A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT P 2

UJFC HELPS FAMILIES IN TOUGH TIMES P 3

THE PJ LIBRARY IS COMING TO ST. PAUL P 4

UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES P 10

fa l l 2011 / s tav 5772Connections

Dawn and Mark Hall read a favorite PJ Library

book with daughters Isabella and Madeline.

U N I t E D J EW I sH fU N D aN D COU NC I l O f s t. PaU l

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Dear Friends,

As I begin my second year as President of the United Jewish Fund and Council (UJFC), I’m happy to report that we had many successes last year. Despite continuing economic challenges, our 2011 Annual Campaign was even with last year, raising $2.3 million. Through careful staff restructuring and an extremely favorable lease renewal, we reduced the UJFC operating budget over the last two years by $120,000. These achievements have positioned us well to maintain our support for our Jewish community locally, in Israel and in 70 countries around the world.

These figures translate into powerful real-life stories of caring for people in need and nurturing our Jewish community. This year, we were able to increase allocations to seven of our beneficiary agencies working locally and abroad. We made a first-time allocation to Nechama, the locally based Jewish disaster response organization. We provided scholarships for 45 local children to attend Jewish residential summer camp and for three teens to go to Israel. We were also able to make a special allocation to help reunify 8,500 Ethiopian Jews with their families in Israel.

We spearheaded a Jewish Education Collaboration Initiative, which brought together our community agencies and synagogues to explore new ways of working together to offer our children the best possible Jewish education.

One of the most amazing events of the year was our community ‘Walk for Israel’ celebration. What nachas to see more than 700 people proudly marching in the streets of St. Paul carrying our community’s banner for Israel!

We continue to support the vital missions of our “Bi-Cities” agencies, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Hillel, the Minnesota Jewish Historical Society and Sholom.

UJFC’s success is due to the generosity of the St Paul Jewish community and the devotion of our volunteers and communal professionals. More than 150 volunteers worked on the campaign this year, and more than 1,300 people donated to the 2011 Annual Campaign. Thank you to each and every one of you for your support and investment in our community.

We will do more great things in the coming year – and the need is still very real. We have a fantastic 2012 Annual Campaign team led by Charlie Nauen, General Campaign Chair, Michelle Shaller, Women’s Philanthropy Chair and Jerry Helfand, Men’s Campaign Chair. They work with a dedicated group of volunteers who give freely of their time to make the campaign a success.

We truly have something special here in St. Paul. A warm, welcoming, hamish community. Please, answer the call and give generously when a volunteer contacts you. Every pledge makes a difference in someone’s life and contributes to the quality of Jewish life in our community.

L’Shanah Tovah,

Jon Parritz, UJFC President

A Message from the president

UJFC Board of directors (*Denotes Executive Committee)

UJFC BENEFICIARY AGENCIESLocal AgenciesHillel at the University of MinnesotaJewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul AreaJewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the DakotasJewish Family Service of St. PaulJewish Historical Society of the Upper MidwestLubavitch Cheder Day SchoolMinnesota Jewish Theatre CompanyNechama, Jewish Response to DisasterRochester ChaplaincySholom Community AllianceTalmud Torah of St. Paul

Overseas AgenciesAmerican Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeJewish Agency for IsraelWorld ORT

ConnectionsConnections is a publication of the United Jewish Fund and Council790 Cleveland Ave., South, Suite 227St. Paul MN 55116 • 651-690-1707 • www.JewishStPaul.org

Julie Swiler, editor651-695-3190jswiler@ujfc.org Contributors: Ted Flaum, Sharyn Effress Pesses, Dan Mogelson Cover photo and PJ Library story photos: Ann Silver

Jon Parritz, UJfC President

Jennifer Bagdade*Wendy Baldinger (Pres. Elect)Sharon BenmamanHerman Birnberg*Steve BrandCharles FodorSarah FomanDavid GlaserJoe GoldbergerPhilip Goldman*Jules Goldstein*Karen Gordon (Vice Pres)Andrew Greenberg*Jerry HelfandHart Johnson*Stevan Kafitz (Treasurer)*Phyllis KarasovPeggy KippLisa LaneRick Linsk*Sally LorberbaumJudith MarshallScott MarvySarah McGee*Susan MinsbergDavid Nathan*Charles NauenJeffrey Oberman*Jonathan Parritz (President)

*Edward Paster (Secretary)Irving RosenblumKenneth RosenblumRandi RothDavid SandersMichael Saxon*Marsha SchoenkinYoav Segal*Michelle ShallerSusan ShapiroLisa SilverbergDiane SmooklerLoren Taple*Royee Vlodaver*Mary Ann Barrows Wark (Vice Pres)Daniel Zelle

EX OFFICIORabbi Morris Allen (Beth Jacob Congregation)Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein (Temple of Aaron)Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker (Mount Zion Temple)Rabbi Asher Zeilingold (Adath Israel)

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Facing a divorce Jenny (not her real name) wanted to make sure her two young children had as much stability as possible. She knew that a significant source of security for them was the childcare program at the St. Paul JCC. However, she wasn’t certain they could remain given her family’s new economic reality.

The St. Paul JCC was able to provide scholarship money for Jenny’s children to remain in the program. The following excerpt is from a letter from Jenny, thanking the JCC:

Thank you so very much for everything you do. My children have grown, matured and blossomed since they started the JCC program. It has been the best decision and the best finan-cial sacrifice I have ever made for my family.

My biggest fear was having to pull them from the program at the JCC due to family and economic issues we are currently facing. I knew that keeping them in this loving, nurturing and safe school environment was even more important than staying in our house. I just didn’t think it was going to be possible. But thanks to your generosity, despite the fact that they are experiencing so many changes, their daily routine, teachers, classroom, swimming, music class and friends are the same and they can feel comfort and security at the JCC.

Last year the St. Paul JCC gave $185,393 in fee adjustments and scholarships for early childhood education, membership and summer camp. Funding from the United Jewish Fund and Council directly impacts the JCC’s ability to help Jewish families who are in need of services.

The power of community-based giving: With one gift you make a world of difference in so many lives. Wherever the need is greatest locally, in Israel and in 70 countries, UJFC can address it when our community works together. Here are just two of the many stories of hope:

CAMPAIGN BY THE NUMBERS188

The number of job seekers who received help finding work and enhancing job skills last year.

20,000

The number of Kosher Meals on Wheels delivered to elderly and disabled residents of greater St. Paul

last year.

300

The number of children who experienced Jewish day camp at the St. Paul JCC’s Camp Butwin last year.

168,000

The number of elderly Jews in the former Soviet Union who received life-saving food, medical care

and winter relief.

Helping Families in St. Paul

Helping Seniors in

the Former Soviet Union

Zemfira Ravinov, 61, lives with her husband Efim, 73, in a hilltop slum located on the outskirts of

Baku, Azerbaijan. Their apartment is decrepit. The roof leaks and the walls are falling apart. The “kitchen” is

just a small gas burner separated by a simple shower curtain and there is no indoor plumbing.

Zemfira regularly lugs water from the communal water pump up 23 wobbly, wooden stairs into her apartment. Their toilet is a hole in the courtyard below. A neighbor built a wooden house around it and now charges for its use.

Although the apartment has no running water, the government claims that they owe $225 in water payments and the couple has gone into debt trying to pay this off. They live on Efim’s pension, only $93 a month.

Thankfully, the couple has the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Fund and Council, which provides them with a food card, winter relief, and basic household goods. The couple will also receive emergency assistance to allow them to make simple home repairs.

To learn more about the programs and services you support with a gift to the UJFC, please contact Ted Flaum, campaign direc-tor at tflaum@ujfc.org or 651-695-3185.

