YACOV) JACK

Yacov was born 1931 in Romania, where he he required further help and Iris of the Aged Care Team, remained until after World War II. After the War as well as the Restitution Team, commenced working he moved to Israel where, in a theme that would with him. Over the following years, JewishCare provided repeat itself many times during his life he became a wide range of help. Being a Holocaust Survivor with fluent in the language and an active community limited resources, he was eligible for assistance from participant in a very short space of time. In Israel The Claims Conference. Iris and the Restitution Team he worked as a paramedic among a number of secured funds to install a ramp at the front of his home. other jobs, got married and brought up a son and a Critical medications that he would not have been able daughter. to afford were paid for and, importantly, he was also able to hire an electric wheelchair. “This wheelchair He then lived in Australia until 1984 when he moved to was a life saver to him” said Jennifer, “It helped him to and later married Nenne with whom he had regain much of his independence which he could see three children. He worked for the UN and for USAid, his diminishing”. role being to help villagers to sell their art and craftworks into foreign markets. His initiative and tutelage was of JewishCare’s Links program enabled Yacov to regularly great long-term benefit to the locals, who came to not meet up with a volunteer, often driving his electric only accept him, but to admire and respect his wisdom wheelchair on the road, for a chat and a coffee at the and generous spirit. He also established a business with local shopping centre. JewishCare also helped pay his eldest son from his first marriage, selling Indonesian for some utility bills, a heater and Coles vouchers via made furniture. the Chai Foundation. Despite his compromised health and financial position this enabled him to feel that his During the 1990s he began suffering from circulation and community was helping to look after his family. later kidney problems which were becoming increasingly debilitating. His much cherished independence and Sadly Yacov’s health problems caught up with him and mobility were becoming restricted and in 2009 he after two months in hospital Yacov died in October decided to come to Australia for what he thought 2015. “Daddy really appreciated all the support would be short term medical interventions, intending to that JewishCare was able to provide. Just knowing return to Indonesia as soon as possible. Sadly within JewishCare and especially Iris were there for him a short time, first one then soon after his remaining made him feel secure, like part of a community. He leg had to be amputated. He subsequently required a loved speaking to Iris in Hebrew, it made him feel very heart by-pass and was confined to a wheelchair, which much at home, she was not only very professional left him extremely depressed. In 2010 his Indonesian but very caring. We will always be thankful for the way wife and children, and now one grandchild, made the JewishCare has helped our family” said Jennifer momentous decision to leave their large family and move to Australia to be with their beloved Yacov. In 2011 Yacov realised he needed more help than his family could provide and he contacted JewishCare where he was initially referred to The Burger Centre. His daughter Jennifer explained “He loved the Burger Centre so much, it gave him a feeling of independence, he made new friends and his ‘mens table’ was the site of many stimulating discussions about a wide range of topics including religion, politics and current affairs”. Throughout his life he craved mental stimulation and would often sit for hours solving page after page of mathematic equations. His family credits this determination with the high level of mental sharpness he displayed throughout his life. Not only did his health decline but the business he operated with his son went bankrupt and Yacov lost everything in a financial sense. It became obvious that

JewishCare Annual Report 2014 – 2015 11 YOUNG VOLUNTEER GEORGY SHINES

Georgy Kapchits was born in Russia in 1994 and lived in St Petersburg until he came to Australia on a student Visa in 2010. “I wanted to get a better education than I thought I could get in Russia and had always wanted to visit Australia” said Georgy. He enrolled in an accountancy course at Macquarie University and immediately fell in love with the country and knew he wanted to live here. Following an inspirational sermon from Rabbi Ninio about the mutually beneficial rewards of volunteering, Georgy sent emails to a few organisations. Lana Kofman, JewishCare’s volunteer manager, quickly responded and initially arranged for him to be trained as a volunteer for the Burger Centre. Since March 2015, volunteering has been an important and a very “I am now on a working visa, have a job and have made rewarding part of Georgy’s life. He has also helped some great friends. I credit my volunteering time with with the tutoring of young clients, the Shabbat Project helping to improve my confidence, especially my English and with many administrative tasks, including in the skills and helping me to understand the culture of this Accounts Section. Overall, in a very short time he has city where I intend to stay. Whatever the future holds already devoted more than 380 hours volunteering for I will always find the time to continue volunteering for JewishCare. JewishCare” said Georgy.

