Janet and Jake Farber: Seven Decades of Devotion to Jewish LA & Israel

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JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES Your Year-End Giving Guide SEE PAGE 6 Janet and Jake Farber: Seven Decades of Devotion to Jewish LA & Israel

Even before they got married, Janet and Jake Farber joined forces to help the Jewish community.

The year was 1948. Swept up in the excitement of Israel’s new statehood, the pair volunteered to help the fledgling country by walking Highland Avenue to knock on doors and raise funds.

“If we spotted a mezuzah on the door, we knocked,” Jake recalls. “We’d collect three or five dollars—ten was a lot back then.”

Nearly seven decades later, the Farbers are still knocking on doors—and opening them—for the Jewish community, supporting a wide range of causes through their leadership, engagement, FROM THE and philanthropy. DESK OF MARVIN I. SCHOTLAND “From their early years as Longtime community leaders and Foundation donors, Janet & Jake Farber.

PRESIDENT & CEO, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION young grassroots fundraisers to the current day as pillars of our community, the humble dedication that Janet and Jake have to ensuring the Jewish future locally, nationally, and in Israel is both remarkable Among the questions I am asked most frequently is a fundamental one: how community foundations and inspiring,” says Marvin Schotland, the Jewish Community Foundation’s work and the myriad of ways they facilitate—and president and CEO. “They set the gold standard for Jewish philanthropy.” enhance—our donors’ philanthropic goals. The Early Days Invariably, my replies include that one of the great benefits afforded by the The couple both learned the importance of tzedakah from a young age, though Jewish Community Foundation in different ways. is flexibility. We offer what I call “a big tent” under which Jake Farber grew up poor, in an orthodox family in Boyle Heights. After his father our donors can fulfill nearly died tragically when Jake was just eight years old, his mother—then pregnant with all of their philanthropic Jake’s sister—found work as a seamstress to support Jake, his brother, and the new ambitions and passions. Each baby. Despite those hardships though, she never failed to put change in the pushke year, our 1,200 donor families (donation container). support thousands of Jewish and general community nonprofit causes locally, nationally, and in Israel. The humble dedication that Janet and Jake have to If The Foundation provides the big tent, then ensuring the Jewish future locally, nationally, and in Israel donors themselves are the steadfast tent poles. Two of these families—the Farbers and the Katzes— is both remarkable and inspiring. They set the gold are featured in this issue, and you will find their standard for Jewish philanthropy.” selfless commitment to the precepts of tzedakah and — Marvin Schotland, President & CEO, The Foundation chesed inspirational.

What is particularly interesting is that these fami- “Even when we had no money, she always wanted to make sure that if somebody lies display both contrasts and profound similarities had less, we could help him or her out,” says Jake. to each other. Consider several distinctions: Janet and Jake Farber have been pillars of LA Jewish life Janet’s parents were ardent Zionists who routinely hosted gatherings to raise since the late 1940s, whereas Rachel and Alex Katz, money for the emerging Jewish state. “Our living room was always filled with chairs for along with their five young children, left Los Angeles family and relatives—their landsmen (fellow Jews)—who would get together to discuss last year to make aliyah to Israel. how to support the Jews in Palestine,” says Janet. “And I picked it all up by osmosis.” Through their Donor Advised Fund at The After serving in the US Army Air Corps, Jake returned to study accounting at Foundation, the Katz family ardently supports USC. He married Janet soon after graduation, landing a job in her father’s recycling multiple programs benefitting Colel Chabad, the oldest continually operating charity in Israel. For business, Alpert & Alpert Iron & Metal, Inc. Janet’s father encouraged Jake to play an decades, Janet and Jake Farber have been mainstays active role in the community and took him to a Jewish Federation Metals & Machinery of our local institutions: the Jewish Federation, Division dinner at which Mr. Alpert made a pledge so large that it exceeded Jake’s Continued on back page annual salary. “Her family did whatever possible to help Jewish causes,” says Jake. Continued on page 2

