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The Benefit Issue

Also InsideSee pages 2-8 for

everything you need to know about this year’s

Annual Benefit!

Food security and basic needs: The foundation

of self-sufficiency

Announcing JFCS’ ‘Next Century’ location

Q&A with a JFCS Employment Counselor

Reducing the stigma of mental health

Don’t miss comedian Ryan

Hamilton when he performs

at JFCS’ Annual Benefit

on Dec. 2! But for those

who can’t wait, you can

watch Ryan today – his first

comedy special, Happy Face,

premiered on Netflix on

Aug. 29. Check out why

we’re so excited to have

Ryan perform at our event!

We’re thrilled to have Stephanie Hansen and Stephanie March, local food personalities and hosts of myTalk 107.1’s “Weekly Dish,” to serve as the Annual Benefit’s emcees. In

addition to their weekly food show on myTalk, Hansen is also a blogger, photographer, podcaster and social commentator

behind StephaniesDish.com and @MakersofMN. March is Food Editor for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

To purchase Annual Benefit tickets, which start at $50, call 952-542-4878 or visit www.jfcsmpls.org.

Don’t forget! The Annual Benefit is at a new location this year – the Minneapolis Marriott City Center (30 Seventh St S). Valet and underground parking will be available at the Benefit. The hotel has set aside guest rooms at a special group rate of $119 for those who would like to make a “mini vacation” out of the evening. Call 1-888-933-5363 for reservations and reference group code “JFCS.”

Laugh Behalf

on Their Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis

29th Annual Benefit

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis serves thousands of people in our community, our neighborhoods and in our families. Join us for a special evening of fun, food and comedy as together we Laugh on Their Behalf to support the work of JFCS. The Fund-a-Need at this year’s benefit will raise money for food and basic needs.

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Inside this Issue

is published by Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, a beneficiary of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and the Greater Twin Cities United Way. JFCS is committed to the inclusion of all people.directions

Board PresidentMarc Rubenstein

Chief Executive OfficerJudy Halper

Communications DirectorLori Leavitt

Writer/Editor Marc Ingber

Graphic DesignersK Stowe SilverMegan Wiese

Ryan HamiltonComedian Ryan Hamilton, who will perform at the 29th Annual Benefit, was named one of Rolling Stone’s “Five Comics to Watch” and his first special, Happy Face, recently premiered on Netflix

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Raffle prizesA look at the prizes you could win at the Annual Benefit raffle

New buildingJFCS is excited to announce its ‘Next Century’ location, opening in 2018!

Career ServicesQ&A with a JFCS Employment Counselor

Food and basic needsJFCS’ food security and basic needs programs provide the first step for clients who are striving to reach their full potential

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Mitzvah Card Tributes

Endowment Funds

28 Hag SameachProviding holiday gifts to families and individuals who are in need

29 Donor News

Mental Health Education ConferenceAnnual event helps reduce stigma of mental illness in the Jewish community

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Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis serves thousands of people in our community, our neighborhoods and in our families. Join us for a special evening of fun, food and comedy as together we Laugh on Their Behalf to support the work of JFCS. The Fund-a-Need at this year’s benefit will raise money for food and basic needs.

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Like many standup comedians, Ryan Hamilton makes his home in New York City. But having grown up very far away – both literally and symbolically – in a small town in Idaho, gives his persona a bit of a fish-out-of-water element. And with a large toothy grin, he likes to joke that his face makes him look like an old-fashioned advertising campaign. “I look like a comedy club logo,” he’s said in his act. “I could sell ice cream in the ‘50s.”

Ryan is notable for being a “clean” comedian – but his audiences are usually laughing too hard to even notice that he’s working “clean.” This aspect happened naturally – he doesn’t find himself needing a censor when he’s offstage, so it would be unnatural for him to do so when he is onstage. “It’s just kind of an extension of myself,” he said. “You have to be authentic to who you are.”

The strategy is working for Ryan, who will perform at JFCS’ 29th Annual “Laugh on their Behalf ” Benefit on Dec. 2. He was named one of Rolling Stone’s “Five Comics to Watch” with standout appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan,

The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, and Showtime. He’s also racked up a remarkable number of national competition wins and festival appearances, including winning The Great American Comedy Festival and Sierra Mist’s America’s Next Great Comic Search.

Growing up, Ryan liked to watch An Evening at the Improv on A&E, which always featured a showcase of standup comedians. But more than standup, the area that interested him when he was young was humor writers. He loved reading comedian Dave Barry’s columns and at one point convinced the local newspaper in his town to give him a weekly humor column.

He had done some standup appearances after graduating high school, but didn’t treat it as a potential career at the time. He graduated college with a journalism degree and began to pursue that career track. However, when he got laid off from a job at 24, he decided to use the opportunity to focus on standup.

“I thought I would put a year into (focusing on standup full-time) and see

what happens.” Ryan said. “I just started doing more and more comedy. I had some great opportunities during that year and just kept going ever since.”

Recently, what he’s most excited about is his first standup special, Happy Face, which premiered on Netflix at the end of August. “I’ve been working towards that for a long time,” he said. “I would like to do another special in a year or two.”

Ryan’s material covers a broad spectrum of topics, and he works to make his act as universal as possible. He has performed in Minneapolis many times over the years and performed in Israel last year.

“I really enjoy doing comedy anybody can enjoy,” he said. “I usually talk about what’s going on in my life. I like to have a unique perspective.”

Don’t miss Ryan when he performs at the 29th Annual Benefit! Event Co-Chairs Lauren Weiser and Fran Bayer, along with their Steering Committee, are excited to present him at the Dec. 2 event. “I’m really looking forward to the event – I think it will be great,” Ryan said. “I know JFCS has had a lot of great comedians and I’m honored to be part of that tradition.”

Ryan Hamilton: Hilarious observations + ‘1950s look’ = comedy gold

Platinum SponsorsEngler Family FoundationMike and Linda Fiterman Family Foundation

Andy & Cass Stillman

Gold SponsorsAnonymous (1)Lynne & Andrew RedleafTankenoff Families Foundation/Marsha & Gary Tankenoff and Hindy & Scott Tankenoff

Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.

Silver SponsorsAnonymous (2)Affiance FinancialSarah & Mike BadowerEtta & Mike BarryEgan MechanicalMall of AmericaCharles and Candice Nadler FamilyOak Ridge Financial/Jacob SimmsThe Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of MN

Nancy & Kevin RheinLiba & Tom Stillman

Emerald SponsorsPatrick AtkinsonKerry & Scott BaderPearl BerdassSally & Eric BresslerCBIZ MHM, LLC/Howard Kaminsky, Bob Karon & David Levi

Marcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Lisa GoodmanDani & David GotliebSusan & Peter GrossSteve Kalin and FamilyCindy & Doug KanterKramer/Saxl Group, Robert Kramer, Susi Saxl and Elliot Upin

Elaine & Howard KuretskyLurie LLPKris & John MacDonaldDebbie & Gil MannMaslon LLPMinnesota VikingsJill & Jeff MirvissHarriet & Nathan NewmanNFP Corporate Service (MN), Inc.Robins Kaplan LLP

Ryan Co.Sabes Family FoundationSchechter Dokken Kanter CPAsKathy & Howard ZackNatalie & Drew Zamansky and Josh Mann & Rory Zamansky

Dessert ReceptionUnderwriters – Cindi & Harold Goldfine

Hors d’ouevres & Wine Reception

Sponsor – Top Ten Liquors/Jon & Jill Halper

NextGen Pre-PartySponsor – Randi & Barry Wolfish

Online AuctionSponsor – Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd

Sponsor – Village Gives Back Foundation

A heartfelt thanks to ourmajor sponsors and underwriters

Development DirectorDana Rubin

Benefit CoordinatorMelissa Kieffer

Marketing/Communications DirectorLori Leavitt

Development StaffJonathan KaeppelerGloria MurmanAngie PodvinTodd SandlerErica Solomon

Graphic Design and Communications

Marc IngberK Stowe SilverMegan Wiese

Information TechnologyChristopher KellyBob Tomasik

And to the Annual Benefit Staff Liaisons

List includes sponsors as of Oct 9.

CFabulous Raffle Prizes

The raffle will take place at the 29th Annual Benefit. You do not need to be present to win, but you will want to be there as we “Laugh on Their Behalf” with comedian Ryan Hamilton! $10 per raffle ticket or 6 for $55 gives you the chance to win a fabulous prize valued up to $6,500! Raffle tickets may be purchased over the

phone by calling 952-542-4878 or purchased at the Annual Benefit. (Debit card, cash or check only)

Full HD viewing and

enriched colors, stream

videos and music, surf

the Internet, download

apps and more. Valued

at $1,200. Thanks to

Tierney Brothers.

Samsung 55” Smart TV

Take home a brand new Apple iPad Air 2 with 63GB memory and Wi-Fi. Valued at $499. Thanks to Coordinated Business Systems Ltd.

Apple iPad Air 2

Designer Vincente

Agor created these

elegant and fashionable

stunners. Valued at

$1,600. Thanks to Max’s

and owner Ellen Hertz.

18K Gold and Diamond Earrings

Destinations are located in AZ, CA, Caribbean, CO, FL, Mexico, MO, NV, and WI. Valued at $2,200. Thanks to Brian Schway/Global Discovery Vacations Minnesota and Travel One Inc.

8-day, 7-night resort condo accommodations stay for two + 2 round-trip airline tickets

Visit Mint Orthodontics and

Dr. Geoff Sudit for Invisalign,

braces, or whatever is

needed to best suit your

needs. Can be transferred or

donated to a child in need.

Valued at $6,500. Thanks to

Mint Orthodontics.

Free orthodontic treatment

Stream content and enjoy UHD movies with this smart television, which comes with bass-

equipped speaker system for optimal sound. Valued at $1,200. Thanks to Steve Kalin and Family.

Sony 55” LED 4K Ultra HD TV


A heartfelt thanks to all of our generous Online Auction and $1oo Pull donors!

AutoBMW of MinnetonkaLexus of MaplewoodChildrenCamp OlamiCamp TekoCreative Kids StuffPlanet SpiritClothing and Accessories

Bluebird BoutiqueGalleriaHammermadeBay Street Shoes/ Joseph Ribkoff Inc.

Mainstream BoutiquePilgrim CleanersRagstockFood & DiningBen & Jerry’s (S. Minneapolis)

Birch’s on the LakeBreadsmithBryant Lake BowlCiao BellaCray-Z TreatsCrisp & GreenDonamae’s – A Sweet Studio

East Lake LiquorFamous Dave’s on Hwy 7Food Works, Inc.France 44 Wines, Spirits,and Cheese

Fulton (2)Gold NuggetGood Day CaféGreen and the GrainKaskaid HospitalityLa LomaLeeann ChinLettuce Entertain YouLiquor BoyLocal MotionLynlake BreweryNothing Bundt CakesPasskey Computer ServicesPopped CornRed Cow

RedstoneRobyn IngberSGAD (Surly Gives A Damn) (2)

State Fair Mini DonutsStellas Fish CaféSunshine FactorySurdyks Liquor and Cheese Shop

Surly BrewingTrader Joe’sWakameWuolletZeloHandbags & JewelryBravo JewelersBridget Clark DesignsContinental DiamondRobyn and Jason BassJeffrey Jewelry Co.JW HulmeKate SpadeOie JewelryPumpzTokyobay By David SpencerHealth & FitnessAwaken PilatesFit Body BootcampLake Minnetonka Orthodontics

Lifetime Fitness – Ashley Graven

Sarah Cherry Fitness (2)Title One BoxingHome/Art/BooksAnonymousArts and Flowers Design Studio

EmanuelKim Teplinsky DesignsLerner Publishing Kar-BenThe Appliance and Cabinet Showroom

ZerorezMiscellaneousApres Event Décor and Tent Rental

Luggage World

Pet CareAugusta Pet ServicesChuck and Don’sGolden Valley Animal Hospital

MOE BodyworksPowerbark by Leslie FhimaPuppy Good StartSpa & BeautyCedar NailsCurl PowerMOE BodyworksPolished Nails and SpaSadie Anne HodgdonSara GrimaldiTickets/Entertainment/Sports

Allied ParkingBig Stone Mini GolfBig Thrill FactoryBrave New WorkshopCoordinated Business Systems

Ellyn Wolfenson & Mick Belzer

Guthrie TheaterIllusion TheaterIzzy’s Ice CreamJosh Siskin (2)Landmark TheatersLynn and Alan GoldbloomMinnesota VikingsMall of AmericaOak Ridge Country ClubOld Log TheaterRachel Ratner and Peter Shanedling

Showplace IconSt. Paul SaintsRush Creek Golf clubMinnesota Jewish Theater Company

Unique ExperiencesEvolve Segway (3)Minneapolis Institute of ArtPinot’s PaletteTesla

Fabulous Raffle Prizes

List includes prizes donated as of Oct 1.


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JFCS is blessed to have hundreds of prize donors who participate in our Annual Benefit’s Raffle, Online Auction and $100 Pull. Four long-time business supporters of our Annual Benefit are Continental Diamond, Max’s jewelry store, Coordinated Business Systems, and Travel One. JFCS recently reached out to these businesses to ask why they support our Annual Benefit each year:

Continental DiamondsRevital Furman, Continental Diamond’s Director of Sales

and Strategy, said supporting the JFCS Annual Benefit each year is an easy decision because it brings together hundreds of community members of all ages to celebrate what a caring and supportive Jewish community we have here in Minneapolis. “By supporting this event, we have the chance to align our family values with our corporate values and give something back to a community we care about,” she said.

She added that Continental believes everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue health, happiness and success. “JFCS has a pulse on the needs in our community and provides services that offer a hand up to people in need while treating them with the dignity and respect they deserve,” Furman said. “They believe in people, and we do too.”

Max’sEllen Hertz, owner of Max’s, said her company believes in

the power of individual and business investment to make the world a better place. “When all in our community don’t have the opportunity to reach their full potential, we are all affected,” she said. “The mission of JFCS is in complete alignment with this belief.”

She added that Max’s is proud to support the JFCS Annual Benefit each year. “The Benefit is vitally important in raising money that is needed to make critical, tangible differences in peoples’ lives on a daily basis,” Hertz said.

Coordinated Business SystemsCoordinated Business Systems and its owners Jim and

Donna Oricchio have been supporting the JFCS Annual Benefit since 1994, nearly since the inception. In addition to being the Online Auction Sponsor, Coordinated Business Systems donates Twins tickets for our Online Auction and something special each year for our Raffle.

The Oricchios have attended most of the Annual Benefits over the last 23 years and always look forward to the event. “We like to support JFCS because of all the great work it does,” Jim said. “It helps people from all religions and backgrounds in a committed and unselfish way.”

