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Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's latest Impact Report. Includes photos and stories of people helped through Federation and its agencies, financials for the year, and plans for the future.
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With our partner agencies, community synagogues and generous community members like you, Federation focuses on causes you are passionate about and that reflect Jewish values. Together, we create a unique, far-reaching impact in the Palm Beaches, in Israel and in 70 countries around the world.
Today, the dynamic energy and positive momentum of our Jewish community has people around North America looking to the Palm Beaches as a shining example of strength, vibrancy and innovation. Whether it be empowering Jewish students on college campuses, enabling seniors and Holocaust survivors to age with dignity, or ensuring safe paths to Israel for at-risk populations – we are building a vibrant community and a bright Jewish future.
Thank you to everyone who gave, volunteered and participated in the life-changing work we are achieving. We are proud to join together with you to accomplish more than any individual could do on their own and improve the quality of life for Jewish people here and across the globe.
Sincerely,
Ray GoldenBoard Chair
Michael HoffmanPresident & CEO
That’s been our mantra at Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County over the past year – and this report shows you why.
Achieving impact together.
26,000
500
500teens
6,300
$16.3 million
31,000
100,000
invested to build a vibrant Jewish community in 2015/16
kosher meals delivered to homebound seniors in Palm Beach County through MorseLife’s Kramer Senior Services.
devoted to providing local seniors with companionship, counseling and day-to-day services through MorseLife’s Kramer Senior Services and Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service.
Jewish books and music delivered to young families in the Palm Beaches through Friedman Commission for Jewish Education (CJE)’s PJ Library® program.
connecting to their Jewish Heritage with programs in 13 public high schools in Palm Beach County through Federation’s Jewish Teen Initiative.
connecting to their Jewish Heritage with programs in 13 public high schools in Palm Beach County through Federation’s Jewish Teen Initiative.
connecting to their Jewish Heritage with programs in 13 public high schools in Palm Beach County through Federation’s Jewish Teen Initiative.
connecting to their Jewish Heritage with programs in 13 public high schools in Palm Beach County through Federation’s Jewish Teen Initiative.
Jews made Aliyah (immigration to Israel) last year with the help of The Jewish Agency for Israel.
teens connected to their Jewish heritage with programs in 13 public high schools in Palm Beach County through Federation’s Jewish Teen Initiative (JTI).
college students empowered to stand up to anti-Israel activity with Hillel programs on 28 campuses across Florida.
children endured the harsh winter in the former Soviet Union with supplies and heating cost subsidies from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC).
25,000
Caring for Vulnerable Populations Enriching Jewish Life Building Global Jewish Community
devoted to providing local seniors with companionship, counseling and day-to-day
services through Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s
Service and MorseLife’s Kramer Senior Services.
Caring for Vulnerable Populations
Enabling Seniors to Age in Place
30,000 hours
Gisela, Holocaust survivor, able to live at home with dignity.
Gisela, a 91-year-old native of Hungary who survived the horrors of Auschwitz, today lives in Boynton Beach. Though Gisela is frail and her family lives in Connecticut, she is able to live at home independently thanks to Kramer Senior Services, a subsidiary of MorseLife Health System and partner of Federation. Sharon, a local volunteer, delivers kosher meals to Gisela each week; the two have weekly discussions and enjoy a meaningful friendship. But Gisela doesn’t spend all of her time at home; she connects and finds companionship with other Holocaust survivors at AJFCS’ programs each month.
Combatting food insecurity by delivering kosher meals to frail seniors through Kramer Senior Services, a subsidiary of MorseLife Health System
Enabling seniors to live independently with home personal care, companion services and meal preparation through AJFCS and MorseLife’s Kramer Senior Services
Providing for Holocaust survivors around the world with home healthcare, kosher meal deliveries and counseling services through the JDC
HOW WE DO IT:
Frail seniors and
Holocaust survivors
deserve to live in
comfort – without
loneliness and with
dignity.
Cynthia R. Brown 2016 Board Chair,
Women’s Philanthropy
paired with mentors who help them improve learning and social skills
through Youth Futures, a program of The Jewish Agency for Israel in our Partnership2Gether region in Israel.