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Israel makes all of us as Jews all over the world hold our heads high.” — Janet Farber

A Multigenerational Commitment Janet, who had a brief career as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher, sees much of her community work as a way of educating future generations of Jewish leaders. “What’s important is reaching out and involving the generation after you—the young people,” she says. “That’s the answer to the survival of our people.” Janet & Jake Farber at Ben Gurion University in Israel during the school’s formative years. Nowhere is that more evident than in the Farbers’ own family. Their son, Howard, was among the founders of deToledo High A Deep Connection to Israel School, the Jewish day school in West Hills. Their daughter Rochelle Cohen has been active in the top levels of The Janet, busy raising their three children, was stirred to action Federation leadership, now serving as vice president. Their in 1967 when the Six-Day War broke out. “I didn’t want to sit by daughter Nadine Lavender is active at Heschel Day School, and do nothing,” she says. So she immediately began to volunteer. deToledo High School, and in Koreh L.A., the children’s literacy That led to decades of involvement with The Jewish Federation’s program. They take great pride in the fact that their granddaughter Women’s Division of the Valley Alliance as Janet eventually Maya Aharon directs BJE’s March of the Living program, which worked her way up to the women’s campaign chair and president sends some 200 Los Angeles teens each spring to Poland and of the Women’s Division. Israel to learn about the Holocaust and the Jewish state alongside Jake, too, played an increasingly active role in The Federation, Holocaust survivors. where he served as campaign chair and chairman of the board. Janet recalls daughter Rochelle telling her that she learned He was also active in other organizations—including Camp Ramah from her parents’ modeling. Doing homework as a teenager, she in California and the American Jewish University—where he would listen to Janet make fundraising phone calls. “It’s a nice played a vital and visionary role. feeling that some of our efforts rubbed off,” says Janet proudly. The pair also became active and enthusiastic supporters of Israel, visiting more than 50 times over the decades and forging The Impact of Giving many close friendships with Israeli leaders across the political and The family’s multiple generations have clearly made an impact. educational spectrum. They take a particular interest in education, “I wish there were thousands of Janet and Jake Farbers,” says supporting Tel Aviv University, Haifa University, Ben Gurion Jay Sanderson, president and CEO of The Jewish Federation University, and the Jewish Agency for Israel, among other of Greater Los Angeles, which honored the Farbers last year causes. “Israel makes all of us as Jews all over the world hold our with its first Jewish Community Lifetime Achievement Award. heads high,” says Janet. “We have a country. We have a place.”

Janet & Jake Farber with their children and grandchildren, all of whom are following in Janet & Jake’s community involvement footsteps. 3

I wish there were thousands of Janet and Jake Farbers.” — Jay Sanderson, President & CEO, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

“Working with such distinguished donors as Janet and Jake Farber is a real honor and privilege,” says Dan Rothblatt, senior vice president of philanthropic services. “My wife and I have known them and loved them for over 30 years, and they are among the most inspirational tzedakah mentors we have ever known.”

The Foundation, Jake says, has also helped the Farbers live out one of their primary values: tzedakah. “I remember having nothing,” he says. “So I always think of those who Janet & Jake Farber at a fundraising event. have nothing and thank G-d we’re able to help.”