BRIEF TRIBUTE TO NANCY AND MAURICE blessed to have full cognitive function, even at the GOLDBERG ON THEIR 70TH WEDDING age of 93 years. ANNIVERSARY Their decision to request the guests at their Nancy and Maurice Goldberg celebrated their anniversary party donate to JewishCare in lieu of Platinum, 70th wedding anniversary on 11th gifts, is yet another example of their generosity and November 2015. community spirit. They were High School sweethearts in South Africa and went out together for 7 years prior to their wedding day – so they have actually had a 77 year partnership. In that time, there have been many highs including the births of their 4 children, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, joy and fun dancing, playing bridge and sport and loving life. Their commitment to each other and their innate strength enabled them to weather the grief of the untimely death of Khannah, their youngest daughter. They have made two migrations with four young children, sacrificing an easy lifestyle for uncertainty. Their choice to move to Australia some 50 years ago was wise and far-sighted and their children are eternally grateful. Nancy and Maurice have always maintained a positive attitude, an interest in the world at large and are

12 DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS

JewishCare continues to benefit from donations Gifts in Lieu given as gifts in lieu for birthdays, anniversaries Aaron, Milton Greenfield, Ellen Rohald, Mark and Chaggim. These donations provide a valuable Abadee, Warwick Grusd, Eric Romer, Zoli & Gabi stream of income for services that assist the Abrams, Renee Haifer, Dr Michael Rose, Jeffrey aged, families in crisis, vulnerable children, and Abrams, Shmuel Hayim, Tracy Rosenberg, Allen & those with mental illness. Alster, Kim Hersch, Joe Jacqui An increasing number of people are deciding that, Arenson, Bess Hilfstein, Zyggy Rosenfield, Mona rather than receiving gifts for their birthdays, they ask Atlas, Cassy & Jacobs, Harry Rothschild, Richard & their guests to make a donation to JewishCare. By Nathan Greg Jacobs, Kerry & Medina choosing our organisation, their generous gestures Bailson, Garry Nathan Rothschild, Richard endorse the valuable work performed by our Barr, Mark Jersky, Hannah Rozowsky, Mary professional staff. Bass, Lorraine Josman, Mark Rubenstein, Jeff Basserabie, Alex Kaplan, Jason & Rubin, Vivien It is rewarding to recognise that many children Bendelstein, Lily Jessica Rudman, Janine generously make the decision to give a portion of their Berger, Jolie Karro, Norman Sandler, Ethel Bar/Batmitzvah gifts to JewishCare, and in the process, Berman, Amanda Katz, Neil & Sharon Sarif, Fred & Annette learn firsthand from our teams about the hardships and Berman, Cynthia Katz, Steven Schach, Sharon & difficulties our younger clients face. Berman, Oscar Kavnat, Alan Steve A number of our donors also make contributions each Berman, Philip & Klass, Jack & Rosalie Schaffer, Muriel year in memory of a loved one. Michelle Klass, Julie Schwartzberg, Bloch, Richard Klein, Kati Gerson We appreciate and acknowledge the financial Blumberg, Carlene Knep, Joel Sesel, Jacqui contributions we receive for our Mental Health Borowsky, Bob Krassenstein, Senah Sharp, Rene Foundation which supports our Mental Health and