federation news - winter 2012

+ New, Interactive Global Impact Map Launches

Fun Winter Events

Face to Face wIth a ModerN day hero

RoaRing FoR FEdERation

FEDERATIONEWSFEDERATIONEWSWinter 2012 | cHOreF 5773 In the communIty

isRaEl CRisis: 15 Seconds to Safety

HANUKKAH GUIDEandrew Zimmern’s latkes, gift ideas & More

Minneapolis Jewish Federation partner agencies & prograMs

AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE

AMOS & CELIA HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL

BET SHALOM CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION/ NORTH STAR REGION

CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

EDGE (ENRICHMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH FOR EDUCATORS)

HILLEL: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SERVICES

ISRAEL CENTER

JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF MINNEAPOLIS

JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UPPER MIDWEST

MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH

DISABILITIES

NECHAMA

NATIONAL AGENCIES (10)

RIMON: THE MINNESOTA JEWISH ARTS COUNCIL

SABES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

SHA’ARIM

SHIR TIKVAH CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

SHOLOM

TALMUD TORAH OF MINNEAPOLIS

TEMPLE ISRAEL CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

TORAH ACADEMY

TWIN CITIES JEWISH COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROGRAM

OUR MISSION We build community, care for the welfare of Jews everywhere and

maximize participation in Jewish life.

FederatioNews is a publication of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation

13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 200 Minnetonka, MN 55305

Tel 952.593.2600 Fax 952.593.2544

www.jewishminneapolis.org

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS:

AT HOME

6 Meeting Modern Day Hero Natan Sharansky

10 Roaring for Federation: Women’s Philanthropy Builds Lifelong Friendships

16 Brightening Lives this Hanukkah

OVERSEAS

7 Discovering Shabbat in the former Soviet Union

8 Israel Crisis: 15 Second to Safety

14 Ethiopian-Israeli Lays Roots in Minneapolis

fEATuRES

4 2013 Hanukkah Guide

12 Make A World of Difference Project: An Interactive Social Media Map

in THE SpOTligHT

3 Quick News Updates

11 Photo Gallery

17 Calendar of Events

TRibuTES

18 Timeless Inspirations: Remembering Theresa Berman and Marvin Borman

19 Tributes/Memorials

Thank you for helping To make The world a beTTer place.

5 Fighting Breast Cancer

cOnTEnTS

5 Andrew Zimmern’s Latkes

12www.MapYourImpact.org

8Responding to Crisis

In the SpotlIght

jewishminneapolis.org 03

➜ Rimon Named one of “Top 50 Most Innovative Jewish Nonprofits” Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, a Federation initiative, has been named one of North America’s 50 most innovative Jewish nonprofits for the second year in a row by Slingshot, a resource guide for Jewish innovation. Rimon was selected from hundreds of nominees based on its strength in four areas: innovation, impact, leadership, and organizational efficiency.

“It is a deep honor for Rimon to be recognized by Slingshot two years in a row,” says David Harris, Executive Director of Rimon. “Rimon’s unique contribution has been to welcome artists as key players in building an outstanding quality of life for all Jews in Minnesota.”

Rimon’s signature Artist Salon Series continues this winter featuring promi-nent Jewish artists. check out page 17 for a listing of events.

➜ Day School Gets Students in Spirit of the ElectionOn October 29, in front of an audience of friends and family, eighth graders at Amos & Celia Heilicher Min-neapolis Jewish Day School (HMJDS) participated in a mock presidential debate. Students played the roles of President Obama, Governor Romney, Joe Biden, Paul Ryan, speech writers, PR, moderators, secret service officers and fact checkers.

The questions were just as hard-hitting as those in the actual debates and covered all the bases, including bailouts, universal healthcare, drilling for oil, conflict in Syria, Israel and abortion. The rules were as well-defined as those in the actual debates – and as widely ignored, drawing laughs from the crowd.

Ultimately, Angelica Sirotin, who took the position of Romney, won the de-bate. Angelica, happy and proud of her team’s victory, recognizes that the learning is an opportunity she might not have had without HMJDS.

For Eli Sirotin, Angelica’s dad, this project was the perfect example of how HMJDS is the right environment for his daughter. “She was able to learn about our democratic process, politics and current events in a way that was both fun and meaningful,” Eli says. “My wife and I are glad our daughter is making so many friends, connecting to Jewish values and able to learn in a way that nurtures her talents and strengths.”

The Minneapolis Jewish Federation is proud to partner with HMJDS to deliver a quality Jewish education to children in our community.

➜ Camp Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted"camp helped me feel like a part of the Jewish community. Learning and singing Jewish songs, celebrating Shabbat together. It was really fun. I made some great friends and always looked forward to my summers.” – ellie, camper

We believe that every child deserves the chance to have a Jewish summer camp experience like Ellie. Through the Federation’s Camp Scholarship Fund, we are helping to make that happen. Over the past four years, Fed-eration has awarded over 600 scholarships so more kids can experience the singing, celebration, friendships and magic of Jewish summer camp. Applications for 2013 summer camp scholarships are available online at

www.jewishminneapolis.org (under Resources) or by contacting Wendy Clyman at [email protected], 952.417.2354. Application deadline is March 29, 2013.

➜ Women & Children in Crisis FundLast year, roughly $100,000 was distributed to help 110 struggling single women and single mothers through Federation’s Women and Children in Crisis Fund. With unemployment soaring near record highs and cold winter weather looming, the demand for emergency assistance continues to per-sist. In the past couple of weeks alone, Federation has helped five women pay for emergency needs, including rent, groceries, child care & water bills.

For one struggling single mother, Federation’s emergency grant saved her and her child from hunger and homelessness. “I will be able to sleep tonight knowing that I still have a home at the end of the month,” she told the Federation.

If you or anyone you know is in need of assistance with rent, groceries, utilities or other necessities, please email [email protected] or call 952.417.2354 for an application.

➜ Federation Supports Victims of Hurricane SandyBehind the closed doors of a New York City housing complex, up 22 flights of stairs, sat elderly Jews waiting desperately for food, warmth and a friendly smile. Two weeks after Hurricane Sandy, they still shivered in their apartments without electricity or running water.

Shani Lachmish, a volunteer for the UJA-Federation of New York, went door to door with warm meals, water, flashlights and cans of food. After her provisions ran out, she continued to knock on doors, even when all she had to offer was a hand and a hug.

“More than anything else, I felt that they needed somebody who wanted to hear them, who knew they were there, who would give them a warm hug,” said Lachmish. “They showered blessings on us, and they cried. Here, the Jews have come – our brothers and sisters – all the way to the 22nd story of this building to help us!”

Several weeks after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Eastern seaboard, many in the path of the storm continue to suffer its destructive effects, even as they focus on recovering, rebuilding and trying to re-establish life that has been forever changed.

The Minneapolis Jewish Federation joined Jewish Federations across the continent in raising nearly $5 million to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy. The funds have already gone towards basic amenities like food, clothing and housing, and will continue to be allocated for medium- and long-term needs. NECHAMA, a local disaster relief organization and Federation part-ner, has had volunteers on the ground in the northeast working to repair and restore Jewish institutions.

Stay connected to your global Jewish community on our Global Jewish Newsline Blog: jewishminneapolis.wordpress.com

What’s JeWcy? QuiCk NEWS upDAtES A glimpse around the Minneapolis Jewish

Federation and its wide-reaching network

04 Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Winter 2012

HANUKKAH GELTRemember: It’s all about the chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil. Nobody wants real money anymore!

HANUKKAH SoCKSSince Hanukkah is Hebrew for dedication, why not dedicate something special to a loved one? For instance, you could dedicate your new Hanukkah socks to your significant other.

PoTAToES = LATKES An eight pound bag of potatoes. If they love you, they will turn it into latkes.

In the SpotlIght

ADAM SANDLER GIFT PACKCreate an Adam Sandler themed gift pack. Delight your loved ones with the cassette singles of all three Hanukkah songs, and send them over the edge with one of the greatest Jewish films of all time: Eight Crazy Nights.

HANUKKAH CooKIE CUTTERSWho doesn’t love eating sticks of butter and blue sugar baked into the shape of dreidels, menorahs, and stars of David?

hanukkah GIft GUIDE

2013

ENoUGH oIL To BURN FoR 8 NIGHTS

Readily available containers of olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, peanut oil, and palm oil are sure to make any home chef or oil enthusiast’s Hanukkah!

HANUKKAH AISLERaid the Hanukkah aisle at your nearest big box store: These big box stores spend a lot of marketing money to determine what their customers want, therefore, you want socks with dreidels, plates with dreidels, and a dog toy holding a squeaky dreidel.

A GIFT To FEDERATIoNAs Jews, we believe that all joyous occasions are an excellent opportunity for tzedakah. Why not make it a happy Hanukkah for Jews in Minneapolis, Israel, and 70 countries across the globe? To give, visit jewishminneapolis.org/donate


INGrEDIENt LIst

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunksSea salt2 pounds baking potatoes1 large onion, finely diced2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup matzo meal1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepperVegetable oil, for fryingApplesauce, crème fraîche, smoked salmon, salmon roe and dill sprigs, for serving INstrUctIoNs Total Time: 1 hr Servings: Makes 20 latkes In a medium saucepan, cover the Yukon Gold potatoes with cool water, season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and immediately pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl. Working quickly, peel and grate the baking potatoes on the large holes of a box grater into a medium bowl. Press with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Add half of the grated potatoes to the riced potatoes. Transfer the remaining grated potatoes to the bowl of a food processor. Add the onion and pulse until the potatoes and onions are very finely chopped. Transfer to a fine-mesh sieve and press with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Add the potato-onion mixture to the large bowl. Stir in the eggs, matzo meal, white pepper and 2 teaspoons of salt.

In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Working in 3 batches, spoon 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the oil for each latke; press slightly to flatten. Fry over moderate heat, turning once, until the latkes are golden and crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Drain the latkes on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt. Serve with applesauce, crème fraîche, smoked salmon and dill.

Read about Andrew Zimmern’s hilarious culinary experiences in his new book, Andrew Zimmern's Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Foods: An Intrepid Eater's Digest. Available on amazon.com ➜

In the SpotlIght

BLUE HANUKKAH2 oz Stoli blueberry1/4 oz lime juice2 oz white cranberry juice1/4 oz blue curacaogarnish with a blueberry

Photo by Stephanie Meyer

Add some spirit to your festival of lights with our Hanukkah cocktail, created exclusively for Federation by Wesley Gagnelius, Young Leadership committee member and mixologist/bar manager at Parma 8200 in Bloomington. Wesley created the bar menu at Parma and is always working on new and inventive cocktails like the Blue Hanukkah.

Make it yourself or order it at Parma! 5600 W. 83rd Street, Suite 100 Bloomington, MN 5543 www.parma8200.com

a toast to our vibrant jewish

community. wishing you a

meaningful and tasty hanukkah.

L'Chaim!