“It just makes you feel good when you can help someone “Their commitment runs deep, which is why they have been else,” adds Janet. able to transmit their values and commitments to their children The couple draws inspiration and joy from the regular calls and grandchildren.” and visits they receive from their grandchildren. “They tell us, Camp Ramah’s executive director Rabbi Joe Menashe has ‘Grandma and Zayde, you’re role models,’” Janet says modestly. witnessed that effect up close. Jake, a former Ramah board chair, “I don’t know exactly what they mean, but it warms my heart.” remains an active board member of the camp, and various Not that they’re resting on their laurels. Both Janet and Farber children and grandchildren have taken leadership roles Jake remain engaged and active with the causes they support, on the board, as staffers and as campers. And the Janet & Jake ever willing to jump in and help. Farber Ramah Camp Grounds in Ojai received its name from their generous gift, which helped the camp secure additional prop- “I go to fundraising meetings, and I’m the oldest guy erty years ago. “The financial gifts the Farbers share are exceeded there,” says Jake, “but it’s good to see these younger kids by their menschlichkeit, the teaching and modeling they do, not come in and take positions and do the work.” just for their family but for all of us,” says Rabbi Menashe. As for Janet and Jake, they plan to keep showing up. Another organization the Farbers’ generosity and efforts have “As long as we can, we’ll keep going to meetings,” says Janet. benefitted is BJE, Builders of Jewish Education, where Janet “As long as we can help, we will.” served as board chair and continues to play an active role long after her term ended. “They are selfless people, completely devoted to the cause of Jewish life,” says BJE executive director Dr. Gil Graff. “And they want nothing back but the satisfaction of having a positive influence on the lives of Jewish children and families locally and internationally.” “The Foundation makes it easy for us...” It was while Jake was The Federation chair in 1997 that he became acquainted with the work of the Jewish Community Foundation, eventually deciding to open a Donor Advised Fund. With the Farbers’ deep community involvement and their numerous charitable commitments, it made a great deal of strategic sense to conduct their philanthropy through a fund at The Foundation. “When I learned what The Foundation does, I realized what a great avenue it is for making large donations,” says Jake, who has high praise for The Foundation’s Janet & Jake Farber with members of The Jewish Federation’s Los Angeles Jewish Teen Engagement Initiative, supported with grants from both the Farbers and The Foundation. staff. “They’re innovative, they’re professional, and they make it easy for us.”

I remember having nothing. I always think of those who have nothing and thank G-d we’re able to help.” — Jake Farber

Our team is here to provide solutions for your philanthropic giving. 4 grantee spotlight

This new Grantee Spotlight will highlight selected grantee organizations that have had a meaningful impact on the Jewish community and community at-large over the years. In this issue, we feature four Cutting Edge Grants awarded to organizations that also benefited from the generosity of Foundation donors Janet and Jake Farber, as described in our lead story (pp. 1–3).

Every year, we award grants to seed new programs and support existing initiatives that improve the well-being of our community and Israel through Cutting Edge Grants, General Community Grants, and Israel Grants. We are proud that together with our donors, Foundation grantmaking is significantly helping to strengthen our community.

The Jewish Federation’s Los Angeles Jewish Camp Ramah’s Camp Ohr Lanu Teen Engagement Initiative $125,000 Cutting Edge Grant Awarded in 2007 $200,000 Cutting Edge Grant Awarded in 2014 Camp Ramah’s Camp Ohr Lanu is a national model for The Jewish Federation’s Los Angeles Jewish Teen Engagement Jewish overnight camps designed for families with special Initiative is providing meaningful experiences for teens, needs children ages 5–17. The program creates a supportive their families, and professionals to enhance their future network for families while their children can enjoy all their participation in Jewish life. With a $200,000 Cutting Edge favorite camp activities. With $125,000 in funding from a Grant in 2014, the Initiative has engaged 11 organizations in 2007 Cutting Edge Grant, Camp Ohr Lanu has been able creating new programs for teens, launched a teen mentorship to serve more than 180 families since 2007. program pairing new and experienced Jewish professionals, www.ramah.org and launched a teen leadership council with 40 participants. www.jewishla.org

American Jewish University’s Institute for BJE, Builders of Jewish Education’s Jewish Creativity Project EnAble $200,000 Cutting Edge Grant Awarded in 2014 $200,000 Cutting Edge Grant Awarded in 2016 American Jewish University’s Institute for Jewish Creativity Project EnAble, a program of Builders of Jewish Education, strengthens Jewish identities and encourages artistic will provide a centralized resource that offers reduced-cost contributions to create an authentic, thriving American clinical support for students in Jewish elementary schools with Jewish culture. Thanks to Foundation seed funding of mild to moderate learning needs. With its newly awarded $200,000 in 2014, the Institute for Jewish Creativity 2016 Cutting Edge Grant of $200,000, Project EnAble will launched its inaugural artists retreat for more than build the infrastructure for the program to serve 12 schools 20 emerging LA-based Jewish artists along with an artist and hundreds of students. fellowship that introduced 19 artists to Jewish scholars. www.bjela.org www.aju.edu