Brandt, Selwyn Krug, Peter Shofer, Benjy Wellbeing Program which provides support for about Bukofzer, Michael Lavigne, Nita Silberg, Ariella 200 clients and their families. Carr, Jamie Lederer, Matt Brody Silberg, Segalia We are also most appreciative for contributions to the Cass, Emma Levin, Gary Simmons, Coby JewishCare Foundation Trust. In the last financial Chazan, Abe Levin, Lucy Simon, Barbara Ford year $900,000 was given by the Trust to support our Cohen, Henry & Levitt, Zelda & Charles programs and services. Carole Lipschitz, Colin Slender, Anne Cohen, Ishbel Slon, Bertha A bequest remains the ultimate gift you can make Lonstein, Darron Cohen, Tony Smuskowitz, Hymie to our organisation. JewishCare relies on bequests Lonstein, Trevor Cohen, Zella Lopis, Robbie and Snoyman, Adam to continue its services to the community, for now, and Steinberg, Jacob & into the future. Setting aside a portion of a person’s Conrad, Cynthia & Elaine Peter Leah assets for JewishCare also ensures that the memory of Lowy, Shirley & Frank Cowan, Marty Sussman, Lauren that person’s good deed lives on and on. Lubner, Rhona Crown, Hazel Lurie, Anita Swartzberg, Bella Bequests are often made by long standing clients Dembo, Errol Mallach, Darryl & Treisman, Riva of JewishCare who have received assistance from a Don, Loretta Nicky Turtledove, Jessica number of programs. Edelman, Jake Manstoff, Marie Ulman, Margot Vati, John We also receive bequests from those who know of Evans, Zita Marks, Rebecca Vidor, Alicia the wide spectrum of services we offer, and the high Feigen, Kate Mervis, Colin Waine, Jeremy standard for which we always strive. Their generous Finkelstein, Judah Meyerowitz, Jacqui Weinberg, Dorit gestures are a way of acknowledging and endorsing Fischl, Michelle Neumann, Hilary Weiner, Michael JewishCare’s contribution to the community. Fivelman, Monty Nohr, Mrs A Frank, Deborah Nurick, Matt Weiner, Tracey We are extremely grateful to all those who have Freiman, Edith Pillemer, Zach Wesseks, Min included JewishCare in their wills, and acknowledge Ginsberg, Brian & Pollick, Edith Wilkenfeld, Betty those who have contributed to our organisation in such Alice Potash, Bonni & Anne Zweig, Anita a valuable way. Glass, Freda Rabinowitz, Dennis If you want to find out more about how you can make Goldstein, Lynton Rector, Linda a contribution or a bequest to JewishCare please call Gordon, Charles Reingold, Colin Maureen Mendelowitz on 9302 8003. Gordon, Moi Reinhardt, Lindsay Gordoun, Shelley Rogut, Rabbi & Mrs MAUREEN MENDELOWITZ Donations And Bequests Manager

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Abramova Eugenia Charif Bernice Crawshay Isenberg Paul Levi Lewis Moss Suzy Rudansky Wendy Solsky Terri Adelman Joel Chester Robyn Fried Anna Isserow Elana Levin Taryn Moss Ziva Rutner Rebecca Spector Eugenia Bernard Chudnivskaya Mina Friedman Benjamin Itzhak Liraz Levine Charles Muncke Gerd Anne Spero Allan Adler Fay Clarke Dorothy Friedman Judith Itzkovitz Seth Simon P Myers Lawrence Rutovitz Simone Spero Linda Adler Judith Cohen Alex Rowan Futeran Debbie Jacobs Elana Levine Saveli Nabarro Gillian Ryba Edith Spiro Anne Admoni Deborah Cohen Danielle Fuzi Jordan Alon Jacobson Hilary Levitt Moses Nailand Lisa Sacharowitz Daniel Spitz Antony Alesinski Mina Cohen Deborah