400 at-risk youth
Supporting Families at Risk
Caring for Vulnerable Populations
Caring for families in the Palm Beaches with AJFCS’ counseling services for victims of domestic abuse
Mentoring children who have lost a significant caregiver through AJFCS’ Judith & Jack Rosenberg Mentoring4Kids program
Combatting food insecurity with grocery store gift cards for families locally and globally
Providing safe paths to Israel for at-risk families around the world through The Jewish Agency for Israel
Encouraging healthy relationships with dating abuse prevention and domestic abuse counseling through AJFCS
HOW WE DO IT:
By caring for children
and families who need
our help, we not only
change their lives for
the better – we ensure
the Jewish people are
able to have a bright
and safe future.
Bente S. Lyons Federation Board of
Directors member
“
”Shira has the support she needs to achieve success
Shira, a 12-year-old girl who lives in Federation’s Partnership2Gether region, was struggling in school because of her problems with anger. Her school principal recommended she participate in Youth Futures, a Partnership2Gether program that provides at-risk children and families with mentors who work with them over several years. Shira’s mentor, Racheli, helped her learn to turn her anger into words and listening. After one year of Youth Futures, Shira’s grades improved, she made more friends, and she now regularly exhibits better control over her anger. After five years with Youth Futures – as Racheli puts it – “Shira is ready for anything.”
and their families have connected to Jewish life
through the Yad Hebrew School for Children with Special Needs,
a signature program of the Friedman Commission for Jewish Education (CJE).
150 children
Creating Inclusive and Welcoming Communities
Caring for Vulnerable Populations
Connecting children with disabilities and their families with Jewish identity and education at Friedman CJE’s J.N. Somers Yad Hebrew School for Children with Special Needs
Enabling children with disabilities to learn in a comforting environment at the Mandel JCC
Providing a unique, immersive Jewish summer camp experience for children and teens with disabilities at the Mandel JCC’s Camp Tikvah
Empowering adults with disabilities to live independently at the Melvin J. & Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service
Supporting families with resources and preparation with AJFCS’ Life Planning program
HOW WE DO IT:
Each and every
community member
deserves opportunities to
participate in Jewish life
and connect with their
unique Jewish identity.
Paul R. Fine Vice Chair,
2016 Annual Campaign
Benji earns praise for powerful Jewish Disability Awareness presentation at Meyer Academy
Benji Gans, a rising seventh grader at Meyer Academy, made headlines this year after a powerful presentation to fellow students, parents and faculty. Diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, Benji addressed Meyer Academy’s middle school during a special assembly for Jewish Disability Awareness Month. He discussed what it’s like to have a mental disability – and how he’s able to succeed at his school and beyond with the support of his Meyer Academy family. He spoke of his love for Judaism and Hebrew, both of which are vital components of Meyer Academy’s internationally-recognized curriculum.
joined together for the Mandel JCC’s Hanukkah candlelighting events in Boynton Beach, Palm
Beach Gardens and Jupiter.
1,500 community members
Strengthening Jewish Family Life
Enriching Jewish Life
Fostering Jewish life and learning with deliveries of free Jewish books and music to young families through Friedman CJE’s PJ Library®
Promoting Jewish traditions at the Mandel JCC’s early childhood learning centers
Celebrating Jewish culture and holidays with family programs through the Friedman CJE and the Mandel JCC
HOW WE DO IT:
A bright Jewish future
begins by providing
families with a
foundation of Jewish
life and learning.
Barry S. Berg Chair, 2016 Annual Campaign
Ethan, 3, makes history as recipient of 100,000th PJ Library® book delivery
A Tuesday afternoon turned out to be anything but ordinary for three-year-old Ethan Frost, who lives in Wellington. Ethan received a knock at the door – only to discover he and his family were the recipients of the 100,000th PJ Library® book in the greater Palm Beaches. An award-winning literacy program implemented by Friedman Commission for Jewish Education, PJ Library® delivers free Jewish books and music to families in our community. For Ethan’s special delivery, community members Dorothy Adler and Sheila Engelstein read Runaway Latkes to Ethan and his mother, teaching them about the traditions of Hanukkah.
participated in Jewish experiences through
Federation’s vouchers and scholarship programs over
the last five years.