If you would like to learn more about these or other funding opportunities, please call (323) 761-8705. 5 MEET Steve Gamer Vice President of Advancement

Q&A: Why did you choose a career in nonprofit? I grew up with parents and a community that instilled in us the values of being of service and doing good work. As a teen, I worked on our Jewish Federation’s Super Sunday phone campaigns and was active in B’nai Birth Youth Organization (BBYO), in my synagogue, and with United Jewish Appeal (UJA) and Hillel in college. Upon graduation, I sought a position in which I could do meaningful work and was fortunate to be hired at the Jewish Community Council in Madison, Wisconsin, where I learned from wonderful professionals and lay leaders how a community is built and sustained. My main goal has always been to be of service to my community, wherever I was located. What is your connection to LA? From: Detroit, Michigan My wife, Stephanie, is from Los Angeles, and for the past 20 years, we have been fortunate Education: enough to live, and to raise our three wonderful children, here. My wife is the CEO of LA Family • Masters in public Housing, a nonprofit that transitions people and families out of homelessness and poverty. We have administration, University great dinners with our kids talking about how so many of the people we work with are trying to of Southern California make Los Angeles a better place for everyone. My career and my life reflect my passion for service and for helping to build a thriving Jewish community. • Masters in Jewish communal service, Why did you join The Foundation’s family? Hebrew Union College The leadership initially attracted me to The Foundation, especially Marvin Schotland (president • Bachelors in history, and CEO) and Dan Rothblatt (senior vice president). I’ve known them for 15 years, and they University of Michigan epitomize the transformative work being done here. I’m also lucky enough to know several Background: Foundation trustees, and they are a marvelous influence in the Jewish community. I feel blessed More than 10 years in senior to work with such a dedicated and caring group of professionals and philanthropists who are development roles in higher focused on one goal—enhancing the lives of others. education, including UCLA What inspires you? and UCSD, and several years at Jewish Federations I get to participate, however modestly, in working with visionary philanthropists who care deeply in Madison, Atlanta, and about making our community, locally and globally, a better place with more thought to the needs of Los Angeles. others. The donors we work with bring boundless energy and creativity to their philanthropy in their efforts to heal, nurture, and educate. To be involved in helping them maximize their influence is a Family: joyful experience and inspires me to do my best to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. Married to Stephanie, CEO of LA Family Housing; What matters most to you? they have three children. My family and my community, musical theater, crossword puzzles, good books, and because I love cooking, delicious recipes!

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Next Gen Leading the Way

The Foundation recently hosted its Next Gen Leading the Way event, which featured a panel of four Cutting Edge Grant recipient organizations: Moishe House, Reboot in partnership with IKAR, the Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center, and theatre dybbuk. The evening event was held at the home of Foundation trustee and former chair Allan Cutrow and his wife, Mary. The speakers presented their inspiring and remarkably interwoven stories about bringing Judaism—spiritually and culturally—to the millennial Jewish community through their innovative programs. (L-R) Elana Wein, The Foundation; Jordan Fruchtman, Moishe House; Ayana Morse, Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center; Rabbi Ronit Tsadok, IKAR; Aaron Henne, theatre dybbuk. 6 YOUR STRESS-FREE GUIDE TO YEAR-END GIVING

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The Foundation does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisors. 7 DONOR PROFILE ALEX & Rachel KATZ