Gara Monique Jacobson Mandi Levitt Shayna Ahava Nair Bobby Safro David Stein Lisa Alexander Aiden Cohen Ellaine Geffen Brenda Jankelowiitz-Gelvan Levy Deborah Narunsky David Sangster Eleanor Stepanova Irina Allen Shelly Cohen Frank Ronald Gelbard Barry Gia Levy Dennis Nemirovsky George Savitt Natalie Stone Millie Alster Kim Cohen Gordon Gelber Romy Jankelowitz Brenda Levy Rachel Neumann Lindy Lehmann Strauss Judy Altman Iankel Gherson Gelman Tia Idalia Jankelson Laura Lewis Caroline Newall Mishel Schapiro Colin Strauss - Melamed Appel Marion Cohen Jeffrey Gescheit Jayne Joelson Sandra Lewis David Peter Newman Terry Schey James Gina Bernard Appel Maxine Cohen Rael Gescheit Robert Jordan Anita Lewis Juliet Ashleigh Newstadt Cecelia Susskind Annika Schlessinger Carole Arnold William Coleman Hilary Gilden Dana Kadoury Revital Lewis Shelley Newstadt David Susskind Geoffrey Schlosberg Daniel Aronowitz Myreen Connew-Fisher Gina Gilstein Irina Kagan Lindy Lewis William Odes Ruth Sussman Danielle Schneider Trudy Avila Tzuriel Cosimo Cristiano Gleseron Sharon Kahana Dawn Lieber Norman Okuneva Marina Sussman Edna Schwartz Gabi Avnet Shira Mical Dalah Adrian Glezerson Ricky Kahn Josh Liebovitz Franine Opitz Adrian Swibel Debbie Schwartz Karen Bachmayer Gregory Dardick Jillian Glick Neil Kainer Vivien Cheryl Osie Ashley Jade Symonds Joy Schwartz Mally Paul Darvell Gloria Gluckman Laura Kamenev Simona Liling Jordan Adam Ostrovsky Vladislav Tabachnik Viacheslav Schwartz Rebecca Baglaenko Galina Davey George Allen Gogoski Micaella Pia Kangisser Myrna Linz Ali Oujani Jeannette Taitz Jaime Seeff Judith Bahar Diana Davis Allan Goldberg Adam Kanikevich Maxwell Lipkina Lida Oystragh Tal Eli Seeff Rachelle Bar Mordecai Den Sonia Goldberg Jennifer Kapchits Georgy Lipman Justin Anne-Louise Tal Rami Kathleen Segal Lucille Deutsch Adam Goldberg Leigjh Kaplan Carolyn Lipschitz Keren Ozana Fiona Tanne Natalie Baranov Evett Seidler Zara Rose Deutsch Johanna Goldberg Lisa Kaplan Myra Livni Talia Danielle Ozhekh Sara Tappouras John Barany Andrew Sekel Victor Dhingra Nidhi Goldberg Nicole Kaplan Sandy Lonstein Darron Pager Carla Lyn Teper Daniel Barel Daniel Alexande Diamond Justin Goldberg Sam Katz Carolyn Lopata Phillip Pakula Gabrielle Tilker Yefim Barychenskaya Selby Roger Dligatch Evsei Goldberg Sybil Katz David Emil Lumbroso Donna Palestra-Depasse Traub Judy Valentina Seligman Gregory Dobson Lucy Angela Goldberg Yoav Katz Michelle Machet Joshua Gabriela Tsatskina Melanya Basger Jarrod Sesel Jacqui Doctor Antoinette Goldenberg Laura Katz Steven Meiron Paris Asher Kehut Tshuva Avshalom Basserabie Lindsey Seskin Gabriella Donis Ksenia Goldshaft Richelle Katzir Noam Maisel Marcelle Parker Rebecca Unger Michael Bazar Sylvia Shabad Ilan Doobov Judith Goldstein Vivien Kavnat Allan Maister Debby-Lee Parker Roan Vakhnovetski Boris Been Carol Shafirov Vladimir Dyne Benjamin Golub Natalia Kavnat Lauren Maister Stacey Pase Tessa Van Der Poel Kirsty Ben Ishay Neta Shaked Dan Israel Eckstein Ruth Gomez Perilla Kaye Orit Mallach Marissa Peak Sandra Lee Natalia Shakenovsky Justin Einstein Les Gladys Kempler Elise Ashley Mann Barbara Perepelitsyna Vayzer Iris Benchaim Cely Shand Max Elison Jessica Gordon Danielle Kessler Dale Manoy Colin Valentina Ventura Rosario Benjamin Sheila Shariev Karmi Emanuel