ANDrEw ZImmErN's KILLEr PotAto LAtKEs

commUNItY coNcIErGE want to know about the best hanukkah events, where to find hanukkah candles, or any other info about Jewish life in the twin cities? our community concierge has all the answers!

jewishmpls [email protected]


At hoMe

In the summer of 1978, Mark Glotter bought a copy of Time magazine for a dollar, read the cover story about Natan Sharanksy, and put the magazine in a protective sleeve where it stayed for the next thirty-four years.

By that summer, Mark had been involved in the human rights campaign to free So-viet Jewry for nearly a decade. He start-ed in the early days of the movement as a Minneapolis high school student, helping his mother, who was in charge of giving donated clothes to recent immi-grants. It was a project that led to Free-dom Seders at the University of Minne-sota and guerilla theater performances outside of the Guthrie. Mark participated in rallies to free Soviet Jewry and wore a twinning Prisoner of Conscience bracelet to show his support.

Eventually, Mark’s passion for Soviet Jewry led him to the former Soviet Union – twice. On his second visit, he was detained by the KGB.

Thus, when Time magazine featured detained Soviet dissident and rising star Natan Sharansky on its cover, Mark bought a copy. “I kept this on purpose,” he says, “Hoping that someday I would get to meet him and have him sign it.”

Detente Mark’s detainment was short compared to Natan Sharansky’s nine-year Siberian Gulag sentence. Mark was in the Soviet Union visiting dissidents; people who had lost their jobs for their religious convictions. “We brought them jeans,” he remembers. “They could sell them on the black market and get a month's sal-ary, just for a pair of jeans.”

Near the end of his trip, Mark fell ill and, despite his protests, was brought to the hospital. But what should have been a routine visit ended with Mark on Soviet television, apologizing to the Soviet people for interfering in their internal affairs.

“The hospital staff found the materials I was bringing to dissidents. The KGB interrogated me for eight hours straight and forced me to write a nine-page confession.” Mark doesn’t remember what the confession said. “They basically wrote it for me, and if I agreed or dis-agreed, it didn’t matter. And then when I confessed on television, they just record-ed it over and over until I said what they wanted me to say. I had nothing to hide.”

The KGB held Mark until the last pos-sible moment. “My Visa expired 24 hours after I was let go, so I was put on the last flight out at midnight, which happened to be to East Berlin.” At the Kiev airport, Mark caught the eye of a young man who was leaving the country with his wife and two small children. “We couldn’t speak to each other, but we knew. We knew we were both Jewish, and I knew that they were leaving.” The moment filled Mark with emotion. “It was an amazing accomplishment to see people leaving. Incredible.”

meeting His Hero Last month Mark dusted off his faded copy of Time, the magazine still in its sleeve. After thirty-four years, the hero of the Soviet Jewry movement would finally sign the article that inspired Mark to continue his fight. On October 15, Natan Sharansky, now the Executive Chair of the Jewish Agency for Israel, visited the

Minneapolis Jewish community to speak at two major Federation events.

Meeting Natan Sharansky this fall at the King David Society and Major Gifts reception fulfilled a longtime dream of Mark’s; to discuss the Soviet Jewry movement with one of the people who truly understands its magnitude. But it also served as a reminder of why giv-ing to Federation is so important to him. “Federation basically funded Soviet Jewry,” Mark says, no doubt remember-ing the local Soviet Jewry movement.

Federation believes that all Jews should be able to live – anywhere in the world – without fear of persecution. Working with its network of local and global partners, Federation continues to ensure freedom, support and the promise of brighter future for Jews living around the world.

“Outside of the founding of the state of Israel, the Soviet Jewry campaign was world Jewry’s greatest accomplish-ment. Being able to rescue and resettle so many Jews… it was unprecedented.” Mark pauses. “Seeing Sharansky justi-fied everything I went through.”

fAcE to fAcE wItH A moDErN DAY HEroLast month Mark Glotter dusted off his faded copy of Time, the magazine still in its sleeve. After thirty-four years, the hero of the Soviet Jewry movement would sign the article that inspired Mark to continue his fight.

Minneapolis students wearing twinning bracelets


oVeRSeAS

ella leans down to hear Borya as he speaks softly in her ear. “My grandmother said I’m Jewish,” he whispers, “But she never told me about this nice holiday.”

It’s Shabbat at The Jewish Agency for Israel-sponsored sum-mer camp where Bella is a counselor. Borya, a nine-year-old camper, traveled far from his home in Odessa, in the former Soviet Union (FSU), to participate in the week long experience where he learned about his Jewish heritage, tradition, culture, and history.

“I want to celebrate at home every week,” continues Borya, “Can you help me persuade my parents?” Bella’s heart swells at the question; inspired that this bright and friendly Shabbat celebration is resonating with her young campers. Bella and her fellow counselors explain that celebrat-ing Shabbat connects Jews around the world. “When you light the Shabbat candles on Friday night,” Bella encourages, “think of the Jews thousands of miles away saying the same prayer and experiencing the same lovely Shabbat moment.“

“We have a lot to learn from young children who don’t remem-ber Soviet times and are proud to be Jewish,” says Bella. The children’s enthusiasm is encouraging; a reminder that Soviet Jews robbed of their culture under communism can once again become a thriving Jewish community.

Each summer, The Jewish Agency brings together young Jews from across the FSU for a week that provides Jewish identity-building workshops and social activities in a relaxed camping setting. Jewish Agency Summer Camps in the FSU create a vibrant sense of community for youth who have fragile ties to their Jewish cultural and religious heritage.

The goal of the summer camps is to ignite and sustain excite-ment about their Jewish heritage, history and help them as they find their place in the global Jewish family.

Saturday afternoon, just before the camp closes Shabbat with a Havdallah celebration, two young girls run up to Bella. “How much time until Shabbat ends?”

Bella checks her watch. “Half an hour.”

The girls are disappointed. “Just half an hour?” they plead.

“Yes, half an hour and one minute.” The girls are pleased with the clarification.

“One minute is very important,” one of the girls admonishes, “especially when we are speaking about Shabbat.” They run away to enjoy their last thirty-one minutes of a new favorite holiday, leaving Bella smiling.

“I never thought about how important each minute is,” says Bella.

Bella believes her campers exemplify a promising Jewish future in the former Soviet Union. “They just lack some knowledge in Jewish tradition, culture, and history,” she says. “They have the rest – the confidence, the curiosity, and the passion.”

Federation-supported Jewish Agency Summer Camps in the FSU create a vibrant sense of community for youth who have fragile ties to their Jewish cultural and religious heritage.

Borya’s First shaBBat

Photos courtesy of The Jewish Agency for Israel

Working with our global partners, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation helped over 21,000 campers attend over 130 camps in 20 countries last year. These experiences are helping to reignite Jewish life for children and adults across Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union after generations of religious oppression.


IN tImEs of crIsIs, fEDErAtIoN rEsPoNDs.As soon as the violence in Israel began to escalate this November, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, together with Federation communities across North America, launched an immediate emergency response. Working with our global partners, the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Federation quickly addressed the humanitarian needs in Israel’s most vulnerable zones and activated a communications campaign to promote solidarity with Israel.

oVeRSeAS

November 14:

▪ In response to incessant rocket at-tacks from the Gaza Strip, the IDF launches Operation Pillar of Defense, targeting Hamas

▪ JFNA opens communication with partners in Israel to prepare for po-tential urgent needs

▪ Minneapolis Jewish Federation begins updating Global Jewish Newsline blog with critical information about the situ-ation & how our community can help

November 15:

▪ The Jewish Agency prepares psy-chological relief for youth in south-ern Israel, gives $1000 grants to families whose homes were damaged by rockets

▪ JFNA holds teleconference with IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Avital Leibo-vitch to assess situation

▪ JFNA opens the Israel Terror Relief Fund and commits up to $5 million for the immediate needs of Israelis

▪ 250 rockets hit Southern Israel; rockets launched into Tel Aviv area for the first time since the 1991 Gulf War

November 16:

▪ JDC begins delivering food to the elderly and runs activities for chil-dren in shelters

▪ Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem

November 16-21:

▪ JDC and The Jewish Agency con-tinue to mobilize volunteers and deliver immediate services, including trauma counseling, financial assis-tance, emergency kits, and portable bomb shelters to Israelis under fire

November 17:

▪ Delegation of senior Federation lay & professional leaders, including Min-neapolis CEO Steve Silberfarb, depart for Israel on a solidarity mission

November 18:

▪ The Jewish Agency arranges with local authorities to take thousands of children and teenagers on field trips out of harms way

▪ JDC sets up social online crisis response on their Israeli Facebook page to provide urgent, quickly accessible information to the Israeli public

▪ JDC begins preparing network of children’s post trauma programs to be immediately operational once schools are reopened


oVeRSeAS

A couple of weeks ago, I found out what fif-teen seconds really feels like. When the Hamas rocket attacks on Southern Israel escalated in mid-November, I immedi-ately joined several Federation leaders from across North America on an Israel Solidarity Mission. We traveled to cities in Southern Israel where alarms were sounding 7-8 times per day. Schools and senior centers were closed, parents could hardly work, and kids had nowhere to play. They couldn’t be outside because that wasn’t safe. And, they had to be within fifteen seconds of a shelter.

We were visiting a secure indoor playground – an enormous structure that is equipped with ample bomb shelter space for children and parents – when the alarm went off. All of the kids instantly stopped playing and calmly vacated the playground to take cover. No one screamed and no one panicked. It was like a routine to them. What I couldn’t get over was the look on the mothers’ faces as they filed

their children toward safer ground. It wasn’t the look of fear; it was the look of determina-tion. If there had been a brick wall standing in the way of these mothers bringing their children to safety, these mothers would have plowed right through that wall. No question.

As a parent, I can’t imagine what it would be like to have to worry about getting my daughters out of imminent harm’s way in just fifteen seconds, 7-8 times in a single day, for weeks, months, years on end. The trauma that ensues for these kids who are living under the constant threat of attack is unthinkable. The very fact that this secure indoor playground was staffed with trauma counselors instead of teen counselors is difficult to grasp.

During our mission, there were four different occasions when we had to take shelter. One time we were driving and had to pull over the van and take cover on the ground. Still, I didn’t question my travels for one second. I wanted the people of Israel to know that they

are not alone; that Jewish communities around the globe are standing with them in solidarity.

I was proud to be representing the Minneapo-lis Jewish community, amongst my colleagues and amongst the people of Israel. I saw first-hand the critical humanitarian support that is made possible only through the generosity of our community. Our partners, the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, were on the ground from day one of the crisis responding to the immediate needs of vulnerable children, seniors and families. And, in the wake of the crisis they continue to address the medium and long-term needs of the victims of terror.

In times of crisis, we are reminded of the importance of a strong and networked Jewish community. We are that community.

Steve Silberfarb CEO of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation

Fifteen seconds to safety.Fifteen seconds. That is how long Israelis have to take cover in a bomb shelter from the moment they hear the alarm sound until the moment the rocket hits the ground. Whether you are a small child, a mother, or a ninety year-old Holocaust survivor, you have the same fifteen seconds to stop everything you are doing and take cover.