Travel OneThe Sigel/Neuman Family – Sheila Sigel, Steve Neuman

and Bill Neuman – and their business, Travel One, have also supported the Benefit for many years. The three siblings said that JFCS was the favorite non-profit organization of their mother, Corky Neuman.

Corky worked many years as a volunteer for JFCS, organizing events and parties, driving for seniors, and helping whenever or wherever needed. She was also a proud recipient of the Spirit of JFCS Award, the highest honor given to a JFCS volunteer.

“Our parents have been great role models, teaching us the importance of volunteering our time and financially supporting local Jewish charities,” the family said. “It is a pleasure for Travel One to be a long-standing supporter of the JFCS Annual Benefit. The good work of JFCS is an inspiration and serves as a guideline for our own family values.”

Longtime prize donors of JFCS’ Annual Benefit share why they always make sure to support event


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JFCS prides itself on being the place people turn to when they need help. From aging and career services, to counseling and mental health advocacy, JFCS serves people of all ages and backgrounds. At JFCS, we realize it’s difficult for individuals to achieve positive mental health and satisfying, healthy relationships when their basic needs aren’t met.

This is why we provide critical programs and services addressing food security and basic needs that help ensure that individuals and families we serve have the essential resources to live better, more fulfilled lives. Easing suffering is at the core of our mission – but in order to achieve this, healthy food, clothing, a safe home and reliable transportation must come first.

The JFCS Food Security Program addresses needs specifically related to food access for individuals within the Jewish and broader community. It includes community outreach to groups typically at risk such as seniors, low-income families, and people with physical and mental disabilities. Helping people access programs such as SNAP (food stamps) and food shelves – especially our partner, PRISM – is a large piece of the program’s work. JFCS also plays an active advocacy role locally and nationally by participating in coalitions such as MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger (national) and Partners to End Hunger (local).

Other JFCS programs that address food security and basic needs include The ACT Program (family support program in St. Louis Park Schools), Emergency Financial Assistance, Holocaust Survivor Support Services, and Kosher Meals on Wheels. Even our Hag Sameach program, which provides ritual foods for Jewish holidays, ensures families don’t

have to choose between paying a utility bill or having the food necessary to celebrate Passover.

JFCS always provides solutions to ensure our clients most basic needs are met. “For the clients, food security is a foundational piece of economic stability,” said Clare Gravon, Food Security Program Coordinator. “What is more fundamental than knowing you’ll be able to feed your kids next week?”

PRISMJFCS and PRISM formed a

partnership several years ago to extend the capacities of both social service agencies to meet the needs of people experiencing financial hardship and/or food insecurity. PRISM, which features a food shelf, housing program and a thrift shop, offers an immediate response to people in crisis. JFCS provides wrap-around services in areas like career services, children and family services, and counseling and mental health support that can stabilize families, provide long-term solutions and help prevent future crises.

JFCS and PRISM will be partnering even closer in early 2018 when both move into the same building in Golden Valley – a new, shared home for both agencies. “The partnership with JFCS allows us to respond in a more holistic manner to the needs of people in the community,” said Michelle Ness, Executive Director of PRISM. “The array of services JFCS offers complements what we do at PRISM very well.” Suburban poverty is growing at a concerning rate, she said, and one of the best ways to respond to it is to have a comprehensive organization that can provide many services in the same location.

The ACT ProgramThe ACT Program of JFCS serves

families in elementary school and early childhood programs in the St Louis Park School District. The program provides resources to assist with parenting support, school and educational concerns, and access to community resources. ACT recognizes that when families have basic needs satisfied, adequate healthcare and stable housing, their children are more likely to get to school and succeed.

One individual who benefitted greatly from The ACT Program is Tina, a single mother of three who suffered a serious work injury two years ago. Her injury greatly affected her ability to take care of her kids and do basic functions like cooking, cleaning, and more. She said one of the greatest things that happened after her injury was when a guidance counselor at her child’s school referred her family to The ACT Program. JFCS was able to provide a Thanksgiving meal for her family, scholarships for her children to attend summer camps, supplies for birthday parties and emergency financial assistance for rent and utility bills.

“Without JFCS our family would have gotten by, but our quality of life would have been very different,” Tina said. “My kids get to be kids – they get to go to camp. They’ve received holiday meals and Christmas presents. There is nobody that has helped us more than JFCS.”

Tina said the Thanksgiving meal especially provided a wonderful moment for her family. She wasn’t able to cook or go to the grocery store on her own, so being able to be in the kitchen with her kids helping her prepare the meal together is something she wouldn’t have been able to experience. “I had so much gratitude,” she said. “When you can’t access these things on your own, it was

The foundation of self-sufficiencyJFCS’ food security and basic needs programs provide the first step for clients who are striving to reach their full potential

Food security and basic needs


humbling to know people cared that much.”

Advocacy at the CapitolThough JFCS is able to address

immediate food security needs through our own programs and community partnerships, we don’t lose focus on the long-term picture. JFCS staff and Board of Directors, through its Advocacy Committee, advocate on issues of importance affecting our clients and

community. Members of this committee met with elected officials this summer at the state and national level to discuss hunger and food security.

“The work of non-profits and faith-based institutions is not enough – we also need good public policy,” said Jaye Snyder, a member of the Advocacy Committee. “That starts with leaders who are educated and well-informed on what the challenges are. Our advocacy efforts at JFCS seek to inform and educate, as

well as build relationships with those who directly impact policy.”

JFCS Chief Executive Officer Judy Halper said, “I’m fond of quoting the late Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone, who said, ‘We all do better when we all do better.’ Those of us who are able to donate, volunteer, offer support and assistance can help those in need, and at the end of the day, we all benefit!”

“There is nobody that has helped us more than JFCS.”

– Tina, ACT Program Client


JFCS’ full array of Career Services helps job seekers prepare for success in today’s competitive job market. Our programs empower people to explore and identify their visions of career success. Whether you are a recent graduate, recently unemployed or looking for a new job, JFCS Career Services can help you achieve career satisfaction by helping you make deliberate decisions at a critical point in your work life. JFCS Employment Counselor Anna Ferdelman discusses these topics below:

What services do you provide as an Employment Counselor?

Anna: I coach active job seekers by helping them retool and re-enter the workforce. Whether it’s from a layoff, coming back from retirement, wanting a career transition or working with a recent graduate, I provide the tools necessary for my clients to succeed and feel comfortable with the job search process. Services I provide are employment plan development, résumé and cover letter development, coaching in networking and interviewing, job search tips and strategies, career exploration, and administering career assessments.

What services do you find clients are most grateful for when working with you?

Even though my clients feel more confident with their job search after I help them with technical skills like résumé writing, interviewing skills, their elevator speech and more, it is often the personalized and holistic aspect of simply listening to their story and providing support that makes them most grateful.

Most clients I work with don’t have the opportunity to talk through their emotions surrounding the job search with someone at home. Whether they live by themselves or do not want to put the burden of their emotions on a loved one, they confide in me. I make sure they feel heard and understood, as this is a necessary step before they can truly immerse themselves into the job search.

Being unemployed is not easy and I feel it’s becoming more difficult. Job seekers are having to be more resilient, so having unbiased support is crucial. I pride myself in being that support system for them. I want to be their cheerleader throughout the

entire job search process. It can be a bumpy ride, but I am right there with them.

What do you enjoy about working with recent graduates?

Working with recent graduates is like starting to work on a blank canvas – the beginning is the most important. It is their first experience with the professional world, so they act like sponges soaking everything in. I know I did! They are new to the industry, so there is a lot to learn, mentally and emotionally. Even though today’s learner will have approximately 14 jobs, it’s

still important for recent graduates to get into the industry that is best suited to them, so they can continue to grow in that field versus hopping around trying to figure it out for years to come.

One study said that only 20 percent of professionals work from their strengths. This type of statistic is what inspires me to dive deeper with my clients to help them reveal their passions, natural strengths, aptitudes, personality traits, and more. It has to start with self-discovery. Commitment and energy come from passion. People want to be inspired. Some of them just don’t know it yet, and that is what I am here for.

What do you like most about your job?

Sharing the excitement with my clients when they find out they got the job

they desired and deserved. It’s so rewarding when I see my clients’ hard work finally paid off, and I love to share the enjoyment with them. It truly makes my day when they achieve their goals.

I am also passionate about career exploration, as it is an enjoyable journey to take with my clients. Typically, it starts off slow and apprehensive. However, after a little self-discovery and an increase in confidence, they become more energetic and optimistic. The process is inspiring to watch! To get started with JFCS Career Services today, call our Intake line at 952-417-2111 or fill out our Career Services Interest Form at jfcsmpls.org/career-services-interest-form/

Q&A with a JFCS Employment Counselor

Career Services

Anna Ferdelman


When someone contacts JFCS for help related to mental health, we have teams of clinically trained professionals who take a holistic approach to each situation. From Counseling and Mental Health Support Services to Career Services and financial assistance, JFCS has the ability to provide comprehensive, individualized services for people living with mental illness, as well as for the people who care for them.

In addition to helping individuals living with mental illness, JFCS strives to reduce the stigma of mental illness through community-wide educational events. One of the largest events is the Annual Twin Cities Mental Health Education Conference.

JFCS and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) co-sponsor the conference each fall – this year’s event is Oct. 22 and features Melody Moezzi, Iranian-American activist, award-winning writer and attorney, and author of Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life.

The Annual Mental Health Conference was created in 2001 to raise awareness of the fact that mental health issues are as common in the Jewish community as they are in the broader community. “In the years before the conference, the subject was pretty much taboo,” said Laurie Kramer, who co-founded the event and still organizes it every year. “Jewish families who had problems tried to keep them secret, leaving family members feeling isolated and alone.”

She pointed out that the Conference has been very well attended since the beginning, and this is critical to reducing the stigma of mental illness. “When 500-plus people come together to learn and to give and get support, they understand that whatever they are dealing with, they are not alone,” she said.

In addition to Moezzi’s keynote address, this

Educational conference helps reduce stigma of mental illness in the Jewish communityJFCS’ and JFS’ Annual Twin Cities Mental Health Education Conference helps those living with mental illness realize they are not alone

Community Involvement

Melody Moezziyear’s conference features two breakout sessions of workshops with 22 topics to choose from, covering mental health issues affecting youth to people in the later stages of life. Workshop topics include dementia, addiction, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, mental health advocacy, yoga psychotherapy, and many more.

JFCS, JFS, and Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis are also hosting a separate event, “Learning from Each Other: An Interfaith Conversation on Mental Health,” on Oct. 23 at Mt Olivet (5025 Knox Ave. S., MPLS). Moezzi will also speak at this event, which is open to clergy of all faiths, congregational staff and lay leaders interested in mental health issues.

JFCS’ array of services for those living with mental illness is available year-round. For more information call 952-546-0616 or visit www.jfcsmpls.org.


The following donations were received between April 1 and July 31, 2017.

Honor/Memorial Card Tributes

In Honor OfAl AbramsSpecial BirthdayMarilyn Rakieten

Phyllis AbramsSpecial BirthdayLinda & Miles Braufman

Elaine & Charles AbramsonAnnie & Adam’s

B’nai MitzvahCarole & Harold FogelSharon Kivens

Jodi & David AlterRachel ’s GraduationMargie & Michael Earhart

Mickey & Michael Appleman

35th Wedding AnniversaryCarolyn & Barry Gerr

Lisa AronauerBirthdayAnn & Neil Covin

Stacy White AthertonReceiving Your MBALaura L. Cohen

Kerry BaderRetirementRandi Livon-Bemel & Bob Bemel

Alex BoylanSharry Schmid

Molly Bader85th BirthdayBill AbermanSheri & Steve AbramsLorraine ApplebaumKerry & Scott BaderMarissa & Robb BaderStuart Bader

Adrienne & Morton BankAmy & Stan BaratzShirley BaratzMargo BerdassPeggy & Billy CohnMelanie & Vic GreensteinGloria JaffeEva Kieffer

Brina KrelitzArlene & Zvi LeibovichPam & James OttensteinLinda & Max RutmanNancy & Steve SchachtmanJane & Leonard SiedbandHeidi & John WilenskySybil & Seymour Wilensky

Matthew BakerBirthdaySara Baker

Sally & Charlie BansBirth of Granddaughter,

PhoebeJim Tankenoff

Amy & Stan Baratz40th Wedding AnniversaryLinda & Tom Sklar

Melanie Barry75th BirthdayMarlys & Elliott BadzinShussie & Allen Blumenthal

Sue Ellen & Stuart BorkenJudy CofmanAmy & David CohenRachel & Bret EricksonSharie & Jerry FrankEileen GarelickMolly & Kenneth GarelickAnita GellerHeidi & Howard GilbertHarriet & Peter GlickZelia GoldbergKay GoldsteinKerri & Jordan GreenbergTeri & Michael GreensteinJudy & Jon HarrisLisa HeilicherDiane & Neil HoffmanDiana IdelkopeCarole & Marty KaplanBeverly & Alan KasdanDana & Ryan KatzLinda & Scott KetoverElaine LangerSue & David LeonDelores & Corky LevinBetty Sue & David Lipschultz

Marcia & Allen OleiskyMarcia & Aaron PinkusSharon PosnanskySuzanne PrassNancy & Steve SchachtmanJudy & Morris ShermanDianne & Leighton SiegelStacey & David SpencerLiba & Tom StillmanToodie & Frank TrestmanSandra & Bob WallackEvonne WedinAlaine & Howard WilenskyAndrea WilenskySybil & Seymour WilenskyJoni & Neil YarmoKathy & Howard Zack

Melanie BarryGrandson, Ben’s GraduationSusan Chalfen & Dan Silvers

Michelle & Neville BasmanBirth of CharlotteAnn Hunegs

Lee BearmonFather’s DayPaula & Michael Sieger

Janet & Joel BeezyNaomi & Gabriel ’s

EngagementSandra & David Marrinson

Debbie Bell75th BirthdaySandra & Bob Wallack

Sarah & Jedd BellmanBirth of Daughter, Tilly AvaSharon & Allen Friedman

Jeffrey BercSpecial BirthdayMarilyn & Tim BromsBeth & Richard Glassman

Margo BerdassBirth of Great-Grandson, FredMildred Ingber

Sandra & Julius BerezovskyGranddaughter’s MarriageJoyce & Mike Shapiro

Carol & Rick BergSpecial Wedding AnniversaryElaine & Myron GoodmanNancy Saliterman

Connie BermanSpecial BirthdayLinda & Miles BraufmanElaine & Gary DachisSusan & Richard Proman

Maureen & Saul BernickAidan’s Bar MitzvahSandy & Allen HarrisJudie & Cary Shaich

Meira Besikof40th BirthdayEllie & Mark Wolpert

Shirley & Marshall Besikof50th Wedding AnniversaryLinda & Miles BraufmanAnn & Neil CovinElaine & Gary DachisSusan & Richard PromanMargit Wenger

Barbara & David Betten65th Wedding AnniversaryEva Kieffer

Honor/Memorial Cards 101

Honor/Memorial Cards are a convenient way to make a contribution to JFCS and honor someone you care about at the same time!Check out the many ways you can give:

• Online – Go to www.jfcsmpls.org and click on “Donate,” then “Honor/Memorial Cards”

• Phone – Call the Honor/Memorial Card Hotline at 952-542-4817

• Email – Send your request to [email protected]• Mail – Send a JFCS contribution envelope to Jewish Family

and Children’s Service of MinneapolisUpon receiving your donation, a beautiful Honor/Memorial/Mitzvah Card will be sent to the designated recipient.For more information, or if you would like to receive a packet of donation envelopes, call the Honor/Memorial Card Hotline at 952-542-4817.