David Gotlieb Kim Kingston Anne-Marie Kenneth Perez Ayala Amparo Benjamin Susan Sharota Liz Engelman Jeffrey Grant Jeffrey Alan Kirovskay Nelli Manoy Robyn Phillips Judy Verzar Tom Ben-Menashe Rafael Sharp Rene Epstein Daniel Gray Cecilia Kirovskaya Shulamit Margovskaia Phillips Nicole Vesely Dianne Benn Melissa Lioudmilla Shaw Edna Epstein Raquel Gray Mathew Kirschner Shirli Phillips Susie Vetski Helen Beran Roger Marjenberg Carmel Shear Niciola Erenbourg Alexei Alexander Klimt Edith Phillips Schneider Vidor Allan Berkowitz Diane Markovits Golda Gabbi Shein Coleen Eskin Morris Green Benard Klimp Julie Vidor Sam Berman Beth Marshall Charles Picherskaya Faina Sheldon Daniella Ettaleah Sheila Green Sharon Kloeckner Michael Vidor Sharon Bernard Lin Martin Cynthia Plashchik Moysey Sheps Alex Ezrakhovich Polina Green Viv Klug Merle Vidor Talia Serena Bertasso Cherise Griffiths Eloise Masiello Tracey Platt Rita Sher Justin Volah Boris Shalame Faber Guy Kluger Miriam Griffiths Randolph Matalon Ginette Podjarsky Sam Shikhverg Rosalia Volokh Richard Biggs Nicole Faktor Sheila Kofman Ira Grossberg Jane Matalon Reuven Popper Theo Shilbury Sue Voytenko Kristina Bloch Jesse Harry Falk Benjamin Kofsky Jacqueline Grossberg Jenny May Natalie Port Joel Shmilovits Orit Waldner Zoltan Bloch Joy Falk Leon Kofsky Jodi Gurevich Igor Mayer Hayley Portrate Leah Shneier Bianca Wasmuth Jayne Block Bianca Farkash Celine Kofsky Lori Gurusinghe Arjun Mazor Gali Rabin Annie Shnier Nadia Marie Block Markie Fein Chaia Kopelevitz Daelene Manoj Meinrath Nigel Rafalovitch Lara Shofer Helene Wasserman Dinkie Blokh Alex Feldman Glynne Kopelowitz Mark Gutman Michael Meltz Lindsay Rebecca Lurie Silver Marcia Watson Kenneth Blombery Debbie Feuer Robyn Marilyn Kosmin Karen Halas Andie Meltzer Shaun Reich Alan Silver Michele Weiss Annabel Blumgart Donald Fibeig Phil Krantsfeld Elina Haneman Keren Metz Deena Reich Esther Silvers Lauren Alicia Emma Blumgart Mary Fiebig Phillip Krendel Anna Harkham Geraldine Metzger Jacgui Reichman Shaun Simons Judy Weiss Samuel David Bondorovsky Max Fink Lauren Krizapolsky Elizabeth Harris Jenny Meyer Deborah Reitzin Graham Sinclair Gina Werman Laura Ann Borissove-Kopilevich Fischl Eva Krongold Ella Harris Samantha Meyerowitz Amanda Reitzin Linda Bronwyn Adele Natalia Fischl Michelle Krost Toba Harris Sharon Meyerowitz Romi Resnekov Maxine Singer Carole Werner Lisa Bortz Clive Fischl Vivianne Krug Sharon Werner Shoshana Jacque Hart Anita Michalow Rachelle Reznytska Mina Singer Rebecca Bortz Tanya Dee Kugel Linda Sabina Wertheim Viola Fisher Beverley Heilpern Josh Allan Michlowsky Roleen Richards Wendy Bowman Neil Kurta Maggie Sinichkina Nadejda White Rebecca Fisher Linda Heinzen Adriana Milch Ann Rod Janine Brand Lyn Lapin Danielle Skurnik Helen Renee Herman Dawn Miller Kathy Ronai Egon Brandenburger Fisher - Einstein Lapin Jason Stuart Susan Milwidsky Cara Ruby Rooz Jeremy Skurnik Lilly Willitts Aila Anneli Charles Louis Rochelle Lazarov Rachel Herman Howard Milwidsky Catherine Rosenberg Julie Slender Dana Wine Ruth Braude Garry Fleischmann Elle Lazarus Barbara Gary Mizrahi Danielle Ross Joshua Smagarinsky Eleanor Winter Paul Breuer Antony Fleish Lin Lazarus Doron Hill James Moddel Justin Ross Merav Smith Beverley Wolf Felicity Ann Brivik J Flitman Rachel Lazarus