November 18:

▪ The Jewish Agency arranges with local authorities to take thousands of children and teenagers on field trips out of harms way

▪ JDC sets up social online crisis response on their Israeli Facebook page to provide urgent, quickly accessible information to the Israeli public

▪ JDC begins preparing network of children’s post trauma programs to be immediately operational once schools are reopened

November 18-20:

▪ Participants in JFNA’s solidarity mission deliver emergency kits, help with respite activities for children, and visit families of victims of terror

November 20:

▪ The Minneapolis Jewish Federation begins collecting additional dona-tions for the Israel Terror Relief Fund

November 21:

▪ At The Jewish Agency’s instruction, MASA students in Israel create a Me-dia War Room to combat online at-tacks from Hamas, debunking myths and lies and spreading facts

▪ JFNA holds teleconference with Dr. Michael Oren, Ambassador of Israel to the United States, to discuss de-velopments on the diplomatic front

▪ Cease-fire agreement reached

▪ Minneapolis Jewish Federation issues public statement declaring community’s sense of relief while reinforcing support of Israel’s right to defend itself

November 21-preseNt:

▪ Federation continues to work with its global partners to provide relief to the thousands of Israelis con-tinuing to cope, whether rebuilding communities or facing the effects of post-traumatic stress.

thaNk you for joiNiNg us iN staNdiNg with israel


becoming a lion “Forty years ago when two women started the Lion of Judah, it was decided that the amount would be a $5,000 mini-mum gift to the Federation because that is what it took to bring a family of four from the former Soviet Union (FSU) to make aliyah to Israel,” says Gail Machov, a Minneapolis Lion. Gail watched her parents support Federation throughout her childhood in Nebraska, so when she felt she was ready to become a Lion, she didn’t hesitate.

“The only difference between me and that family of four escaping the FSU is that my grandfather escaped Russia just after the turn of the century, and their grandfathers did not. I’ve been very fortunate in my life, and it is my respon-sibility and privilege to give back what I can to make a difference.”

Gail became involved in Women’s Phi-lanthropy like so many others do: at the suggestion of a friend. “In the early 1980s, my friend Marcia Cohodes asked me to become a volunteer in what was then the Business and Professional Women’s division,” she says.

Judy Harris, Minneapolis Lion and recipi-ent of this year’s Kipniss Wilson Award recognizing women who have set a high standard for philanthropy and volun-teerism, also began her lifelong commit-ment to Federation through a friend.

“Someone asked me if I would stuff en-velopes for a young women’s event,” says Judy. “Then I went to the event, and then I was put on a committee, and then I was asked to be chair. Someone reached out to me and said this is important to me,

and I knew Federation was a place where I wanted to give my time. ”

It is the camaraderie and lifelong friends that make Women’s Philanthropy so spe-cial. 2013 Community Campaign Chair Lori Fritz agrees. Having been a Lion for over twenty-five years, Lori has met pow-erful, amazing women from all over the world. “I believe I’m part of a sisterhood of caring women, and that’s so impor-tant to me,” she says.

1700 women Committed to Tikkun Olam This year’s International Lion of Judah Conference was held in New York City, and Lions from across the United States and Canada – including 18 from Min-neapolis – celebrated their commitment to philanthropy. “It’s amazing being with so many Jewish women philanthropists committed to Tikkun Olam,” says Gail. “It’s a great way to recharge your Jewish philanthropy ‘batteries’.”

Helain Pesis, another Minneapolis Lion who attended the conference, also ap-preciated the recharge. “It’s wonderful to take time out of our busy lives and focus on philanthropy. You gain a broader perspective, learn and get inspiration from the speakers and other Lions. You connect with incredible women from your community and from across the coun-try.”

Lions with all interests and backgrounds shared a common bond this fall in New York, leaving with a powerful reminder of why Federation is such an important organization. From singing and chant-ing with new and old friends, to the small group discussions on topics such as engaging young adults and the cur-

rent situation in Iran, each woman had a favorite moment from the conference. For Judy Harris, the highlight was receiving the Kipniss Wilson Award.

“To receive an honor from the community I’ve loved and been involved with for al-most forty years – that meant a lot. Shar-ing the evening with my daughters and my husband made it even more special,” says Judy fondly.

Judy thinks highly of her fellow Lions who accompanied her at the conference. “I’ve had the opportunity to meet people I never would have otherwise met,” she says, “And I’ve been exposed to wonder-ful role models – women who stand out as caring, capable women who we should all aspire to be like.”

I am proud to be able to give at this level, and hopefully inspire other

women to become a Lion and bring awareness to the needs of our shared

community.” – Helain Pesis

“

ROARing fOR fEdERATiOn The roar of a Lion makes a powerful impact. The roar of 1700 Lions at the International Lion of Judah Conference multiplies that impact and raises more than $27 million to change and save lives around the world.

CheCk out the Lions who roared their way to new york this faLL for the internationaL Lion of

Judah ConferenCe: Amy Baratz, Marcia Cohodes, Lori Fritz, Cynthia Goldfine, Melanie Greenstein,

Judy Harris, Jeanne Kagin, Linda Ketover, Jane Ketroser, Beth Leonard, Gail

Machov, Helain Pesis, Cheryl Ravich, Nancy Schachtman, Cindy Shapiro, Rhonda Stein, Fremajane Wolfson

At hoMe


Campaign kickoff: 1) (L-R) Major Gifts Chair Beth Kieffer Leonard interviews Natan Sharansky at the 2013 Community Campaign Kickoff

lion of judah luncheon: 2) (L-R) Rhonda Stein and Lisa Ratner, Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair, 3) (L-R) Judy Schumeis-ter and Cindy Shapiro, Women’s Philanthropy President, 4) (L-R) Kathy Zack, Joanne Silverman, and Cindy Goldfine, Chairs of the Lion of Judah Luncheon

twin Cities Cardozo society annual dinner: 5) (L-R) Dean Phil-ips and Robert Goldaris, winner of the Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award at the Cardozo Society Dinner, 6) (L-R) Robert Barrows, Ron Zamansky, Chief Judge Michael Davis and Philip Garon 7) (L-R) Cardozo Dinner Chairs Marty Chester and Susan Minsberg, Key-note Speaker Ambassador Dennis Ross, and Sidney Barrows Life-time Commitment Award winners Philip Garon and Steve Brand

shalomcoming: 8) (L-R) Marc Gensler, Hanna Gensler, Jason Bass, Robyn Bass, Dan Rodich, Shane Boroditsky, Beth Rodich, 9) (L-R) Brian Schway, Royee Vlodaver, Barb Adelman, Zlata Vlodaver, 10) (L-R) Howie Hoffman, Carly Hoffman, Dave Jurisz, Max Orenstein, Michael Stern 11) (L-R) Dana Shapiro, Shana Cohen, Amy Shapiro, Missy Epstein, Meredith Cuda

super sunday: 12) (L-R) Super Sunday Co-Chair Dr. Eric Bressler, Campaign Co-Chairs Brad and Lori Fritz, Etta Barry, and Federation Presi-dent Michael Barry at Super Sunday, 13) Volunteer Nick Styles making calls, 14) (L-R) Josh Miller and his mom, Ann Miller, 15) Dr. Eric & Sally Bressler, Super Sunday co-chairs

SPOTLIGHT 1

5 6 7

2

43

8

12 13 14 15

9 10 11

In the SpotlIght


MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE PROJECTEvery moment of every day, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and our broad network of partners are working together to change, improve, and save lives… and make the world a better place.

Now, we want to show you in real-time the power of a networked global community. Explore our interactive map to see live feeds of what’s happening because of people like you, our generous donors. From Minneapolis to Japan, Ethiopia to Argentina, Israel and beyond – zoom in, click around, and discover how together, we are making a world of difference.

www.MapYourImpact.org


ethiopian-israeli lays roots in MinneapolisAshager’s life was shaped by Federation. Now, she’s shaping lives.

The pictures are heartbreaking yet happy. Hundreds of malnourished Ethiopians are waiting to board an El Al jumbo jet, the seats removed to pack in as many refugees as possible. Beyond the view of the camera lens, one-year-old Ashager Araro, bundled in her grandmother’s arms, has no concept of the life-changing journey on which they are embarking. She doesn’t know that her grandfather was killed while leading the harrowing trek from their village to the plane. operation soLoMon It was May 1991, and with the help of partners like the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) was executing Operation Solomon, a covert rescue mission in Ethiopia. In the next 36 hours, 14,325 Beta Israel – the Jews of Ethiopia - would be rescued from a warzone as Eritrean and Tigrean rebels brutally attacked their home. Their final destination: a new home, and a new life, in Israel.

The rebel attack was the last straw in an enduring battle for the Beta Is-rael. Their 17th century ancestors were forcibly converted to Christian-

ity, but many never abandoned their Jewish faith. In the 1980s, Ethiopia forbade the practice of Judaism and the teaching of Hebrew. For this reason, and the terrible living conditions of Ethiopia, thousands of Beta Israel dreamed of making aliyah but couldn’t do so without help.

Although she was just a baby during the mass aliyah, Ashager has memorized details of her family’s arrival. “Once my grandmother landed in Israel, the first thing she did was kiss the earth. It was the Holy Land,” she smiles.

adapting to Life in israeL Ashager was touched by Federation-supported programs throughout her life. Like all families that make aliyah, Ashager and her family went through absorption centers such as Operation Atzmaut, a program designed to reduce the dependence on welfare and increase self-sufficiency for Ethiopian-Israelis. Through these absorption centers, new immigrants acquire the skills necessary to integrate into Israeli society, including job training, family management, and educational enrichment.

Other young immigrants continue to benefit from life-changing pro-grams supported by the Federation, including the Ben Yakir Youth Village and Parents and Children Together (PACT), both located in or near Hadera, Israel. The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Ben Yakir Youth Village uses a boarding school framework to offer 135 students, ages 12-18, formal education, Jewish heritage immersion, therapeutic activi-ties, and life skills training. For more than a decade, JDC’s Parents and Children Together (PACT) program has been helping thousands of pre-school children and their parents bridge the academic and social gaps that exist between them and their Israeli peers. Because of PACT, today Ethiopian-Israeli children are beginning first grade with the literacy skill level expected for their age; teenagers are thriving socially and aca-demically; and mothers, who once lacked the skills and confidence to work outside the home, are finding jobs.

Today, there are countless success stories that remind the global Jew-ish community of the lasting impact of Operation Solomon –and the thousands of Beta Israel that continue to make aliyah. While the stories are uplifting, the distant, foreign names and faces of smiling strangers can’t begin to replace the experience of actually meeting a recipient of our community’s tzedakah.

finding faMiLy in MinneapoLis When Ashager Araro came to Minneapolis, she wasn’t visiting as an Operation Solomon success story. She was visiting as an accomplished twenty-year-old Officer in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). As a member of one of the IDF’s most elite paratrooper units. As a representative of the Israeli military, Israeli values, and the Israeli people.