700 teens
Providing Youth Scholarships for Immersive Jewish Experiences
Enriching Jewish Life
Providing immersive global Jewish experiences through Gift of Israel travel vouchers following teens’ B’nai Mitzvah
Empowering the next generation through Jewish Teen Initiative’s subsidized social action and service learning projects
Strengthening Jewish identity in young adults through Birthright Israel’s 10-day experiences in the Jewish homeland
Connecting children and teens to Jewish values and culture through scholarships to Jewish summer camps
HOW WE DO IT:
Connecting young
people with meaningful
Jewish experiences not
only builds their Jewish
identity – it builds a
bright future for our
Jewish community.
Andrew R. ComiterVice Chair, Community Planning & Investments
Elana, Jewish teen leader, brings her Jewish community advocacy to campus
Today, Elana Deutch is vice president of her university’s Hillel chapter. In many ways, her Jewish journey began with Federation scholarships that enabled her to take part in immersive Jewish experiences. After her Bat Mitzvah, Elana received Federation’s Gift of Israel voucher, allowing her to take part in the March of the Living program. A Federation scholarship also provided her with the opportunity to connect with Israel and our global family on Federation’s Young Ambassadors program. Elana also advocated on behalf of our community in Washington, DC on Jewish Teen Initiative’s Panim el Panim. Now in college, Elana is using the skills and passion she developed with Federation experiences to connect hundreds of Jewish students to Jewish life. She also speaks around the Palm Beaches to inspire other teens to be involved.
take part in high-quality Jewish themed continuing education classes through Friedman CJE
and the Mandel JCC.
750 community members
Engaging Active Adults and Boomers
Enriching Jewish Life
Connecting active adults with inspiring volunteer opportunities with our partners
Engaging active adults with Jewish life through Federation boards and committees
Creating a platform of Boomer volunteerism and intergenerational engagement through B3/The Palm Beach Jewish Boomer Platform
Strengthening connections to Jewish life through the Mandel JCC’s cultural arts, learning and recreational programs
HOW WE DO IT:
The diversity of our
community presents
ample opportunities to
engage the growing
Boomer population
in our work to build a
vibrant Jewish future.
Libby G. FishmanChair, Community
Planning & Investments
Claire volunteers to strengthen children’s reading skills and self-esteem
Claire was at her synagogue when she saw pamphlets promoting volunteer opportunities with Federation’s Anne & Sam Klein Coalition for Literacy. A mother of two grown children, Claire saw this as her chance to help kids develop stronger reading skills, while providing similar educational advantages as she was able to give her children. Now a reading volunteer for nearly 20 years, Claire still visits a local school each week to read with 1st graders – many of whom do not have a caretaker at home to help them with their reading skills. “Helping these kids learn to read gives them confidence and self-esteem,” she says. “All of a sudden, they have a light in their eyes because they realize that they can now read.”
connect to Jewish life and heritage through Hillel
programs on 28 campuses across Florida
25,000 students
Leading Community Outreach, Advocacy & Social Action
Building Global Jewish Community
Empowering teens to lead social action through Jewish Teen Initiative service projects
Promoting tolerance, diversity and the Jewish value of chesed through programs of OneWorld: Davis Family Tolerance Project
Encouraging literacy, learning and volunteerism through Federation’s Anne & Sam Klein Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Advocating for the Jewish community and the people of Israel through Jewish Community Relations Council
HOW WE DO IT:
With Federation,
community members
have the opportunity to
put their passion into
action with impactful
projects that affect
change and reflect
Jewish values.