Marilyn Bix70th BirthdayLinda & Miles BraufmanMarcia & Mark Cherniack

Margie & Stuart BlackerBirthdaysMolly & Sid Bader

Shussie & Allen Blumenthal

Birth of Great-GrandchildrenSybil & Seymour Wilensky

Deborah BoehmBirthdayNancy & Bruce Luberoff

Jerry BratterBirthdayScott Stein

Darlene & Larry Braufman50th Wedding AnniversaryBeverly DolinskyRoz & Fred Kaplan

Pam Brin90th BirthdayJean RivkinTudie Ross

Marilyn BromsMother’s DayRoss Broms

Sandra Brown80th BirthdayMillie & Howard Segal

Robert BurkLifetime Achievement AwardOrlin Silverman

Fran & Marvin BursteinZach Gordon’s Bar MitzvahKaren & Morris DavidmanPaula & Robert Maisel

Paige & Michael BursteinGraduationBarbara & Zola Friedman

Betsy ButwinSpecial BirthdayLinda & Miles Braufman

Melissa Krasnow & Dan Chan

Alexander’s Bar MitzvahRachel Leo

Howard ChanenDaughter, Amanda’s

EngagementJim Tankenoff

Helen Chargo75th BirthdaySharon & Gerald SchraberJudie & Cary Shaich

Anna Ione & Joe CohenWeddingMimi Winger & Howard Shapiro

Ethelyn CohenMother’s DayChristine & Gary Cohen

Paula CohenBirthdayAmy & David Cohen

Kathy & David Cooper30th Wedding AnniversaryAlaine & Howard Wilensky

Anne DachisBirthdayMindy Isaacs

Nooper DachisSpecial BirthdayDebbie Dachis Gold & Michael Gold

Karen Davidman75th BirthdayCarolyn AbramsonFremajane & Blair Wolfson

Allie DivineReceiving JFCS Emerging

Leader AwardMarilyn & Tim BromsBetsy & Steve Sitkoff

Robin & Mark DuffneyWedding AnniversaryLinda & Miles Braufman

Nancy & Jay DworskyLeo’s GraduationRicki Roberts & Mark Simon

Steve EdelsteinRetirementScott Burstein

Jane EffressSpecial BirthdaySusan & Cliff LakeLinda & Tom SklarFremajane & Blair Wolfson

Mitchell EinzigSpecial BirthdayBarbara & Neal FrankSusan Chalfen & Dan SilversJoan & Paul Wernick

Jeff EisenbergSpecial BirthdayBetty & Jerry GurewitzHeidi & John Wilensky

Nance Alexander & Stan Eisenberg

Julie’s EngagementMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Wendy EisenbergNew JobVicki & Howard Londer

Sylvia Darr & Terri ElkinMarriageChar Cohodes

Rhoda Engelson85th BirthdayLinda & Les FieldmanDebra & Bruce Lieberman

Rhoda & Gene EngelsonWedding AnniversaryMarlene Gimpel

Ilene & Edward EngleSpecial Wedding AnniversaryLinda & Miles Braufman

Laura EnglerBirthdayGena & Joe Janetka

Lil Fallek85th BirthdayMillie & Howard Segal

Hillary & Daniel FederSpecial Wedding AnniversaryMarilyn & Tim Broms

David Feinberg95th BirthdayCindy & Bruce Idelkope

Marcia Milkis & Neil Feinberg

Being Special FriendsSusie & Bobby Diamond

Neil Feinberg80th BirthdayKimberly & Erik FeinbergMolly & Kenneth Garelick

Lisa & Charles FeldbaumSpecial Wedding AnniversaryJim Tankenoff

Elyse Feuer & Doug Martin Sherri & Larry Feuer

Birth of Daughter & Granddaughter

Jill Ann Marks

Sherri & Larry FeuerBirth of Granddaughter, AbbySarah & Mike Badower

Sherri & Larry FeuerAaron’s YahrzeitFran & David BayerSharon & Allen KaufmannArlene & Zvi LeibovichRobin & Henry Stein

Les FieldmanRetirementDebra & Bruce Lieberman

Debbie & Michael FinnDaughter, Jodi’s MarriageLorraine ApplebaumShirley HaskovitzEllen & Earl Reinhardt

Linda FitermanIn Her HonorDana Rubin

Beverly FitzGeraldSpecial BirthdayMelanie BarryCarol Woodward

Rebecca FogelIn Her HonorBobbie Goldfarb

Mari ForbushRafi & Jemma’s WeddingLee Friedman

Sharie & Jerry Frank55th Wedding AnniversaryPaula & Robert Maisel

Gail & Gerald FrischGrandchildren’s B’nai MitzvahKaren & Irving Katz

Don Frishberg90th BirthdayEmily Arredia & Aaron Cohen

Sally CohenAnne DachisBarbara & Neal FrankRosann KahnerJoan & Paul Wernick

Igor Furman70th BirthdayRollye & Chuck Rinkey

Francie & David Gale20th Wedding AnniversaryAmy & Brad Kanter

Rivi & Michael Galinson50th Wedding AnniversaryDiane & Richard CohenSusan & Richard PromanJana Rubin

Eileen Gantman65th BirthdayLyn & Michael Gleeman

Lauren & Hart GellmanMarriageKay & Bruce Goldstein

Rosalie & Andrew GellmanHart & Lauren’s MarriageCindy & Doug Kanter

Benjamin GenslerIn His HonorRena & Aaron Fendler

Eva GenslerIn Her HonorRena & Aaron Fendler

Roni & Alan Gingold20th Wedding AnniversaryLinda & Miles Braufman

Sara & Joel GinsbergSpecial Wedding AnniversaryDebbie Dachis Gold

Roy Ginsburg60th BirthdayDeborah CharanMark GinsburgRuth & Cass LewartJill & Wayne PalmeterJodi & Jeff Upin

Jon GlickBirthdayRenee & Jim Gainsley

Debbie & Mark GlotterBirth of Grandson, JonahRobin & Bryan Landy

Scott GodesSpecial BirthdayLinda & Miles Braufman

Kelsey GoemanIn Her HonorErica Solomon

Rivian GoldbergBirthdayBill AbermanKerry & Scott Bader

Connie Chill & Jesse Golden

MarriageSharon & Douglas Mangine

Marshall Golden70th BirthdayHarriet Swatez

Nancy & Marshall GoldenMarni & Michael ’s WeddingBeth & Scott Puchtel

Richard GoldenRetirementGloria MurmanShelly & Howard ReichertAbbie Miller & Harold Roitenberg

Herb GoldenbergIn His HonorSusan & Bill Goldenberg

Linda & Jack GoldenbergBirth of GrandsonCindy & Donald Brown

Rhonda Stein & Stuart Goldenberg

Birth of Grandson, RobbyJudy & Andy HalperDana RubinAlaine & Howard Wilensky

Susan & Bill Goldenberg55th Wedding AnniversarySheila & Stephen Lieberman

Merna Goldetsky80th BirthdayMolly GrossmanPatricia Kenton & Philip Politz

Linda & Max Rutman

Cindi & Harold GoldfineBirth of GranddaughterLinda & Miles BraufmanJudy & Jon HarrisArlene & Zvi LeibovichRollye & Chuck RinkeyDana Rubin

Robert GoldishFather’s DayBarbara & Lee Bearmon

Kay & Bruce Goldstein35th Wedding AnniversaryNancy & David GoldsteinCindy & Doug Kanter


Reed GoldsteinHigh School GraduationDebbie Dachis Gold & Michael Gold

Carolyn & Jeremy Gottstein50th Wedding AnniversaryRoz & Fred Kaplan

Arlene GralnekBirthdayBarbara & Lee Bearmon

Diane Greenberg80th BirthdayRita & Larry CovinJoanie LevinsohnLois Liss

Harley GreenbergSpecial BirthdayHarolyn & Steven Rudoy

Lexi GreenbergBat MitzvahSheree Goldblatt

Debra & Paul GreenblattBirth of GrandchildFredell CohenMargaret Macneale & Gary Cohen

Nan & Jim GreenfieldSpecial Wedding AnniversaryJim Tankenoff

Arlene & Phillip GrodnickBirth of GranddaughterJudy & Michael Emmons

Barbara GrossmanBirthdayRon Reichert

Fenei Greenwald & David Gumenick

Birth of Granddaughter, ShayeHarriet & Arthur Wiss

Dana & David Gustafson20th Wedding AnniversaryBetty & Jerry GurewitzAmy & Brad Kanter

Judy HalperAppointment to Minneapolis

Foundation’s Board of Trustees

Ann & Robert Jackson

Barbara Harris85th BirthdayLorraine ApplebaumMolly & Sid BaderMarcia & Mark CherniackRoz & David Schwartzman

Cheryl & Scott HarrisHuey & Amy’s Marriage and

Sophie & Harry’s MarriageBarbara & Neal FrankRandi & Barry Wolfish

Ronald HarrisSpecial BirthdayRoz & David Schwartzman

Rabbi Jennifer & Michael Hartman

Birth of FredDana Rubin

Nancy & Bob HartmanBirth of Grandson, FredMolly & Sid BaderDana Rubin

Phyllis Heilicher85th BirthdayCorrine & Tom Feinberg

Jack HeldSpecial BirthdayBarbara & Lee BearmonBarbara & David Rosenberg

Nancy HeldSpecial BirthdayBarbara & David Rosenberg

Jackie HenningRetirementLee Friedman

Barb & Phillip Herman50th Wedding AnniversaryJudy & Ryan HermanJudie & Cary Shaich

Barb & Phillip HermanAidan & Carly’s

B’nai MitzvahJudie & Cary Shaich

Lauren & Ben HertzBirth of Matilda Ruby HertzDenise & Marshall Hertz

Carly & Matt HodesBirth of Lucy HodesRobert Dachis

Denise & Bob HodesBirth of Lucy HodesAnne Dachis

Ruth HopeGraduationElizabeth & Jeff Toretsky

Cindy & Bruce IdelkopeAlex & Dafne’s MarriageRicki Roberts & Mark Simon

Diane & Marvin IngberGrandson’s Bar MitzvahMarcia & Mark CherniackJudy & Michael Emmons

Mildred Ingber98th BirthdayMargo BerdassArlene & Sidney HarrisSandy & Allen Harris

Gloria JaffeSpecial BirthdayMargo BerdassBrian KrelitzVicki SchraberToodie & Frank Trestman

Roz Jaffee90th BirthdayPam Brin

Gloria JohnsonSpecial BirthdayLorraine Applebaum

Lois JohnsonSpecial BirthdayLorraine Applebaum

Jeremy KalinIn His HonorNancy Kleeman & Dick Kalin

Lori & Jay KaminThe Birth of Granddaughter,

Ava DaliaSheryl & Randy Rutzick

Howard KaminskySpecial BirthdayBarbara & David Rosenberg

Marlee Kaminsky60th BirthdayAlaine & Howard Wilensky

Cindy & Doug KanterJon Receiving his MBARandi & Barry Wolfish

Joanne Kaplan75th BirthdayRoz & Fred Kaplan

Suzanne & Harvey Kaplan55th Wedding AnniversarySusan & Richard Proman

Janice & Mark KaronBirth of Grandson, ArnieEllen & Earl Reinhardt

Audrey & Alvin KaufmanBirth of Great-GrandsonNettie & Ben Kramer

Pam & Ronald KaufmanBirth of GrandsonNettie & Ben Kramer

Marcie & Larry Kelner25th Wedding AnniversaryRita & Ron Kelner

Rita & Ron KelnerBirth of GranddaughterFrances SalperGayle & Ron WiederholtJudy & Stephen Witebsky

Rita KelnerSuccessful Caregiver ConferenceCaregiver’s Conference Steering Committte

Sue FehrMidge FrailichSteve GreenbergTerri & Mike GreensteinBarbara HarrisGail MachovAnnette SandlerTemma ShankmanCarol ShapiroMargie Solomon

Miriam & Lee Kieffer60th Wedding AnniversaryTammy & Carl Birnberg

Sandi & Michael King50th Wedding AnniversaryMarilyn Bix & Nate Wolk

Janie KirschbaumSpecial BirthdayMary & Bob Mersky

Renee & Hess Kline50th Wedding AnniversaryPeggy & Billy CohnGloria JaffeJane & Jon Schwartzman

Ruth KnelmanBirthdayRachel Ratner & Peter Shanedling

Deborah & Gary KohlerBirth of Grandson, CharlieJudy & Andy HalperDana Rubin

Betty Kohn85th BirthdayAileen & Donald Herstein

Louis Kotlarz90th BirthdaySandra Mandel

Julie & Marc KozbergJosh & Michelle’s MarriageMarilyn & Tim BromsAdeline GouldMary & Bob Mersky

Allen KupermanBirthdayAnn & Neil Covin

Howard KuretskyBirthdayElaine & Gary Dachis

Jane Effress & Harvey Lambert

Special FriendsSusie & Bobby Diamond

Erin Sharpe LandyCompleting MBAMarilyn & Richard Chern

Robin & Bryan LandyErin & Manuel’s EngagementSally Rubenstein

Bill Lapp75th BirthdaySusan & Arnold Zuckman

Judi & Larry Latz50th Wedding AnniversaryMarilyn Bix & Nate Wolk

Beth LeonardFederation AwardStuart Bader

Lily LevinLily’s GraduationBarbara & Zola Friedman

Peter LevySpecial BirthdayHarolyn & Steven Rudoy

Sheila & Stephen Lieberman

In Their HonorSusan & Bill Goldenberg

Joyce & Robert LieboNew HomeKaren & Morris Davidman

Jane & Todd LifsonAndrew’s EngagementMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Marilyn & Martin Lipschultz

Jessica & Jeremy’s WeddingJane & Norman Gurstel

Laura & Martin LipshutzSpecial BirthdaysPaula & Marshall LehmanCindy & Jon Tarshish