Ashager is the ultimate success story. Her outgoing personality, re-freshing sense of humor, and professionalism that extends far beyond her years breathed life into the results of our community’s generous support of Ethiopian-Israeli immigration and absorption.

oVeRSeAS


Each year, IDF soldiers from the elite Paratroopers Reconnaissance Brigade spend two weeks in Minneapolis through a unique partnership between the Federation’s Israel Center and the Israeli organization, Parallel Lives. They stay with host families, learn about our community and share their inspirational stories as soldiers. Proud to be an Israeli, a soldier, and a thriving Ethiopian-Israeli woman, Ashager joined the delegation to strengthen the connection between Israeli and Diaspora Jews and share her story.

Ashager’s down-to-earth and humble personality resonated with the community members she met, and by the time she left Minneapolis, many in the community considered her like family. She felt the same and yearned to build more connections. That’s what moved her to re-turn to the Midwest one year later (following the completion of her term in the IDF) to be an Israeli counselor at Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) summer camp in Wisconsin.

“They (the campers) have great opinions talking about Jewish life,” she remembers, her admiration clear. “It’s very different from Israel. The average 15 year old in Israel doesn’t see his Judaism as being such a big part of his life. But at OSRUI when you ask the campers how they define themselves, one of the top three things they say is that they’re Jewish. It was very exciting for me to see that.”

The effort American Jews must put into their Judaism also impressed Ashager. “I don’t know how I could make it here,” she admits,

“It’s easier to be Jewish in Israel. Here, you have to drive to synagogue. And how can you keep Kosher when you might have to drive 45 min-utes for food?”

Born without a right to her Jewish identity, Ashager was once destined to never embrace her Jewish heritage. Thanks to the support, generos-ity and determination of the global Jewish community to change lives, Ashager was rescued from that fate.

Her journey from oppression to perseverance, from the absorption cen-ters to being an active leader in Israeli education in the United States, reminds us of the importance of a strong, networked Jewish commu-nity. The lives we are changing today could be lives of the people who are shaping tomorrow. Ashager’s story represents an important piece of our history and a critical piece of our future.

Born without a right to her Jewish identity, Ashager was once destined to never embrace her Jewish heritage. Thanks to the support, generosity and determination of the global Jewish community to change lives, Ashager was rescued from that fate.

“

”

ADvErtIsE wItH Us!Put your business in front of the Jewish community by sponsoring the FederatioNews,

the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s quarterly magazine.

Our readers & Our COmmunity:• FederatioNews is distributed to 10,000 Jewish households in the greater Minneapolis area• Median age is 43.• 70% of Jewish adults have earned at least a bachelor’s degee.• Current median income of Minneapolis Jewish households is $76,000, more than $20,000 above the median income of the average U.S. household.

FEDERATIONEWS

Summer 2012 | Av - Elul 5772In the communIty

Fighting Breast Cancer

Aiding greece’s Jewish community

The Jewish Community of

the Future

Community Campaign

Raises neaRly $10 million

Women & Children

in Crisis Turn To FederaTion

The Courage of One’s ConvictionsFinding My Way Home

Are you a Real Mensch of Minneapolis? Meet Andy Cohen Live!

FEDERATIONEWS

Spring 2012 | Sh’vat 5772

All it tAkes is A Hug

FEATUREIn the communIty

Something to Celebrate ➜ Online BOnus: All FederatioNews sponsors will be included on our website, www.jewishminneapolis.org, as socially responsible businesses!


Did you know?We are helping to ensure that all families in the Minneapolis Jewish community have a happy Hanukkah this year. hag Sameach, a program of our partner, Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minneapolis, provides gifts and holiday ritual items for all Jewish holidays to families who are isolated or in need. This month, families will receive Hanukkah gifts ranging from books and theatre tickets to candles and dreidels and other holiday essentials. Your support makes this program possible, helping to create a vibrant, inclusive and supportive Jewish community.

Happy Hanukkah from the Federation family to yours!


dEcEMbERLiGHT iT Up: HAnUkkAH pArTY WiTH A CAUSe Saturday, December 15 ▪ 8 p.m. Hell’s Kitchen | 80 S. 9th St., Minneapolis Featuring live music from 80s/90s cover band Stereo Kitchen Contact Debbie Stillman at [email protected]

TZeDAkAH BOWL XV Tuesday, December 25 ▪ 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mall of America Field | 900 S. 5th St., Minneapolis Featuring a football tourney, yoga, face painting, henna, obstacle course, food vendors, PJ Library, crafts, DJ & dancing Contact Shana Cohen at [email protected]

JAnuARy

MiSSiOn TO CUBA January 24 – 27 Mission will include a tour of Havana’s old Jewish quarter, visits to local synagogues & Jewish centers, authentic Cuban Shabbat, and chance to learn about the JDC Cuban Jewish Relief Project.Contact Alyssa Huck at [email protected]

DeSiGner GeneS - preSenTeD BY WOMen’S pHiLAnTHrOpYThursday, January 24 ▪ 6:30 p.m.Sabes Jewish Community Center - 4330 S. Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis ParkFeaturing genetic expert Dr. Jodi Hoffman, Director of the Victor Outreach and Screening Program for Jewish Genetic Diseases at Tufts Medical Center Contact Temma Shankman at [email protected]

fEbRuARy

HeArT TO HeArT MiSSiOn TO iSrAeL: A WOMAN'S JOURNEY TO ISRAELFebruary 2-8, 2013Hear from important women, explore the land of Israel, absorb Israel's unique culture, fashion and foodRegistration closes January 16Contact Temma Shankman at [email protected]

CirqUe DU pUriM ii Saturday, February 23 ▪ 8:30 pm Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave. S. A circus-themed night for young adults in their 20s & 30s featuring a DJ, dancing and improv Contact Shana Cohen at [email protected]

MARcH

nOT MY kiDS COnFerenCe Sunday, March 3 ▪ 12:30 – 5 p.m.Temple Israel | 2324 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis A JFCS community event in partnership with the Maimonides Society, featuring psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons. Contact Temma Shankman at [email protected]

CULTUre BLVD ii: ISRAELI AUTHOR SERIES Thursday, March 7 ▪ 7 p.m. Sabes Jewish Community Center 4330 S. Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park Featuring acclaimed author Sayed Kashua. Co-sponsored by the Sabes JCC. Contact Eilat Harel at [email protected]

A niGHT AT THe MOnTe CArLO FeATUrinG DJ STrAnGe LOVe Saturday, March 30 ▪ 8 p.m. FIVE Event Center | 2917 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis Featuring casino games, prizes and a silent auction Contact Shana Cohen at [email protected]

For more information on upcoming events in the Twin Cities Jewish community, visit www.jewishminneapolis.org/calendar.

A VieW DOWn THe rOAD: FOUr DeCADeS OF FeMiniST ArT Featuring Joyce Lyon, rachel Breen, Jane Bassuk & Moderator riv-ellen prell Robbin Gallery 4915 42nd Avenue North, Robbinsdale Sunday, February 10, 2 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Katherine E. Nash Gallery at the U of M & WARM (Wom-en’s Art Resources of Minnesota)

ALMA ViDA COrAZOn: SepHArDiC MUSiC TAkeS THe STAGe Featuring the ensemble Me La Amargates Tu and moderator ezra Glinter The Baroque Room, 275 East 4th Street, St. Paul Sunday, April 7, 1 p.m. Co-sponsored by the St. Paul JCC

DepTH OF FieLD: A FiLMMAker LOOkS AT DiASpOrA Featuring filmmaker norah Shapiro Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m. Each event costs $10 ($5/students)

the Rimon Artist Salon series is funded in part by the tychman Shapiro Gallery of the Sabes Jcc, the Women’s endowment Fund of the Jewish community Foundation, and is made possible by the voters of minnesota through grants from the metropolitan Regional Arts council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Rimon is an initiative of the minneapolis Jewish Federation.

CAlENDAR oF EVENtS

CIRQUE DU

PURIM II

RimoN ARtiSt SAloN SERiES 2013

Nourishing Jewish life through the arts

Rimon: The MN Jewish

Arts Council

SOLD OUT


marviN bormaN: a leader aNd guidiNg spirit

inneapolis law firm Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand prides itself on its commitment to community service, a commitment no doubt inspired by founding partner

Marvin Borman. Together with his partners, Borman worked his entire career to ensure Maslon remained devoted to integrity and excellence, both in law and serving the community.

Even as a child, Marvin understood the importance of service and leadership, becoming an Eagle Scout at age 13. His giving spirit and dedication to causes he believed in accompanied him throughout his formative years. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, having recently graduated from the University of Michi-gan and married, Marvin enlisted in the Marine Corps without hesitation. When Marvin returned from his service, he attended law school at Harvard and chose to begin his law career in Min-neapolis, joining the practice of Samuel H. Maslon. Less than ten years later, he helped create the practice of Maslon Kaplan Edelman Joseph & Borman.

While maintaining a busy a legal career, Marvin honored the Jew-ish tradition of tzedakah and broke barriers in the Minneapolis community. In 1981, Marvin became the first Jewish president of the Minneapolis Club, an organization that had only begun welcoming Jews in the 1970s.

Marvin was active with the Mount Sinai Hospital, serving as president and chairman, and he served as President of Temple Israel and the general campaign chair for Federation’s Commu-nity Campaign. In the greater Minneapolis community, Marvin was a member of the United Way board for much of his life, and served as president and chairman of the board. For his service, Marvin has been awarded many prestigious awards, including Federation’s Amos S. Deinard Award for his significant contribu-tions to the Minneapolis Jewish and secular communities, as well as the inaugural Twin Cities Cardozo Society Sidney Bar-rows Lifetime Commitment Award.

Borman’s service to our country and our community is an in-spiration to all of those who knew him: to his family and the at-torneys who looked up to him at Maslon, and to all of us in the Minneapolis community.

theresa bermaN: a philaNthropist’s legaCy

heresa Berman’s life was vast in both length and depth. She had a great passion for Jewish learning, and lived a life rich with culture, family, and purpose. It is no wonder she was honored for her unwavering

commitment to our community with the Woman of Valor Award. Known for her humanitarian spirit, she was steadfast in her gen-erosity, and was devoted to preserving the history of our com-munity while at the same time planning for its future.

Theresa served as president of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)’s Minneapolis Chapter and as a member of their national board before becoming the first female President of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. Grateful for the leader-ship skills she acquired through NCJW, Theresa established the Theresa Berman Leadership Development Fund to make that training available to others.

Theresa also believed that the next generation of community leaders could not lead effectively without an understanding of the history of the enduring community that had been passed on to them. In 1966, Theresa’s vision became a reality when she helped create the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest (JHSUM). In 2002, the Bermans created an endow-ment for the collections at the Elmer L. Anderson Library at the University of Minnesota.

The Berman family’s passion for Jewish education is palpable. They have sponsored an annual scholar-in-residence program at their synagogue, Adath Jeshurun Congregation and established

the Berman Chair in Jewish Learning, an endowment to support a Director of Jewish Learning. At the University of Minnesota Center for Jewish Studies, the couple initiated the Theresa and Nathan Berman Graduate Fellowship in Jewish Studies.