Stephen E. SussmanChair, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
OneWorld provides unforgettable week for campers
Federation’s OneWorld: Davis Family Tolerance Project is dedicated to promoting tolerance, diversity and the Jewish value of chesed (kindness) in the Palm Beaches. OneWorld sponsored a week of summer day camp for 75 children from the Marjorie S. Fisher Boys & Girls Club of West Palm Beach. The kids from the Boys & Girls Club joined campers at the Mandel JCC’s Camp Shalom, which welcomes 400 children each summer in Palm Beach Gardens and Boynton Beach. Leading up to the week of camp, the children from Camp Shalom and the Boys & Girls Club got to know one another through emails, letters and FaceTime. During the week of camp, they connected with experiences like sports, science and field trips. Most of all, the program provided all of the children with a greater understanding of communities they may not regularly encounter.
in our community connect with their
Israeli peers through Partnership2Gether’s School
Twinning program.
460 students
Connecting to Israel and our Global Jewish Family
Building Global Jewish Community
Connecting students in the Palm Beaches with students in Israel through School Twinning projects with Meyer Academy and community synagogues
Supporting the power of Jewish peoplehood with social and educational resources through the Ethiopian National Project
Empowering Jewish identity at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s Camp Szarvas, which brings together 1,500 Jewish teens from 20 countries each year
HOW WE DO IT:
By building Jewish identity,
deepening connections
to Israel, creating global
relationships and
developing tomorrow’s
leaders, we demonstrate
our commitment to
ensuring a bright
Jewish future.
Thomas R. DavidoffChair, Israel & Global Initiatives
Despite geographic distance, Zach and Ravid build a lasting friendship
One year ago, Zach and Ravid shared little in common. Zach, from Lake Worth, showed minimal interest in Jewish life. Ravid, who lives in Federation’s Partnership2Gether region, had never left the small town of Rosh Pina. Zach stepped out of his comfort zone and traveled to Israel on Federation’s Bonim Chaim-Young Ambassadors program, a hands-on, in-depth Israel experience for teens. The program combined learning and social action, while offering Zach the opportunity to live with Ravid’s family. Six months later, Ravid visited the Palm Beaches with other Israeli teens, staying with Zach’s family. Zach and Ravid’s experiences together built a bond between them and their communities. Today, each serves as an ambassador of the other’s culture and perspective – bridging the gap between our communities.
Arlene Kaufman and Sandy Baklor are promoting a more generous community with the Kaufman - Baklor Challenge Grant.
Generous community members join together with Federation to empower a vibrant Jewish community – here and around the world.
Federation is growing our role as your
Center for Jewish Philanthropy
Arlene Kaufman and Sandy Baklor – past board chairs and dedicated
members of our community – grew their already close relationship with
Federation this year for a groundbreaking purpose. Federation worked with
Arlene and Sandy to establish the Kaufman - Baklor Challenge Grant, which
matched new and increased contributions to Federation’s 2016 Annual
Campaign dollar for dollar. Their leadership in this philanthropic opportunity
promoted a more generous community while amplifying the impact of
contributions to Federation this year. “We created this Challenge Grant to
provide other community members with the opportunity to help Federation
change thousands of lives for the better here and around the world,”
said Arlene Kaufman.Arlene Kaufman and Sandy Baklor are promoting a more generous community with the Kaufman - Baklor Challenge Grant.
For Passover, dozens of volunteers joined together with Federation and our partner MorseLife’s Kramer Senior Services to pack and deliver kosher-for-Passover meals and traditional holiday items to homebound seniors.
Massive growth in the Palm Beaches presents new opportunities – and emerging needs – in the Jewish community.
We are your
Center for Jewish Community Engagement
With our community’s vast growth in mind, Federation is leading the way to
connect more people with Jewish life through new, forward-thinking initiatives.
Federation’s high-impact grants program, the Innovation Fund, is supporting
B3: The Palm Beach Jewish Boomer Platform. B3 is identifying and developing
opportunities for our growing Boomer population to lend their expertise and
experience to our community. The Innovation Fund also introduced Big Tent
Judaism, a national organization, to the Palm Beaches. Big Tent Judaism Palm
Beach is now working with Federation’s partners, community synagogues and
other organizations to engage more individuals and families in Jewish life.
For Passover, dozens of volunteers joined together with Federation and our partner MorseLife’s Kramer Senior Services to pack and deliver kosher-for-Passover meals and traditional holiday items to homebound seniors.
