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VOL. 13 NO. 3
Women’s Philanthropy Leader Vivian Lieberman
Pledges $2.5 Million to Care for People in Need
Jewish Federation of
Palm Beach County
continues its historic season
of philanthropy with its latest
remarkable announcement:
Palm Beach Gardens
resident and dedicated,
long-time leader Vivian
Lieberman has made a gift
of $2.5 million through a
combination of annual and
legacy commitments. With
her special passion and deep Vivian Lieberman. Credit:
commitment for Federation’s CAPEHART Photography group for families impacted by addiction. The group, which
Women’s Philanthropy, the
nonprofit’s biennial women’s leadership and celebration
Honoring Our Wisest
Community Members
The Torah teaches that people who
have reached a certain stage in life are
deserving of honor. Temple Judea was
honored to recognize and celebrate its
members who have been blessed to reach
85+ years of age with an early Shabbat
worship and luncheon.
Senior Rabbi Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik
explains that we should refer to our
85+-year-old members not as eldest, but
as wisest. It was during a visit to one of
our wisest congregants’ homes when
the idea for an early worship service
was generated. This member shared that
driving at night had become a challenge
for her and her husband but that they
truly missed worshiping in person among
a community. In that moment, the idea
was borne and this special service has
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gathering known as the Applause Event has been renamed a Forever Lion of Judah, after endowing her annual gift to
the Vivian Lieberman Applause Event. Women’s Philanthropy at Jewish Federation. Forever Lions
Lieberman’s remarkable gift symbolizes her broad are recognized among the most dynamic philanthropic Jewish
support for many causes, and Federation’s bold mission to women in the world.
care, connect, inspire, and protect the Jewish community. “Vivian is one of the most selfless, kind, and generous
In addition to her multiyear commitment to Federation’s people, with such clear determination to create a vibrant
Annual Campaign, the organization’s primary fundraising Jewish future,” shared Michael Hoffman, President and CEO,
vehicle to address the needs of today’s Jewish community Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. “I am inspired by
locally and abroad, Lieberman’s gift will bolster programs her vision, exemplary levels of leadership, and deep passion
and initiatives at several local Jewish organizations, including for empowering and supporting women through all phases
at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach and Palm Beach of life. Naming the Applause Event in her honor is well
Gardens, Temple Judea in Palm Beach Gardens, and Alpert deserved.”
Jewish Family Service, which includes funding a support
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Lieberman attends regularly, is named after her son, Jay, who
passed away from addiction. Lieberman is also celebrated as The Lord’s Place
Hosts 16th Annual
SleepOut at Roger
Dean Stadium
Working Together to End
Homelessness
The Lord’s Place is throwing a curveball for its 16th
Annual SleepOut. Roll out your sleeping bags, set up
your tents, and get ready for a spin on the agency’s
signature event on Friday, March 31, at Roger Dean
Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter.
Let SleepOut 2023 take you out to the ballpark
for some brand-new activities, an uplifting program
complete with powerful and moving client stories, and
a live candlelight ceremony you won’t forget! SleepOut
will shine light on those experiencing homelessness
in our community — helping these most vulnerable
individuals access the tools needed to create sustainable,
independent lives. The event will also provide hands-on
service opportunities as a way for people of all ages to
give back and help the homeless in a safe environment
(volunteer hours will be provided).
After the program, all attendees are encouraged to
set up sleeping bags and tents at the event, uniquely on
the outfield, or in their homes or backyards. SleepOut
encourages people to step out of the comfort of their
homes for a night in a symbolic effort to raise awareness
become a quarterly highlight of the estimated 3,000 men, women, and children
for Temple Judea’s clergy without a home on any given night in Palm Beach
and staff. At this particular County.
service, Temple Judea’s Each additional housed person in Palm Beach
wisest congregant joined us County is a “homerun.” Come to SleepOut to learn how
and, at 102 years of age, led you can be a part of the solution and hit homelessness
us in prayer. out of the ballpark.
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