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Candlelighting 7:39 p.m. | Shabbat ends 8:37 p.m. 30 AV 5776 | September 2, 2016 BEST IN NEWSPAPER OHIONON-DAILY PRESS CLUB OF CLEVELAND 2015 & 2016 CJN.ORG $1.25 Inspiring stories launch Federation campaign ED WITTENBERG | STAFF REPORTER [email protected] here was a time when Noah Farrell’s future didn’t look very bright. His parents, both drug and alcohol addicts, divorced when he was Ta child, and both died by the time he was 14. He lost interest in school and sports and became, in his words, “a sketchy kid.” But the Jewish community rallied around him, and he is grateful to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and some schools and agencies supported by the Federation for helping to make that happen. “If you focus on the good things in life and be optimistic, things will come your way,” Farrell said at the launch event for the Federation’s 2017 Campaign for Jewish Needs Aug. 30 at Park Synagogue East in Pepper Pike. “Good things don’t happen when you’re down all the time, and it took me a while to realize that. “Everyone could use the help of the Jewish organizations that helped me. These organizations changed my life.” Noah Farrell, left, listens as David F. Adler, general chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2017 Campaign Farrell, of University Heights, received a standing ovation from the crowd for Jewish Needs, prepares to present him with a gift of a siddur from the Federation. | CJN Photo / Ed Wittenberg of nearly 400 when he finished his 10-minute talk. A June graduate of Fuchs FEDERATION | 8 Former ad guru Glazen CJN announces 2016 class assists ‘Cleveland of 18 Difference Makers BOB JACOB | MANAGING EDITOR In addition to this year’s class, the CJN is Hustles’ to strong start [email protected] pleased to announce a Civic Leadership Award, KRISTEN MOTT | STAFF REPORTER ABC, “Cleveland Hustles” is an which will be presented to David Gilbert of [email protected] eight-episode show that features ince its inception last year, the Cleveland Solon. In addition to his two full-time leadership aspiring entrepreneurs from Jewish News 18 Difference Makers has roles as President and CEO of both Destination hen Alan Glazen retired Northeast Ohio who make busi- Sbeen a highly anticipated event. As soon Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Sports Com- from advertising and doc- ness presentations to a panel of as nominations opened for the 2016 mission, Gilbert took on an additional Wumentary film making investors. Besides Glazen, the class, the CJN was overwhelmed position as the chairman of the RNC in 2005, he founded Glazen Urban, investors include Kumar Arora, with exemplary nominees from all Host Committee for this summer’s an investment and management a serial entrepreneur and angel walks of life. Republican National Convention in organization focused on Cleveland investor; Kathy Futey, a certified Educators, attorneys, CEOs, activ- Cleveland. Under his leadership, the neighborhoods and districts. private wealth adviser; and Jona- ists, physicians, community volun- city received much praise, admiration So it comes as no surprise thon Sawyer, a Cleveland chef and teers and many other professions and accolades from around the world, that Glazen is a natural fit as an owner of The Greenhouse Tavern, represent the CJN’s second annual thus impacting the greater commu- investor on “Cleveland Hustles,” Noodlecat and Trentina. class of 18 Difference Makers. Nar- DIFFERENCE nity in which we all live. an unscripted television show As for how Glazen became in- rowing the list to just 18 was a chal- MAKERS Additionally, the CJN has created on CNBC by executive produce volved with the show, he said one lenging task. Last year, there were a new Generation Award, an annual LeBron James and his business day he received a phone call “out so many outstanding nominations that the CJN award that recognizes a family that has instilled partner, Maverick Carter. It airs at of the blue” and was asked if he couldn’t settle on 18, or “chai,” so an inaugural the values of tikkun olam – a tenet of Judaism 10 p.m. Wednesdays. would have any interest in being class of 36, or “double chai” was announced. – across generations. The inaugural Generation Similar to “Shark Tank” on “One of the greatest strengths of our com- Award will