Relaxing on the playground at the St. Paul JCC Early Childhood Development Center

With no indoor plumbing, Zemfira Ravinov gets water

from a community pump.

UJFC Helps Families in Tough Times

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The PJ Library is coming to St. Paul

Dawn and Mark Hall’s two young daughters can’t wait to get their books in the mail from the PJ Library each month. “My daughters wait for their books. They are so excited to get mail addressed to them and they know exactly what it is,” said Dawn. “They smile and cheer, ‘My book is here!’” Dawn and Mark are happy to see the PJ Library books arrive for Isabella, age seven and Madeline, age four, as well because every month they get high-quality, age-appropriate Jewish books at no cost to read at bedtime with their daughters.

The PJ Library, an international, award-winning Jewish family engagement program, is launching in St. Paul in November. Created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, any Jewish child from six months to eight years can be enrolled. “There’s no catch, no hidden agenda; the books are free,” said Jonathan Parritz, UJFC president. “We think it’s important to help young Jewish families get off to a great start. You don’t have to be a member of a synagogue, or any Jewish organization to get PJ Library books – this is for everyone.”

Every month a child receives a book or music CD in the mail. The books are beautifully illustrated and are about Jewish holidays, values, and folk tales. The books come with reading guides to help parents discuss and do activities with their children around the themes found in the books.

Reading bedtime stories is always an important end-of-day activity in the Hall household. Isabella and Madeline each pick out one or two stories to read with their parents. But it is even more special with PJ Library books. “I know we are always going to have a great conversation about values, beliefs and Judaism,” said Dawn. “I can tell that the PJ Library puts a lot of effort into providing books that are very meaningful for each age group.” The St. Paul family has been receiving PJ Library books through Minneapolis.

“PJ” stands for pajamas, a fitting name for a program whose organizers believe a bond is formed between children and their parents during story time before bed. The PJ Library is designed to strengthen the identities of Jewish children and families and

Isabella and Madeline pick out their favorite books to read at bedtime

The PJ Library is designed to strengthen the identities of Jewish children and families and their relationship to the Jewish community.

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I can tell that the PJ Library puts a lot of effort into providing books that are very meaningful for each age group.

their relationship to the Jewish community. “PJ Library books help reinforce all the same values our children learn at home, at Talmud Torah and at our synagogue,” said Dawn.

Based on the size of the St. Paul Jewish community, the PJ library expects to deliver books to as many as 800 children each month. More than 65,000 children in 150 communities in North America currently receive The PJ Library books. The program will be funded by the UJFC and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

Young families should watch their mailbox for the PJ Library launch in November or December when they will receive a sample book and information on how to sign up. If you don’t receive the information, please contact Sharyn Effress Pesses at spesses@ujfc.org or 651-695-3186. If you don’t have children six months to eight years old, be sure to tell a friend or neigh-bor with young children about this opportunity.

the Hall girls enjoy a story with their dad. Precious the cat gets in on the fun, too.

Roni Levin, the new Israeli shlicha (emissary from Israel) arrived in St. Paul in early September and is already working in our community. Prior to moving to Minnesota, the 26-year-old held a position in the Israeli government. Before that, she was a youth program director for the Misgav Regional Council where she was responsible for informal education activities for the youth of the local municipality.

“I’m excited to be here in St. Paul. Being a shlicha, is something I wanted to do for a long time,” said Roni. “It combines a lot of my expertise – from curriculum planning to youth guidance. I believe in Zionism and think that I can contribute to the state of Israel as a representative in the international Jewish community.”

Roni holds a BA in Political Science and Human Resources and served as a training officer in the IDF. As part of her military service, she was responsible for several squad commanders, developing curriculum and program supervision. Upon becoming a lieutenant, Roni was based in a combat engineering unit as a commander’s training supervision officer and a weapons’ system instructor.

In high school Roni was involved in the Echud Haklai youth movement as a counselor. She volunteered with different communities in Northern Negev area, working with teens and tutoring kids at risk. She was also involved in the Karmiel-Misgav-Pittsburgh Partnership as a summer camp shlicha for the Pittsburgh JCC.

Roni will be in St. Paul for the next year and will work with a variety of organizations including the St. Paul JCC, Talmud Torah, Hillel and local synagogues, teaching Israeli studies and enhancing our community’s connection to Israel through education, advocacy, and cultural and arts events.

The shlichim program is a joint effort between the United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul and the Jewish Agency for Israel. Young shlichim are committed to strengthening the connection between diaspora Jews and the state of Israel.

Welcome roni levin, st. paul’s new shlicha

After two amazing years, Alisa Warshavsky, our St. Paul Jewish

community shlicha returned home to Israel in early September. Alisa brought boundless energy and ideas to her position. She inspired her students to understand

and love Israel with all its complexities. This year, Alisa was

recognized as an Outstanding

Shlicha by the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) for her work in our community.

Upon her return home, Alisa will go to Tel Aviv University to study the Middle East, Arabic and political science. “It is hard to explain how life changing the last two years have been,” said Alisa of her time in St. Paul. “Not only did

I have an amazing experience as an Israeli shlicha, but I also made personal connections that will stay with me forever. St. Paul will always feel like my second home, and the people here will always stay in my heart. Shalom.”

Todah and l’hitraot (until we meet again), Alisa. We wish you great success.

L’hitraot alisa

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Seen around St. PaulMore than 100 people a t t e n d e d U J F C ’ s 76th Annual M e e t i n g on June 6 where they heard C h a r l i e Nauen and A n d r e w Parker talk

about Israel’s security needs as well as how to combat the growing boycott, divestment and sanctions movement which seeks to demonize Israel.

Annual Campaign Chair Polly Saxon recognized Women’s Philanthropy Chair Marsha Schoenkin at the Annual Meeting.

More than 700 people gathered in St. Paul to Walk for Israel on May 15 for the community Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration.

Each month Young Leadership holds events to connect young Jews in our community. Pictured at a recent happy hour at the Chatterbox Pub are (L-R): Missi Rossi, Laurel Herold, Sarah Gruesner, Royee Vlodaver and Adam Fink.

On May 4 the M a i m o n i d e s Society hosted a talk with Dr. Aaron F r i e d m a n , new dean of the University of Minnesota

Medical School. Pictured here are Maimonides Society co-chairs Dr. Arnie Brier and Dr. Howard Gilbert with Dr. Aaron Friedman (center).

Dr. Yoav Segal, Dr. Jimmy Levine and Dr. Phillip Kibort at the May 4 Maimonides Society Event.

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introducing the UJFC Annual campaign leadership team

Charlie NauenGeneral Campaign

Chair

Jerry HelfandMen’s Campaign

Chair

Michelle ShallerWomen’s

Philanthropy Chair

Royee VlodaverYoung Leadership

Chair

Marsha SchoenkinGeneral Campaign

Chair-elect

Michael SaxonMen’s Campaign

Chair-elect

Dede SmithWomen’s

Philanthropy Chair-elect

With their leadership and the dedicated efforts of 150 campaign workers, we look forward to a successful 2012 campaign!

If you would like to learn about how you can get involved in the 2012 campaign, please contact Ted Flaum, Campaign Director at tflaum@ujfc.org or 651-695-3185.

St. Paul JCC athletes competed in the Maccabi Games in Israel and Philadelphia this summer. The 2011 Team St. Paul in Israel included (pictured l to r) Helen Klass-Warch, Zoe Milavetz, Zack Ekstein, Natan Harosh, Anthony Moreno and Manny Bier. Not pictured: Elliot Strand. Mazel tov to Helen Klass-Warch for her gold in tennis! The 2011 Team St. Paul in Philadelphia included: Boys Baseball: Josh Gallop, Eli Badower, Ryland Dorshaw, Robert Dworsky, Sam Neidorf, Alec Weismann, Alex Lehman, Nathan Levine, Zach Condon, Jacob Unger-man, Sebastian Hart; Tennis: Jackson Kelner.