Leah Hoffman Ryan Monastyrsky Mark Rotenstein George Smorgon Sandra Woolf Robert Max Broit Rene Fluxman Estelle Lazarus Shoshana Horowitz Gillian Morris David Nathan Roussos Reno Snir Oren Young Morri Bromberg Ilona Ford Vivian Adina Houston Jane Morris Jonathan Royal Ashra Solomoln Rachamim Zarkhin Emiliya Brooks Nadine Foster George Leibowitz Antony Hurwitz Arthur Adam Solomon Barbara Zeller Gwen Candice Frampton Elena Howard Royal Sasha Judith Hurwitz Kathy Moses Eleanor Solomon Isaac Zevin Yulia Browne Eva Frank Cheryl Leigh Graeme Adrian Roze Jessica Hyman Alyce Rona Moses Lori Nicole Solomon Peter Zilber Linda Carino Mariya Frankenstein Nicolle Lenn Jesse Rozenberg Iakoubova Nina Moshkovich Igor Maryanna Solomon Vanessa Zilber Sam Carl Ian David Simon Fredkin Simonne Lenn Martina Judith Ichikowitz Rozanne Moskow Karyn Rozentzvaig Ruhama Solovey Efim Zilka Mimi Carter Amanda Freeman Susi Lesnie Cherie Diane Ingman Irina Moss Galit Ruan Xiaodan Molly Solsky David Zuck Madison Chait Kelly Nadine Freiman Andrea Leveton Amanda Isacowitz Tracey Moss Hannah Rubinstein Halina Solsky Rochelle Zuck Mikaela Chalmers Eliza Frew David Levi Eva

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A I Topper & Co Caganoff Carol Frankel Anthony Herz Albert Kirsh George Mason Elizabeth Rotenstein George Skurnik Lilly Abbott Daniel Camberg Gerald Freed Anita Hill Christine Kirsh Isabel Masters Lynette Rothschild Kevin Slade Anne & Alan Abeshouse Arnold Cann Janelle Freeman Derek Hitter David Kitay Lauren Matlak Dorly & Kelly Slon Bertha Abeshouse Cann Robert Freilich Valmae Hitter Monique Klass Jack & Max Alan Royal Carol Smith Beryl Norman Cass Bettina Frenkel Liliane Hodes Ruth Rosalie May Natalie Rubin Anthony Smorgon Darren Abraham Adele Cass Michael Frenkel Robert Hoffman Cecil Klein Jake Mckeown Naomi Rubin Heather Solomon David Abrams Mervyn Center Stephan Freuden Hilary Hoffman Lee Kleiner Rachel Meisner Phillip Ruch Marjorie Solomon Peter Abulafia Alex Champ Group Friede Ilana Hoffman Mark Klipin Lewis Melamed Heidi Ruch Reuven Solomon Robyn Allen Shelly Services Friedgut Martin Hoffman Ryan Kofsky Jacqueline Melov Freda Rudansky Wendy Solomon Sara Alster (Condura) Charif Ian Friedgut Shimon Hoffmeister Eddie Kolman Veronica Mendelevich A Rutland Suzanne Solsky Gavin and Elizer Chazan Lynette Friedlander Denise Holloway Peter Koltai Les & Mendelowitz Dorothey Rochelle Amzalak Judith Chipkin Pearl Friedlander Juliette Hosek Valerie Venessa Graham Ryba Vicky Sonenfild Cecily Aram Henri Chodos Julian Frumar Anthony Houseman Jennie Kosa Teri Mendelowitz Larry Sachar Pamela Sonnenschein Assayag Nelly Coates Andrew Fuchs Cedric Hower John Koseff Evan Metzger Alfred Sacks Elana Egon Awerbuch Philippa Cohen Aubrey Fuchs David Ichikowitz Stanley Kossard Steven Michalowsky Mark Sacks Raymond Sonnenschein Bahar Karin Cohen Barbara Garfinkel Lara Isdale Yanet Kovari Judith Middeldorf Gerald Saffer Valerie Miriam Bailison Lily Gene Gelb Judy Isles Ernest Kramer Jodi Miller Bertie Salamon Manfred Spindler Margalith Bailison Steven Cohen Frank Gelman Mendy Jackson Harry Krav Maga Miller Neil Samson Susan Spring Sofie Defence Institute Baillie Lucy Cohen Giselle Gentin Alvin & Jacobs Alan & Milner Karen Samuel Tamara Stack Eva P/L . Baker Yonah Cohen Norma Joan Bernice