be presented to the Berns family of GLAZEN | 4 munity is the passion, dedication and giving Hunting Valley. that comes from within our own people. To have “In honoring David Gilbert with this Civic so many deserving individuals to choose from Leadership Award, we felt there is no more is indicative of why the CJN felt so strongly the appropriate time than now to pay tribute to his need to create this event,” said Kevin S. Adel- leadership and community impact we all experi- stein, CJN publisher and CEO and president enced this summer,” Adelstein said. “In present- of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company. ing members of the Berns family with our new “This class of honorees represents remarkable Generation Award, we hope to emphasize how individuals who truly personify what this award crucial l’dor va’dor (from generation to genera- symbolizes.” 18 | 6 6 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG September 2, 2016 LOCAL 18 | 1 ties to Northeast Ohio; they should WHEN: 6 p.m. Nov. 2 tion) really is. They truly epitomize setting be making a difference in Northeast WHERE: Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield and carrying out the example of tikkun Ohio’s Jewish community by being ac- Heights olam from one generation to another.” tive through a nonprofit organization, WHO: 18 individuals who espouse the spirit of tikkun olam The event will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at volunteer group or professional en- (repairing the world), Civic Leadership Award and Genera- Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights. Kosher deavor; and they must demonstrate the tion Award. The CJN will also present a Lifetime Achievement dietary laws will be observed. Tickets for “mensch-like” characteristics of honor DIFFERENCE Award, the recipient of which will be named at a later date. the event are $72 each and can be pur- and integrity. TICKETS: $72 per person and can be purchased at cjn.org/ chased at cjn.org/differencemakers. Difference Makers do not have to be MAKERS differencemakers. The award winners will be featured Jewish, but their efforts must help better SPONSORS: Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead in a special pull-out commemorative sec- the Northeast Ohio Jewish community. School of Management in Cleveland and Classic Lexus are co-presenting sponsors; tion in the Oct. 28 issue of the CJN and Case Western Reserve University Ganley Volkswagen, Subaru and Fiat is a supporting sponsor. For sponsorship oppor- as well as on cjn.org. Weatherhead School of Management tunities, contact Events Manager Gina Lloyd at 216-342-5196 or [email protected]. The criteria for Difference Makers in Cleveland and Classic Lexus are were as follows: They had to be at least co-presenting sponsors and Ganley Volk- sponsor of the event. other information, contact Events Man- 18 years old by July 30, 2016, and have swagen, Subaru and Fiat is a supporting For sponsorship opportunities and ager Gina Lloyd at 216-342-5196. Introducing the 2016 class of 18 Difference Makers TOM ADLER RABBI SIMCHA DESSLER MICHAEL FRIEDMAN EVA KAHANA MICHAEL SIEGAL GENERATION AWARD Senior Adviser, Playhouse Educational director General Manager, Ganley Distinguished University Chairman and CEO, DANI BERNS, co-founder Square Real Estate and RABBI ELI DESSLER* VW/Subaru/Fiat Professor, Case Western Olympic Steel of The Race Services financial director, Hebrew Reserve University JOSH BERNS, co-founder SHELLY FRIEDMAN JEANNE TOBIN Academy of Cleveland of The Race MITCHELL BALK Nonprofit volunteer KEITH LIBMAN Community Leader DR. PATTI BECKMAN BERNS, President, Mt. Sinai STEVEN DETTLEBACH Partner, Bober Markey MICHAEL HAAS CIVIC LEADERSHIP dentist and philanthropist Health Care Foundation Attorney, BakerHostetler Fedorovich Partner, Jones Day AWARD MARTIN BELSKY DR. HOWARD EPSTEIN KIM STRAUSSER DAVID GILBERT * Publisher’s Note: Eli Dessler is SARA HURAND Law professor Physician, Cleveland Clinic School Psychologist, President and CEO also a member of the Cleveland Owner, Iris Design, LLC Jewish Publication Company University of Akron Hudson City School Destination Cleveland and BRYNNA FISH Board of Directors GARY ISAKOV District Greater Cleveland Sports SETH BRISKIN Activist Office Managing Partner Commission Partner, Meyers, Roman, BDO USA LLP Friedberg & Lewis .