The Twin Cities Cardozo Society hosted University of Minnesota Law Professor Oren Gross and four Israeli soldiers who spoke about the challenges Israel faces in combating terrorism and dealing with new types of conflict. Pictured (L-R) are Josh Hasko, Cardozo Society event co-chair; 2nd Lt. David, Lt. Shmuel; Professor Gross; 2nd Lt. Araro; Lt. Howard; Rhona Shwaid, Cardozo Society event co-chair.

CaMp SCHolaRSHip FuNDFrances, Keven, Jenna, Eitan & Amelia Fischer *Justin Less, mazel tov on your Bar Mitzvah *Ean Katz, mazel tov on your Bar Mitzvah

GeNeRal CaMpaiGNCarol & Gordon Altshuler *Karen Matz, in memory of your motherWendy & Steve Baldinger *Les Novak & family, in memory of Nancy *Bob & Joanne Gillman, in memory of Vicki *Ed Paster, in honor of your 70th birthdayHerman Birnberg *Eli Skora, wishing you a speedy recoveryAmy Boley *Rae & Arne Divine, in honor of the world’s greatest mom and dadKaren & Fred Gordon *Shelli Smith, in memory of your fatherEve & Steve Kafitz *Beverly Calmenson & family, in memory of Robyn *Rena Glaser & Family, in memory of your fatherSally Lorberbaum *Rick Smookler, wishing you a speedy recoveryRhoda & Don Mains *Bettie Barenbaum & family, in memory of StanleyCharlie Nauen & Pati Jo Pofahl *Bob Rubenstein & Susan Andrews, in memory of your fatherAmos Magee & Charlotte Tuttle *Charlie Nauen, with much appreciation and thanks for your friendship and outstanding wedding officiatingPaul & Connie Ross Israel Scholarship FundDebbie Ross Staska & Kevin Staska *Connie & Paul Ross, in honor of your 60th anniversaryFrancie & Barry Ross *Connie & Paul Ross, in honor of your 60th anniversary

WoMeN’S eNDoWMeNT FuNDNaomi & Neil Arnold *Marilyn & Dick Smith, with love & best wishes on your 35th anniversaryEarl & Harriet Bailey *Beverly Calmenson & Family, in memory of RobynJane Broude *Sharyn Pesses, in memory of your brotherPhyllis Demmer *Dr. Robert Madaff, in your honorRobin Ehrlich *Inge Goldberg, Happy Mother’s DayAnita Geller *Tom & Ronna Sherman, congratulations on your anniversary *Leighton & Dianne Siegel, congratulations on your anniversary *Sally Ravich, in honor of your 80th birthday *Michael & Susan Horowitz, congratulations on your new grandson *Stuart Kaufman, in memory of Sheila *Ronna Sherman, best wishes on your birthday *Elaine & Stuart Steinman, best wishes on your anniversary *Tom & Teri Skadron, in memory of Stan *Nancy Skadron, in memory of Stan *Michael & Judy Skadron, in memory of StanRena & Barry Glaser *Sharyn & Arnie Pesses, congratulations on your new granddaughter, EvaFrank & Cookie Gordon *Karen Gordon, in honor of your special birthdayMartha Gulner *Karen Gordon, mazel tov on 60 sensational years and here’s to many moreCindy Gordon & Stan Davis *Karen Gordon, in honor of your 60th birthdayBob & Sandy Loewenstein *Judy Wolf, thinking of you with love and wishing you well

*Les Novak & family, in memory of NancyToby Markus *Sharyn Pesses, in memory of your brotherSharyn & Arnie Pesses *Tom & Ronna Sherman, in honor of your 50th anniversary *Sherm & Loie Devitt, in memory of Stanley *Ed & Elaine Devitt, in memory of Stanley *Nancy & Stephen Lane, in memory of your mother *Sally Ravich, in honor of your 80th birthday *Conrad & Ricki Butwinick, congratulations on your daughter Betsy’s engagement *Beverly Calmenson & family, our condolences on your loss of Robyn *Family of Mary Kieffer, our condolences of your loss of Mary *Steve & Carol Lang, our condolences of your loss of Mary *Stuart Kaufman, our condolences of your loss of Sheila *Reenie Gitlin, congratulations on your accomplishment in graduating from St. Paul College *Ilene Cohen, hope you feel better soon *Ricky Calvin, In memory of Stafford *Karen Gordon, in honor of your 60th birthday *Naomi & Neil Arnold, mazel tov to you both on your granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah *Judy Wolf, for a continued wonderful life *Alice Gurstelle, in memory of your dear son, Steve *Ken Agranoff, wishing you a speedy recoveryDiane & Rick Smookler *Sharyn Pesses, in memory of your brother *Nancy Greenstein, in memory of your mother

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ST. PAUL VOLUNTEERS TEACH ENGLISH IN ISRAEL THROUGH UJFC’S ANGLIYADA PROGRAM

If you are planning a trip to Israel, either with a mission or on your own, please contact Dan Mogelson at dmogelson@ujfc.org or 651-695-3189. The Sovev Kinneret region is St. Paul’s partnership region in Israel. Along with Israeli staff and volunteers in the Sovev Kinneret, we can help you plan a visit to our partnership region and expose you to some of the people, places, and programs that make our partnership so meaningful. Don’t miss the opportunity to travel up north and experience the home away from home that our P2G region can provide.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN THE SOVEV KINNERET REGION OF ISRAEL:

Last spring, seven members of the St. Paul Jewish community participated in the Angliyada program in Tiberias, Israel, teaching English to Israelis and new immigrants. Angliyada is a volunteer program funded by the United Jewish Fund and Council, through Partnership-2Gether (formerly known as Partnership 2000). Participants teach for two weeks, along with volunteers from Tulsa and Milwaukee in St. Paul’s partner region.

“Experiencing life in Israel this way was marvelous. It is a very different view than one gets from a tour bus and different luxury hotels every few days,” said Charlie Levine. “The best part was getting to know people, or more accurately and importantly, individual persons. We developed relationships with our students, the staff at the Jewish Agency, and with volunteers.”

The Angliyada program is aimed at Israeli adults who have studied English grammar but have not had the opportunity to speak English. It is an intensive course taught three hours per day for four weeks. Only English is spoken in the classroom. Students sign up for a month-long intensive course, and the volunteer teachers can either come for the first or second session, each two weeks long.

“What I loved most about the class? Getting to know our students as individuals; their fears and desires, their warmth and generosity, their incredible sense of humor and playfulness,” said Nancy Mason Hauser. “Professionally our class included: the head of a plastics factory, retired teachers, hotel workers, artists, engineers, environmental protection authorities, an

interior home decorator, a computer salesman, a cooking show commentator, and the second ranked Jujitsu champion in all of Israel.”

Said Bob and Linda Perry, “While the teaching was an important experience, the actual inter-action with Israeli families and staff members was equally important. Each Friday night, we were hosted for Shabbat by a different family, one on a Moshav and the other in the city of Tiberias. On Lag B’Omer we were excited to join a large Sephardic family celebration where we enjoyed making pita bread and sharing the excitement of the bonfires.”

Angliyada is one of several Partnership2Gether programs that creates personal connections between residents of St. Paul and the Sovev-Kinneret region of Israel. Partnership2Gether brings Diaspora Jews and Israeli Jews together to help establish long-term bonds, which lead to understanding and a mutual commitment for a strong, united Jewish future.

