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Profile in Giving: Ellen R. Sarnoff N ot long after Ellen Sarnoff moved from New York to Boca Raton, a donor and friend asked her to write a $5,000 check to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. “I was new to the community,” Ellen says, looking back with a smile. “I was afraid to say no.” When he came back for more the following year, she decided it was time to find out about where her money was going. Moved by the work undertaken every day by Federation and its partner agencies, Ellen’s involvement quickly grew. “I felt I had found a new family,” she says. “I still feel that way.” Since then, Ellen has demonstrated her commitment to Federation and her passion for our mission in countless ways. Now in her third year as Federation Board Chair, she previously led three Annual Campaigns, as well as the King David Society, Lion of Judah Endowment and Financial Resource Development Committees. A past Women’s Division Chair, Ellen was inaugural recipient of the Dorothy P. Seaman Leadership Award, and now sits on the JFNA National Women’s Philanthropy Board. She serves on the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation Board, and is a charter member of the Jewish Women’s Foundation. Ellen has also served on boards of our beneficiary agencies. She now chairs the Federation CCRC Development, LLC, as it develops Sinai Residences on campus, a project to which she is firmly committed. Ellen is focused on the continuing effort to build strong bridges that will connect committed, compassionate supporters and diverse community partners with people in need. “When Ellen sets her mind to something, success is never far away,” says Matthew C Levin, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. “Her quiet strength belies the power of her leadership. Ellen has been absolutely instrumental in helping guide our Federation through a transitional period.” Ellen shrugs off the effort. “I get more out of this than what I give, there’s no question,” she says. “I just feel great every day thinking about the good that we do.” What has been your highest priority as Chair of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County? It’s very important to me that people feel good about being a part of this Jewish community because of what we can achieve together. What would you say has been your greatest accomplishment in that role? No question - bringing Matt Levin on board as our CEO. He’s an outstanding leader, who has changed the face of our Federation. We’ve absolutely turned the corner. He’s lifted our spirits. CHAILIFE 10
Building Community through New Local Partnerships This year, our Federation began building and enhancing collaborations through two new local funding initiatives that are making a difference across our Jewish community. Through the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation’s Kamsly Teen Program Fund, we’re supporting dynamic Jewish youth activities at fifteen different synagogues and organizations. Eleven synagogues and organizations also NEW INITIATIVES received new grants through our Planning & Allocations process for Outreach programming. We’re proud to be helping these partners – some of which had never before received funding from us – with their remarkable creative, strategic efforts. Together, we are doing even more extraordinary things. Jules L. & Dorothy M. Kamsly Teen Programs Fund In accordance with the Kamslys’ directive, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) allocates income from this endowment fund to support Jewish teen programming. The 2013 JJCF Grants Committee awarded $60,550 in one-year allocations to 15 applicant organizations. Adolph & Rose Levis JCC The JCC Maccabi Games BBYO - Gold Coast Region Chapter Leadership Training & Program Excellence BBYO - Gold Coast Region Guest Educators & Songleaders for Regional Conventions B’nai Torah Congregation Mark S. Bertuch “Make a Difference” Retreat Community Outreach Grants This year, the Federation’s Planning & Allocations Committee, as recommended by the Community Outreach Task Force, allocated $30,000 in grant funding to 11 applicant organizations toward building and enhancing a vibrant and sustainable Jewish community in South Palm Beach County. B’nai Torah Congregation Friday Night Live Boca Raton Jewish Experience TED Talks Boca Raton Synagogue BRS Community Purim Carnival Boca Raton Jewish Experience Film-Based Education Program Boca Raton Synagogue The Israel Advocacy Program Congregation B’nai Israel 8th, 9th, 10th Grade Confirmation Retreats Congregation Beth Adam Pass-over to Celebrate Being Jewish Congregation B’nai Israel Mommy Minyan Congregation Shirat Shalom A Rabbi’s Tale Told through Puppetry Jewish Adoption & Family Care Options Congregation Shaarei Kodesh School of “Jewish” Rock (Jewish Rock Band) Hillel Day School 8th Grade Graduation Trip to Israel JAFCO Breaking the Cycle of Abuse JerusalemOnlineU.com Israel Inside U - The Campus Experience Jewish Education Center of South Florida Camp Nageela Boca Jewish National Fund Alexander Muss High School in Israel Jewish Community Relations Council Community Service Day for Jewish High School Students ImagiNation Israel Video Contest Jewish Day School Partnership of SPBC Century Village Kickoff- TLC Jewish Student Connection Public School Jewish Culture Clubs Temple Beth El Purim in the Park Jewish Student Connection After School Clubs Temple Beth El Journey Through Judaism Teen/Parent Education Program Faith . . . Family . . . Friends Temple Sinai of PBC Religious School JLeaders Faith . . . Family . . . Friends Temple Sinai of PBC Religious School Jleaders 11 CHAILIFE
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