Roberta LisztSpecial BirthdayShirley & Larry Zipkin

Nicole LynnSpecial BirthdayNancy Calvin

Sarahalee & Israel MagrissoWedding AnniversaryCarolyn & Barry Gerr

Rhoda Mains85th BirthdayCorrine & Tom FeinbergMarjorie & Don Frishberg

Max MakovetskyCollege GraduationDebbie Dachis Gold & Michael Gold

Sidney & Solie MandelGraduationsMildred Ingber

Rose ManosSpecial BirthdayAnne DachisJill & Jeffrey DachisGeorganne Savitt

Noah MarellSpecial BirthdayLeah & Simon Temkin

Marilyn Marker80th BirthdayDorothy & Norman PinkEllen & Earl Reinhardt

Chele & Ruben MarmetNew HomeAnne Dachis

Sandra MarrinsonBirthdaySharon & Bill Torodor

Diane MastSpecial BirthdayLorraine ApplebaumLinda & Miles BraufmanGloria JaffeGena & Joe Janetka


Naomi MaulRoz & David SchwartzmanSharon & Jerry Trestman

Gail & Neil MeyerAnnie & Evan’s EngagementMargie & Michael EarhartMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Neil MeyerReceiving Shem Tov AwardMargie & Michael Earhart

Charlotte Moses90th BirthdayDiane & Daniel GoldmanEsta MillerBeth & Jay Weinblatt

Charles Nadler70th BirthdayKerry & Scott BaderEvie & Jeffrey Engler

Marlene NathansonSpecial BirthdayRita Nathanson

Rita NathansonSpecial BirthdayLois & Walter BaumNancy Calvin

Judith NathensonNew HomeFran & Marvin Burstein

Ellen NelsonSpecial BirthdayLinda & Miles BraufmanJudy & Michael EmmonsBonnie SellMarilyn Marker & Bud Shapiro

Leslie & Lex NerenbergMitzvotsDeborah & Gary Kohler

Saranee & Cantor Neil Newman

30th Wedding AnniversaryPaula & Robert Maisel

Patty Obst70th BirthdayJoanie Levinsohn

Sandra & Stan OkinowIn Her HonorSusan & Bill Goldenberg

Lisa Frank & Jared PalmerWedding AnniversaryJoanne & Douglas Savitt

Leslie & Andrew ParkerSam’s GraduationJudy & Michael Emmons

Barbara & Larry ParksGranddaughter’s Bat MitzvahCarolyn & Barry Gerr

Johnna ParksBat MitzvahDana Shapiro

Jacki PasterGrandson Mitchell ’s

Bar MitzvahLinda & Miles BraufmanLinda & Tom Sklar

Jacki PasterGranddaughter’s Bat MitzvahLinda & Miles Braufman

Marlene Goldenberg & Bobby Patrick

Birth of Son, RobbyDana Rubin

Heidi & Brian Pergament20th Wedding AnniversaryAnn & Neil Covin

Margaret PistnerRetirementBarbara & Lee Bearmon

David PosenSpecial BirthdayKaren & Morris Davidman

Nancy PromanSpecial BirthdaySusan & Richard Proman

Sharon Lehrman & Steve Ptaszek

Birth of Granddaughter, Sophia

Marilyn & Richard Chern

Beth & Scott PuchtelBirth of Hannah GraceIlene & Bruce Zwick

Paul Ramseyer90th BirthdayLorin & Scott GodesIsla & Frank Katzovitz

Gayle & James RapoportThe Birth of Your Grandson,

Jacob EllisRita & Ron Kelner

Benjamin & Matt RibnickGraduationBarbara & Zola Friedman

Mindy Ribnick55th BirthdayDebbie & Craig SpencerAlaine Wilensky

Donna RobbinsBirth of Great-GranddaughterBarbara & Zola Friedman

Toni RosenSpecial BirthdayMelanie BarryCarol Woodward

Barbara & David RosenbergGrandson, Zach’s Bar MitzvahLinda & Miles Braufman

Cynthia Rosenblatt RossSpecial BirthdayMyrna & Gary Bell

Marilyn & Steven Rothschild

50th Wedding AnniversaryCharlotte & Richard Berman

Marc RubensteinPresidencyDebra Grayson

Caron RubinBirthdayRhonda & Harry Rubin

Harold Rubin90th BirthdayMolly & Sid BaderAdrienne & Morton BankPeggy & Billy CohnAnita & Marvin GreensteinEva KiefferSharon & Jerry TrestmanSandra & Bob Wallack

Karen & Russ Rubin38th Wedding Anniversary &

Russ’ BirthdayPatty & Mark ChodoshSally Lorberbaum

Karen RubinReceiving Federation

Community Champion Award

Gloria MurmanBarbara & Larry Parks

Rochelle RubinBirthdayElaine & Harold Rubin

Wendy & Steve RubinJack’s Bar MitzvahMarcia & Mark Cherniack

Max Rutman90th BirthdayMolly & Sid BaderStuart BaderMerna GoldetskyAnita & Marvin GreensteinGloria JaffeBrina KrelitzLinda & Tom Sklar

Bill Salper65th BirthdayRita & Ron Kelner

Sheva & Tom SandersMara & Jamie’s WeddingLee Friedman

Annette & Vic SandlerAmy & Michael ’s MarriageLee FriedmanRita & Ron KelnerAmy Taswell & Jim Moscowitz

Dana RubinCarol ShapiroJudy & Stephen Witebsky

Gail Bender-Satz & Mark Satz

BirthdaysPaula & Robert Maisel

Debra SavittIn Her HonorJoanne & Douglas Savitt

Debra & Gregg SavittMaddie’s GraduationMargie & Michael Earhart

Debra & Gregg SavittAdam & Hannah’s

EngagementJudy & Andy Halper

Maddie SavittCollege GraduationJoanne & Douglas Savitt

Susi SaxlBirthdayEmily & Nicholas O’Rourke

Ron SaxonSpecial BirthdayEva KiefferLouise & Jerry Rotman

Jan & Rich SchachtmanSpecial Wedding AnniversaryLinda & Miles Braufman

Nancy & Steve SchachtmanOliver’s Bar MitzvahLinda & Miles Braufman

Nancy & Steve SchachtmanWedding AnniveraryKathy & Howard Zack

Seymour SchonwetterFather’s DaySara Baker

Alice & Steven SchultzYour 30th Wedding

AnniversaryCindy & Doug Kanter

Roz & David SchwartzmanAmanda’s GraduationGloria Jaffe

Howard SegalFather’s DayMardi & Mark Kunik

Marvin Segal80th BirthdayLoni & Darrell AnselAnn & Neil CovinMiriam & Robert KleinbaumPhil SchneiderSandra & Bob Wallack

Dawn & Ron SerbinLeah’s Bat MitzvahSybil Rubin

Cindy & Joel ShapiroJacqui’s EngagementMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Cindy & Joel ShapiroBirth of PaigeDana Rubin

Gloria SharlinSpecial BirthdayGloria Jaffe

Nancy & Bob ShiffReceiving 2017 Louis Gainsley

Distinguished Service AwardSandra & Louis Bennett

Barbara & Lloyd SiegelGrandson’s Bar MitzvahSusie & Bobby Diamond

Paula & Michael SiegerWedding AnniversaryBarbara & Lee Bearmon

Joanne Silverman75th BirthdayMarcia & Mark CherniackElaine & Gary DachisLinda & Tom Sklar

Joanne & Michael Silverman

Wedding AnniversaryBarbara & David Rosenberg

Sherwin SilvermanMarriageDebra & Gregg Savitt

Susan Chalfen & Dan Silvers

Granddaughter’s Bat MitavahJudy & Michael Emmons

Tom SklarSpecial BirthdaySheri & Steve AbramsMarcia & Mark CherniackElaine & Gary DachisJudy & Michael EmmonsSusan & Richard Proman

Jan & Henry SnyderWedding AnniversaryLois & Walter Baum

Nancy SolomonSpecial BirthdayEva Kieffer

Sandy SondellSpecial BirthdayAnn & Neil Covin

Rhonda SteinMany Years of Service to JFCSScott Burstein

Robin & Henry SteinEvan’s MarriageSue & Adam GodesRandi & Barry Wolfish

Debbie & Jed StillmanService to & Award from

HMJDSJoyce & David AbramsonAmy & Lee FriedmanBarbara & Zola Friedman

Sophie StillmanU of M GraduationBarbara & Zola Friedman

Marge & Lloyd SussmanSpecial Wedding AnniversarySharon Levitsky



Harriet Swatez70th BirthdayMarilyn & Richard ChernAnn & Neil CovinNancy & Steve SchachtmanEllie & Mark Wolpert

Helen SwatezMother’s DayHelen Swatez

Jim TankenoffMichael ’s MarriageMary & Bob Mersky

Marsha & Gary Tankenoff55th Wedding AnniversaryMimi GleekelGisell & Richard WienSheila & Stephen Lieberman

Scott Tankenoff50th BirthdayDina & Matt CohenMiriam & Michael Goodman

Shelley & Kyle HansenLauren & Danny KaplanTerrence KingstonBecca & Chuck Roehrdanz

Cindy & Jon TarshishEvan & Lauren’s EngagementSheryl & Randy RutzickAlaine & Howard Wilensky

Leah & Simon TemkinSophia’s GraduationMargie & Michael Earhart

Lori TenenbaumBirth of GrandchildBarbara & Zola Friedman

Morris ToretskyBirthdayBeverly Aaron

Bill TorodorBirthdaySandra & David Marrinson

Marilynn & Charles Tuchfarber

Zach Rosenberg’s Bar MItzvahLinda & Miles Braufman

Lauren VegasBat MitzvahSheree Goldblatt

Lois & Bob VerbSpecial Wedding AnniversaryLinda & Miles Braufman

Sandra WallackSpecial BirthdayGloria JaffeEva Kieffer

Janice & Bruce Waller65th Wedding AnniversaryBarbara & Lee BearmonJudy Dodd & Don Belzer

Sharon Waller75th BirthdayConnie BermanRicki & Conrad Butwinick

Marcia & Mark CherniackRita & Larry CovinElaine & Gary DachisSusie & Bobby DiamondEllen & Dana NelsonSusan & Richard PromanShelly & Howard ReichertBarbara & David RosenbergDana RubinBarbara & Phil SchneiderEileen & Jeff SilverSusan Chalfen & Dan SilversLinda & Tom SklarStacey & David SpencerBabe & Norm Wartnick

Beth & Jay WeinblattWedding AnniversaryEsta Miller

Edward WeinerBirthdayRicki & Conrad Butwinick

Suzanne & Everett Weinstein

50th Wedding AnniversaryCharlotte & Richard BermanFran & Marvin BursteinCarol & Stan DobrinBarbara & Neal FrankLynn & Alan GoldbloomLisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky

Barbara WeisbergSpecial BirthdayShirley & Larry Zipkin

Julie & Brian WeisbergLauren & Evan’s EngagementAlaine & Howard Wilensky

Lauren WeiserDaughter’s Bat MitzvahFran & David Bayer

Ardis Wexler75th BirthdayLinda & Les Fieldman

Sybil & Seymour Wilensky60th Wedding AnniversaryMolly & Kenneth Garelick

Sybil & Seymour WilenskyBirthdaysAlaine & Howard WilenskyHeidi & John Wilensky

Brittany Willis30th BirthdaySarah Edelstein & David Palay

Arthur Wiss75th BirthdayGail FinneySandy & James Goodman

Judy Witebsky85th BirthdayNancy CalvinMillie & Howard Segal

Judy WitebskySuccessful Caregiver ConferenceCaregiver’s Conference Steering Committte

Sue FehrMidge FrailichSteve GreenbergTerri & Mike GreensteinBarbara HarrisGail MachovAnnette SandlerTemma ShankmanCarol ShapiroMargie Solomon

Judy & Stephen WitebskyBirth of GrandsonRita & Ron KelnerAnnette & Vic Sandler

Randi & Barry Wolfish35th Wedding AnniversarySheryl & Randy Rutzick

Randi & Barry WolfishJonathan & Brittany’s

MarriageMarilyn & Tim BromsNance Alexander & Stan Eisenberg

Vicki & Howard LonderSheryl & Randy RutzickJulie & Brian Weisberg

Blair WolfsonRecoverySheila & Stephen Lieberman

Fremajane & Blair WolfsonWedding AnniversarySusan & Bill GoldenbergJane & Norman Gurstel

Fremajane WolfsonBirthdayJane & Norman Gurstel

Debbie & Mark Wolk25th Wedding AnniversaryBette & Louis Kotlarz

Rhona Shwaid & Jon Wolpert

Birth of SonAnn & Neil Covin

Susan & Paul YellinBirth of GranddaughterLinda & Miles Braufman

Howard Zack70th BirthdaySheri & Steve AbramsCindi & Harold GoldfineSusan & Michael HorovitzBetty Sue & David Lipschultz

Dana RubinNancy & Steve SchachtmanJudy & Steven Schumeister

Lynn & Ron ZamanskySpecial BirthdaysMyrna & Gary Bell

Jordan ZaroffBirthday & GraduationJim Tankenoff

Linda & Bruce ZempelAnniversary & 75th BirthdayElaine & Gary Dachis

Ilene & Bruce ZwickBirth of GranddaughterCindy & Donald Brown

Ilene & Bruce ZwickBirth of Grandson, LeoBeth & Scott Puchtel

In Appreciation OfKerry & Scott BaderAnne Sklar

Molly & Sid BaderStuart Bader

Sarah & Mike BadowerHelen & Michael Getzkin

Penny Stillman & Alan Bank

Anne Sklar

Linda & Miles BraufmanHospitalityCarole & Harold Fogel

Suzie Singer & Sim Gesundheit

Cookie & Michael Goldman

Matt HorovitzArlene Reich

Jeremy KalinChairmanship of Give 2017

CampaignSusan Nudell Kalin

Scott KetoverJudy & Steven Schumeister

Eileen & Michael KopmanHospitalityMarilyn Karasov

Pauline & Barney RatnerShirley Haskovitz

Jane Levin & Judith Reisman

Betty & Irving Schloner

Wendy & Steve RubinLinda & Jeff Noddle

Barbara RudnickDiana MacLennan

Lawrence RustinGloria Jaffe

Ralph ShapiroJudy & Steven Schumeister

Sharon WallerMyrna & Gary Bell

Jill & Stephen WolpertHeather & Kevin Besikof

Sue & Al ZelicksonDonna Krietzman

A Speedy Recovery To

David AbramsonLoni & Darrell AnselPaula & Arvin CohenElaine & Gary DachisSusie & Bobby DiamondSusan & Richard PromanLinda & Tom Sklar