For more information about the Angliyada program through Partnership2Gether (P2G), please contact Dan Mogelson at UJFC, dmogelson@ujfc.org or 651-695-3189.

(l to r) Bob Perry, Rick Hauser and Nancy Mason Hauser, linda Perry, Charlie levine and Marjorie Dana-levine, and Rich Gramling taught English in Israel

Engliyada 2011: Nir atir, P2G staff coordinator; Marjorie Dana-levine; vivian White, tulsa volunteer coordinator; Hadar Binya, P2G staff; Nancy Mason-Hauser; Charlie levine; Marcia Kleinerman, Milwaukee volunteer; Rick Hauser; Rich Gramling; and amir Mokadi, P2G volunteer at the Kinneret

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ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBERB’Yachad – Holiday Baskets TogetherBeginning in September, B’YACHAD: Holiday Baskets Together will collect items to create gift baskets to distribute to families in need in December. This year’s goal is to distribute 100+ Chai baskets.

Families can bring gift items to B’YACHAD bins that will be placed at participating community organizations from September through November. Please bring new items only. Cash donations that will be used to buy gift items are also appreciated. Participating organizations include Adath Israel Congregation, Beth Jacob Congregation, B.O.N.D., Jewish Family Service, Mount Zion Temple, Oneg Shabbos V’Yom Tov, Saint Paul JCC, Shaller Family Sholom East, Talmud Torah, Temple of Aaron and UJFC.

Sponsored by Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, Oneg Shabbos V’Yom Tov, and B.O.N.D. For more information, contact JFS at 651-698-0767.

OCTOBER 28Milgrom Shabbat – featuring Vanessa Hidary, actress, poet and playwright, also known as “The Hebrew Mamita” 6:00 p.m. services followed by Shabbat dinner and program in honor of Rabbi Louis and Esther Milgrom. Community members welcome. If you have memories of Rabbi or Esther Milgrom to share, please contact Andrea at andrea@ujews.com – Hillel will create a booklet of memories.Dinner is free for students, $18 for non-students.

RSVP to 612-379-4026 or andrea@ujews.com.

OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 20Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company presents “Our Class”By Tadeusz Slobodzianek, version by Ryan Craig@ Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul

In this true story, it’s 1925 in Poland and 10 young Jewish and Catholic children, all classmates, share their dreams of what they would like to be when they grow up. As the friends grow older, things in their small town change. Poland is first invaded by the Soviets and then the Nazis. A fervent nationalism develops and bitterness ensues. In a series of events, friends betray each other and violence escalates to a horrifying end. With an incisive and captivating boldness, Our Class explores human behavior.

To order tickets call 651-647-4315, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Minnesota lecture series: An Intimate Rivalry: How the Jews thought of Muslims and Islam in the Middle Ages7:30 p.m. @ Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Avenue, St. PaulFREEProfessor Ross Brann of Cornell University will speak at Mount Zion with special performances by Voices of Sepharard. This event is cosponsored by the U of M Center for Medieval Studies, IAS Mediterranean Collaborative, Religious Studies, Spanish and Portuguese; Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning; and Mount Zion Temple.

For more information contact Orit Akerman at 612-624-4914 or jswt@ujfc.org.

TwIN CITIES JEwISH MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE AND CONCERTMark your calendar for two events the weekend of November 12-13 sponsored by the Twin Cities Jewish community’s Mental Health Education ProjectThe main event, on Sunday afternoon November 13, is the annual community-wide conference on mental health issues, “See Us Now: Creating Harmony in Our Lives,” at Temple Israel. It is free and open to all.

The keynote speaker is Boston-based singer/songwriter Meg Hutchinson, who will talk about her own experiences with depression and bipolar disorder and perform several songs from her latest album, “The Living Side.”

In addition, 22 workshops will be offered on a wide range of topics including anxiety and panic attacks, children’s issues, Asperger’s, ADHD in adults, depression, mindful eating, and coping with loneliness and isolation.

Also, on Saturday evening November 12 at The Cedar Cultural Center, is “See Me Now: Meg Hutchinson in Concert.” Rabbi Morris Allen of Beth Jacob Congregation will speak before the concert. Meg Hutchinson was brought to the attention of the conference planning committee by Beth Friend, co-founder of Red House Records with her husband Bob Feldman, of blessed memory. The legendary St. Paul label produced Meg’s latest album.

Tickets are available through Jewish Family Service of St. Paul: $12 for general admission, $18 for reserved section seating and $36 for VIP premium seating.

Transportation from the St. Paul JCC will be available for the concert or conference with advance request. For more informa-tion or to request transportation, call Jewish Family Service at 651-698-0767.

UJFC and our Women’s Philanthropy Department are two of several co-sponsors of the conference.

Greater st. Paul Community Calendar log on to www.jewishminnesota.org/calendar for details on the events below and many more.

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scholarship, travel and Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming UJFC EventsCall 651-690-1707 or log on to www.jewishstpaul.org for details on any of the events below.

GESHER L’KESHER (BRIDGE TO CONNECTION) FOR YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTSNow there is a way for young people to create their own tzedakah fund – a fund they can use to make gifts to non-profit organizations they select every year. The Gesher l’Kesher fund works by making a deposit at the UJFC with a minimum of $360. Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah fund is a perfect opportunity to get started. UJFC invests the fund for you and you can add to it anytime you like. Every year you choose which organizations you would like to donate to from your fund. For complete information,

contact Sharyn Effress Pesses at 651-695-3186 or SPesses@ujfc.org.

wANT TO GO TO ISRAEL? MASA IS HERE TO HELPMASA Israel Journey enables young Jews from all over the world to spend a semester to a year in Israel taking part in one of over 160 programs. There are programs for gap year, study abroad, post-college and volunteer programs. Just a few of the unique courses and programs include: archaeological digs, martial arts training, dance, Arabic, environmental studies and the Career Israel internship program.

MASA works to make it as easy as possible for young adults to go to Israel. They offer grants and scholarships and collect information about other grants and scholarships available for long-term Israel programs from third-party organizations. The UJFC supports MASA through our support of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Jewish Federations of North America. For more information about going to Israel through MASA, contact Barb Adelman at BAdelman@mplsfed.org or 952-417-2347 or visit www.MasaIsrael.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25“Detecting Breast Cancer Early: what You Need to Know” - Twin Cities Maimonides Society Symposium on Breast Cancer – For Medical Professionals and the Jewish Community6:15 p.m. reception, 7:00 p.m. program @ The Hubert Humphrey School of Public Affairs Conference Center at the University of Minnesota. Speakers include: • Shari Baldinger, Virginia Piper Breast Cancer Program at Abbott Northwestern: “Understanding Risk Factors for Breast Cancer.” • Joe Tashjian, St. Paul Radiology: “An Expert’s Alternative View of Screening Recommendations for Breast Cancer.” • Mike Nelson, Diagnostic Radiology, U of M Medical School: “Future Methods for Very Early Detection of Breast Cancer.”Cost: $20 for reservations made by October 18, $30 afterwards. Contact Ted Flaum at (651) 695-3185 or tflaum@ujfc.org. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1Twin Cities Cardozo Society Annual Dinner honoring local attorneys Steve Rubin, Jerry Ingber and Royee Vlodaver5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner and program.The Twin Cities Cardozo Society will honor local attor-neys Steve Rubin and Jerry Ingber with the Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award and Royee Vlodaver with the Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award at its 12th annual dinner on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. Ellen Sampson and Andrew Parker are chairing the dinner. Nationally renowned, criminal and civil trial attorney, Abbe Lowell, whose notable clients have included AIPAC’s Steve Rosen and Keith Weissman, Gary