Determined to secure the future of our Jewish community, The-resa established a Lion of Judah Endowment through the Fed-eration’s Jewish Community Foundation, setting an example for her fellow Lions (female philanthropists who contribute $5,000 or more annually). Theresa’s endowment guarantees that an an-nual gift to the Community Campaign will be made on her be-half in perpetuity, ensuring Theresa’s legacy of giving continue for generations to come.

After a lifetime of giving back to the Minneapolis community, Theresa passed away last month at the age of 100. Her legacy will live on for generations.

TiMElESS inSpiRATiOnS in 5773, the federation community has mourned the loss and celebrated the lives of two members of the federation family who worked tirelessly to build our vibrant jewish community and set an example for future generations. marvin borman and the-resa berman will be remembered for their selfless, lifelong dedication to the jewish and greater minneapolis communities.

tRIbuteS

jewishminneapolis.org 19jewishminneapolis.org 01

ARTS & CULTURE FUNDSBobby & Elliot Cohen Tzedakah Fund

Bobby & Elliot Cohen Cathy BromsPhil Marks • Speedy RecoveryElaine Burton & Family • In Memory of Ron BurtonBarbara Harris • In Honor of Birthday

Rimon Arts Fund

Rosalyn BakerJerome & Judith Ingber • In Honor of GrandchildrenBarbara CammMary Gochberg Judy JonesRichard QuinnFamily of Dr. Nathan Camm • In Memory of Dr. Nathan CammShellie Specter & Robert DavidsonDavid Harris • In Honor of March 25th EventNancy Fisher • In Honor of Mimi FisherSally Forbes Friedman Bette Globus Goodman Bonnie Heller & Family • In Memory of Ann VictorHofkin Family Steve & Eve Kafitz • In Memory of Hillel RaskasJonathan I. SadoffRabbi Yonaton Sadoff • Mazel Tov on Wonderful YearSteven & Sophie TeenerDorothy Marden • In Honor of BirthdayLisa Pogoff & Jeffrey ZuckermanStuart & Marta Schmitz • In Memory of Dolph ProskauerSharon ZweigbaumCarli Bloom • In Honor of Bat Mitzvah

EDUCATION FUNDSShirley & Zollie Baratz Fund at MJDS

Scott & Kerry BaderStan & Amy Baratz • In Honor of Anniversary

Morris Berenberg Family Scholarship Fund (JVS)

Penne BerenbergFamily of Ron Burton • In Memory of Ron BurtonFamily of Howard Engquist • In Memory of Howard EngquistFamily of Richard Murphy Sr. • In Memory of Richard Murphy Sr.Rick Noodleman • In Honor of BirthdayLorraine Weinberg & Family • In Memory of Nathan WeinbergFrank & Toodie TrestmanBrett Rosenstein Matt Rosenstein • In Honor of Confirmation

Corrine & Tom Feinberg Education Designated Fund

Corrine & Tom FeinbergElaine Burton • In Memory of Ron Burton

Jon & Jane Gordon • In Honor of Anniversary Phyllis Heilicher Rhoda Mains • In Honor of Birthday

Matthew & Linda Gilfix Family Technology Designated Fund

Linda GilfixRon & Lois Butwin • In Memory of Rita Mae ButwinBob Liebo • Speedy Recovery

Edward E. Grosmann/I.S. Joseph Scholarship Fund (JVS)

Anne JancoDavid & Jackie JancoMike, Norm & Tom Greenberg • In Memory of Barbara Greenberg

Dr. Elliot Latts Memorial Scholarship Designated Fund

Adam, Linda, Jacob & Ryan Latts Shirley Latts & FamilyDavid, Amy & Ethan McGowan Family of Dr. Sander Latts • In Memory of Dr. Sander Latts

Minnie & Joe Milstein Scholarship Fund (Hillel)

Jerry & Leslie MilsteinJudi & Aaron Nathenson • In Honor of Anniversary

Ben Rosenzweig Holocaust Memorial Designated Fund

Barry & Barbara RosenzweigPaula Carlson Cheryl ChanenSherri FeuerSharon KaufmannJodie RankinJane RosenzweigEllen TrachLiz Trach • In AppreciationJean RosenzweigDavid Goldstein & Don Pastor • In Honor of Birthdays, Commitment

Ceremony & MarriageCharles & Jennifer SegalTaylor Rosenzweig • In Honor of Bat Mitzvah

Nancy & Steve Schachtman Talmud Torah Scholarship Fund

Nancy & Steve SchachtmanElaine Burton & Family • In Memory of Ron BurtonPhil Marks • Speedy RecoveryHoward & Kathy ZackNancy & Steve Schachtman David & Amy Zaroff • In Honor of Jordan’s Bat Mitzvah

Jerry Strauss Memorial Designated Fund for Holocaust Education

Randy & Bobbi HeiligmanRobbie & Sarah Goldfarb • In Memory of Miriam DanzingerSusan Heiligman • In Memory of Mary BendasMichael & Abby StraussDavid & Randi Fogel • In Memory of Judge Bernard DinnerDavid & Jill Orbuch • In Memory of Father

ANNUAL CAMpAIGN ENDOwMENT FUNDS Barry Effress Memorial L’Chaim Endowment Fund

Jane EffressMr. & Mrs. Michael Silverman Marsha & Gary Tankenoff • In Honor of Anniversary Jane Effress & Harvey LambertMr. & Mrs. Frank Berman Mr. & Mrs. Lee CooperNeil Feinberg & Marcia Milkis • In appreciaitonJudd Weinberg • Speedy RecoveryMark & Marcia CherniackJane Effress • In Honor of Birthday

Dr. Harry S. Friedman Memorial perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment

Lauren Baker & Eric BlackArline Bloom Barbara Eiger Robert & Sally GershonHarvard Medical Faculty PhysiciansJulie HaskovitzEarl & Shirley HillHy & Sheila PaisnerGary & Lynn SchwartzCharles, Rebecca & Elizabeth Dorfman & Jo Staffin Donald & Sharon Gordon & Family • In Memory of Dr. Harry FriedmanRick Chase & Nancy DevittNeil Naftalin Neal Gendler & Margie WassermanBill & Raleigh Wolpert • In Memory of Dr. Harry Friedman

perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment Fund

Ann & Robert JacksonJudy Mares Lazar • In Memory of Father

Doris & Edwin Sherman L’Chaim Fund

Doris & Eddie Sherman Judy & Jon Harris • In Honor of Birth of GrandsonArthur & Roz Jaffee • In Honor of Anniversary

HEALTH FUNDSIda Altrowitz Memorial Fund of the Mount Sinai Community Foundation

Osher & Marian AltrowitzFine Family • In Memory of Elliot FineJoni Reichert & Dennis MacKanyBill & Sharon Garber • In Honor of AnniversaryJerry & Louise SegalFamily of Bernie Kegan • In Memory of Bernie KeganFamily of Frances Taler • In Memory of Frances TalerMeriam Zamansky • In Memory of Ruben Zamansky

Judith & Jon Harris Health & Healing Fund

Mark & Marcia CherniackLes & Linda FieldmanJudy & Jon Harris • In Honor of Birth of GrandsonAbe & Fran FriedmanJudy Harris • In Honor of Kipnis-Wilson/

Friedland AwardJudy & Jon Harris Debra Arbit • In Honor of Mensches of

Minneapolis AwardElaine Burton & Family • In Memory of Ron BurtonSteve & Bonnie Heller • In Memory of Ann VictorDavid & Renee Segal • In Memory of Saul Segal

Hy & Sheila paisner Fund of the Mount Sinai Community Foundation

Hy & Sheila PaisnerTammy Birnberg • Speedy RecoveryMichael & Deb Stein & Family • In Memory of David Weiner

Blair & Fremajane wolfson Fund of the Mount Sinai Community Foundation

Hy & Sheila PaisnerBlair & Fremajane Wolfson • In Memory of Erma Lipschultz

INCLUSION FUNDSpaul Adelman Children with Disabilities Endowment Fund

Andrea & Floyd AdelmanMarilyn Barenbaum & Family • In Memory of Arlene HarrisJeffrey Binder • In Honor of GraduationDon & Cindy Brown • In Honor of Birth of GranddaughterElaine Burton & Family • In Memory of Ron BurtonRobin Fischer • Speedy RecoveryRoberta LisztTom Sklar • In Honor of BirthdayNancy & Steve Schachtman • In Honor of Jordan’s Bar MitzvahCindy AlpertAlan & Judie BegounHelen & Don FogelLarry & Phyllis GellesDavid & Joy GrossmanDonald & Barbara NathanBilly Pam & Natalie NasatirCandice PriceLorelei RedmanDonna SimonBeth Binder • In Honor of Special BirthdayBeth & Rick Binder Roberta LisztDianne Phillips Pam Radow Janie Warren • In Honor of BirthdayRobin FischerJeffrey Binder • In Honor of Graduation

Miriam Zamansky

20 Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Winter 201202 Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Summer 2012

Marjorie Binder • In Honor of BirthdayMyra JusterMarvin Engler Joe Kane • In Honor of BirthdayBruce & Anne Hope • In Honor of Anniversary Shirley Jacobson • In Memory of NieceBob & Estelle Stillman • In Memory of Steven StillmanCharles KadishRick Binder • In Honor of BirthdayJeff & Linda NoddleLarry & Shirley ZipkinRoberta Liszt • In Honor of Birthday

ISRAEL EXpERIENCE FUNDSLouis Herman Israel Experience Fund

Dr. Barry GarfinkelYaffa Cohen-Appelbaum • In Memory of Ito Cohen

Annette paletz Memorial Scholarship for Alexander Muss High School in Israel Designated Fund

Leonard & Serene PaletzHarvey Berman • In Memory of Joyce BermanHaskel Fishman • In Memory of Gerda FishmanMorry & Grace FitermanTed & Sandy Stone • In Honor of Anniversary John Freeman • In Memory of Philip FreemanLowen Grodnick Bud Herman • In Honor of BirthdayBob & Estelle Stillman & Family • In Memory of Steven Stillman

Bob & Missy Swiller Teen Israel Scholarship Fund

Bobby & Missy SwillerDavid & Julie Burton & FamilyDee & Elaine Burton • In Memory of Ron BurtonKatie Constable & Family • In Memory of Greg RedpathScott & Susan Milchman • In Memory of Shelly MilchmanJeff & Mindy Stillman • In Memory of Steven Stillman

SOCIAL SERVICE FUNDSBill & Bailee Aberman Family Fund/Hearing Impaired (JFCS)

Robb & Marissa BaderKerry Bader • Happy Mother’s Day

Julius Ancer Senior Fitness programming Fund at the Sabes Jewish Community Center