Floyd AdelmanLinda & Miles BraufmanSusan & Richard PromanLinda & Tom Sklar

LeeAnn AncierEileen & Michael Kopman

Ginger BellLoni & Darrell AnselSimie & Al Kaye

Shirley BesikofMarcia & Mark CherniackDiane & Louis GoldenbergBarbara & Lloyd Sigel

Darlene BraufmanBarbara CohnMitzi & Terry KanePaula & Robert MaiselSondra ReinJoanne & Douglas Savitt

Karen BrodskyFran & Marvin BursteinEileen & Jim Mitson

Marlene BuksteinBarbara & Zola FriedmanCarolyn & Barry Gerr

Sandy CarringtonSharon & Marvin Resnick

Bob CohenPaula & Arvin Cohen

Joan CorwinAnn & Neil Covin

Elaine DachisDiane & Louis GoldenbergEllen & Earl Reinhardt

Morris DavidmanLoreen & Perry Silverman

Barbara DavisJoe Rine

Bob EzrilovPaula & Arvin Cohen

Neil FeinbergLoni & Darrell Ansel

Kenneth FischmanSusie & Bobby Diamond

Darryl FlamMarilyn & Richard ChernCarole Davidson

Lester GoldblattAnita & Marvin Greenstein


Ellen GreenbergEileen & Jim Mitson

Alice GurstelleGloria Murman

Mort HarrisRenee & Mike Selnick

Sandy HarrisBernice HeiligmanMildred IngberMargie & Michael Marks

Shirley HeldLois & Walter Baum

Bonnie HellerMarcia & Mark CherniackKaren & Morris DavidmanCarolyn & Barry GerrHindy & Scott TankenoffSuzanne & Everett Weinstein

Dick HickokSue Garnett

Charles HorwitzNeal Frank

Joe JanetkaGloria Jaffe

Gary JohnsonLinda & Miles Braufman

Jay KallorCarole Davidson

Ann Kaner-RothLee Friedman

Mary Ellen KarolCarolyn & Barry Gerr

Bernie KaronGloria Murman

Irving KatzNeena Cohen

Ron KelnerCathi Lapkin & Jeff Paletz

Jane Effress & Harvey Lambert

Susie & Bobby Diamond

June LapidusMyrna & Gary BellPaula & Arvin CohenLouise & Bruce Moss

Art LavintmanAdrienne & Morton BankSandra & Bob Wallack

Howard MarkerLinda & Miles Braufman

Mort NaimanAnn & Neil Covin

Marcia OleiskyFaye SegalSusan Chalfen & Dan Silvers

Michael PopkinKerry & Scott Bader

David RosenbergLinda & Miles BraufmanAnne Dachis

Delores RubelBernice Heiligman

Gayle SaeksSaralee & Neil Mogilner

Conrad SegalJoe Rine

Paul SerberKaren & Irving Katz

Judy SerrellBarbara & Zola Friedman

Barbara SigelKaren & Morris DavidmanElaine & Howard Kuretsky

Lloyd SigelSusie & Bobby Diamond

Andrea SmithJudy & Michael Emmons

Martin SnowCarole Davidson

Estelle StillmanBernice & Percy GreenbergMolly GrossmanMarilyn Marker & Bud Shapiro

Stuart SwartzJudy & Michael Emmons

Sharon TelpnerNeena Cohen

Philip WalstienCarolyn & Barry GerrFaye & Stephen Krupp

Annette WeinbergArlis & Erv Grossman

Judy WolfEllen & Earl Reinhardt

Rochelle ZagalskySandra & Louis Bennett

Bonnie ZiskinHarriet Swatez

In Memory OfWe note the following six individuals who passed away between April 1 and July 31, 2017. We thank their families for thoughtfully designating JFCS for their memorials. It is a beautiful tribute to those who passed and a fitting way to ensure their legacy will continue to enhance the lives of many others in the community. May their memories always be for a blessing.Peppy ApplebaumAudrey HillmanDavid A. LeeBeryl Miller

Israel MirvissSteven Perlman

Maita AdolphLinda & Miles Braufman

Charlotte AizmanEthel Reinharz

Shirley AnselRuth & Nathan PaleyHarriet Swatez

Peppy ApplebaumJoanne & George Applebaum

Melissa & James EasleyPatti & Lee EnglerNancy & Mark KochMichelle & Robben LondonVicki & John Silverman

Jan ArnoldLinda & Miles BraufmanElaine & Gary DachisWendy & Randy EngelBarbara & Neal FrankRhonda Stein & Stuart Goldenberg

Melanie & Vic GreensteinShirley & Joel HeiligmanLouise & Bruce MossJill & Bruce MurmanLisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky

Dana RubinCari & Jeff ShawLinda & Tom SklarHarriet SwatezFremajane & Blair Wolfson

Alvin BadinerAdrienne & Morton BankMargo BerdassLinda & Miles BraufmanPam BrinMarcia & Mark CherniackPeggy & Billy CohnWendy & Randy EngelRochelle GittlemanCindi & Harold GoldfineAnita & Marvin GreensteinGloria JaffeMitzi & Terry KaneCindy & Doug KanterElaine & Howard KuretskyRobin & Bryan LandySandy & Art LavintmanPatricia & Samuel Lichterman

Lisa & Bruce PeilenDiane & Jon RappaportEllen & Earl ReinhardtBarry RubinSandra SalsbergBarbara & Phil SchneiderJane & Jon SchwartzmanMimi Winger & Howard Shapiro

Cari & Jeff ShawVicki & Alan SussmanKristi Bader & Gary SwartzHarriet SwatezSandra & Bob Wallack

Suzanne & Everett Weinstein

Randi & Barry WolfishRandee & Sam Wolfson

Jev BaskinLoni & Darrell AnselStephanie & David BankShari & Ron BarryMarti Starr & David BucholzElaine & Gary DachisJudy & Michael EmmonsBeverly & Jerry FinkelsteinAmy & Lee FriedmanSheree GoldblattBobbie GoldfarbJane & Norman GurstelArlene & Sidney HarrisAmy & Brad KanterEloise & Elliot KaplanSaralee & Neil MogilnerLisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky

Barbara & David RosenbergBarry RubinDana RubinJana RubinHarriet Swatez

Jeanne BearmonBarbara & Lee Bearmon

Robert BeaubaireHarriet & Alan Sherman

Myra June BeermanGail & Brian BergerDeb & Jim BombergKaren & Morris DavidmanMarion & Steven KahnSharon & Marvin ResnickLoreen & Perry SilvermanAnn & Neil Wasserman

Ted “Teddy” BenowitzCarlyn & Paul BlumMarcia & Mark CherniackRobert DachisJudy & Michael EmmonsBeverly & Jerry FinkelsteinBarbara & Neal FrankEileen & James GantmanDebbie Dachis Gold & Michael Gold

Cindi & Harold GoldfineMindy IsaacsElaine & Howard KuretskyLouise & Bruce MossSusan & Richard PromanSusan Chalfen & Dan SilversLinda & Tom SklarSharon & Joel WallerEllie & Mark WolpertShirley & Larry Zipkin

Julian BergerMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Joe BergknoffTerry & Jack ApplemanJanet & Darryl FlamLisa & Igor FurmanRollye & Chuck Rinkey

Ivan BerkwitzSybil Rubin

Rita Berman’s BrotherHarriett & Harvey Rochlin

Harold BernsteinJoanne Rogin-Abrams & Ronald Abrams

Patti & Michael ColichSherri & Larry FeuerJudy HalperCindy & Doug KanterDeborah & Gary KohlerDana RubinJudy & Steven SchumeisterMarilyn & Ralph ShapiroHarriet SwatezJim TankenoffAlaine & Howard WilenskyBonnie & Alan Ziskin

Harriet BernsteinCharlotte & Richard BermanNancy McKayRollye & Chuck Rinkey

Harold BerrisSheila & Hy PaisnerCheryl & Jack Perecman

Arline BloomLorraine ApplebaumCathy BratterKaren & Morris DavidmanBeverly DavisMitzi DiamondJudy & Michael EmmonsBarbara & Neal FrankBarbara & Zola FriedmanLisa & Igor FurmanDebbie Dachis Gold & Michael Gold

Cindi & Harold GoldfineAnita & Marvin GreensteinAndrea & Bob OleiskyLisa & Bruce PeilenLynn & Justin PerlSybil RubinChelle & Marvin StillmanHarriet SwatezFremajane & Blair Wolfson

Phillip BloomSybil Rubin

Milt BlumenfeldLois & Walter Baum

Carol BrantzKay & Bruce Goldstein

Muriel BraufmanSuzanne & Everett Weinstein

Howard BrownRhoda Toles

Janis BrownCharlotte & Richard BermanRoberta & Fred Kravitz

Leslie BroomElaine Levy



Barry CaplanLoreen & Perry Silverman

Esther CappPam BrinBarbara & Bob Weinstine

Lea CharnissShirley Haskovitz

Delores ChazinPatti ColichAmy & Lee FriedmanRhonda Stein & Stuart Goldenberg

Delores Chazin (Cont.)Marcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Shirley Haskovitz

Josephine CochranNew Comers Club of the SW Suburbs

Claudia CohenJoey & Jerry Laurie

Rae CooperSura-Fraida & Arnie BlattScott BursteinBarbara & Zola FriedmanCarolyn & Barry GerrHarriet & Dan HilecherRita & Ron KelnerMarcia & Allen OleiskySandra & Bob Wallack

Barton CottleRonald Krank

Harry DavisBeverly DavisJudy & Andy HalperBarbara HarrisGloria Murman

Arlene DaytonAmy & Lee Friedman

Mitzi Diamond’s SisterBarbara & Neal Frank

Arnold DivineSusan & Alan Divine

Harold DivineShirley BaratzNadine & Theodore DworkBarbara FieldmanAudrey & Alvin KaufmanBurt KaufmanEsther KaufmanNettie & Ben KramerBarbara RatnerHarriet & Alan Sherman

Judy Dodd’s DaughterAndrea & David Ornstein

Harold DruckerPaula & Robert Maisel

Allene EdelstineBarbara & Lee BearmonBobbie Goldfarb

Harvey EhrlichBarbara FriedmanDonna & Michael KaplanCarol & Sheldon Segal

Bernie EllisonPam Brin

Syrile EllisonLee Moral

Jennifer Ezrilov’s FatherRhonda Stein & Stuart Goldenberg

Judy & Andy Halper

Fran FeinbergMargo BerdassFrances LavenLorraine MillerSusan & Robert OstrowLinda & Michael PlattAnn & Neil Wasserman

Maureen & Leo Fine’s Grandson, Daniel

Elaine Lehman Berg & Henry Berg

Barbara FishmanBarbara & Neal Frank

Fay Fishman’s SisterJudy Halper

Debbie Frank’s FatherRoz & Fred Kaplan

Jody Freeman’s FatherLoni & Darrell Ansel

Stuart FriedellColleen & John HooleyNancy & Lon Oberpriller

Jennifer GardenBobbie GoldfarbSandra & Bob Wallack

Gary GendlerVicki SchraberJane & Jon Schwartzman

Sue GershmanEllen & Earl Reinhardt

Randy GilmanSherri & Larry Feuer

Barbara GitlinScott BursteinBeverly & Jerry Finkelstein

Alan GittlemanKaren & Irving Katz

Judy GoldenbergMelanie & Vic Greenstein

Spencer GordonLinda & Miles Braufman

Gary A. GordonRandi Katz

Diane Greenberg’s SisterPeggy & Billy CohnRita & Larry CovinBernice & Percy GreenbergJoanie LevinsohnMarcia & Aaron Pinkus

Barry HandwergerMarsha & Stan Finkelstein

Harold HaskovitzBeth & Mark Saliterman

Sid HaskovitzBeth & Mark Saliterman

Ruben HatskinBarbara & Neal FrankCheryl & Jack Perecman

Hylda HectorKaren & Morris Davidman

Nancy Held’s BrotherDonna KrietzmanMelvin Lebewitz

Cindy Hess’s SonRoz & Fred Kaplan

Audrey HillmanBeverly AaronMarian & Osher AltrowitzLou Ann BongardLinda Brody Ettedgui & Rabbi Avraham Ettedgui

Margie & Mitchell FinkRenee & Jim GainsleySheree GoldblattBobbie GoldfarbMichael GoldsteinAnne & Merle HillmanAnn HunegsEileen & Michael KopmanDevorah & Jeffrey KovalAmy Taswell & Jim Moscowitz

Gloria MurmanKaren & Russ RubinSybil RubinMillie & Howard SegalRobin & Henry Stein

Marcia HinitzBarbara & Neal FrankLee FriedmanGeraldine Hoffman

Susan HoweAdrienne & Morton BankSharon & Douglas MangineSusan & Richard Proman

Arnold HymansonHelaine & Steve GreenPeggy Joyce-ParlinBarbara & Bob Sichel

Shirley IsaacsSherri & Larry Feuer

Steve ItmanWendy Fox & Jeff BarinRivia & Harold GoldbergMimi Winger & Howard Shapiro

Gayle & Ron Wiederholt

Arthur KaminkerRandi & Barry Wolfish

Sybil KatzJudy & Michael EmmonsAnne & Merle HillmanKaren & Russ Rubin

Simie Kaye’s SisterAdrienne & Morton BankHarriett & Harvey Rochlin

Shirley KellerGail Finney

Rick KesslerKay & Bruce GoldsteinColette JaffeGloria Jaffe

Irv Kessler’s BrotherShirley & Larry Zipkin

Beverly KiefferBarbara HarrisMargie & Michael Marks

Rae KleinbaumLinda & Miles BraufmanMargie & Stuart CohenShirley Haskovitz

Scott KramerTrent Eisenberg

Mildred KravitzLorraine ApplebaumWendy & Randy EngelJudy & Andy HalperAmy & Brad KanterShirley & Larry Zipkin

Brina Krelitz’s Sister, PearlMolly & Sid BaderAdrienne & Morton BankAnita & Marvin GreensteinGloria JaffeRoz & David Schwartzman

Morris Krelitz’s Brother-in-Law

Gloria Jaffe

Robin Kuretsky-GrecoJoyce & David AbramsonLinda & Miles BraufmanMargie & Stuart CohenElaine & Gary DachisJudy & Michael EmmonsCarol & Mark EpsteinAmy & Brad KanterSusan & Cliff LakeSandy & Art LavintmanSusan & Richard PromanMarilyn Marker & Bud Shapiro

Hindy & Scott TankenoffBarbara & Bob WeinstineHarriet & Arthur WissShirley & Larry Zipkin

Joan LaBelleKerry & Scott BaderMarlene GimpelBonnie & Lester GoldblattGloria JaffeSally MasnekJane & Jon SchwartzmanJudy Witebsky