Condit and Jack Abramoff will be the keynote speaker. Lowell also was Chief Investigative Counsel for the Democrats during the U.S. House of Representatives impeachment proceedings of President Bill Clinton. Thomson Reuters is the presenting sponsor. CLE credits applied for.For more information or to RSVP contact Ted Flaum, 651-695-3185 or tflaum@ujfc.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15Twin Cities Jewish Book Fair presents Izzeldin Abuelaish: “I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor’s Last Sacrifice on the Road to Peace.” 7 p.m. @ St. Paul JCC, 1375 St. Paul Avenue, St. Paul.Hear the riveting story of a Palestinian doctor who, rather than seek revenge after witnessing his three daughters’ deaths by Israeli tank shells, continues his humanitarian call for peace. Abuelaish was born and raised in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip and has been crossing the lines in the sand that divide Israelis and Palestinians for most of his life - as a physician who treats patients on both sides; as a humanitarian who sees the need for improved health and education; and, most recently, as the father whose daughters were killed. His response to this tragedy made news and won him humanitarian awards around the world. Co-sponsored by the Twin Cities Maimonides Society and the St. Paul Jewish Community Center.For more information contact Beth Gendler at 651-255-4736 or bgendler@stpauljcc.org.

SAVE THE DATE!SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17UJFC Young Leadership Black & White Hanukkah Party8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.Watch for details.

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$100,000 aND upEdelstein Family Foundation Harry Kay Charitable Foundation •

$50,000-$99,999Beverly Calmenson •Don & Rhoda Mains •David Wark & Mary Ann Barrows Wark •

$25,000-$49,999Anonymous •Steven & Wendy Baldinger •Martin & Esther Capp Foundation •Howard Gelb •William & Sybila Lipschultz •Marion Newmana •Annette D. Newmana Philanthropic Fund Lewis & Annie Papera Foundation •Celia Paster •Edward Paster •Richard Shallera •

$10,000-$24,999Herman Birnberg •Tammy Birnberg •Shirley Bloomfield •Calmenson Ace Sherman & Lois Devitt •David E. Feinberg •Ernest I Fink Agency - Bruce and Neil Fink and Family •Drs. Michael & Cynthia Garr Richard & Kathleen GoffKaren Gordon •Dean & Marilyn Greenberg •Brian & Sandra Kamin •H.S. Kaplan Family Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation •Harold & Judith Kuller •Robert Launer •Dr. Jimmy Levine Stephanie Levine Jacki Paster •Dr. Kenneth Rosenblum

Dr. Paul & Karen Schanfield •Rossy Shaller •Steven & Michelle Shaller •Joanne Silverman •Michael Silverman •Eli & Miriam Skora David & Dede Smith •Diane Smookler •Howard Stacker •Betty Sweet Mark Wilf J. Peter Wolf •Lawrence & Honey Zelle •

$5,000-$9,999Anonymous •Carl Birnberg •Vivian Calmenson •James & Susan Dockman •Janet Gabor •Thomas Gabora •Eunice Gelb •Barry & Rena Glaser •Philip & Renae Goldman Myra Greenberg •Roger Greenberg •Dennis Hymanson •Joan Hymanson •Scott & Sally Johnson •Suzanne Kaplan •Dr. Everett Karon •Kieffer Brothers Cheryle KristalHart and Susan Kuller Family Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Ted Kuller •Elaine Kuretsky •Howard Kuretsky •Dr. Stephen Lane •Eva Launer •Allen & Nancy Levine •Joyce Malmona Charles Nauen & Pati Jo Pofahl Jonathan & Robin Parritz •Howard & Amy Paster Marvin J. Pertzik Foundation •Drs. David Rischall & Flora Soumekh •Constance Ross •

Paul Ross •Steven Rubin •Wendy Rubin •Michael & Polly Saxon •Sandra Schloff •Marsha Schoenkin Jerome B. Simon •Dr. Stanley Skadrona •Dr. Richard Smookler •Henry SnyderGerald Swarsensky Donald Swartz •Mollie Tankenoffa Robert Weinstine •Barbara Winthrop •John Wolf Judy Wolf •

$2,500-$4,999Florence Baera Lawrence Barenbaum Stuart Bear Constance Berde •Alan & Elisa Bernick Gary & Susan Bloom •Barbara Braman Steve & Gail Brand •Dr. Richard Brody & Margaret Flynn Dr. David Broude •Robyn Calmensona Mary Calof •Deborah Frishberg •Thomas Frishberg Loren & Rosie Geller •Dr. Barry & Janice Godes •Drs. Ernest & Malka Goodman •Arthura & Constance Goodman Foundation •Donald Greenebaum & Beth Honetschlager •Minna Heima Jerry M. Helfand Gerard & Ingeborg Hirschhorn •Stevan & Eve Kafitz Lee & Laurie Kamman Phyllis Karasov and Dr. Alan Olstein •Stanley & Delores Karon •Leroy Kieffer •

Dr. Jeffrey Kohen Sharon Lazarus Suzanne Leonard •Frank Lerman & Carol Simon Joyce Levitan •Dr. Leonard Levitan •Dr. David & Betty Sue Lipschultz •William Marver •Ron Matz Michael Minsberg •Susan Minsberg •Louis Newman & Rabbi Amy Eilberg Richard & Joan Newmark •Dr. Charles & Nancy Reich Ruth Rischall •Dr. Freeman Rosenblum •Randi Roth & Michael Blumfield Barbara Rutzick •James Rutzick •Susan Shapiro •Yetta Simon •Dr. Thomas & Laurie Smith •

$1,000-$2,499814 Endowment Edward & Sandy Abramson •Sandra Alch Rabbi Morris Allen •Jeri Glick Anderson • & Charles AndersonStuart Appelbaum & Jean KingMaxine Applebaum •Naomi Arnold •Dr. Neil Arnold •Deborah & Bernard Bachrach Jay Baldinger •Robert & Estelle Baldinger Dr. Sheldon Berkowitz & Carolyn Levy Herbert Bernick •Marcia Bernick •Dr. Merrill Biel Emanuel & Maxine Block •John & Sally Blumenfeld •Dr. Arnold Brier Jane Broude •M. Jamie Cohen •Dori Denelle •Haddie Derechin •

Dr. Neil Derechin Anita Dinerstein •Mary Doroshowa •Dr. Martin & Nomi Dworkin •Thomas Edelstein •Drs. Brooks Edwards & Terri Leonard Edwards Dr. Ronald & Betty Ellis •Ronald & Phyllis Ettinger •Elliott & Joan Farber Holly Brod Farber Jonathan Brod Farber Dr. Ed & Faye Feinstein Edmar T. Fink •Dr. Henry E. Fink •Dr. Bert & Paula Finkelstein Ted Flaum Dr. Neal Foman Sarah Foman Daniel Fram •Eric Galatz & Lisa Tiegel David Gantman Maurice Garber •Jon & Stacy Garon Burt & Lucille Garr •Anita Geller •Barry & Linda Gersick •Harold Gillman •Jerry Gillman •David & Theresa Glaser Ronald Glassman •Debbie Goldberger Bruce Goldfarb Fred Gordon Dr. Phyllis Gorin David Gray Andrew Greenberg Dr. Leslie Hahn Marc Hertz Steve Hunegs Tom Hymanson Elizabeth Johnson Todd Johnson Dr. Yale Kanter •Esther Kaplan •Harold & Patrice Kaplan •Norene Karon •Dr. Harold & Kathleen Katz Dr. Phillip & Mary Kibort •Miriam Kieffer •

