ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY TRANSFORM LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Dear Friends, Everything Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey accomplished this past year was made possible because of you. While each of us can impact people’s lives, it’s together that we create a vibrant Jewish community here at home, in Israel and around the world. Your donations of more than $14 million to our annual campaign, including legacy gifts, support essential programs and services. The dedicated members of our affinity groups - Commerce and Professionals, Healthcare Professionals, Women’s Philanthropy and Young Professionals - play a key role in achieving our success. We thank you all for your generosity. We look back at 2015 with pride You assisted those in need by delivering daily meals to homebound seniors; providing therapy for victims of terror in Israel; and supporting group homes for adults with special needs. You embraced Israel by sending young adults there to experience it first-hand. You brought Israel here through I Heart Israel Week and the Israel Film Festival. And you taught high school students how to advocate for Israel on college campuses. Because of you…we live in a compassionate community. You donated, volunteered and supported Jewish life in northern New Jersey and beyond. You have strengthened the circle of Jewish life from our very youngest members through our seniors in northern New Jersey, Israel and around the world. Together we TRANSFORM LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS. Thank you! Jayne Petak Jason M. Shames President Chief Executive Officer Hillel of Northern New Jersey Hillel encourages college students to form deep, personal connections to Jewish life, to learning and to Israel. Through a wide range of activities, from Shabbat and holiday celebrations to Israel advocacy and community volunteering, Hillel builds students’ Jewish identities and Jewish pride. Jewish Federation supports Hillel on five local campuses: Bergen Community College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Ramapo College, Rutgers University and William Paterson University. “I love how all Jews come together as one. It doesn’t matter if you’re reform, conservative or orthodox. Jewish Federation It’s awesome! OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Thank you, Jewish Federation, for making it possible.” Michael Kahan, Hillel College Student “Summer camping the Jewish way gives me a different experience. Now I understand my family’s customs.” Jewish Camp Josh R., Camper For kids, summer camp is all about fun. But parents know it’s more than that. Summers at Jewish overnight camp build strong Jewish identities. The combination of Jewish content, Israeli culture and Hebrew language reinforces the Jewish experience. The impact of Jewish camp is immediate and long-lasting. Campers return home connected to the Jewish community and with friendships that will last a lifetime. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Special Needs Students Jewish Federation funds special education that focuses on maximizing each student’s academic, emotional and social potential. Each child develops a knowledge and love of his or her traditional Jewish heritage. Many children, including in Israel, are prepared for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY “I was so excited to hold the Torah and have my Bar Mitzvah”. Jakie Adler, SINAI Schools student “My Jewish education has taught me to love being Jewish. I take that with me everywhere.” Jewish Ari L., High School student Education Jewish Federation plays a vital role in Jewish education for synagogue- based religious schools, Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies and eleven local day schools. Jewish Federation provides financial support, serves as an agent of change and invests in advocacy for our schools. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY “I wouldn’t survive the brutal winters without regular food and medical supply deliveries.” Tatiana S., Ukraine senior Seniors Overseas In the Former Soviet Union including Ukraine, elderly residents receive critical welfare support including hunger relief, medical support and emergency funds. This is even more crucial during these especially turbulent times. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Kosher Meals Kosher meals are enjoyed throughout the year by elderly northern New Jersey residents at home and in social settings. For some, this is the only opportunity to enjoy a nutritious meal and interact socially with the outside world. Jewish Federation ensures seniors get meals through funding support and by managing a complex county-wide grant process for several of our beneficiary agencies. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY “I look forward to receiving my kosher meals and schmoozing with a familiar, friendly face.” Esther M., Local senior At-Risk Youth Nirim Foundation transforms the lives of at-risk boys and girls in Sderot and Nahariya, Israel. Youth are supported through a combination of educational and therapeutic programs. Nirim helps at-risk youth overcome difficult life circumstances, become self-confident and successful members of the IDF – and ultimately re-adapt to Israeli society. Jewish Federation also supports Bayit Cham in Nahariya, a safe haven for teenage girls who are victims of sexual abuse or family violence, or who are runaways and drug abusers. More than 250 girls are positively impacted annually through intensive counseling and guidance. “The trek was hard but you Jewish Federation taught us that success in OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY wilderness is success in life. I love you guys!” Nirim participant “You give us the strength and ability to continue to live here in Sderot. Thank you to my family, Comforting Jewish Federation!” Children Alon Davidi, Mayor of Sderot More than 1,000 Israeli children in Sderot are experiencing Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder following last summer’s Gaza war. Thanks to your support, pet therapy has been added as a form of non- traditional treatment to ease the anxiety of these children who have lived through thousands of rocket attacks and sirens. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Volunteer Center Jewish Federation’s re-imagined Volunteer Center is a busy hub for active volunteers throughout the year. Individuals, families and groups give of themselves to impact lives in northern New Jersey and beyond. Mitzvah Day, Good Deeds Day and #GivingTuesday are annual events in which hundreds of volunteers do everything from running carnivals for children with cancer to collecting food and clothing for those in need. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY “I volunteer in northern New Jersey and I’m proud of it!” Maya Greenberg, Volunteer Birthright Israel, MASA & Onward Israel In the past year alone, 360 young adults created life-long connections to Israel through free trips, study abroad and amazing internships. With your support, Jewish Federation provided these young adults with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel, learn, work and experience the culture in our Jewish homeland, Israel. Jewish Federation “Living likeOF a local NORTHERN in greater NEW JERSEY Tel Aviv for the summer and making new friends, that was icing on the cake of my Onward Israel internship experience!” Alyson Lees, Onward Israel Participant Missions A Jewish Federation mission experience is like no other. Whether it’s Israel, Krakow or Morocco, this year’s missions abroad created an experience that only Jewish “We were afforded celebrity Federation can provide: Meeting with top dignitaries in Jewish communities status, and invited to meet with worldwide, exploring long-forgotten people and visit locations that historical Jewish neighborhoods and synagogues… and connecting with no regular tourist would ever people from our own community to get to see. It was awesome.” form lifelong bonds. Dave Felder, Men’s Mission Participant Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY “I’m always looking for ways to effectively cut operating costs. When I review my bill to see how much we’re paying the Kehillah energy supplier recommended by the Kehillah Cooperative, Cooperative it’s always half the amount!” Since 2010, Jewish Federation’s Melody Sandor, Synagogue Administrator Kehillah Cooperative has leveraged the purchasing power of Jewish institutions across northern New Jersey. Its 96 participating organizations save thousands of dollars each year on overhead expenses such as electricity, gas and office supplies. Kehillah Cooperative provides our community with vital security services. It also lends expertise to participating organizations applying for Department of Homeland Security grants. Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Jewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Total Money In* $14.4M Other Revenue 58% - $8,315,000 18% g Annual Campaign Annual 18% - $2,561,000 Endowment CampaignJewish Fedegr aGrtants,io Communityn Programs, Foundation OF NORTHERN NEWDonor JERSEY Directed & Other Revenue 58% 12% 12% - $1,790,000 Reserves g Contributions to Endowment Foundation 11% 11% - $1,527,000 g Reserves 1% - $163,000 Investment g Investment Income from Endowment Income 1% & Other Sources Total Money Out Fundraising $ Costs 14.4M 19% Allocations, 67% - $9,633,000 Programs & g Allocations, Programs Management DesignatedJewish Federation OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY & Designated Gifts & General Gifts Expenses 67% 19% - $2,649,000 g Cost of Fundraising 14% 14% - $2,074,000 g Management and General Expenses * Derived from Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey’s