Young leaders and ELP alumni Craig Storch, Kevin Shapiro, Andrew Comiter, Alyson Seligman, Adam Seligman and Justin Paul bring their expertise and leadership to Federation programs, committees and more.
We are identifying, training and growing community leaders of today and tomorrow.
We are the Palm Beaches’
Center for Jewish Leadership
Our Emerging Leadership Program (ELP) is now in its fifth cohort of
leaders between the ages of 28 and 38. ELP regularly joins these leaders
together to better understand the Jewish community while developing key
leadership skills. When they graduate, ELP alumni take on active leadership
roles with Federation and the Jewish community.
Young leaders and ELP alumni Craig Storch, Kevin Shapiro, Andrew Comiter, Alyson Seligman, Adam Seligman and Justin Paul bring their expertise and leadership to Federation programs, committees and more.
Bar, Federation’s Shlicha (Israeli “emissary”), connects local community members with our global Jewish family through programs with Federation’s partners and community synagogues.
We create far-reaching impactby investing your contributions in partner agencies that focus on
causes you are passionate about and reflect Jewish values.
Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC) 1
$1,802,841
Senior Service Subsidies (Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service and Lola & Saul Kramer Senior Services, a subsidiary of MorseLife Health System)$976,688
Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy 1
$713,355
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service (AJFCS) and Melvin J. & Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service 1 $709,611
Regional and National Affiliations 2
$679,821
Lorraine & Jack N. Friedman Commission for Jewish Education (CJE) 1 $485,886
Florida Hillel Council$161,055
Investments in Our Local, Regional and National PartnersPowered by contributions to the Annual Campaign, Federation creates a meaningful impact in the Palm Beaches, Florida and around the country with partner agencies who focus on enabling seniors and Holocaust survivors to age in place; building Jewish identity on college campuses; strengthening Jewish family life and learning; engaging Boomers in Jewish life; and creating inclusive communities for people with disabilities.
1 Investment includes operating and campus expenses2 Includes Jewish Federations of North America, Florida Government Affairs Committee, Israel Action Network and National Alliance
*Core operating allocation
The Jewish Agency for Israel*$1,758,023
Revitalizing Jewish Life in the Former Soviet Union$619,309
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)*$586,008
Partnership between Palm Beaches and Israel’s TZAHAR Region$460,750
Education and Advancement of Ethiopian-Israeli Community$403,136
Taglit Birthright Israel$79,229
Investments in our Global PartnersFederation also creates a far-reaching impact in Israel and around the world by investing in our global partner agencies. These investments enable us to focus on caring for Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable populations in Israel, Ukraine and beyond; strengthening Jewish life in at-risk communities; and demonstrating unwavering support for the people of Israel and Jewish communities across the globe.
Bar, Federation’s Shlicha (Israeli “emissary”), connects local community members with our global Jewish family through programs with Federation’s partners and community synagogues.
Local teens and Holocaust survivors connect and share their perspectives during Yom Ha’Shoah programs with Federation and our partners.
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Campus & Capital Expense$365,952
Fundraising Expenses$2,454,532
Federation’s infrastructure includes human and financial resources that enable our community to address a variety of causes and concerns.
Israel & Global Initiatives$433,956
Community Planning$323,653
Jewish Teen Experiences, Scholarships and Social Action $317,303
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) $254,386
Engaging the Next Generation$188,490
MOSAIC TV Program$73,081
Synagogue Initiatives$59,102
Anne & Sam Klein Coalition for Literacy $51,206
Federation Operations$1,227,266
Reserves & Fees$856,750
Talent Development$290,657
Investments in Federation InitiativesIn addition to our partner agencies, Federation’s powerful programs strengthen our impact on causes connected to the most critical needs of our community – such as leading social action; building Jewish identity; and planning for the future of our Jewish community.
Please note: these figures are unaudited.
Local teens and Holocaust survivors connect and share their perspectives during Yom Ha’Shoah programs with Federation and our partners. v i s i t u s o n l i n e a t j e w i s h p a l m b e a c h . o r g