Misrachi Judy Samuels Tamara Stark Regina Krawitz Aubrey Balkin Muriel Cohn Sharon Gerber Trevor Jacobs Elana Misrachi Avner Sandler Hilton & Stein David Krebs Eric Bando Jasmin College Moriah Gergely Peter Jacobs Harris Mitchell Robin Kim Stein Fred Krebs Marilyn Barel Michael Collins Kevin German Sergai Jacobs Harry & Molina Renato Sandler Kim Stein Jarred Krecklenberg Rolf Barr Genenda Connolly Mark Ginges Agnes Adele Moray & Agnew Sandler Ricky Stein Marcel Kresner Bernard Baruch Jacqueline Conway Paul Glaser Eva Jacobs Ruth Solicitors Sangster Eleanor Stein Myer Kresner Michael Baskin Mary Conyer Felicia Glaser Rafi Jaffe Phil & Morton Judith Sarif Fred Steinberg Tilby Krochmalik Daniel Basserabie Conyer Lionel Glass Carol Marienne Moses Eric Sarif Lorna Steiner Paul Krowitz Carol Lorraine Coppel Ronald Glick Phillip & Jody Jaku Edward Moses Isaac Satill Ian Steiner Tammy Lampert Richard Bear Victor Cornofsky Maurice Godin Bernice Jaku Michael Moskow Karyn Satill Robyn Stern Hannah Langley Eugenia Beaudoin Michael Cowen Sharon Gold Jill Jankelowitz Moss P J Schaefer Daryl Stewart Nicholas Lapidus Lynette Been Denise Curran Charles Goldberg Danny Stephen Munitz Gloria Schaffer Alan Sydney Lodge Lapidus Max Behr Phillip Curtis Emery Goldberg Jerome Jersky Hannah Murphy Thomas Schaffer Aubrey B’Nai B’Rith Lawrence Susan Behrens Estelle Dance 4 Down Goldberg Jewish Review Myers Lawrence Schapiro Colin Symonds Bruce Society Benda Russell Syndrome Lawrence Lazarus Nevel & Myerson Eddie Schapiro Sean Symonds Elizabeth Joffe Alan Sharon Benjamin Betty David Rachel Goldberg Maurice Nagel Rolly Schinagel Giselle Szekely Shoshana Joshua Anne Lederer Robert Benson Helene Davis Irit Goldberg Sharon Nahon Leon Schindler Reeva Taitz Jeff Joshua Douglas & Lederman Berger Ada Davis Marilyn Goldenberg Julian Naidel Sally Schlessinger David Tal Nurit Anne Margaret Berger Jolan Dayman Ralph Goldman Janice Nebenzahl Irena Schoenheimer Tockar Robert Jucovic Thomas Lee Phil Bergman Laurence De Giusti John Goldstein Joyce Neumann Sonia Alan Tockar Rosa Jurke Steven Leibowitz Tony Berkhut Andrew Denes Gabriella Goldstein Martin Newfield Terry Schrieber Leslie Tolub Jonathan Kady Bradley Leon Pamela Berman Bradley Diamond David Goldstein Ross Newman Barbara Schwartz Brian Toohey Sarah - Kahan Joel & Sue Lesnie Cherie May Berman Charmian Diamond Wendy Gonski Peter Newman Terry Schwartz Karen Kahan June Lever Anton Treisman Brian Berman Yvonne Dinner Denise Goodman Ivan Newstadt Avron Segal Lucille Kahn David Levin Elza Tuback Sylvia Bermeister Rene Dohan Walter Gordon Carrie Newstadt Cecelia Seifman Erna Kalish Shirley Levine Julie Turek Erica Besnyoe Oscar Dresdner Lilly Gordon David & Newstadt David Selby Zara Kallmeyer Ivan Levine Saveli Uriah Larry Besser Tracey Drexler Alex Karen Nohr Raelle Seligman Norman Kalowski Gustav Levitan Cherrise Vall Judy Bijoux Collection Droga Ari and Lisa Gordon Hedley Nozhnitska Liya Selikman Susan Kamins Jeffrey Levitt Alexander Van Koppelen Blank Vaughan Dusheiko Irene Goulburn Daniel O Halloran Emily Seniors Friendship Kanarek Miriam Levitt Moses Toby Blieden Beulah Eichel Robert Grant Kitty Odes Barry Club The Kaplan Brenda Levy Megan Varga Peter Blitz Mary Eisenstein David Green Antony Odze Diane Seskin Mark Kaplan Brett Levy Michael Velik