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PAGE 1 | JUNE 17, 2021 THE HEBREW WATCHMAN | hebrewwatchman.com Be Seen Advertise here and reach more than 8,000 readers each week HEBREWWATCHMAN.COM 7 TAMMUZ, 5781 JUNE 17, 2021 VOL. 99, NO. 40 Laura Linder marks 20th anniversary leading Memphis Jewish philanthropy through Federation, Foundation and Jewish Community Partners recently noted that organizations will has reached over $100 million in as- be better off after the pandemic if their sets,” said Foundation Chair Antho- leaders are smart, curious, humble, kind, ny Morrison. “The families who have resilient and honest. opened Foundation funds, and particu- “Laura has demonstrated these char- larly Legacy commitments, have a trust- acteristics not only during the past 16 ed advisor and friend in Laura.” months of the pandemic but over the “I think Laura should also be proud of past 20 years in service to our commu- the fact that in a size of the city of Mem- nity,” said Ken, as the gift was present- phis, we have over 100 Lions of Judah,” ed. said Cindy. “Laura is a connector, and I “The art piece’s three iconic symbols know that she treasures the trips to Isra- were specifically selected in honor of el with the various MOMentum Moms, Laura,” said Cindy. “The Chai for life, community members who have traveled the Lion symbolizing Laura’s philan- on Federation-organized missions to Is- thropy and the Hebrew word for love, rael and the Women’s Spiritual Mission. Ahava, representing the love Laura has She creates unique experiences for each Laura Linder receives surprise visit from Memphis Jewish Federation, for the Jewish community and the love of these trips, connecting our communi- Jewish Foundation of Memphis and Jewish Community Partners lay and respect we have for Laura.” ty to each other and to Memphis Jewish leaders. From left: Anthony Morrison, Laura Linder, Ken Steinberg, Cindy Laura has been the CEO of the Jew- Federation.” Finestone and Scott Vogel. ish Foundation of Memphis since 2001, “My friendship and respect for Lau- A special message from Jewish Community Partners, Memphis Jewish Federation, but when the Federation and Foundation ra began on my first mission to Israel, and Jewish Foundation of Memphis Board Chairs Ken Steinberg, Cindy Finestone, consolidated in 2015, she became CEO Chazzak 1992,” said Scott Vogel. “It Scott Vogel and Anthony Morrison. of the newly formed Jewish Community was evident then, and more so now, At Jewish Community Partner’s Outgoing JCP chair Ken Steinberg Partners. that Laura understands the importance (JCP) Annual Meeting, held June 15, was honored for his two-year term end- Laura became active in Jewish life in of building relationships by listening to there was more than one lifetime event ing, and also for his commitment to both her hometown of Fort Wayne, IN, in her the needs and wants of the donors. Her celebrated. Federation and Foundation over the past local NFTY chapter and continued as a leadership is infectious, and she pushes JCP awarded Herman and Bobbie 10-plus years. student at Indiana University when she all of us to do more for the community. Goldberger for a lifetime of community The board and JCP staff also honored co-chaired the student campaign for the It is very hard to say no when Laura puts service with their dedication to keeping President and CEO Laura Linder’s 20- United Jewish Appeal. This was her first in long hours to make our community the Memphis Jewish community in- year anniversary on the job. In present- experience fundraising and she never better, by always putting the communi- formed with their weekly publication of ing Laura with a beautiful Judaica art looked back. ty’s needs first.” The Hebrew Watchman collectively as a piece, Ken and Federation Chair Cindy “Laura has absolutely been the most family for over 95 years. Finestone stated that Forbes magazine significant reason that our Foundation (see Linder page 2) MJCC’s 73rd Annual Meeting recognizes a year of successes The Memphis Jewish Community such a great honor. I got a great picture Center’s 73rd Annual Meeting was held of my dad and me, past Board Chair on Sun., June 6 in the MJCC Belz So- Harry Samuels, after the meeting. He cial Hall and was live streamed virtually won the award in 1998. I remember be- for the community. While some MJCC ing there when it happened.” management staff and board members Vice-Chair Judy Bookman presented were there in person, more than 175 the Bob Silver Volunteer Award to Steve members, staff, board leaders through- and Betsy Libby for their dedication and out the community attended. service to the Wendy and Avron B. Fo- Board Chair Jenny Herman began the gelman Jewish Family Service through meeting with the Annual Chair Report, their ongoing work with the Chanukah which included the MJCC’s successes gift program. Upon acceptance, Steve and accomplishments over the past year. honored the award’s namesake by rec- Jenny also made a presentation to out- ognizing what a wonderful man and going board members thanking them for leader Bob Silver really was. their incredible years of service. Elise “For over 30 years, Bob served clients Past Chair Elise Jordan presents Jacob Samuels received the Skip Jordan, immediate past chair, and Presi- of Jewish Family Service and members Board Chair Jenny Herman Pepper Young Leader Award. dent and CEO Larry Skolnick, honored of our community with compassion, re- with a numbered art piece in Pictured with his father, Harry Jenny for her remarkable leadership for spect and professionalism as director of recognition of her two-year term. Samuels, a 1998 recipient. the past two years and presented her JFS,” said Steve. “He never wanted any with a numbered art piece by artist Cha- accolades or recognition and lived a life of service. Both have dedicated half of flexible during these uncertain times. I ya Heller to commemorate her incredi- of mitzvot with humility and modesty. their lives to working with the children could not be prouder of the work the Fit- ble tenure. There can be no greater honor than re- in the MJCC Early Childhood Center. ness, Sports and Aquatics departments Annual awards were presented to ceiving an award named in his honor, Larry also presented the annual Staff were able to achieve with so many new board members and staff who have dis- and Betsy and I are very appreciative Award for exemplary service and ded- challenges that presented themselves. played accomplished leadership and and humbled.” ication to Mandy Kelley, programs di- An award is never achieved alone, and volunteer work. Neil Gibson presented Larry presented the CEO’s annu- rector of Sports, Fitness and Aquatics. I thank all of my staff for helping our the Skip Pepper Young Leader Award to al report before presenting some very “Winning the staff award over the department be so successful.” Executive Board Member Jacob Sam- important MJCC staff awards. Two course of the pandemic means the ab- As with every annual meeting, there uels. Jacob stated after receiving this staff members, Sarah Kaplan and Judy solute world to me,” said Mandy. “My (see MJCC page 2) honor, “I was completely shocked. It is Frisch, received an award for 35 years staff has been so willing to assist and be PAGE 2 | JUNE 17, 2021 THE HEBREW WATCHMAN | hebrewwatchman.com Jewish-owned cafe in San Francisco tagged with anti-Semitic graffiti Established September, 1925 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES: By Leo I. 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