Judy & Jon Harris Micki & Mort Naiman • Yahrzeit of Julius Ancer

Marilyn & Dr. Kenneth KohnMarni & Gal NoymanDon Kriegal • In Memory of BrotherMicki & Mort Naiman Yuval Almog Michael AppelbaumRoxy Applebaum Bobbi AronsonAbby Badzin Fern BadzinSheldon BadzinSara Bajkowski Sunny Bajkowski Amy Baratz Ronald Barry Charles Berman Marty Bush Shana CohenJune Cook-Lapidus Gary Dachis Harvey Filister Brett Fingerhut Kenneth Fink Carolyn Fiterman Shelley Fogelson Doreen Frankel Sally Forbes FriedmanLori Fritz Rosalie Gellman Asher Goldberg Marlene Goldberg Judy Goldenberg Percy Greenberg Todd Gurstel Leslie Hahn Matt Heilicher Janice Sarah Hope Robert Jackson Irwin Jacobs Morton Kane Jason Kapel Gina Kapel Erwin Kelen Miriam Kelen Robert Kelen Garry Kieves Armand KohnKen Kohn Anita Kunin Corky Levin Sheila Lieberman Steve Lieberman Scott Lifson John MacDonald Joel Mandel Bari Marantz Gail Meyer Ann Miller Marlene Miller Beryl Miller Marlene Moscoe Candice Nadler Rose Naiman Gal NoymanLawrence Perlman Linda Perlman Helain Pesis Gary RappaportSusan Rappaport Lynne Redleaf Daniel Ribnick Renee Ribnick Rich Rosenberg Francie Ross Steve Rothstein Dana Rubin David Sanders Steve Schachtman Chuck Selcer Anita Silver Bob Swiller Ronald Trach Toodie Trestman

Eveline Tysk Joan Weiner Tammy Wildauer Mark Wilf Fremajane Wolfson • In Honor of BirthdayYaffa Cohen Appelbaum • In Memory of Ito CohenSheldon & Abby Badzin Sonny & Sara Bajkowski Stan & Amy Baratz Bob & Linda Barrows Stephen & Erin Barrows Charlie & Mindy Berman Mark & Debbie Glotter Harold & Cindy Goldfine Michael & Susan Horovitz Jerome & Judith Ingber Ann & Robert Jackson Elliot & Eloise Kaplan Corky & Delores Levin Stephen & Sheila Lieberman Andrew & Leslie Parker Andy & Lynne Redleaf Jerry & Louise Ribnick Michelle O’Kane & Richard Rosenberg Nancy & Steve Schachtman Harold & Eileen Scherling Richard & Judy Spiegel Gerald & Jacquie Storch Bob & Missy Swiller Marsha & Gary Tankenoff Frank & Toodie Trestman Stanford & Joan Weiner • In Honor of Anniversary Linda Fiterman • In Honor of Sabes JCC Jewish

Journeys AwardJudy & Jon HarrisRabbi Joseph & Chana Shagalow • In Honor of Birth of GrandsonDebbie Hasko • In Memory of Carol OrrenLisa Heilicher Eileen Roston • Speedy RecoveryJanice Sarah Hope • In Honor of Granddaughter’s GraduationSteve Kalin • In Memory of Hal CottleGina KapelMarilyn Kohn Marni Noyman • Happy Mother’s DayKen Kohn • Happy Father’s DayDon Kriegal • In Memory of BrotherChuck & Candice NadlerAlan & Karen Winner • In Honor of Birth of First GrandchildJerry & Louise Ribnick • In Honor of Joel’s WeddingSteve & Wendy Rubin • In Honor of Birth of GrandchildNancy & Steve SchachtmanDavid & Amy Zaroff • In Honor of Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah Jon & Marcee Schwartz • In Honor of Birth of SonBeth Ann SegalDavid & Renee Segal • In Memory of Saul SegalRabbi Michael Latz & Michael Simon • In Honor of MarriageAbra & Jordan Sills • In Honor of Birth of Erev HalliaCindi Tarshis-Appelman • Mazel Tov

Libby & Ben Frank Fund (JFCS)

Dave & Nancy GoldsteinTerry Nolan • In Honor of Birthday

Nancy & Stuart Friedell Family Fund (JFCS)

Nancy & Stuart FriedellArnold & Harriet Usem • In Honor of Anniversary

Agnes Berenberg Hoffman Endowment Fund for Emergency Aid for the Elderly (JFCS)

Darrell & Loni AnselChuck & Melanie BarryMiles & Linda BraufmanStuart & Margie CohenNorton & Susan GrayFred & Suzi NathansonBonni ShapiroTom & Liba StillmanSandy & Bob WallackJimmy & KathyFrank Trestman • Speedy Recovery Shirley BaratzAnnette BeckerKevin & Jill BraznerRuth GrobsteinMilt & Brina KrelitzLouis & Irma MalissaJules & Joanne RubensteinDavid & Harriet SchapiroVi WernerRenee & Hess Kline • In Honor of Anniversary Kevin & Jill BraznerBob & Estelle Stillman • In Memory of Steve StillmanKevin, Jill, Ryan & Blake BraznerRick Noodleman • In Honor of BirthdayFrank & Toodie Trestman • In Honor of Anniversary Steve & Helaine GreenRick Noodleman • In Honor of BirthdayRenee & Hess KlineSid & Molly Bader • In Memory of Rori EisenbergStan & Amy BaratzEddie & Joyce Saltzman Frank & Toodie Trestman • In Honor of Anniversary Gene & Rhoda Engelson • In Memory of Joyce BermanPhyllis GlassJanet Greenberg • In Honor of Jacob’s College GraduationGloria Jaffe Diane Mast Rick Noodleman • In Honor of BirthdayPeter & Elaine Massa • In Memory of SonTom Morgan & Family • In Memory of Evelyn MorganEstelle Silverman & Family • In Memory of Saul SilvermanSandy & Bob Wallack • In Memory of Helen SwerlingBlair & Fremajane Wolfson & Family • In Memory of Erma LipschultzJerry & Sharon Trestman • Mazel Tov Milt & Brina KrelitzFrank Trestman • Thinking of YouRick & Arlene NoodlemanDavid Harris • In Memory of Ann HarrisShelley Luskey • In Memory of Rosalie WimanBilly & Dore Warshal • In Memory of Edith Warshal


Al & Phyllis SalsbergFamily of Ron Burton • In Memory of Ron BurtonFrank & Toodie TrestmanSid & Molly Bader • In Memory of Rori EisenbergSam & Janet Bell & Family • In Memory of Vi AntalikHerb & Rita Bobman Renee & Hess KlineMarshall & Marlene Miller Marsha & Gary Tankenoff • In Honor of Anniversary Jon Braufman Diane Mast Rick Noodleman Harold Rubin Max Rutman Harold Trestman Sandy Wallack • In Honor of BirthdayEdie Goldschmidt • Thinking of YouFamily of Arlene Harris • In Memory of Arlene HarrisDick & Irene Kretch • In Memory of Alice GottliebBob & Estelle Stillman & FamilyPenny Stillman & Family • In Memory of Steve StillmanSandy & Bob Wallack & Family • In Memory of Helen SwerlingBlair & Fremajane Wolfson • In Memory of Erma LipshultzFamily of Stanley Zakheim • In Memory of Stanley ZakheimLisa TrestmanRick Noodleman Toodie Trestman • In Honor of BirthdayFrank & Toodie Trestman • In Honor of Anniversary Toodie Trestman • Happy Mother’s Day

Holocaust Education Designated Fund of the JCRC of Minnesota & Dakotas

Peter & Betty JonasShelley Segal • In Memory of Clayton Kaufman

Mark (pesach) Jaffe Fund (JFCS)

Marshall & Marlene MillerGloria Jaffe • In Honor of Birthday

Jewish Domestic Abuse Fund

Jake Hurwitz & Doreen FrankelMarsha & Gary Takenoff • In Honor of Anniversary

Jewish Housing & programming (J-HAp) Designated Fund

Steve & Shari AbramsScott & Kerry BaderStan & Amy BaratzRichard & Cathy BromsBob & Nancy HartmanScott & Laurie Lifson Elliot & Lisa MessingTom & Marlene MoscoeMark & Cheryl Ravich Max Bialick & MInda RosenSteve & Judy SchumeisterJoey & Cindy ShapiroJim & Susie SimonStan & Joni Weiner

Ken Small & Mindy WexlerDan Greenstein & Andi Zerin Bruce & Ilene Zwick Abby Badzin • In Honor of BirthdayRichard & Helen Averbach • In Honor of Linda BialickRose AverbachHelen AverbachLinda Bialick • Happy Mother’s DayAbby Badzin Harriet Bernstein • In Honor of BirthdayBet Shalom Congregation Linda BialickJennifer Lewin • In AppreciationLinda & Amy BialickSue Godes • In Memory of Joyce BermanSylvia FieldHarriet Bernstein • In Honor of BirthdayBella Stipakov • In Memory of Meyia LyachovskyFlorence ZentnerRose Averbach • Thinking of YouClarice Zuckman • Happy Mother’s Day

Russell F. Lederman Big Brother/Big Sister program Fund (JFCS)

Doug & Joanne SavittJason Bass • In Honor of Birthday

Jeanne & Albert Levin Family Fund for Emergency Aid to the Elderly (JFCS)

Jeanne & Albert LevinSid & Lorraine Applebaum • In Honor of College Graduations of

Grandson Tom & Granddaughter KatieDon & Cindy Brown • In Honor of Birth of GranddaughterLynn & Gloria Jacobson • In Honor of Tom’s College Graduation &

Maggie’s High School Graduation Gloria Jaffe • In Honor of BirthdayStan & Margaret Jaffy • In Honor of Birth of Twin GranddaughtersRenee & Hess Kline • In Honor of Anniversary Beverly Kunin Peggy Madan • Speedy RecoveryMarshall & Marlene Miller • In Honor of Grandson, Seth’s College

GraduationDavid & Roz Schwartzman • In Honor of Birth of Great-Granddaughter

Joyce & Donald Moscoe Family Emergency Fund (JFCS)

Joyce Moscoe Rita Bobman Barbara Harris Harold Rubin • In Honor of BirthdayBill & Susan Goldenberg Renee & Hess Kline Milt & Brina Krelitz Larry & Renee Rustin • In Honor of Anniversary Beverly Kunin • Speedy Recovery

Family of Evelyn Morgan • In Memory of Evelyn MorganBob & Estelle Stillman • In Memory of Steven StillmanMoscoe Group TeamMr. & Mrs. Bruce Goldstein • In Memory of Ascher Goldstein

Ricky Rosoff Memorial Fund (JFCS)

Tom & Marlene MoscoeSteve & Sheri Abrams • In Memory of Bill Shy

Gary L. Tankenoff Youth Against prejudice Endowment Fund of the JCRC of Minnesota & Dakotas

Bobby & Elliot CohenSarah Janice HopePhyllis MandelNancy & Herman MarkowitzMarsha & Gary Tankenoff • In Honor of Anniversary

Norman & Sally winer Emergency Aid to the Elderly Fund (JFCS)

Norman & Sally WinerIrving Cell • In Honor of BirthdayMarc Harris • In Memory of Arlene HarrisBob & Estelle Stillman • In Memory of Steven Stillman