Sandi Laskin’s MotherLoreen & Perry Silverman

Bettie LasmanKaren & Irving KatzEileen & Jeff Silver

Nancy LearAnne DachisElaine & Nooper DachisRobert DachisElla Mogilevsky & Harold Engler

Barbara FishmanMuriel FrederickRenee & Jim GainsleySusan GenisEileen & David KohnSally MasnekMarcia & Allen OleiskyBonnie SellSusan Chalfen & Dan SilversRhoda Toles

Emily LeavittRivia & Red Goldberg

Melvin LebewitzStuart BaderAdrienne & Morton BankElaine Lehman Berg & Henry Berg

Gail & Frank BermanLinda & Miles BraufmanPeggy & Billy CohnPatti ColichDee DempseyKathy & Gary DiamondMitzi DiamondJudy & Michael EmmonsBarbara & Zola FriedmanCarolyn & Barry GerrDebbie Dachis GoldAnita & Marvin GreensteinKaren & Irving KatzSandy & Art LavintmanVicki & Howard LonderNoreen & Bernie MilsteinBurton NeffMarcia & Aaron PinkusMyrna PintoShirley & Burt PolitzEllen & Earl ReinhardtBarbara & Phil SchneiderJane & Jon SchwartzmanCarol & Sheldon SegalEileen & Jeff SilverStacey & David SpencerSybil & Seymour WilenskyRandee & Sam Wolfson

David A. LeeBeverly AaronFrancee AltmanBarbara & Lee BearmonElena BorochinCarole CeraNeena CohenMargie & Michael EarhartBarbara FishmanFerris FletcherBobbie GoldfarbJanice GoldsteinJudy HalperLaurie HerrmannGail & David JordaniLayne & Matthew KatzNatasha KoyrakhVirginia & George KubikMargie & Michael MarksAmy Taswell


Gloria MurmanRuth & Nathan PaleyAngie PodvinJoanne & Douglas SavittHeather StrasJudi Belzer & Jerry Waldman

Leon LernerPeggy & Billy CohnBonnie & Lester GoldblattGloria JaffeShirley & Larry Zipkin

Larry LeventhalSally & David HyslopKarin & Patrick MasciaLance Sanders

Arnie LibanoffHarolyn & Steven Rudoy

Al LiebermanAmy & Lee Friedman

David LiebermanDiane & Louis Goldenberg

Richard MacKrellHarriet Swatez

Libby MagesFremajane & Blair Wolfson

Carol MarshallSharon & Douglas Mangine

Karen MartinSharon & Marvin Resnick

Buddy MeshbesherAnita & Marvin GreensteinShirley & Burt Politz

Beryl MillerCarol & Chuck AbramsTamar & David BagleyFritzi BodenheimerDeb & Jim BombergAnn CalvertAnn & Neil CovinEllen DanielsMarcia & David DanoffDeborah DenzRebecca EdelsteinEllen & Joseph FeldmanBeverly & Jerry FinkelsteinBarb & Andy FishmanAmy & Lee FriedmanRae FrishmanElaine GingoldCheryl & David GoldenbergBobbie GoldfarbNancy & Alan GoldfarbShirley HaskovitzTom HaysBarb & Earl HoffmanKaren & Irving KatzCindy & Joe KozloffRebecca Carlson & James Larkin

Tzivia & Joel LevitonJon & Ashley LewisJean NordgrenJill & David OrbuchJoe RineFrayda RosenLayne & Dave Rosen

Jackie & Harold SadoffEileen & Harold ScherlingCarol & Gerry SteinmanRita SultanHarriet & Stephen SwartzHelene & Jay WiseJill & Stephen WolpertLisa Yahrmatter

Israel “Sonny” MirvissEtta & Mike BarryLilly & Hersh BermanMara & Troy BeugenThe Beverly FoundationJulie & David EzrilovJodi GittCheryl & David GoldenbergMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Judy & Andy HalperWayne HansonPhyllis HeilicherAmy & Brad KanterRisa & Steven KesslerHank & Patricia KuchemanJean & Brad LanceHeidi Beth LermanTrudy LernerDiann & Barry MillerNancy & Stewart MillerCarolyn & John MirvissLouise & Bruce MossDena & Danny NeuwirthNancy & James PromanColleen Quinlan-LeDucNancy & Kevin RheinJudy & Reid SandlerMillie & Howard SegalBonnie SellLiba & Tom StillmanJulie Sinykin & Buck StrifertNicole & William SugarmanJudi Belzer & Jerry WaldmanAmy & David ZaroffDawn & Danny Zouber

Cheryl Montaigne’s FatherNancy Liss

DeeDee Nissen’s MotherCarol & Mark Epstein

Sarah Norsted’s MotherPaula & Arvin Cohen

Irving NudellMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Heidi Terens

Martin Oken’s SonDebby Deutsch & Elliott Belzer

Cindi OrensteinMaureen Gordon

Debbie Orenstein’s FatherDebbie Dachis Gold & Michael Gold

Amy Paster’s Mother, Margie

Michele Emmons Dehaven

Dori Pelz-ShermanCharlotte & Richard BermanElaine & Gary DachisSaralee & Neil MogilnerSusan & Richard PromanPhil SchneiderSusan Chalfen & Dan SilversBarbara & Bob WeinstineShirley & Larry Zipkin

Steven PerlmanEtta & Mike BarryLynn & Michael BranchPaul ChristgauKaren & Morris DavidmanMargie Wasserman & Neal Gendler

Jeannie & Steve GilfixElisabeth Trach & Terrence Goblirsch

Sue GodesMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Maureen GordonTerri LassRuth & Jerrold LevineLloyd OrenstenLayne & Dave RosenSheryl & Randy RutzickLiba & Tom StillmanAlaine & Howard WilenskyLisa & David WolfeRandi & Barry Wolfish

Sara PieserJodi Shamblott Jesser

Lillian PilcherBeverly AaronKaren & Morris DavidmanBobbie GoldfarbArlis & Erv GrossmanAnn HunegsAndrea & Bob OleiskyEileen & Harold Scherling

Angie Podvin’s Grandmother

Judy HalperGloria MurmanErica Solomon

Howard PolskiBonnie Sell

Anne PtaszekMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Harold G. RavitsLorraine Applebaum

Michael ReichLaura L. CohenLisa & Paul Gendler

Martin RingJoyce & David AbramsonDiane & Steven ArensonAmy & Stan BaratzLinda & Miles BraufmanSue GarnettBonnie & Lester GoldblattShelly & Ira GoldenAnn HunegsGloria Jaffe

Cathy & Jeff MoleverEllen & Earl ReinhardtPam RothsteinHarriet SwatezShirley & Larry Zipkin

Theodora RosenbergMarcia & Larry Swartz

Amos RosenbloomCarol & Mark EpsteinLois & Sheldon EpsteinRhonda Stein & Stuart Goldenberg

Merna GoldetskySuzi & Fred Nathanson

Bruce RoyceDori & Herb Weisman

Michael RoyceLinda & Miles BraufmanElaine & Gary DachisCarol & Mark EpsteinBarbara & Neal FrankKaren & Irving KatzLinda & Tom SklarDori & Herb Weisman

Manly RubinRhonda & Harry Rubin

Barbara Rubin-Greenberg’s Mother

Rhonda Stein & Stuart Goldenberg

Janet Sabes’s Sister-in-lawElaine & Gary DachisLinda & Tom SklarShirley & Larry Zipkin

Robert SadoffCarolyn & Barry GerrAnn HunegsMillie & Howard Segal

Yvonne SaksHarold Saks

Richard SalzerAndrea & Bob OleiskyMarcia & Allen Oleisky

DeGaylnn SandersVicki Schraber

Barbara SchneiderSheri & Steve AbramsJoyce & David AbramsonLorraine ApplebaumStuart BaderConnie BermanLinda & Miles BraufmanBarbara & Tom CarlstromMarcia & Mark CherniackDiane & Richard CohenPaula & Arvin CohenPeggy & Billy CohnElaine & Gary DachisKaren & Morris DavidmanJudy & Michael EmmonsCarol & Mark EpsteinNeil FeinbergDiane & Louis GoldenbergMichael GoldsteinMelanie & Vic Greenstein

Carole & Marty KaplanJudy & Larry KaplanElaine & Howard KuretskySusan & Cliff LakeSandy & Art LavintmanMerle Shapiro & Al LevittSharon & Douglas MangineSaralee & Neil MogilnerLouise & Bruce MossBurton NeffLisa & Bruce PeilenSusan & Richard PromanPam RothsteinJana RubinNancy SalitermanBonnie SellMarilyn Marker & Bud Shapiro

Cari & Jeff ShawChelle & Marvin StillmanJim TankenoffSuzanne & Everett Weinstein

Fremajane & Blair WolfsonShirley & Larry Zipkin

Sheila ScholderCheryl & David Goldenberg

Helen Shafer’s MotherRoz & Fred Kaplan

Bernie ShamblottJodi Shamblott Jesser

Bonni Shapiro’s Sister-in-Law

Sandra & Bob Wallack

Debbie ShermanBeth & Mark Saliterman

Dorothy SiedbandDebbie & Howard Toberman

Ione SiegelSharon & Michael Posnansky

Judy SiegelRita & Ron KelnerEileen & Michael Kopman

Leighton SiegelFran & Marvin BursteinAnn & Neil CovinAmy & Lee FriedmanRenee & Jim GainsleyCindi & Harold GoldfineSusan & Richard PromanRita & Rick StoneHarriet Swatez

Ginger SilversLinda & Miles Braufman

Elaine SimonLoni & Darrell AnselKerry & Scott BaderArlene & Steven BadinerBarbara & Lee BearmonPeggy & Billy CohnKathy & Gary DiamondSherri & Larry Feuer



Elaine Simon (Cont.)Cindi & Harold GoldfineAnita & Marvin GreensteinIsla & Frank KatzovitzSaralee & Neil MogilnerSheryl & Randy RutzickNancy SalitermanRenee & Mike SelnickMarilyn Marker & Bud Shapiro

Mimi Winger & Howard Shapiro

Lyn & Steve TeslerRandi & Barry Wolfish

Bernard SnowPenny Snow

Win SpaldingHarolyn & Steven Rudoy

Barry SpectorArlene & Steven BadinerLael & Gary Gerding

Judy Sperling’s FatherGail & Bill Ribnick

Stan SperlingSybil & Seymour Wilensky

Raleigh SpizmanEileen & David KohnMarcia & Allen OleiskyMarnee & Eric PovitzDori & Herb Weisman

Judy SteinCooky & Arnold Strimling

Gerry Steinman’s BrotherBernice & Percy Greenberg

Stuart SteinmanRenee & Jim GainsleyRonald KrankSharon & Michael Posnansky

Ralph StillmanKerry & Scott BaderLaura L. CohenSusan & Alan DivineAmy & Lee FriedmanRhonda Stein & Stuart Goldenberg

Marcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Jeanne Astren & Warren Goldstein

Arlene & Phillip GrodnickMarsha McDonaldPolly & Michael SaxonMillie & Howard SegalEileen WingerDawn & Danny Zouber

Rita SultanCindi & Harold GoldfineAnn Hunegs

Margie SummersJudy & Michael EmmonsLisa & Paul Gendler

Marilyn SussmanLois & Walter BaumBarbara & Lee BearmonPeggy & Billy CohnKathy & Gary DiamondMarcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen

Simie & Al KayeRonald Krank

Beth & Scott PuchtelMillie & Howard SegalSally & Stewart Siebell

Vicki Sussman’s Mother, Elaine

Harriet SwatezMari Waterous

Marilyn SussmanRandi & Barry Wolfish

Lis SyseAmy & Lee Friedman

Marcus “Marc” TeichnerA.S. AstrupLilly & Hersh BermanJane BernauerMarilyn & Richard ChernToni & Larry ChipkaDuane DittbernerLynne EasterdayBarbara FieldmanJane GillesGary GotsdinerEvie & Alan IngberSusan JarrettDelores KelberDebbie & Dan LevinPaula & Robert MaiselJoan PaulsonVicki SchraberNan ShawAnnette WalderSue & Stuart Weinstein

Eleanor TorodorBeverly AaronElaine Lehman Berg & Henry Berg

Barbara & Zola Friedman

Sandra & David MarrinsonMarnee & Eric PovitzEsther ShanedlingHarriet Swatez

Bonnie Touber’s FatherNancy Liss

Marcia TubermanRivia & Harold Goldberg

Graida VictorKaren & Morris Davidman

Bob WallackSheri & Steve AbramsLorraine ApplebaumAdrienne & Morton BankLinda & Miles BraufmanMarcia & Mark CherniackDiane & Richard CohenJean & Michael FolgerLorin & Scott GodesSandra Scherling & Louie Inks

Gloria JaffeMiriam & Robert KleinbaumJune & Neil LapidusJudith & Bevan MarvyEileen & Harold ScherlingLinda & Tom SklarShirley & Larry Zipkin

Honnen WeissLorraine ApplebaumMolly & Sid BaderBarbara & Lee BearmonRonnie & Melvin BursteinBarbara CohnLois & Sheldon EpsteinRochelle GittlemanAdeline Gould

Arlis & Erv GrossmanIsla & Frank KatzovitzCarolyn & Robert LatzSheryl & Randy RutzickNancy & Michael Schoenberger

Julie & Brian WeisbergRandi & Barry Wolfish

Eva WiesenbergSybil Rubin

Kyle Wells’s SisterLee Friedman

Leo WolkBarbara EigerWendy & Randy EngelAudrey & Alvin KaufmanNettie & Ben KramerLisa & Bruce PeilenSybil & Seymour Wilensky

Leonid ZabezhinskyAmy & Stan BaratzMarilyn & Richard ChernRobin & Bryan Landy

In-Kind GiftsThank you to our generous donors who provided JFCS with non-cash items and opportunities for our clients between April 1 and July 31, 2017.Arie CohenEllen Sue &

Jonathan ParkerJami & Robert Tish


Bill and Bailee Aberman Family Fund for the hearing impaired and for use as needed for client servicesDavid and Joyce Abramson Family Camp Scholarship Fund for children and youth who, without such scholarships, would be unlikely to have a camp experience¹Anonymous Fund to support the Twin Cities Jewish Healing ProgramAnonymous Fund to help improve the quality of life for the elderly who struggle with mental illnessBob and Sharon Ansel Fund to support services for senior citizens Darrell and Loni Ansel Family Fund to support programs and services for childrenDonna and Alvin Apple Family Fund for use where most neededLorraine and Sidney Applebaum Family Fund for use where most neededBirdie L. Appleman Fund to support programs and services to individuals with developmental disabilitiesMolly and Sid Bader Family Fund for children with special needsAnita and Ben Badiner Family Fund for use where most neededBernard and Fern Badzin Fund for use where most neededBarry K. Baines, M.D. Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program Fund to support the Twin Cities Jewish Healing ProgramMargie and Michael Baker Fund to provide scholarships for guidance counselingBarbush/Bartram Fund for use where most neededMarilyn and Larry Barenbaum Family Fund for older adults and childrenAlex, Ben and Jacob Barry Children’s Fund for services to childrenMichael and Etta Barry Family Fund for use where most neededBass/Weinblatt Family Fund to support family programmingIrving and Deane Bassin Senior Assistance Fund to support programs and services for older adultsRalph and Charlotte Bearman Family Fund to support services for older adults and for vocational programs

