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Minneapolis Jewish Federation Spring 2015 | aviv 5775 MinneaPoliS Jewish life Special feature: after Paris and Copenhagen Caring for our Teaching Stories of Whatcommunity philanthropyare welocal toimpact do? highlighTing lesser-known But Oh-SO-iMpOrtant Parts oF FeDeraTion DiD you know? The Jewish Community Foundation investment Committee. 3 Our heartFeLt thanks TeaChing The Jewish Community Foun- professionals, financial experts, and to Ilene Zwick and the other 3 PhilanThroPy dation’s investment commit- community leaders. committed members of the tee has been entrusted with Contents a donor-advised fund for Did“Sitting on the investment you committee Jewishknow? Community Foundation future generations. $90 million in local assets to 18 is no small commitment,” explains investment committee: Mike invest, steward, and return to LOCal iMPaCT Ilene. You can’t just come to a quar- Badower, Ron Fingerhut, the community to do good. highlighting the ways terly meeting. Members are expected Howard Kaminsky, Ron donations to the The assets consist of three distinct to participate on sub-committees that Kelner, Gary Kohler, Chuck Community4 Campaign types of funds: agency funds, donor meet intra-quarterly and to come Nadler, Jacob Simms, Marc help us fulfill our mission. advised funds, and designated funds. to meetings ready to have robust, Usem, and Danny Zouber. JewiSh MinneaPoliS: The investment committee has a insightful discussions. In short, mem- your STorieS deep understanding of the nature of bers must “commit to the rigorous The Foundation these funds and the importance to the process of providing excellent man- a young woman The Jewish Community Foundation becomes19 a Big Sister community of the returns generated agement for the various investment raises and distributes charitable funds to an orthodox Jew. by the investments. portfolios,” she notes. Caring For our that support important educational, CoMMuniTy Ilene Zwick, committee chair, thinks At a recent Jewish Federation of cultural, and human service pro- it’s important to hear a breadth and North America (JFNA) Investment Featuring our Platinum grams. Through the Foundation, you depth of experience and perspectives, Institute Conference, Ilene and Myra, Corporate Partner, can make a legacy gift to help those 6 so the committee will make profes- were excited to learn that Minneapo- in need, to enrich Jewish life, and to Sears imported autos. haPPy Pesach! sional and thoughtful investment de- lis is in step with the larger Federation honor a loved one. You can choose cisions for the portfolios. In response, foundations across the country. from a range of giving vehicles and Tips for a friendly, palate- she has built an investment committee customize your giving to meet your pleasing Passover. “It’s really something special to have that features volunteers with an array a group of community volunteers unique philanthropic goals while 20 of specialties, levels of expertise, perform as well or better than the taking advantage of tax benefits to The WORLD in whiCh and from more than one generation. larger foundations in the bigger metro maximize your impact. we FinD ourSelVeS Around the table are investment areas,” explains Myra Giesener, CFO To learn more about the Jewish in the current global of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. Community Foundation, visit 5775 / AVIV MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH LIFE | SPRING 2015 climate, what are jewishminneapolis.org/foundation. we8 to do? CalenDar Federation happenings around22 town. your gloBal neTwork oF ParTnerS CoMMuniTy CaMPaign aMeriCan JewiSh JoinT DiSTriBuTion JewiSh hiSToriCal SoCieTy Torah aCaDeMy CoMMiTTee oF The uPPer MiDweST uPDaTe & MeeT The Twin CiTieS JewiSh CoMMuniTy goVernMenT aMoS & Celia heiliCher MinneaPoliS JewiSh JFna naTional AGENCy allianCe (Ten aFFairS PrograM ChairS SuPer SunDay DAY SChool naTional AGENCieS) The numbers are in: *non-funded provisional partner agency PhoToS! arZa (aSSoCiaTion oF reForM ZioniSTS oF The MaSorTi MoVeMenT we’re halfway there! aMeriCa) 16 MinneSoTa hillel our Mission BaiS YAAKOV high SChool neChaMa: JewiSh reSPonSe To DiSaSTer* we build community, care for the welfare 23 BeT SHALOM CongregaTional SChool of Jews everywhere, and maximize riMon: The MinneSoTa JewiSh arTS CounCil enriChMenT, DeVELOPMenT, anD GROWTh participation in Jewish life. SaBeS JewiSh CoMMuniTy CenTer For eDuCaTorS Sha’ariM Thank you To our CorPoraTe ParTnerS iSrael CenTer oF The MinneaPoliS JewiSh Minneapolis Jewish Life is a publication of FeDeraTion Shir TikVah CongregaTional SChool the Minneapolis Jewish Federation BrOnZe cOrpORATE PARTNERS PLATINUM cOrpORATE PARTNER gOlD cOrpORATE PARTNERS 13100 wayzata Blvd., Suite 200 The JewiSh AGENCy For iSrael SHOLOM uS Bank J.P. Morgan Minnetonka, Mn 55305 JewiSh CoMMuniTy relaTionS CounCil TAGLIT-BirThrighT iSrael 952.593.2600 | jewishminneapolis.org wellS Fargo aFFianCe FinanCial oF MinneSoTa anD The DAKOTaS TalMuD Torah oF MinneaPoliS JewiSh FaMILY anD ChilDren’S BMo harriS Bank TeMPle iSrael CongregaTional SChool SerViCe oF MinneaPoliS a happy camper a happy a CaMP! We