UNRESTRICTED FUNDSDotan Aviv Appelbaum Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Joe & Helen AbrahamsonCarolyn AbramsonLori Appelbaum Phyllis AppelbaumSally AppelbaumAndrew & Cheryle AtkinJonathan BlueGregory & Jodie BodermanEsther BurkeMel & Ronni BursteinDavid & Shelley BurtonStewart & Sheila DerechinBill & Bev FishmanJoshua & Shelley FogelsonJake Hurwitz & Doreen FrankelBob Kaufman & Debra GlassmanBernie & Leslie GoldblattBruce & Laurie GoldfarbDannie & Kay GustafsonSeth & Christine HausmanMatt & Zehorit HeilicherRon Feldman & Julie HirschBruce, Anne & Ruth HopeJoni HymansonCarol, Shelley & Randi JohnsonHart & Raleigh JohnsonAvi & Brenda KatzTikva KelnerEd & Stephanie LefkowRonald & Elyse LessJoel & Tzivia LevitonJoel & Peggy MandelSeth & Michele MeislerSydney MirvissJudi & Aaron NathensonSheila McGann & Patrick O’ReillyCraig & Catherine OskowJoel & Julie PolitiJeffrey ProhofskyJan RaskinLynn Lederman & Ken RaskinJerry & Louise Ribnick

Mindy & Dan Ribnick & FamilyBarry & Francie RossRandi RothAdeel & Jeri SaadEric Siedband & Carol SarnatRenee SegalLawrence & Nancy ShapiroJim & Estie ShermanTanmay & Shweta SinghalNoah SmithDavid & Sharon StillmanTom & Liba StillmanShirley TraubenJonathan Shaver & Iris TzafrirSteve & Sheryl Sue WarrenRachel ZilbermanSteven & Deborah ZuckermanDotan Appelbaum • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah Esther BurkeYaffa Cohen-Appelbaum • In Memory of Ito CohenYaffa Cohen-Appelbaum & Mark Appelbaum • In Honor of Anniversary

Charles & Melanie Barry Family philanthropic Fund

Chuck & Melanie BarryNeil Feinberg Diana Idelkope Fred Rose • In Honor of BirthdayLloyd & Barbara Siegel • In Honor of AnniversarySandra Wallack • In Memory Helen SwerlingEileen & Harold ScherlingChuck & Melanie Berry • In Appreciation

Barbara & David Eiger philanthropic Fund

Barbara EigerPartners at Lurie Besikof Lapidus • In Appreciation

Harvey & Evelyn Flom Family philanthropic Fund

Harvey & Evelyn FlomBeryle Berke • In Memory of MotherFamily of Rori Eisenberg • In Memory of Rori EisenbergHaskel Fishman • In Memory of Gerda FishmanRonald Handler • In Memory of Donald HandlerDolores Schlaifer • Speedy Recovery Joyce ShapiroNancy Stone • In Honor of BirthdayKay Spector • In Memory of Mitchell SpectorMike & Paula FlomBob & Estelle Stillman • In Memory of Steven Stillman

General Endowment Fund

AnonymousJan AppleBeth Kreitzman • In Memory of Clara KanerKathie Reeslund • In Memory of Charlotte JohnsonSabina Zimering • In Memory of Ruben ZimeringCathryn BalekDaniel DurantLois FerryCraig & Louise Halverson

22 Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Winter 201204 Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Summer 2012

Katherine Vessells & John HughesBradley & Barbara SubakMary & Jan TangheSabina Zimering • In Memory of Ruben ZimeringBilly & Peggy CohnSharon Waller • In Honor of BirthdayClaire & David EllmanBeth Ann Segal • In Memory of Saul SegalMike, Becca, Livia & Alex EpsteinAndy & Lisa Furman • In Memory of Sharon PollackSally Forbes FriedmanEric Bressler • In Honor of Carolyn F. & Stephen K.

Lieberman Campaigner of the Year AwardYaffa Cohen-Appelbaum • In Memory of Ito CohenMari Forbush • In Honor of Leon & Sylvia Sorkin

Jewish Communal Professional Achievement Award

Shirlee Friedman • In Honor of Birth of Great-GrandsonJudy & Jon Harris • In Honor of Birth of GrandsonLisa Heilicher • In Honor of Amos S. Deinard Award for

Distinguished LeadershipHarvey & Sue KaplanJudy Mares-LazarJill Orbuch • In Memory of FatherKris MacDonald • Thinking of YouJacki Paster • In Memory of Edward PasterJerry & Louise Ribnick • In Honor of Joel & Tamar’s WeddingStan Schweitzer • In Honor of Granddaughter’s MarriageNoah Smith • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah Allan & Loni Stillerman • In Honor of Birth of GrandsonMarsha & Gary Tankenoff • In Honor of Anniversary Fremajane Wolfson • In Memory of MotherBruce & Ilene Zwick • In Honor of Daughter’s MarriageSally Forbes Friedman & FamilyLisa Furman & Family • In Memory of Sharon PollackDoug Kanter • Speedy RecoveryJudy GracemanElaine Burton • In Memory of Ron BurtonGerry & Esther NeuwirthBonnie Heller • In Memory of Ann VictorMarlene GarvisAllen Stillerman • In Honor of BirthdayKeith Melby & Darla Odonnell • In Memory of Dr. Stacy RobackJimmy & Helain PesisHarvey Berman & Family • In Memory of Joyce BermanFamily of Harold Cottle • In Memory of Harold CottleJay Dorfman & Family • In Memory of Bernice DorfmanFamily of Gerta Fishman • In Memory of Gerta FishmanFamily of Robert Goldberger • In Memory of Robert GoldbergerFamily of Arlene Harris • In Memory of Arlene HarrisOrrin Kessel & Family • In Memory of Bernard Kessel

Family of Martin Kvasnick • In Memory of Martin KvasnikFamily of Evelyn Morgan • In Memory of Evelyn MorganSteven Prauer • In Memory of Pearl PrauerSandy Wallack & Family • In Memory of Helen SwirlingJerry & Louise RibnickHoward & Wendy Bach • In Honor of Birth of First GrandchildStuart Borken • In Memory of Idelle BorkenYaffa Cohen-Appelbaum • In Memory of Ito CohenHaskel Fishman • In Memory of Gerda FishmanBonnie Heller • In Memory of Ann VictorAnita Konikoff • In Memory of MotherRabbi Avi OlitzkyRabbi Kerry Olitzky • In Memory of Frances OlitzkyNancy & Steve Schachtman • In Honor of Jordan’s Bar MitzvahJerry RibnickLarry Yogel & Robin Engelson • In Honor of WeddingJerry Frick • In Memory of ClaireAndy & Lisa Furman • In Memory of Sharon PollackMark Lerner • In Memory of Ethel LernerScott Shragg • In Memory of Jody ShraggBob & Estelle Stillman • In Memory of Steven StillmanGeorge & Anita RobinsonFamily of Anita GamsonMilton Gordon • In Memory of Anita GamsonBarry & Francie RossYaffa Cohen-Appelbaum • In Memory of Ito CohenAmy Sadoff • Speedy Recovery Dana, Tyson, Eli & Zachary Sales Larry Yogel & Robin Engelson • In Honor of MarriageMerle ShapiroEisenberg Family • In Memory of Rori EisenbergLloyd & Barbara SigelHarvey Berman • In Memory of Joyce BermanRobert WhiteAlan & Judy Elias • In Honor of Birth of Granddaughter

Sanford & Marlene Goldberg Family philanthropic Fund

Sandy & Marlene GoldbergStuart Borken • In Memory of Idelle BorkenHarvey & Sue Kaplan • In Memory of FatherSusan Kaufman • In Memory of Clayton KaufmanMarshall & Marlene MillerBill & Susan Goldenberg • In Honor of Anniversary

Ruth Kayla Hope Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Bruce & Laurie GoldfarbStacy, Gary, Raleigh & Gracie KibortGary & Dori WeinsteinRuth Hope • In Honor of Bat Mitzvah

Sharon & william Hope Family philanthropic Fund

Sharon & William HopeSylvia Field • In Memory of Arlene HarrisBabette Stall • In Memory of Seymour StallMarsha & Gary Tankenoff • In Honor of Anniversary

Yoni Israelson Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Howard & Betsy IsraelsonStewart & Joan Fishman • In Memory of Gerda FishmanTom Silver • In Memory of Melvin SilverHoward, Betsy, Yoni & Raya IsraelsonMitch & Jane BurkeRob & Becky PortnoeRapoport Family • In AppreciationPaulette Donath & Family • In Memory of Frieda HolcerJoe & Jane Goldberger & Family • In Memory of Robert GoldbergerHowie, Betsy, Yoni, Raya & Chip Israelson Krebs Family • In Appreciation

Ben & Libby Koval Family philanthropic Fund

Jeffrey & Devie KovalDon & Cindy Brown • In Honor of Birth of Granddaughter

Judith & Raymond Lazar philanthropic Fund

Judy & Ray LazarDavid & Renee Segal • In Memory of Saul SegalKaye Spector • In Memory of Mickey Spector

Elyse Lederer Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Gary BermanBruce & Anne HopeJoseph & Tammy KaplanJoel & Peggy MandelSteve & Patricia MintzElyse Lederer • In Honor of Bat Mitzvah Project

Sheldon & Delores Levin philanthropic Fund

Corky & Delores LevinElaine Burton • In Memory of Ron BurtonJane Effress • In Honor of BirthdayMichael & Marilyn Greengard • In Memory of Jane GreengardErwin & Miriam KelenMarsha & Gary Tankenoff • In Honor of AnniversaryKaye Spector • In Memory of Mickey Spector

Emet Elazar Lieberman Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Dan, Nora & Jacob SussmanEmet Lieberman • In Honor of Bar Mitzvah

Renee & Arnold Lifson Family philanthropic Fund

Don & Cindy BrownScott Puchtel & Beth Stiegler PuchtelJim & Susie SimonScott Lifson • In Honor of Birthday

Markowitz Family philanthropic Fund

Peter & Betty JonasNancy & Herman Markowitz • In Honor of Rachel’s College Graduation Nancy & Herman MarkowitzElaine Burton • In Memory of Ron BurtonPeter & Betty Jonas • In Memory of BrotherNathan Shaffer & Laurie Markowitz • In Honor of Anniversary