Barbara D. and Lee Bearmon Fund to support programs and services to children with special needsBelzer Family Fund for children and older adultsJane and Steve Benowitz Fund for assistance with medical and dental needsFred and Margo Berdass Family Fund to support services to those in needCharlotte and Richard Berman Family Fund for use where most neededJoanne Ferraro and Robert Beugen Fund to provide cultural scholarships to encourage young people with special interestsSheri and Les Biller Family Fund for émigré educational scholarships and general programmingBirger/Goldenberg Family Fund for use where most neededLinda and Miles Braufman Family Fund to support older adult services to include assisted transportation, respite care or where most needed Ghita Davis Brody “Dare to Dream” Healing Get-Away Fund to help children who are ill, and their families, with recreational and cultural needs¹Elaine Budd Special Family Life Education Fund Caring for Our Children Fund to support programs and services to children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilitiesChalfen Family Fund for use where most neededSarah and Ida Chapman Camp Scholarship FundStuart A. Chazin Young Adult Outreach FundArvin Cohen Hustle Athletic Fund to support children and youth to participate in athletic activitiesJoe and Fredell Cohen Family Fund for use where most neededLaura Leiderman Cohen Fund to support the Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program and programs for people with disabilitiesEdythe and Haskell Cohodes Special Needs Inclusion Fund to provide staff and resources to children with special needsJudy and Rod Cooperman Family Fund for use where most needed

Stan Cowle Memorial Fund to support programs and services for older adultsLeo and Yetta Cram Maintenance Minyan Fund to provide household maintenance services to older adults and people with disabilitiesDachis Family Fund for services to children or where most neededDavidman Family Fund to support education and children’s needsJesse Davidson Fund to support services related to substance abuseStephen J. Davidson Technology Fund to support technology used to support the services JFCS providesRuth Davis Fund to support athletic opportunities for youthDeikel Family Fund for Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) and the ACT ProgramMike and Mitzi Diamond Family Fund for use where most neededRobert and Susan Diamond Emergency Financial Assistance Fund²Allie and Mark Divine NextGen FundRita and Harold Divine Fund for use where most neededDomestic Abuse Fund to provide prevention education and trainingCaron H. Dubinsky Fund to provide assistance to single parents and financially-challenged families with school-related costs for Jewish educationElliott S. Dubinsky Fund to support the ACT ProgramLillian Dubinsky-Wishnick-Muscovitz/Muriel Dubinsky Fund to assist with educational costs for youth with disabilitiesDoris and Mischa Dworsky Fund for emergency financial assistancePeretz Dworsky Fund for use where most neededMichael Engel Memorial Fund for use where most neededMichael Engler Children’s Fund to support programs and services for childrenMark and Carol Epstein Family Fund to provide support to children with special needsRichard and Jennifer Ezrilov Family Fund for use where most neededVivian and Bob Ezrilov Fund to support services to children²Corrine and Tom Feinberg Fund to support programs related to Jewish education for children David E. Feinberg Family Fund for use where most needed

Francine and Neil Feinberg Healing FundJoan and Arnold Feinberg Fund for use where most neededFeinstein/Dworsky/Molever Fund to support JFCS Senior Services and Counseling¹Harry Feinstein Memorial Fund to meet the needs of Russian Jewish immigrant childrenAaron Feuer Fund to provide mental health services for adolescents and young adultsIda Finne and Janice Kwiat Fund for services to the elderlyGerda and Haskel Fishman Fund to support senior services or camp scholarshipsMike and Linda Fiterman Youth Experience Fund to provide youth with special opportunitiesRobert and Virginia Forbush Fund for use where most neededBarbara and Neal Frank Fund for use where most neededJerry and Sharie Frank Family Fund for mental health servicesLibby and Ben Frank Fund to support programs and services for individuals with special needs, with a focus on childrenShirley and Byron Frank Family Fund for JFCS Senior Services, grocery shopping or other programsNancy and Stuart Friedell Family Fund for use where most neededGale, Herman, Segal Fund for use where most needed¹Markus and Sabina Gapany Prescription Drug Fund for the elderly to help with the cost of prescription drugsIda and Bernard Gingold Fund for use where most neededRoy Ginsburg Fund to support JFCS Senior ServicesGreg, Tom, and Elliot Glaser-Leder Fund for expenses associated with adoption and child welfareDavid and Dorothy Glickson Senior Transportation Fund to support transportation services for older adultsLeah Golberstein Family Fund for the Twin Cities Jewish Healing ProgramGold Family Children’s Fund to provide services to childrenRichard H. Goldblatt Healing Fund for use where most needed¹Barbara and Steve Goldfarb Designated Fund to benefit the JFCS Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program

JFCS Endowment FundsProviding support annually and for the future


Cindi and Harold Goldfine Fund to support the JFCS Annual Benefit Dessert ReceptionSylvia and Arnold Goldman Fund for use where most neededLois and Stanley Goodman Family Fund for services to children and young adults, and to support hospice services and programsBernice Cowl Gordon Mitzvah Fund for use where most neededGary A. Gordon Family Fund for children with special needsGuita Bearman Gordon Scholarship Fund for women in rabbinical or cantorial studiesSewell Gordon Scholarship Fund to support educational expenses based on need and meritJacob and Golda Gottlieb Twin Cities Free Loan Fund to support the Jewish Free Loan Program in the Twin Cities areaAdeline and Mel Gould Family Fund for use where most neededArlis and Erwin Grossman Family Fund for use where most neededKopple and Anita Hallock Family Fund to provide services for children in foster care, residential placement and other impermanent living situationsJudy and Andy Halper Family Fund for use where most neededHalpern Green Family Fund for use where most neededSid Hartman Fund to support the JFCS Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister ProgramEugene Heck Fund for use where most neededElissa Heilicher Family Fund for Healthy Family Relationships to support programs and services to combat Jewish domestic abuseAvron (Ron) C. Heiligman Healing Fund to support activities of the Twin Cities Jewish Healing ProgramJory M. Herman Family Summer Youth Experience Fund to assist youth to attend summer camp or have an Israel experience¹Agnes Berenberg Hoffman Tribute Fund for emergency financial assistance to older adultsHolocaust Survivors Fund for special programs and services for survivorsMark (Pesach) Jaffe Fund to support services and programs of the Twin Cities Jewish Healing ProgramJFCS Bequest Fund for use where most neededMarvin A. Jolson Fund to support individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their families

Al, Stan and Jeanne Kagin Family Fund for use where most neededOrlee and Jeffrey Kahn Family Fund for use where most neededJanice and Steven Kalin Family Fund for use where most neededJoe and Estelle Kane Family Fund to support JFCS Senior ServicesDoug and Cindy Kanter Family Endowment Fund for use where most neededCarole and Marty Kaplan Family Fund for use where most neededEsther and Reuben Kaplan Fund for educational expenses for single mothers and their childrenBob and Stefanie Karon Fund to support mental health services for adolescentsMaynard Katz Tennis Scholarship Fund to support junior tennis scholarships for young athletes in need of financial assistanceAlvin and Audrey Kaufman Fund for use where most neededDelores and Robert Kelber Fund for use where most needed¹Margaret Kelen Emergency Aid to the Elderly FundEva and Sheldon Kieffer Campership Fund¹Jaeson and Marjorie Kline Tribute Fund for emergency financial assistance to older adultsDeborah and Gary Kohler Family Fund for use where most neededJulie and Marc Kozberg Fund to support services to seniorsGrace and Marvin Kramer Fund to provide emergency financial assistance to families with minor childrenNettie and Ben Kramer Family Fund for emergency financial assistanceKramer/Saxl Family Fund for use where most neededFaye and Mayer Krupp Family Fund for adults with developmental disabilitiesLonia and Leon Kuperman Fund for use where most neededJeanette and Max Kurnow Family Fund to provide food, shelter and emergency assistance to people in needTeresa and Robert Laing Family Fund to provide medical and dental care for children and older adultsCliff and Susan Lake Family Fund to support services for childrenRobin and Bryan Landy Family Fund to support volunteer work at JFCS

Jerry Lavin Memorial Fund to support services and programs to children, with priority to those with special needsSam and Betty Lavine Family Fund for use where most neededRussell F. Lederman Big Brother/Big Sister Program FundAngela and Jack Leibman Family Fund for use where most neededLevenson/Spanier Family Fund to provide mental health support servicesRobert and Sally Leventhal Family Fund for use where most neededMargie and Leo Levie and Family Fund to provide respite care for those who are caregivers for a frail older adult, ill spouse or sick childCarol and Jerry Levin Family Fund for the Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program and for services to older adults¹Jeanne and Albert Levin Family Fund to provide emergency aid to the elderlyGeorge and Marion Levine Fund for use where most neededJoan and Robert H. Levine Family Fund for services to children with learning and other disabilitiesSid and Joanie Levinsohn Family Fund for scholarships for higher educationLucky and Leonard (Butch) Levy Memorial Fund to support volunteer services and for use where most neededLichtblau Family Fund to provide support to caregiversBen and Ruth Liman Family Fund for use where most neededLois and Hy Liss Family Fund to provide services to Parkinson’s patients and their families, and to support programs and services to older adultsFrancelyne and Richard Lurie Family Spirit of JFCS Fund for use where most neededMarian Maisel Mental Health and Healing FundHymie and Doris Margolis Fund for special experiences for childrenAlyssa and Jon Marker Fund for use where most neededJacob, Max and Sam Mars Fund to assist children and youth with physical or emotional disabilitiesMetropolitan Mt. Sinai Fund for medical prescriptions and transportation to medical appointmentsAlvin and Mildred Miller Fund for use where most neededBen Miller Foundation Fund to support JFCS Senior Services

Mogilevsky Family Fund for use where most neededJohn Morgan Fund for use where most needed¹Joyce and Donald Moscoe Family Emergency FundJeffrey and Gloria Murman Family Fund for use where most neededCharles and Candice Nadler Family Fund to support the Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister ProgramEdith and George E. Nadler Fund to provide special services for seniorsNager Greenberg Fund for educational scholarships for Jewish students based on needCorky and Bob Neuman Fund for services to childrenHarriet and Nathan Newman Family Fund to provide holiday assistance for Jewish older adultsLouis Newman and Rabbi Amy Eilberg Fund to support the Twin Cities Jewish Healing ProgramIrv Nudell Special Projects Fund for use where most neededJean Nudell Fund to provide financial assistance and special opportunities for single mothers and childrenAlice Okrent Hag Sameach Fund to provide holiday toys, items and other goods for families in needAllen and Marcia Oleisky Fund to support transportation and other services for Mental Health Support Services clientsRobert E. Oleisky Fund for young adult outreach and Mental Health Support Services Abe Olkon Fund to support respite careOrbuch/Grayson Family Fund to support competitive workforce trainingParish Family Fund for use where most neededPatients Assistance Fund to financially assist with medical servicesAlvin and June Perlman Fund to support programs and services for older adultsRichard and Sara Pieser Children’s Fund to support programs and services for childrenScott I. Pink Fund for services to people with chronic mental illnessSharon Plotnick Memorial Fund to support JFCS Senior ServicesMargot and Jeno Por Helping Hand Fund to provide non-interest loans or grants, with priority given to single parents and new AmericansAlina and Alexander Portnoy Fund for use where most needed


Steve and Jeanne Prawer Family Fund to support Jewish children and their families by offering positive Jewish role models to children who can benefit from the relationshipTybie Proman Fund for young adult programs and for services to adults with developmental disabilitiesRafowitz Family Fund to support services related to substance abuseIlana Fay Ratner Fund to provide training and education, emergency financial assistance, and support and advocacy for children with special needs and their familiesSylvia and David Ratner Memorial Fund for JFCS special needs and inclusion programsRachel Raviv Hoffer Fund to support the Jewish Big Brother/ Big Sister ProgramAndrew and Lynne Redleaf Fund for programs and services to children²Michael and Arlene Reich Fund for kids to experience summer campMarvin and Sharon Resnick Family Fund to provide dental services to those in need and transportation services to older adults²Nancy and Kevin Rhein Family Fund for use where most neededRollye and Chuck Rinkey Fund for use where most neededRobbins Family Fund for use where most neededRoberts Family Fund for emergency financial assistanceRobin Family University Merit Scholarship Fund for educational expenses, based on merit and needRobins Family Fund to support older adult servicesRobinson-Marks Mental Health Fund to support mental health programs and projectsNorton and Bert Rockler Family Fund for vocational programs and for use where most neededRoitenberg Family Fund for use where most neededRolnick Family Fund for use where most neededPhyllis and Justin Rosenblatt Fund for services to childrenRicky Rosoff Memorial Fund to support the Jewish Big Brother/ Big Sister ProgramMarie L. Rothschild Fund for use where most neededKaren Rubin Hag Sameach Fund to provide holiday toys, items and other goods for families in needLisa and Ben Rubin Family Youth Experience Fund to support the Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program

Dr. Manly and Sybil Rubin Family Fund to support the care or shelter of abused children or children in needMax and Linda Rutman Family Fund for use where most neededSabes Family Foundation Fund for use where most neededSally Salloway Memorial Fund for emergency financial needs of individualsSaloshin Fund for special services for older adults and émigrés, and to support AlterCareConnell and Dorothy Saltzman Fund for older adults and children with special needsStephen and Suzanne Saltzman Fund to support Alzheimer’s and ALS respite careHelen and Michael Sandler Fund to support programs and services in healing and hospiceClara and Leonard Savitt Family Fund for use where most neededSborov Family Fund for services to émigrés from the former Soviet Union and for use where most neededAlbert Schneider Memorial Fund to support services for older adults and appropriate workshops or lecturesSchochet Family Fund for emergency financial assistanceAnita B. Schwartz Fund to support emergency financial assistance to the elderlyLinda and Ivan Schwartzman Fund for use where most needed¹Roz and David Schwartzman Fund for use where most needed¹Gloria M. Segal Fund for services to adults with chronic mental illnessMillie and Howard Segal Acts of Kindness Fund for use where most neededSerber Family Fund to support services for children with disabilitiesDick and Rossy Shaller Mentoring Fund to provide adult mentors for children at riskLeonard and Zetta Shapiro Discretionary Fund for use where most neededSam and Lorraine Shark Family Emergency Fund for emergency financial assistanceCarl and Rose Jean Sharpe Family Camp Scholarship Fund for children and youth who, without such scholarships, would be unlikely to have a camping experienceSidney Shields Simcha Fund to support social and cultural outings for older adults and individuals with disabilities