If one were to follow the hierarchy of tzedakah as described by the renowned Jewish scholar Maimonides, one would ideally donate funds that enable the recipient to work toward financial independence and would do so anonymously. Alex Katz and his wife, Rachel, who created their Donor Advised Fund at The Foundation in 2013, take Maimonides’ guidelines extremely seriously. They look for opportunities to participate anonymously in projects that help people help themselves. Determined to keep a low profile, the Katzes very rarely forgo anonymity and, after much consideration, only agreed to do so for this interview hoping to inspire others to become more active contributors to Jewish causes. Rachel and Alex Katz with their 5 children. (L-R) Isaac Jonah, 12; Ayla Noa, 7; Azriel Zion, newborn; Ezra Netanel, 11; Daphna Leah, 9. “Recognition for helping others is entirely unnecessary,” says Alex, a commercial real estate entrepreneur who lived and this year,” Alex says. Rather than ask their children to distribute worked in Los Angeles prior to making aliyah (immigration to the funds in person, which could compromise anonymity and Israel) with Rachel and their children, ages infant to 12. “Any embarrass the recipients, the Katzes requested that someone in money we have is a direct result of Hashem’s blessings in the first every recipient family be asked to write an anonymous letter to place, and we must view ourselves merely as His fiduciaries. After the Katz children about what it meant to receive this lifeline providing for our family, it’s our moral obligation to responsibly before Rosh Hashanah. disperse a meaningful portion of what we have left over.” The Katz family also participates in an annual mass b’nai Tzedakah as an investment mitzvah arranged by Colel Chabad prior to Passover in “Perhaps the most important part of giving through The Jerusalem. About 100 children who can’t afford a bar or bat Foundation is that it affords us the ability to donate anonymously,” mitzvah ceremony celebrate together with other children from Alex explains. “And it has proven to be a system that has worked all over Israel and their families. for us. There’s no pressure to make allocations based on fiscal “There are several ways we worked behind the scenes to or tax calendar year-ends. It allows us the time to properly think get to know many of these families and prepare them for this about where we wish to participate.” milestone in their lives,” says Rachel, whose children spend Through their Donor Advised Fund, the Katzes are involved in time with the participants in the weeks prior to the event. At selecting and actively monitoring the funds they’ve donated to a the ceremony, “we’re all like family, and it is a truly amazing wide range of programs in the US and in Israel. privilege to participate.” “I view our tzedakah as an investment,” Alex says. “Just as I Passing on the legacy am accountable to my investors and partners in business, there’s In honor of their oldest son Isaac’s bar mitzvah next spring, an equally paramount responsibility to know that our tzedakah the Katzes commissioned a Torah to be completed together with is going to a good cause and that we’re not simply checking off the next group of Colel Chabad bar mitzvah boys. “Together a box so we can feel as though we’ve done something good. It with Isaac, these boys will finish writing the last letters of this is imperative to become involved in every aspect of giving and new Torah, thereby fulfilling the mitzvah of bringing this Torah to ensure the needs of your ultimate beneficiary are met.” to the world,” Alex explains. Helping people help themselves Also in honor of Isaac’s bar mitzvah, the family created a Among the organizations closest to the Katzes’ hearts is Tribute Fund at The Foundation—a Donor Advised Fund that Colel Chabad, the oldest continually operating humanitarian family and friends can donate to by credit card via a personalized charity in Israel. By specifically contributing to vetted projects, webpage with Isaac’s photo and a family letter. With seed money either on a one-off or recurring basis, the Katzes ensure their from his parents and donations from bar mitzvah guests in lieu tzedakah finds its proper home. For example, the Katzes’ support of gifts, Isaac will be responsible for making meaningful gifts of of Colel Chabad’s multiple sclerosis inpatient center clearly tzedakah to causes he chooses. exemplifies Maimonides’ tzedakah guidelines in full force. “We are grateful that our son appreciates what he has and “Colel Chabad approached us to partner with it to help its understands the importance of giving tzedakah,” Alex says, MS patients work with local at-risk youth to earn a living. These adding that he and Rachel hope to provide a similar foundation patients have sharp minds but bodies that are failing,” says for chesed (kindness) for all their children as they reach bar/bat Rachel, explaining that they underwrote equipment to be used mitzvah age. “Isaac is unique for a twelve-year-old, insofar as by at-risk children working with the MS patients to manufacture he feels entirely content with what he has and would sooner give personalized items such as T-shirts and mugs. “It empowers them the shirt off his back than ask for something new for himself,” to make a living and feel good about themselves,” says Alex. says Rachel. A family affair “We hope this Tribute Fund is a gift that will keep giving. It helps to be partnered with The Foundation because its staff will The Katzes involve their children as much as possible in their help oversee the funds and grow its principal in a responsible charitable endeavors. “We received an urgent call about families manner on Isaac’s behalf.” in need of basic necessities to properly celebrate Rosh Hashanah NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 4330 LOS ANGELES, CA 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90048