Jessica Noaman Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Edwin & Marjorie AgranoffRichard & Charlotte BermanBarry & Hallie BershowChris BezHarlan & Raleigh BrandRobert & Joyce BreljeDr. & Mrs. Stanley BrodskyArvin & Paula CohenMurray J. & Betty CooperPeter & Gloria CooperCharles & Sheila DavisJay & Gabriela EisenbergGene & Carole EpsteinSheldon & Lois EpsteinRon & Gigi FingerhutMark & Lucy Rose FischerJack & Amy FitermanRommie FlammerMartin FlasherPerry & Jill FlasherDeborah Kendall & Robert FlasherCharles FrischJim & Renee GainsleyDennis & Marcia GelpeMargie Wasserman & Neal GendlerPeter & Harriet GlickBernie & Leslie GoldblattRose GoldsteenJeff & Joyce GreeneIda GreenfieldEliana GrossmanLarry & Elaine HallfinSeth & Christine HausmanDorothy HermanConstance IaconoJoann JacobsTom & Susan KafkaMarcie KelnerEric & Roxie King-SmithCynthia Reich & Harold KravitzLorene LampertJoel & Morissa LavintmanReva LearJohn & Rachel LevittStan & Gerri MaiselPaul ModellHarold Engler & Ella MogilevskyBecky Siebenthaler & Reed MylesIrv & Charlotte NudellAllen & Marcia OleiskyJoe & Nancy PeilteJeffrey Raison & Marilyn ReiterJim & Sherry RudinJim & Estie ShermanJean & Art SidnerGerald & Eileen SiegelArthur & Benita Sirkin


Noah SmithDavid & Sharon StillmanPeter & Joni SussmanBudd & Judi TennebaumDoris WeismanBob & Debbie WolkDora ZaidenweberSharon ZweigbaumJessica Noaman • In Honor of Bat Mitzvah

Miriam & David Sanders Family philanthropic Fund

Joan FeinbergDavid Sanders • Thinking of You

Lorraine & Stanley Schweitzer philanthropic Fund

Stan SchweitzerJevne Baskin • Speedy RecoveryJane EffressStanley Goldberg Robert Warshawsky • In Honor of BirthdayJeffrey Eisenberg • In Memory of Rori EisenbergBill & Susan Goldenberg Marshall & Marlene Miller Michael & Joanne Silverman Marsha & Gary Tankenoff • In Honor of Anniversary Richard Green • In Memory of Ralph GreenMyra Krank • Thinking of YouDavid Levi • CongratulationsMickey Orren • In Memory of Carol OrrenSandy Wallack • In Memory of Helen SwerlingFremajane Wolfson • In Memory of Erma Lipschultz

william & Ruth Seltz philanthropic Fund

Ruth SeltzMarsha & Gary Tankenoff • In Honor of Anniversary

Shaw Family philanthropic Fund

Jeff & Cari ShawFamily of Gerda Fishman • In Memory of Gerda Fishman

wendy & Colin Smith Family philanthropic Fund

Sally Forbes FriedmanColin Smith & Wendy Lovell-Smith • In Honor of Noah’s Bar Mitzvah

Richard G. & Judith Spiegel philanthropic Fund

Richard & Judith SpiegelIvan & Karen Brodsky • In Memory of Father

Kenneth Stesin Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Mark & Heather StesinHoward & Wendy Bach • In Honor of Birth of GranddaughterFamily of Dr. Sandler Latts • In Memory of Dr. Sander Latts

Marlee Stesin Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Mark & Heather StesinKaren Brodsky • In Memory of FatherTom & Liba Stillman • In Honor of Grandson’s Bar Mitzvah

Robert & Marcy Strauss Family philanthropic Fund

Marcy StraussBob Aronson • In Honor of Recognition by University of

Indiana Law SchoolPattye Bomash • Speedy RecoveryEarl & Phyllis Cohen • In Honor of GrandparenthoodLisa Cohen • In Honor of EngagementNona Holmes & Family • In Memory of Husband, Father,

Grandfather & Great-Grandfather

weinblatt/Bass Family philanthropic Fund

Steve BaumwaldMike & Sheryl CooperKara & Jeremy FrankDaniel GoldmanHeidi PendergastDan & Beth RodichErika RosenhagenHeather SchaeferPennie ShapiroTonya SwansonJohn ZechesJason Bass • In Honor of BirthdayBeth & Jay WeinblattDaniel & Gloria Goldenberg • In Memory of Anne GoldbergMick & Julie Weiss • In Memory of Alex Weiss

Ilana weinstein Genesis Mitzvah Fund

Yaffa Cohen-Appelbaum & Mark Appelbaum Chad & Jodi AsarchJack & Mary BaumgartenGary BermanJonathan & Debra BundtIra CaselJill ChessenJonathan & Cynthia CohenAlma EckertLawrence & Laurie FensterstockAmy FinkJack & Amy FitermanNeal & Sarah FomanMari ForbushBarbara FriedmanLee & Amy FriedmanTodd & Amy GellerSeymour & Gail GlatzerGlen & Davida GoldmanDonald & Mary Lee GoldsmithMorton GoldsteinMichael & Teri GreensteinMax GrossmanJon HalperSeth & Christine HausmanStephen & Renee HodinBruce & Anne HopeKristen JaegerDanny & Lauren KaplanRoss & Laura KaplanJoseph & Kimberly KivensFred & Roberta KravitzCraig & Riva Kupritz

Jerry & Ruth LevineMichael & Rachel LevineJoel & Peggy MandelMartin & Susan MargolinMark MedvinSeth & Michele MeislerEdward & Trudy MilikowYael Levy & Joshua NeedlemanNeil & Sara NewmanAmy OllendorfJeffrey ProhofskyJerry & Louise RibnickStacy & Donna RobackMark & Amy RobbinsMark & Amy RotenbergJeremy & Gerri RothfleischMatthew & Allison RothfleischRita RothfleischJulie Walpert & Charles Savenor Jim & Estie ShermanBard Borkon & Julie SilvermanJohn & Lisa SimonDavid & Lisa SkolnickAmy SneiderMarty Stillman & Amy Susman-StillmanAdrienne Goldfeder & Michael TurokMichelle VilottiAthena VoorheesSteve & Sheryl Sue WarrenArnold & Eda WeinsteinElizabeth Langer & Neil WeinsteinSheldon & Joan WeinsteinDan & Amy WeissScott & Sheri YaroshIllana Weinstein • In Honor of Bat MitzvahSandy & Marlene GoldbergGary & Dori Weinstein • In Honor of Ilana’s Bat Mitzvah

wOMEN AND CHILDREN’S FUNDSCathy & Richard Broms Camp Scholarship Designated Fund

Cathy & Richard BromsJosh & Jan Arnold • In Memory of Walter LubovIra Isbin & Amie Noun • In Memory of Katherine IsbinJim & Donna Pohlad • In Memory of June BarronBlair & Fremajane Wolfson • In Memory of Erma LipschultzRob & Rhoda Zakheim • In Memory of Stanley ZakheimMalk FamilyJordan/Jaffee Family • In Memory of Father & Grandfather

Joan Miriam Feinberg Tribute to Children & women’s Health & welfare Fund of the wEF

Joan FeinbergFran Barnett • In Memory of Jack FogelmanJay Dorfman • In Memory of Bernice DorfmanSteve FredkoveSheila Lieberman • Speedy Recovery Chelle Gittleman • In Honor of Grandson’s GraduationSherry & Mimi Gleekel • In Honor of Granddaughters’

B’nai Mitzvot

Shelley Segal • In Memory of Clayton Kaufman

Irene Heller women’s Endowment Tribute Fund

Bobby & Elliot CohenBlair & Fremajane Wolfson • In Memory of Erma Lipschultz

Andrew Frankel Hurwitz Fund to Support programming for Children with Special Needs Designated Fund

Ann DicksonBetty FrankelHarriett Bernstein • In Honor of BirthdayLarry & Sherri FeuerDoreen Frankel, Jake Hurwitz & Margo Hurwitz • Yahrzeit of Andrew Hurwitz

Minnie C. Keller Memorial Fund of the wEF

Michael, Ellyn, Josh & Noah MarellPhyllis Mark • Happy Mother’s Day

Northside Friendship women’s Endowment Tribute Fund

Bobby & Elliot CohenBobbie Beck & Family • In Memory of Richard BellmanCharles & Susie Desnick • In Honor of Anniversary Harriet GoldArnie & Annalee OdesskyBarbara RaportEdward & Sandra SherFamily of Richard Bellman • In Memory of Richard BellmanBarbara RaportBobby & Elliot Cohen Steve & Bobbie Goldfarb Arnie & Annalee Odessky Ed & Sandy Sher • In AppreciationEunice BurkBobbie Fischbein • In Honor of BirthdayBeverly Edelstein • Speedy Recovery

Nancy Schachtman women & Children’s Fund

Nancy & Steve SchachtmanSheri Adams • In Honor of BirthdayFamily of Arlene Harris • In Memory of Arlene Harris

women’s Endowment Fund

Alan & Annalee CovinBobbie Beck • In Memory of Dick Beck David & Mimi SandersPeter & Lois Marcus • In Memory of Maxine WittgrafEd & Marilyn ShermanFamily of Gerda Fishman • In Memory of Gerda FishmanMichael, Ellyn, Noah, Josh Marell & Phillip WaissenRuth Marell GoldbergJanice Waller • Happy Mother’s Day

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 3474Twin Cities, MN13100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 200

Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305


A HANUKKAH PARTY WITH A CAUSESaturday, December 15 @ 8 p.m.

Hell’s Kitchen 80 S 9th Street, Downtown Minneapolis

A HANUKKAH PARTY WITH A CAUSEA HANUKKAH PARTY WITH A CAUSE

TIRED OF HANUKKAH BEING ALL ABOUT THE KIDS? Join us for a night of live music, fun and games all benefiting the Mount Sinai Community Foundation's efforts to

improve health, well-being and medical care in the Jewish and general community.

$25 in advance ✦ $36 at the door ✦ appetizers & one drink ticket included ✦ cash bar available

SIGN UP AT JEWISHMINNEAPOLIS.ORG/LIGHTITUP.ASPX

BENEFITING: The Mount Sinai Community Foundation Giving Circle is a member organization focused on collective grant making and donor education whose mission supports initiatives to improve health and well-being and/or provide medical care in the Jewish and larger community. The MSCF Giving Circle is an effort to honor the history and legacy of Minneapolis’ Mount Sinai Hospital and is a designated fund of the Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation.

FEATURING MUSIC FROM

THANK YOU TO OUR LIGHT IT UP AND NO GUILT GELT SPONSORS

Mitch Chargo, Bret Erickson, Andy Platt, Joe Parker, Rick Blomquist, With Special Guest Jeff Victor

Saturday, December 15 @ 8 p.m.Hell’s Kitchen

80 S 9th Street, Downtown Minneapolis

COMMITTEE: Stephanie + David Bank • Michelle + Aaron Goldstein • Jane + David Kirshbaum • Amy + David Mastbaum • Jenifer Robins + Steve Hunegs • Sue + Geoff Roether •

Caren Schweitzer + Steve Baumwald • Michele + Spenser Segal • Vicki + Rich Shapiro • Judy + Michael Skadron • Jaye Snyder + Kenneth Brimmer • Missy + Bobby Swiller

Continental Diamond • Yum! • Yogaaah! • Minnesota Jewish Theater Company Joe's Garage • Sabes JCC • MGM Liquor • Big Top Liquor • Creative Resources • Minnesota Gastroenterology • Steve Hunegs & Family • Sa Bel Salon • Minnesota Sword Club • Martha's Gardens • Goldfine Family • Parma 8200

federation news - winter 2012

Documents