Page 2 - The Jewish Voice - April '20

Page 2, The Jewish Voice

No Excuse for Abuse from page 1 work to engage and educate their peers in the community to the Kentucky Derby, going on a shopping spree at The
about developing healthy relationships, building self- Colonnade Outlets, and enjoying a New York City getaway
World in November 1998. After her attacker was sentenced esteem, and understanding stereotypes to help prevent with hotel accommodations and restaurant reservations.
to a 16-year prison sentence, she made a public statement bullying and abusive dating relationships, staged real-life The Alpert JFS Domestic Abuse Program can assist
before the nation of Israel, urging women to report rape stories happening to teens across the nation every day; people with identifying abuse, creating a personalized safety
and seek punishment for the perpetrators. Her website, a survivor of abuse shared his personal story; and a live plan for victims and their children, and provide direction to
launched in 2008, encourages rape victims to speak out and auction resulted in lucky winners who will be traveling local and national domestic abuse resources.
take action. Her career is dedicated to representing women
who are victims of sexual violence.
At the event, Alpert JFS CEO Marc Hopin welcomed Federation Donors Celebrate from page 1 dedicated my life to do so and empower my peers to join me
the group and presented each of the co-chairs with a glass in creating a stronger Jewish community.”
sculpture made by local artist Steve Funk, who is a new when I was called derogatory names to learning about the The evening celebrated Federation’s ongoing impact and
volunteer with Levine JRS; Alpert JFS Board President atrocities of the Holocaust to when the state of Israel was recognized those who gave a minimum gift of $10,000 to
Michael A. Lampert was presented with a leadership founded in 1948. I knew I had to do something, and have Jewish Federation’s 2020 annual campaign.
award; Shubs and Karen Berkner, co-chairs of The KOLOT
(Hebrew for “voices”) Committee, with a mission to end
domestic abuse through educational outreach and awareness
training in the community, announced this year’s annual
student poster contest winners; and teenage leaders who

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