Laura Bloch Dick & Joy Eisman John Green Bernard Osie Judith Sh Guy Kaplan Jason Levy Zack & Gina Vidor Allan Bloch Eva Emanuel David Green Len Oystragh Shapiro Cara Kaplan Paul Lewis David Vidor Ervin Bloch Joy Emanuel Robert Green Lionel Anne-Louise Sharwood Helen Kaplan Tami Lewis Harris Wahlhaus Block David Ende Miriam Green Phillip Philips Joan Shattenstein Karlikoff Vera Liberman Henry Margaret Bloomfield Natalie Engelman Anne Green Raymond Phillips Peter Robyn Karney Julien Libter David Waine Melissa Blum Michelle Engelman Jeffrey Green Tim Placks Elliott & Shatz Diana Karpin Marcus Liebovitz Fran Walters Sylvia Blumberg Carlene Erber Anne Greenfield Hester Lauren Shein David Weinberg Mark Katz Amelia Lindemann Erika Plaut Karen Sheldon Edith Blumgart Mary Fajerman Amanda Grill Lorraine & Talia Katz Bonita Lipman Gideon Pojer Ruth Sheps Alex B’Nai B’Rith - Falkenstein Mark Grinberg Reginald Weisner Lisa Sydney Masada Katz Gloria Lipman Sue Porges P Sher Bryan Faul Allon Groll Gillian Weiss Anthony Unit 1546 Katz Helen Lipton Lina Portrate Leon Sher Ivan & Sylvia Faul Josef Gurwitz Anita Weiss Bernard Bootcov Michelle Katz Natalie Loblay Lorand Private Capital Pty Sher Steven Fayn Suzan Gutman Herman Weiss David Border Martin Katz Sharon Loewenson Barry Ltd Monash Sher Sylvia Feilich Cyril Gyenes Judith Weiss Nelly Borowsky Bob Katz Simmy Lonstein Valerie Rabie Hayley Sher Thelma Feingold Mavis Haifer Maurice Wesek Reuben Bortz Alan Katz Steven Lopis Arnold Radomsky Cecile Sherman Barry Fekete Rose Halas Anthony White Les Boskovitz Agnes Katzeff Saul Losurdo Daniele Radomsky Sherman Brian Fine Theresa Hammer Gael Wilkenfeld Simon Boyarsky Andrew (Terry) Kaufman Dina Lowy Helen Leonard Shkolnik Victor Haneman Peter Wolf Felicity Boyer John Fink Bruce Kaye Elise Lowy Julianna Reid Anne Shnier Monty Harris Basil Wolf Michael Braham Michael Finkelstein Bernice Kaye Judy Lubowski Adam Reingold Cynthia Shofer Brad Hart Sandra Wolf Sonya Brandt Selwyn Finkelstein Ruth Kaye Roger Lurie Ethne Reinhardt Mark Shofer Rosalind Hayim Tracey Woods Michael Brandt-Sarif Alicia Fischer Joe Keleman Tom Lurie Warren Resnick Sybil Shub Oscar Heilig Anne Zaidel Danny Bregman Lucelle Fischer Kurt Kessell Joshua Malkin Isaac Rogers John Shulman Graham Heller Gillian Zeckendorf Otto Breuer Joanna Fischl Gerald Kessler Cecily Mann Fryda Rohald Stan & Shur Barbara Helprin Samuel Ziman Alex Broll Cheryl Fisher Fran Kessler Raymond Manor David Jeannette Shur Isabel Hempton John Ziman Geoff and Brosan Ariella Kessler Selwyn Manoy Robyn Rohald Tessa Shur Michael Fisher Mark Hendler Gary Lisa Browne Wesley Kettler Hazel Margo Jill Romer Zoltan Silk Rebecca Flax Renee Henry R Ziman Robyn Buchman Ilan Fleischer Shirley Kichkin Eva Markovic Renee Rosenberg Simmons Audrey Herman David Bertram Zipser Ann Buckler Margaret Forbath Magda Kilov Esmond Markovsky Boris Simmons David Herman Howard Rosenberg Cliff Zucker Joe Bukofzer Tina Ford Eva King Steven Marks Howard Simmons Moira Herman Jennifer Rosenberg Julie Zulberg Naomi Burdo Ron Forrester Mary Herman Leeba Kirschner Shirli Marritt Alan & J Sirtes Paula Brenda Rosenfeld Jully Zulman Jeffrey Burman Robyn Frank Rita Hertzberg A Kirsh David Skalsky Michael Masnick Eva Ross Duncan

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