Monroe J. and Charlotte K. Shine Family Fund for use where most neededBeverly Siegel Fund to support the Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program²Molly and Alexander Silver Family Fund for use where most neededBobby Silverman Memorial Fund for children who are at riskLoreen and Perry Silverman Fund for use where most neededShirley and Frances Snyder Memorial Fund for use where most neededEvlyn Solomon Fund to support the Jewish Free Loan Program¹Harold and Fleurette Spear Fund for Jewish camping experiences and other enriching experiences for childrenMark Jon Starr Fund to support services and programs of the Twin Cities Jewish Healing ProgramRhonda Stein and Stuart Goldenberg Family Fund for use where most neededSamantha, Ari and Dori Stein Tikkun Olam Fund to support children’s services and where most neededMarvin and Chelle Stillman Fund to support the Twin Cities Jewish Healing ProgramStillman Family Foundation Fund for children’s programs and servicesMarcia and Larry Swartz Fund to support families in need of emergency financial assistanceSusie and Stuart Swartz Family Fund to support services for children with special needsDr. Ian Swatez Medical Scholarship Fund to support deserving medical students based on merit and needGary and Marsha, Scott and Hindy Tankenoff Families Fund to support hunger relief and hunger support programsPaula and Jim Tankenoff Family Fund to support programs and services for childrenElizabeth and Mayer Tapper Educational Fund to support career services for individuals with barriers to employmentSidney and Roslyn Tarshish Family Fund for Jewish educational, camping and travel experiences for children and young adults, and for Jewish individuals to pursue higher educationTaswell-Moscowitz Family Fund for use where most needed

Twin Cities Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Program Fund for the Jewish communityTwin Cities Jewish Healing Program FundTwin Cities Mitzvahs Fund for Healthy Youth-Healthy CommunitiesRuth Usem Family Fund to provide services where most neededDr. Gary Velick Memorial Fund to provide assistance with medical prescriptions and other medical needsJerry Waldman Fund to provide special experiences for children and youth, and professional enrichment for Jewish communal workersHarry and Jeanette Weinberg Fund for services to low-income individuals and familiesWeiner Family Fund for innovative projects or for use where most neededPaul A. Weingarden Law School Scholarship Fund for Jewish persons enrolled in or accepted to an accredited American law schoolBob and Barbara Weinstine Fund to support people with learning disabilitiesDr. Martin and Marilyn Weisberg Family Fund to support JFCS Senior ServicesSiegfried Weiser Memorial Fund to support services for older adults and émigrésDori and Herb Weisman Family Fund for staff self-care trainingSteven and Debra Weiss Family Fund to support JFCS Senior ServicesShale and Joan Wilensky Fund to support people with employment issuesSybil and Seymour Wilensky Family Fund for use where most needed¹Norman and Sally Winer Fund to provide emergency financial assistance to low-income older adults and youthWiss Family Fund to provide assistance to single parents and their familiesSheldon and Judy Witebsky Family Fund for use where most neededAnne and Allen Wolf and Stephan Wolf Memorial Fund to support the Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister ProgramWolfish Family Fund for use where most neededFremajane and Blair Wolfson Fund for Emergency Food AssistanceLeo and Helen Wolk Fund for use where most needed


Yesnes/Finkelstein Family Fund to benefit the ACT Program and children with special needsYoung Women’s Fund to provide financial assistance to women to further their personal growth, education, recreation, fun, familial obligations and other wants and needs. The fund was created by Marshall Silberstein in memory of his wife, Debbie, an outstanding social worker, college instructor and friend to many.Zack Family Fund for use where most needed

David C. Zalk Fund for children and youthShirley and Larry Zipkin Family Fund for use where most neededZouber Family Fund for use where most needed

1–Endowment funds designated to JFCS through the Jewish Community Foundation2–New Endowment funds established since Aug. 1, 2016

Named Funds for Immediate UseEric and Sally Bressler Family Fund to support the Jewish Free Loan ProgramHerbert A. Chernoff Fund to support eye care for children and adultsKelner-Witebsky Memory Care Fund to provide family consultations & education for caregiversMORE for NOW Fund for mortgage or rent emergency assistance

Jon and Diane Rappaport Family Fund for use where most neededWaller Family Fund to support Older Adult Services and the Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program

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2017Unrestricted giving...

In a little more than two months, this year’s Annual Campaign, Give2017, will come to a close. This is a call to action. Now, more than ever, direct and sustained support from your financial gift provides the stability necessary for JFCS to remain

innovative and poised to meet the evolving and critical needs of thousands each year. In today’s ever-changing philanthropic climate, once predictable sources of funding have become less steadfast and robust. Allocations from long-time funders have decreased as available funds have diminished and priorities have narrowed or shifted. Fees to JFCS incurred from third party contributions further this loss. It must be said that in the absence of this essential funding, essential services remain essential.

Direct financial giving has, by necessity, become a more predictable and vital source of unrestricted revenue for JFCS. Please partner with JFCS to meet the needs of thousands of individuals and families of all backgrounds this year.

TO SUPPORT GIVE2017 AND HELP US REACH OUR GOAL TO RAISE $615,000, CALL 952-546-0616 OR VISIT WWW.JFCSMPLS.ORG, CLICK ON “DONATE” AND SELECT “GIVE2017 CAMPAIGN.”

WITH MORE THAN $255,000 TO GO, WE NEED YOU. ON BEHALF OF THOSE WE SERVE, THANK YOU!

unlimited potential.

The Hag Sameach (Happy Holidays) program provides holiday gifts to families and individuals who are in need.

Now in its 25th season, the Hag Sameach (Happy Holidays) program ensures joyous Chanukah celebrations for families and individuals in need by providing them with holiday gifts and ritual items. Each year, over 700 individuals and families are served thanks to the generosity and dedication of our donors, volunteers, and referrals from professional and community leaders.

As the need continues to grow, your support is vital to the success of Hag Sameach. Whether you give your time or treasure, you will help the Chanukah lights burn brighter for so many in our community. Here’s how you can help:

NEED AN IDEA FOR A GIFT

DONATION?

• Small electronics• Nail polish• Gift Cards• Puzzles• Games• Sports equipment• Books• Gift cards (Target,

Kohls, Menards, Home Depot, Walgreens, gas stations, etc.)

• Movie theater tickets

• Clocks with large numbers

• Tool sets• Small electronic

games• Practical kitchen

or housewares items (utensils, crockpots, toaster oven, coffee maker, etc.)

CONTACT: Mindy Teele

Hag Sameach Coordinator

[email protected]

Hag Sameach is sponsored by the Clara Ruth Kaner Children’s Fund, a designated fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation

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Hag Sameach

making holidays brighter for those in need

What:• Gifts for children of all ages and adults

are needed, but gifts for teens and older adults are needed most.

• Monetary donations are always appreciated and used to purchase additional gifts.

How:• Purchase gifts online through our Target

registry at: tgt.gifts/HagSameach, or our Amazon registry at: a.co/gLtz11R.

• Drop off unwrapped new gifts throughout the year to JFCS, 13100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 400, Minnetonka, MN 55305.

• To make a monetary donation, visit www.jfcsmpls.org, send a check made payable to JFCS, or call 952-542-4834.

When:• Online donations are due by Monday,

November 6. Donations dropped off to JFCS are due by Friday, Nov. 10, but are accepted throughout the year.

DONATEOrganize:

• If you like organizing, we need your expertise! Organize, sort and create gift baskets from donated gifts.

Bag it Up:• Gather and bag up appropriate gifts from

our gift inventory for individuals and families.

Wrap it up:• Help gift wrap because gifts are best

when wrapped with love!

Deliver:• This may be the best job of all! Deliver

gifts and discover whose smiles are bigger – yours or those you are delivering to.

How: • Sign up online:

www.jfcsmpls.org/donate/hag-sameach

• Call: 952-542-4870

VOLUNTEER


It’s Your Legacy: Make your mark with JFCS

Help yourself and help the thousands of clients Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis serves each year through one or more of the 30-plus programs and services we offer. Make a gift to JFCS with your IRA RMD (required minimum distribution) and avoid paying tax on the distribution. The transfer must go directly from your IRA to JFCS.You can earmark your donation to support:• GIVE2017, our annual campaign;• Next Century Campaign, New Building;• Benefit, “Laugh on Their Behalf ” (General Support);• Endowment funds, new or existing fund; and/or• Sponsorship of any JFCS program or serviceDiscuss this strategy with your tax advisor to ensure it is appro-priate for your financial circumstances. For more information, contact Dana Rubin, Development Director, at 952-542-4803 or [email protected].

Act now to take advantage of tax-free IRA gifts

JFCS participates in It’s Your Legacy, a program in partnership with LIFE & LEGACY™ of the

Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF). For further information or to have a conversation

about a legacy gift, please contact Dana Rubin, Development Director, at 952-542-4803.

A program of the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul and the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

Donor News

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis is blessed to have hundreds of supporters who give both time and money, which ensures that we are the place to turn to for help and support in times of need or crisis. For 107-year-old JFCS, legacy giving has been a way to ensure that we will continue to serve both the Jewish and broader communities for the next 100 years.

JFCS is one of several local organizations to which Eric and Sally Bressler have decided to leave a legacy gift. “What I like about JFCS is that it looks outward and helps everyone in the community,” Sally said. “It has a great reputation.”

The Bresslers are longtime supporters of several local Jewish organizations. Eric first got involved at JFCS in 2003, when he helped launch the agency’s Jewish Free Loan Program. He has been on the JFCS Board of Directors the past two years. Sally has been involved with the National Council of Jewish Women for many years, as well as other agencies.

Eric said he and Sally like to “think globally, act locally,” when it comes to giving. Current gifts are always important, he said, but legacy giving is a way to make your impact live on. “If you have money you can leave, it can do your work while you’re not there anymore,” Eric said. “That’s what feels good for me.”

Eric and Sally aren’t from the Twin Cities, but they have lived here for 30 years and have established strong roots here. Their adult children don’t live in town, so Eric and Sally see their legacy gifts as a way for their family to support the local community they have called home for so long – and they feel it’s a great example of philanthropy for their children.

“These are organizations we want to see continue long after we’re gone,” Sally said. “Legacy giving is important for us – it helps us leave our mark on the Twin Cities community.”

Russ and Karen Rubin, who have supported and volunteered with JFCS for many years, have also left a legacy gift for the agency. Karen has been playing a leadership role in JFCS’ Hag Sameach (holiday gift) program – her “true love” at JFCS – since it started 20 years ago. She’s also served on the JFCS Board. Russ created an endowment, the Karen Rubin Hag Sameach Fund, in her honor because he knew it was a large part of the legacy she wanted to provide to JFCS and the families it serves.

In addition to their endowment, the Rubins felt it was important to leave a legacy gift for JFCS. “The work of JFCS and other agencies like it is never done,” Russ said. “The things we care about aren’t going to end when we are no longer here. We see it as our responsibility to make sure those needs are met well into the future.”

JFCS legacy donors Sally and Eric Bressler (top) and Russ

and Karen Rubin (bottom)


JFCS is excited to announce its ‘Next Century’ location, opening in 2018Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis

(JFCS), along with Pope Architects, is excited to announce its “Next Century” location, which will be open in early 2018! JFCS – along with Minnesota-based Pope Architects and the building’s founding sponsor, the Stillman Family Foundation – is renovating an existing office and warehouse building in Golden Valley to create a welcoming home for 120 employees and clients in its 30-plus programs and services. The newly renovated building will provide JFCS with a permanent home for the first time in its 107-year-history.

Joining JFCS in this new space is non-profit partner PRISM, which serves more than 6,000 people each year through its food shelf, housing programs, children’s programs, and thrift shop. This will be the first time since PRISM’s founding in 1970 that it has been housed in a facility planned specifically to meet the unique needs of its services and participants.

The building’s innovative design will encourage collaboration and connection and foster staff and community engagement, while also providing privacy for clients. The Golden Valley site will be a welcoming, community-building home for volunteers, staff and other community members. It will also be equipped with more efficient and innovative technology.

Through an interactive process with JFCS and PRISM, Pope Architects planned and designed a transformation of the existing Richter Building at 5905 Golden Valley Rd. The design offers a collaborative, flexible work space, with informal and formal meeting spaces, a community event room, meditation/prayer rooms, updated technology, adjustable-height desks and more. In addition, the portion of the building to be leased by PRISM includes a grocery-store-like food shelf and a large retail space for PRISM’s Shop for Change Thrift Shop. The two-level space is strategically organized to facilitate collaboration and shared resources.

“Our new building provides a great opportunity for staff, volunteers and donors to better serve the local community with the very best in professional, compassionate and caring service,” said Judy Halper, JFCS Chief Executive Officer. “Throughout life, each person experiences a time when he or she can benefit from help and support – and we are here to serve everyone.”

Since 1910, JFCS has provided programs, services, and support for thousands in the Jewish and broader communities – from older adults and people needing employment to children and families. The agency also provides community engagement programs and counseling and mental health support. There have been a few locations from which JFCS has operated these services over the past century, but JFCS has never owned its own


CJFCS is excited to announce its ‘Next Century’ location, opening in 2018

Building Update

JFCS will be moving into its new location in Golden Valley early next year. The Stillman Family Foundation is the building’s lead sponsor. Pictured at top are Andy Stillman (right) and his father, Ralph, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Joining JFCS in the new building will be its non-profit partner, PRISM, which serves more than 6,000 people each year through its food shelf, housing programs, children’s programs, and thrift shop.

building. It is now embarking on a path to a permanent home where it hopes to serve the community for another century…or longer!

Stillman Family FoundationThe Stillman family has been a supporter of JFCS for

decades, both financially and as volunteers. Andy Stillman serves on the JFCS Board of Directors. He and his father, Ralph Stillman, who sadly passed away earlier this year, helped provide the vision for JFCS’ new home, and the Stillman Family Foundation is the building’s founding sponsor.

Andy and his wife, Cass Stillman, have supported JFCS for years because it not only serves the Jewish community, but people of all backgrounds without regards to race, color, creed or religious belief.

“I saw this as an opportunity to invest in an organization that reaches most facets of need while building bridges to the community in what is the spirit of Judaism,” Andy said. “A place that is the center of our community for help.” He added that the opportunity for JFCS to join forces with a leading food shelf like PRISM allows it to become the “go-to” place for those in need in our community.

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