2011 Annual Campaign Honor Roll

CaNaRy lioN$50,000 - $74,999

Beverly CalmensonMary Ann Barrows Wark

eMeRalD lioN$25,000 - $49,999

Rhoda MainsAnnette D. Newman aCelia Paster

SappHiRe lioN$18,000 - $24,999

Sybil Lipschultz aMary Mersky

Ruby lioN$10,000 - $17,999

Wendy BaldingerTammy BirnbergShirley BloomfieldEsther Capp

Karen GordonMarilyn GreenbergStephanie LevineJacki PasterRossy ShallerJoanne SilvermanDede SmithDiane SmooklerBetty Sweet

WoMeN’S lioN oF JuDaH$5,000 - $9,999

Vivian CalmensonLois DevittJanet GaborDr. Cynthia L. GarrEunice GelbMyra GreenbergJoan HymansonSandra KaminSuzanne Kaplan

Elaine KuretskyEva LaunerJoyce Malmon aRaline R. PaperConstance RossWendy RubinKaren SchanfieldSandra SchloffMarsha SchoenkinMichelle ShallerMollie Tankenoff aBarbara WinthropJudy WolfHoney Zelle

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Reflects pledges made through June 23, 2011

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Thomas & Joanne Kieffer •Sternie Kissen-Rosen Marion & Gary Klein •Dr. Jerry Kobrin •Dr. Luciano Kolodny Laurie Kramer •Brian Krasnow, M.D. •Drs. Gary Kravitz & Anna Schorer •David Kristal Merrill Kuller •Dr. Miles Lane •Dr. Richard Launer •Dr. Stanley A. Leonard •Lisa Lerman Mark Lerman Dr. Irving J. Lerner •Dr. Richard Levey Charles Levine Harriet Levy •Rabbi Lynn Liberman Dorothy Lipschultz •Dr. Stephen & Katherine Liston •Sidney Makieskya Endowment Howard Malmon •Drs. Judith Levin Marshall & Todd Marshall Robert Marvy •Diane Mast •Joseph Mast •Robert & Julie Mast Mildred Mastbaum •Sarah McGee Barbara Melamed •Dr. Carol Meldman Drs. Andrew & Allison Mellin Lester & Eileen Meltzer Alan Milavetz & Bonnie Resnick •Dr. Aaron Milbank Dr. Amelia Burgess Neil & Susan Moses-Zirkes Judge Rosanne Nathanson •Peter Nerenberg •Jane Newman •Leslie Novak •Jeffrey Oberman & Kathy Conner Oberman Ruth Olmer Len Oppenheimer & Lydia Schultz •Rachael & Joel Paper Dr. Robert Perry Sharyn Effress Pesses & Arnold Pesses Walter Pistner •Susan Pred Sylvester Price •Elyse Rabinowitz & Jim Porter Andrew Rapoport •Clayton & Ginny Rein Dr. Ellen “Betsy” Rest & Michael Bander Drs. Dan Rischall & Karen Blumberg •Paul Roitenberg •Aron Rolnitzky •Ronald Rosenbaum Drs. Michael & Sagit Rosenberg Dr. Sandra Rosenberg & James Liston Roanne Rosenblum Betty Rosenstein •Marty Rosenstein •H. David Rosner - Thomson West Employee Giving Campaign Olivia Rothstein Robert J. Rubenstein •Mitchell & Sarah Rubinstein •Dr. Daniel & Jodi Saltzman

Ellen G. Sampson David & Fern Sanders •Dr. Laurence Savett •Marvina & Margie Scherzer •Berthaa & Philipa Schlesinger Endowment Dr. Leonard Schloff •Dr. Susan Schloff Dr. H. Laurence Schochet •Steven & Judy Schumeister •Dr. Gary Schwartz Emily Seesel •Dr. Yoav & Rosalyn Segal Leslee Shapiro •Wendy & James Shapiro Rabbi Alan & Rebecca Shavit-Lonstein Dr. Sheldon & Pneena Sheps Dr. Leighton & Dianne Siegel •Dr. Michael & Judy Skadron Nancy Skadron •Dr. James & Joanne Smith •Miltona & Evelyn Smith Endowment Marilyn Smith •Norman Smith •Elizabeth Sobotka Judge Richard Spicer •Rabbi Adam & Cantor Rachel Stock Spilker Elaine Steinman •Stuart Steinman •Dr. Loren J. Taple Robert Tilsen •William Tilsner •Alexander & Marni Tselos Dr. Zeev Vlodaver •Rena Waxman Judy Weinstine •Sanford Weisberg •Dr. Daniel Weisdorf Dr. Irwin & Margery Weisman •Bernard & Debbie Weiss •Dr. Peter & Madee Wilton Dr. Yanislav & Inna Wolfson Dr. Paul Yellin •Susan Yellin •Dr. Steve & Wendie Zekowski

$500-$999Sandra Aaron •Norman Abramson Edward Alch Arlene Goodman Alm •Paul & Erika Applebaum Dr. Jeffrey & Joanne Arenson •Jerrold & Carrie Bader Jennifer & Dr. Paul Bagdade Charles Bans •Allan Baumgarten •Sharon Benmaman & John Allen Doris Berde •Victor Bloomfield Henry & Debra Brandis Sheila & David Brod •James Bunin •Beverly Bunin-Gillman •Judge Lawrence & Kathi Cohen •Harold Coopermana Endowment Harold Daniels •Barry & Cheryl Divine Dr. Robert & Susan Donsker Gene Engelson •David & Carol Epstein •Kenneth Epstein •Mark & Carol Epstein •Mark Fellman & Robin Caplan Mitchell Fink •

Philip Freeman •Freeman Family •Joel & Linda Friedman Beth Friend Nancy Fushan •Gary Gerding Lael Gerding Ray & Elissa Getsug •Nancy Getzkin •Joanne Gillman •Robert Gillman •Charles & Debbie Goldenberg Dr. Allen & Katherine Goldman •Howard Goldman •Jules Goldstein •Max Goodman •Nettie Grabscheida Endowment Drs. Jay & Marya Greenberg •Carol Gurstelle •John & Elsie Halper Foundation - Minneapolis Jewish Federation Alden Hoffman Leonard Horowitz •Marilyn Horowitz •Jacy & Jason Grais Family Fund James & Marcella Kahn •Robert & Jennifer Kaplan Elliott Karasov •Nancy Karasov •Robert Katz Kipp Family Philanthropic Fund Daniel Kleinberger & Carrie Sachs Kathryn Klibanoff Judy Krasnow •Gracia Kuller •Arlene & Howard Kurs Harriet Lane •Lisa Lane Nancy Lane •Randall Lane Paul Langeness Jack E. Leibman •Esther Lerman •Naum & Marina Liberman Rick Linsk Tom Lipschultz •Lee Litman •Robert Loewenstein Jeannie Steinberg Marver •Irving R. Nathanson Endowment Sara Lynn Newberger Gayle Newman •Howard Orenstein & Barbara Frey •Philip Oxman & Harvey Zuckman Esther Patterson •Dr. Michael & Paula Pergament •Linda Perry Margery & Stuart Pihlstrom •Andrew Pogoler Dr. Elena Polukhin Kenneth & Bonita Prawer •Edward & Anne-Monique Rapoport Dr. Harold & Lenore Ravits •Mildred Rein •James Robins Lloyd & Phyllis Robinson •Nancy Rosenberg •Irving Rosenblum •Susan Rosner Allan & Helen Rossman •Ada Rubenstein •Dr. Josh Rutzick Mindy Rutzick Sandy Rutzick •Mark & Alison Savin Ethel Schaen •Richard Schumeister •