believe in singing Hebrew from note thank you songs at the top of our lungs at Jewish summer camp! We know that Jewish summer camp LocaL impact is one of the most meaningful and life-changing experiences for kids and teens—and one of the most expensive. the community campaign at work 5 Each year the Minneapolis Jewish The Minneapolis Jewish Federation partners with a broad network of Federations’ Camp Scholarship local organizations because TogeTher we do extraordinary things! Fund provides needs-based camp These stories show a small sample of the ways your donation to the scholarships to assist with the cost of Community Campaign helps us fulfill our mission to build community, camp tuition. care for the welfare of Jews everywhere, and maximize participation in The scholarship deadline is fast Jewish life. approaching! Learn more at jewishminneapolis.org/camp. Transfer of Memory exhibit Transfer Senator arold (r) arold a h l Franken at the at l Franken osher Meals on k while leading a service. student plays his guitar plays student lvin (l), a heels driver, and heels driver, a t’filah w a Kosher Meals on Wheels is The “Transfer of You read that right: KOSher MealS STorieS oF SurViVal Sh’liaCh TZiBur Free TriP To iSrael a program of Jewish Fam- Memory” exhibit T’filah means prayer in FREE. The Min- on wheelS ily and Children’s Service continues to be a major educational and program- Hebrew, and it’s also the name of a b’nai mitzvah neapolis Jewish (JFCS). It strengthens community engagement ming success for the Jewish Community Relations preparatory program for 6th and 7th graders at Bet Federation is sponsoring a Taglit-Birthright Israel both for the volunteers who drive, deliver meals, Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC). Shalom religious school. trip for 20-26 year olds this June. 5775 / AVIV MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH LIFE | SPRING 2015 and offer companionship and for those who bene- This museum-quality exhibit of photographic T’filah teaches historical ideals through the lens of A trip to Israel strengthens Jewish identity and fit from them. portraits of Holocaust survivors, taken by David Reform Jewish practice. While the focus is on con- is the best way to build a lasting bond between Harold, a 70-year-old single man living in St. Sherman, and accompanied by vignettes of their templative prayer, the program goes much further. young Jewish people in Minneapolis and their Louis Park, has no family or close friends who lives written by Lili Chester, has traveled across In the process of learning, reflecting, and then peers in Israel. live nearby. Although he longs for the familiarity the Midwest and for exhibition at universities and leading services, t’filah builds confidence, leader- Contact Ariel Biel at of home-cooked traditional kosher meals, he is museums to wide audiences and critical acclaim. ship skills, and pride in Jewish identity. 952.417.2319 or unable to cook for himself and would instead eat Curated by Laura Zelle and Susie Greenberg of Students participate in eight unique services led [email protected] for pre-packaged and fast food meals every day. Tolerance Minnesota, this exhibition presents by clergy and teachers at Bet Shalom. After each, more information. HURRY! After being referred to the Kosher Meals on arresting portraits of Holocaust survivors living in students reflect and offer their own insights on Space is still available, Deadlines Wheels program by his L’Chaim Senior Services Minnesota, in their homes, and in full color. Their each service. are fast accompanying stories outline survival during hor- but limited, so be sure case manager, Harold now receives home-cooked, The students then form small groups to discuss approaching! rific circumstance. As a collection, the works focus to register online at nutritious, kosher meals five days a week, in ad- what it means to be a shaliach tzibur (to lead public on life and hope, the survivors’ lives as constant jewishminneapo- dition to daily check-ins and interactions with his worship), and each chooses a style of service— reminders of the value of freedom and the endur- lis.org/birthright. driver, Alvin. Harold eagerly looks forward to each camp, meditation, yoga, teaching, etc.—they ance of the human spirit. delivery, as it gives him an opportunity to engage would like to lead for their peers. with someone in the community and allows him to See the photos and exhibit online at They then become shaliach tzibur themselves, lead- appreciate the kindness and warmth that accom- transferofmemory.com. panies each meal. ing services, inspiring one another, and sharing a sense of identity and community. Caring For “ our CoMMuniTy 7 More than just a Platinum Corporate Partner, Sears it’s nice to obtain imported autos is a friend success, but you to Minneapolis must give back and use that success to help others. when asked why Sears imported autos became a Platinum Corporate Partner of the attractive things about working here Minneapolis Jewish Federation, is that part of my job is caring about ruth Maynard answered with one our community.” word: community.
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