IN THIS ISSUE

• Janet & Jake Farber— Seven Decades of Devotion to Jewish LA & Israel • Grantee Spotlight • Meet Steve Gamer, New Vice President, Advancement • Recent Events • Your End-of-Year Giving Guide • Donor Profile: Rachel & Alex Katz

Continued from page 1 Connecting With the Israeli Consul General Newly appointed Israeli Consul General Sam Grundwerg recently met with The Foundation’s Builders of Jewish Education, and Camp Ramah, staff to brief them on current developments in Israel, including an analysis of Prime Minister to name a few. Netanyahu’s meeting with President Obama in New York during the UN General Assembly What unites these two couples, however, is their meeting. Grundwerg also learned about The Foundation’s role as a vital source of funding for unwavering commitment to giving back, to making numerous Israeli nonprofits. During the meeting, Consul General Grundwerg expressed his a difference, and to helping the neediest in our country’s deep appreciation for the nearly $50 million in grants awarded by The Foundation society. Janet and Jake continue to be exemplars and its donors to a wide range of causes in Israel over the past five years. through their leadership and philanthropy to their children, grandchildren and, for that matter, our Los Angeles community as a whole.

It is clear Rachel and Alex are energetically instilling these values within their own family in Israel. And, based on what I see each day, they are merely two of the countless Foundation families living by these same tenets. By this measure, we can be extremely confident in our Jewish future. (L-R) Naomi Strongin, Senior Program Officer; Daniel Rothblatt, Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Services; Elana Wien, Let me close by wishing you and your families Director, Center for Designed Philanthropy; Sam Grundwerg, Israeli Consul General; Marvin Schotland, President & CEO; a Happy Chanukah and best wishes for a healthy, and Lew Groner, Director, Marketing & Communications. happy, and prosperous 2017. As the year winds down, please do not hesitate to reach out to our development team or Center for Designed Philanthropy if we can be of service in advancing your Legacy NEWS own philanthropic goals to help repair our world. Chair Senior Vice President, Vice President & Lawrence Rauch Philanthropic Services General Counsel Dan Rothblatt Susan Mattisinko TEL (323) 761-8700 President & CEO FAX (323) 761-8720 Our offices close on Marvin I. Schotland Senior Vice President, Secretary Finance & Administration/CFO Selwyn Gerber www.jewishfoundationla.org Vice Presidents David Carroll December 30, 2016 at 5pm, Treasurer Please send your comments Anthony Chanin Vice President, Advancement Scott H. Richland and suggestions to the editors. William R. Feiler Steve Gamer so start planning Director, Marketing & Editor: Abby L.T. Feinman Vice President, Communications Hilary Linderman Harold J. Masor Charitable Gift Planning Lew Groner your end-of-year Assistant Editor: Elizabeth Austin Evan Schlessinger Elliot B. Kristal Director, Center for Design: Maxine Mueller giving today! Michael G. Smooke Vice President, Development Designed Philanthropy Elana Wien Eugene Stein Baruch S. Littman 30 Adlai W. Wertman

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