Bernard Sherman •Ronna & Thomas Sherman •Dr. Steven & Carrie Siegel Grey Staples & Lisa Silverberg Ethel Smith •Michael Smith •Richard Smith •Vicki Stern Doug Stone Marilyn Tamsky •Sandra Tilsen Sharon Farsht Torodor •Jane Trosdahl •Dalia Vlodaver Carol Weisberg Benjamin & Rimma Winnick Jean Witson Marsha Zimmerman

$100-$499Anonymous Julie & Joseph Abelovitz Alvin E. Abrahamson •Bonnie Abrahamson •Debra Abrams Jerome Abrams Elaine Adelman •Mark Adelman Rabbi Esther Adler Jerome Adler Roman Akselrod John Allison & Rebecca Picard Elaine Alper Gretchen & Dr. Richard Alper Davida Alperin Carol & Dr. Gordon Altshuler Meredith & Greg AndersonMary & William Andler •Dr. Fred Apple Jerry-Ann Applebaum •Sidney Applebaum •Harold Arenson •Catherine Armstrong •Tracy & Dr. Sam Arnold Marsha Baer •Dr. Michael Bahr •Earl Bailey Harriet Bailey Karen Balto Sally Bans •Lois & Walter Baum • Betty Baumgarten •Jane R. Becker •Howard Bell Lynne Bell •Sally Applebaum Beloff Rabbi Shlomo & Chavie Bendet •Dr. Susan Benfield Alyssa & Doug Berg Beryl Berke Rae Besner •Cheryl & George Bier Stuart Bloom Lois Bloomberg Dr. Paul Bloomberg Randall & Susan Blum •Geri Blumenfeld Milton Blumenfeld Dr. Bernard Bomberg Tom & Janine Braman Rolla Breitman •Avrom Brendzel & Ida Dreyfus •Edwin & Beth Brody Sanford & Phyllis Brody •Barbara Brooks Curt Brown Deborah Brown Rita Brown

J. Peter Brull Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Joan Calof Carol J. Cantrell Lisa Capp •Richard Cardozo •Jon & Janice Chasman •Rick & Janice Chiat David Cobina Susan Cobin •Lisa Cohen Loretta Cohen •Mark & Jill Cohen Mary & Philip Cohen •Yosef & Maddy Cohen Jon Cohn Howard & Barbara Cutts Tom Cytron-Hysom Marjorie Dana-Levine Michal Daniels •Bruce N. Davis Connie Davis Edward Devitt •Lisa & Paul Dorn Janet Dubinsky & Howard Mironov Sophie L. Dudovitz •Elaine Dufresne Rabbi Shoshana Dworsky Drs. Dorothy Edelson & Daniel Japun Marjorie Edwards •Ardyce & Lawrence Ehrlich •Robin & Pamela Ehrlich Jonathan Eisenthal Rhoda Engelson •Corinne Epsteina Dr. Howard Epstein Richard Epstein & Dr. Melissa Weisman Evelyn Esrig •Jay Ettinger •Deborah Evans Erwin Farkas •Dan & Amy Farsht Jennifer B. Faulkner Sonia Feder-Lewis & Michael Lewis John H. Feldman Rabbi Manachem & Dina Feller Gerald Fine Claire Fink •Jason Fink Marjorie Fink •Eleanor (Honey) Finn •Sheldon Finver & Deborah Albert Frances Fischer Keven Fischer Jackie Flaum Charles Fodor •Victoria Fodor Dr. Edwin Fogelman •Stuart Foss •David Fox •Margo Fox •Marjorie Fox •William Fox •Dr. Elliot & Cheryl Francke •William S. Frank Rabbi David Freedman Ellen Frenkel Margo Friedman •Gerald Frisch Arnold Frishberg Neal Gale Sandy Gale •Robert Garfinkle & Susan Koch Jacob Garr Todd & Amy Geller

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Leslie Gerstman •Abigail Gewirtz Jonathan Gewirtz Gilda Gieske •Nancy & Stephan Gilats Richard & Esther Gillman •Vicki Gillman •Loraine & Aaron Gitis Jim Gleekel David Glick Harriet Glick Steven S. Godes Michael T. Goff Scott M. Goldberg Celia Goldetsky •Barry Goldman •Howard Goldman •Sheldon & Marilyn Goldman •Mavis A. Goldstein Nancy Goldstein Raymond Goldstein Edith Goodman •Frank & Carolyn Gordon •Janet Gordona •Rabbi Yosi Gordon •Ronald Goren •Neal Gosman & Sandy Pappas Mitzi & Richard Gramling •Lionel Greenberg •Myra Greenberg •Andrew Greenseid Roman & Yelena Grinberg Robert & Olga Grun Ioni Gueron Mark & Marina Guterman Herbert & Miriam Hadler Roberta Harosh Shimon Harosh Madeline Harris •Dr. Elaine Hartsman Lorraine Hertz •Marcus M. Hertza •Janet Herzberg •Ann Hoffer Nancy Holland Judge Carol Hooten & Alan Gilbert Janet Jackson •Emmy L. Jacobson •Marvin Jacobson •Dr. Bruce Johnson Carol Johnson Ellen Johnson •Lois Johnson Theresa Joseph Bruce Kahn Evelyn Kamin •David Kanihan Michael Kanner •Jean Kanter •Daniel Kaplan Deborah Karasov Barbara Kaster David Katz Morris Katz •Vicki & Paul Katz •Esther Kauffman •Jane Kerr Beverly Kieffer Andrea M. Kircher Steven J. Kirsch Nadine Kivens Sandy Klas Alexandra Klass & Stephen Warch Dr. Floyd Knight & Belina Reisman Esti Koen & Andy Meltzer Joseph & Ellen Konstan

Cantor Mitchell Kowitz Geraldine Kozberg •Leah Krawetz •Peryl Krawetz Robert & Rose Krawetz •Elliot Krelitz Dr. Jerome Kroll Shirley Kulevsky Abbey Kuller Laurie Kuretsky Matt & Laura Kushner Mitchell Kvasnick •Theodore Kvasnik •Muriel & Lewis Lachter •Andre & Melanie Lamere Morris & Millie Lapidos •Arnold Lapinsky •Dr. Sander and Elizabeth Latts Pam W. Lauer Jan Leach Janet Leavitt •Dr. Mark & Deborah Legan Robert Leibman Janice Leichter •Dr. Louis Leichter •William Lerman & Mary Maguire-Lerman Rokelle Lerner •Elyse Less Seymour & Mindy Leventhal •Sheila Leventhal •Steven Leventhal Steven Levey Seth Levin & Mia Nosanow Stephen Levin Ansel Levine •Barbara Levine Michael & Holly Levine Mark & Mickey Levinger •Ivan Levy Mae Libman •Helen Lifson •Sarah Lipsett-Allison & Brent Allison Sandra Loewenstein Sally Lorberbaum Recie Lovich •Robert Lovich Ruth Lowenthal Steven Lowenthal Dr. Alex & Iris Lubet Dr. Andrea J. Lubov Dr. Ruth Lynfield & Michael Sethna Dr. Yelva Lynfield Gennady Lyubeznik Paula & Paul Maccabee Ellen Mack •Sylvan Macka Endowment Maggie Madden Dr. Paul & Bebe Magee Fred Malver •Karen Malver •Louise Mark Carl Markus & Terry Nolan •John L. Marver Florie Marvy •Mirel A. Marvy •Scott Marvy Karen Matz Ethel Mayeron •Gedaly & Alexandra Meerovich •Lynn & David Meyer Laura & Brian Millberg Carla Miller •Matzie Miller Ronald Miller •Scott Miller Steve Mindlin

