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Federation Announces from page 1 enjoy impactful speakers. The season includes a CEO
and social entrepreneur, a best-selling author named an
Guests of Federation’s wide range of events will Entrepreneur Magazine 2021 Top 100 Women of Impact,
also notice the continued focus on Federation’s four and a renowned author driven to help others create their
key Impact Areas: caring for people who need our own legacy.
help; inspiring children and teens with powerful Jewish The following are Federation’s signature events for
experiences and learning; protecting and standing up 2022-2023:
for our Jewish community; and connecting people with • Wednesday, December 7, King David Society Kickoff
Jewish life. Celebrate our impact with members of the King David
Communitywide Events Society, which welcomes donors who contribute $25,000
Among the ways to get involved and connect with the or more to Federation in 2023.
Jewish community, Federation offers family programs Chair: Betsy R. Sheerr
and events with creative ways to celebrate Jewish Location: The Colony Palm Beach
life, traditions, and holidays; Jewish Teen Initiative Vivian Lieberman, new WP Campaign Chair, and former Speaker: Aliza Kline, CEO and Co-Founder of
(JTI) to provide teens an opportunity to explore their Board Chair Hope Silverman OneTable
Jewish identity through social/volunteer activities and • Thursday, December 15, With Gratitude: JCF Donor
educational events; and J.N. Somers Yad Hebrew School A few highlights this season include: Appreciation Event
for Students with Differing Abilities, the only Sunday, • Sundays Together: series began in October This event recognizes donors affiliated with the Jewish
Hebrew and Judaic school of its kind in Palm Beach Families can enjoy free, fun-filled days of Jewish Community Foundation, including donors with funded
County. Federation’s Jewish Community Relations educational experiences. In October and November, this endowments, donors who have made a legacy commitment
Council (JCRC) also provides educational programs series kicks off at Palm Beach Zoo with a program for to secure our community’s future, and holders of Donor
focusing on advocacy for Israel, combating antisemitism, families with children in kindergarten through seventh Advised Funds.
and other key issues. grade. The program will feature exploration sessions Chairs: Sheryl Davidoff and Beth Wayne
around the zoo with Josh Lake, founder of Outdoor Jewish Location: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
Adventures. Guests also will have the opportunity to Speaker: Merle R. Saferstein, renowned author and
NCJW to Place from page 1 learn more about many area synagogues. Learn more at educator
jewishpb.org/sundaystogether. • Monday, January 9, H. Irwin Levy Founders Event
David Dech, South Florida Regional Transportation • 8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving Back: November and This annual event honors and celebrates our
Authority Executive Director. “These outreach December community’s most generous philanthropists who
materials will help us all to do our part and report any Give back this season during this annual initiative to contribute extraordinary gifts of $50,000 or more to
suspicious activities to help with the global human celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah, led by the Jewish Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County in 2023, or who
trafficking problem.” Volunteer Center. There are ample opportunities for have established an endowment of $1 million or more.
The posters and rack cards are part of a dynamic volunteers of all ages. Learn more at jewishvolunteer.org. Chairs: Richard A. Friedman, Peter May, and Jonathan
campaign by NCJW, Palm Beach, to educate the • Business & Professionals Happy Hour: Thursday, Tisch
public about human trafficking, especially the January 12 Location: Palm Beach Country Club
dangers to children and young adults via the internet Connect with local professionals at Seven Axes in Lake • Monday, February 6, The Lions’ Pride Event
and social media. Worth to network, learn, and create a unique impact for Show your Lion of Judah pride during this event, which
For more information contact NCJW Palm Beach the good of our Jewish community. welcomes women who give at the Lion of Judah level to
561-790-7440 or email humantrafficking@ncjw.org. • MLK Day of Service: Monday, January 16 any Jewish Federation in North America in 2023, or who
Join together with our entire community for a day of have established a Lion of Judah Endowment in the Palm
volunteerism to honor the legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Beaches.
Luther King Jr. Chairs: Sandra Bornstein and Karen Mandelbaum
• Days of Awareness: February 19-21 Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Five events designed for families, educators, Speaker: Samantha Ettus, bestselling author,
caregivers, professionals, community leaders, and self- entrepreneur, and podcast cohost
advocates of people with differing abilities. The event • Sunday, March 5, Celebrating Philanthropy: A Major
will feature Jonathan Mooney, a dyslexic writer, speaker, Gifts Event
and do-gooder who has been featured on HBO, NPR, New Join together to celebrate donors who contribute
York Times, and more. $10,000 or more to Federation in 2023, or who have
• IsraelDays Community Events: Throughout April established an endowment of $200,000 or more. During
and May this event, Federation also presents its highest honor, the
Victims are FORCED, COERCED OR TRICKED
into providing labor or sexual services. Join a series of special events for Holocaust Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award.
Remembrance Day, Israel’s Memorial Day, and Israel’s Chairs: Lainey & Beryl Simonson
Beware of people who befriend you online and in person.
Beware of fake ads for modeling, acting or a music career. Independence Day. Award Recipient: Hope Silverman
Beware of those who buy you gifts, meals, offer a place to Signature Events Location: High Ridge Country Club
stay.
In addition to its communitywide events, Federation To learn more about Jewish Federation of Palm Beach
If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, contact the offers exclusive opportunities for its most dedicated County, including events for the Palm Beaches Jewish
National Trafficking Hotline:
Call: 888-373-7888 leaders and donors to connect with one another and community, visit jewishpb.org.
Text: “help” to 233733 (Befree)
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Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org
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