Dan & Marlee Mogelson Nora Mogol Steven Muenzer Sean Murphy Lindsay Nauen & Dr. Richard Weil Barbara Neren •Sandra Neren Sally Orensteina Sally Orren Tim Oskey Edith & Gary Pang Susan Parks Linda Passon-McNally •Arnold Paster Eric & Dr. JoAnn Pasternack Beth Pearlman Adela Peskorz Jan & Janet Phillips •Roman & Agnes Pilko •Stefan Plambeck & Sharon Arad Julie & James Podlich •Jeff Prauer & Barbara Grossman Mike & Jeri Pumroy Samuel Rafowitz •Ida Rapoport •Leonard Rapoporta Endowment Manuela Ratner Cindy Reich Judy Rein Sumner & Joyce Richman Patricia Rogin Amy P. Rogovin Ellen Roitenberg •Ellen Rolnitzky •Julius & Marcia Rosen Pearl Rosen •Revelle Rosen •Judith Rosenblatt •Christine Rosenthal Holly Ross •Bernice Rosten Robert Rubenstein •Maria Rubin Dr. Rosalyn A. Rubin •Mindy & Craig Rutman Melanie Rutzick Amy Sadoff Naften Sadoff Dr. Alan Sadowsky Gayle & William Saeks •Nina F. Samuels Stuart Sanders Anne R. Sanderson •Linda Schloff •Martha & Stuart Schmitz •Sidney Schmuckler Michael Schmulewitz Lois Schochet •Paula & David Schraber •Mark Schuleman Allan Schultz Barry & Tina Schwach •Earl Schwartz •Shira Schwartz Suzanne Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Carl Schway Jerome & Louise Segal •Dr. Norman Segal Avron (Bud) M. Seltzer •Jamie Shacter Stewart Shacter Ross Shaich & Sarah SquillaceScott Shaller Dr. Ellen Shammash Daniel & Emily Shapiro Michael Sher Reine Shiffman Elliot B. Siegel

Marjorie Sigel •Sally Silk & Thomas Wolfe Myndal and Daniel Silver Fern S. Silverman •Janet Silverstein •Lee Silverstein Beverly Simon •Dan Simon Kent Simon & Karen Gjerstad Laurie R. Simon •Leon & Maxine Simon •Jane Sinitsky & Leonard Goldstein Joshua & Laura Skora Seth Skora Edith Smith •Edwin & Helen Smith •Daniel Sogin & Emily Duke Larry Solomon Lee Sperling •Elizabeth Spicer •David Spitzer & Susanne Pelly-Spitzer •Charles Stander Peter B. Stein •Sue Stein Adam Stern Rabbi Sharon Stiefel Ellen Stillman Thomas Stillman •Paul Storch Sheryl & David Sturm Lizabeth Swaden •Martin & Lizabeth Swaden •Deborah J. Tabert •Morgan Tamsky •Jeff & Katherine Tane Jeffrey & Jane Tegeler James Tilsen & Deanna Wiener •Ryvelle Tilsner •Cathy Tobias Stephen & Elaine Ukes •David Unowsky •Arnold & Harriet Usem Mark & Lynn Usem Shirley Vinitsky •Marjorie Volk •Ilana & Edward Volodarsky Lisa Walker Hillard H. Ward •Tracie & Jeffrey Ward David Weinberg & Cheri Rosenthal •Gloria W. Weinblatt Felicia Weingarten •Rita Weiss Bernard Weitzman •Dr. Michael & Rae Ann Wexler •Scott & Joan Wilensky Amy Windmueller-Markon & Charles Markon Mona Winston Esther Winthrop Harvey Winthrop Michael Witkin & Cindy Ross Mitchell Wittenberg & Jaine Strauss Stephen & Barbara Wolf Diane Wolfson •Marcia Woods-Weisman Neil Yarmo Dr. Scott Yarosh Robin Zaban Rosanne Zaidenweber Dr. David Zanick •Mary & Michael Zaslofsky Betty Zats •Harold Zats Daniel Zelle

Jonathan Zimmerman Patrick Zimmerman Marjolyn Zitter Shelley & Kenneth Zucker •

$1-$99Dr. Ira & Maureen Adelman •Betty Agranoff •Amy Alch Liza Allen Miryam Amnuel •Nancy A. Anderson Arlene Appelbaum •Murray Appelbaum •Fred J. Applebaum •Julienne Applebaum Dr. Harvey & Judy Arbit •Boris Axelrod Savva Balayan Bethelee Ballinger Marion Bans •Caryl Barnett Ella Baskina Yuri & Rachel Bates Mariam Baum Beverly & Richard Behr Albert Benjohar Barbara Bergeron Steven & Vivian Bernick Sheila Bernstein Elianna A. Bier Elias Bier Imanuel Bier Helene & James Biglow Vladimir Binkin Anabel Blacker •Donna Blacker •Marilyn Bloom Lewis A. Blustin •Marge Blustin •Igor & Sima Blyakher Amy Boley Dorothy Bomberg •Mary Boraas David Brandis Michael & Inna Brezman Yuriy & Manana Bro Eric Brook Linda Brooks Julie BruckmuellerDeborah Buch Steve & Michelle Buchert Edith Calin Rochelle Calvin •Dr. Kenneth & Angela Canter Judy Chansky •Philip Chansky •Victor & Eleanora Chursin Matthew & Stephanie Clark Marvin Cohan •Sharon Cohan •Diana Cohen Ilene Cohen Nissim & Chaya Cohen Emily Cornell Joan Davidson Harvey & Sharon Defren Ira Denenholz •Peggy Denenholz •Laurie Derechin Heidi Derhy Rami Derhy Robert & Rona Devitt Mary Dirksen Stacy Dockman Robin Doroshow & Richard Kronfeld Vladimir and Galina Dreytser Marvin & Beverly Edelstein

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Rebecca Edelstein •Sandra & Steven Edelstein Judy-Ann Ehrlich Julia Ehrlich Larry Ehrlich David Eijadi Errol & Cynthia Ekstein Gal Elishvili Michael & Bobbie Elle Ian & Elizabeth Ellis Karen Engelbretson & Steven Nusbaum Gennady & Rita Epshteyn Oren Epstein Siffra Evansa •Jennifer & Zachary Feinstein Judi Feldman Kayleen Feldman • Stanley & Eleanor Field June Fine Joshua Fineblum & Andrea Golden Adam Fink Raisa Finkelshteyn Yefraym & Nelli Fleyshman Estrella Flores Mari Forbush Marcia Franklin Vladimir & Alla Fridman •Morley Friedman Dolores Fryd •Brent Ganeles Mark & Adel Ganopolskiy Charles Garber Khaya Garbuz Beth Gendler Gordon Gendler Rafael & Alla Geretz Yuri Gerner & Regina Aleksandrova Tseha Getahun Deborah Getsug Rozanne Glass Sam Glassman •Harriet Gleeman •Sonya Glozman Robert & Rebecca Goffman Judith W. Goldberg •Sharleen Goldberg •Shirley Goldberg Wendy Goldberg Rabbi Chaim Goldberger Darlene Goldman •Lynn Goldman Carol Goldstein •Janice Goldstein Leah Goldstein-Moses Lenore Gollop •Alyssa GolobSteven & Gita Goodman David & Suzon Gordon Elaine Goren •Irene Gorina Melissa Gorkin Julie Gotlieb Susan & Jeffrey Gottlieb Jacob & Elaine Govze Esther M. Graham Mrs. Lisa Greenberg Rabbi Dovid & Chanie Greene Steven & Stephanie Greenstein Jessica & Brent Griffith Grigory & Alexandra Grin Mikhail & Klara Grinberg Boris & Feygina Grinshpun Rekhuma Grinshtat Shirley Grobovsky Rabbi Gershon & Ruchie Grossbaum

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