Welcome to <strong>Chai</strong> <strong>Life</strong> A New Dawn for Our <strong>Jewish</strong> Community As our season draws to a close, you have once again brought the words Feed, Protect, Teach, Inspire, Save and Comfort to life. You have responded with generosity and compassion. And we couldn’t be more proud or grateful. Yet something new and exciting is also among us. You can feel the exhilaration on our campus, at meetings, on missions, at events and activities, as we greet each other and work together. It’s been building since our women roared into the Big Apple last Fall with the largest delegation from outside the NYC area at the International Lion <strong>of</strong> Judah Conference… through the joyful, moving Sandler Family Major Gifts Event…to THE EVENT, a community-wide celebration that brought together 500 people from synagogues, partner agencies, schools and beyond, from seasoned leaders to newcomers. The momentum kept building as our season culminated last month at Israel Fest 65, where nearly 3,000 people saw, heard and felt our vibrant <strong>Jewish</strong> diversity. All ages, backgrounds, and neighborhoods joined together to celebrate the miracles <strong>of</strong> our homeland and showcase our collective resources and talents. The pride and love were palpable — for Israel, for our people — and for our own <strong>Jewish</strong> community. It’s nothing short <strong>of</strong> a transformative revitalization <strong>of</strong> our community coming together to care for each other. Our recent <strong>2013</strong> Annual Meeting looked back on “An Epic Year,” and envisioned a bright future for our community. Our Annual Campaign and endowments are up. We’ve launched new initiatives for everyone from, infants to major donors. There’s no doubt that our efforts are indeed building a stronger community. We extend deepest thanks to a few key leaders who are moving on after helping us reach this juncture: Joseph Mishkin, Campaign <strong>Chai</strong>r; Stephen Mendelsohn, Planning & Allocations <strong>Chai</strong>r; Betty Kane, <strong>Chai</strong>r, Israel & Overseas; and Rabbi David Steinhardt, who chaired our JCRC. Another promising development for the campus and the <strong>Federation</strong> is Sinai Residences, the luxurious state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art Continuing Care Retirement Community, that is moving toward construction on the north campus. We look forward to having new neighbors in 2015. Learn more at www.sinairesidences.com or call 561.922.7156. And it’s not too late to contribute to the Annual Campaign! To make or increase your gift, visit www.jewishboca.org/donate or call 561.852.3142. Have a wonderful summer and get ready to do even more extraordinary things together next season. This publication is produced by the Marketing & Communications Department <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Jewish</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> Palm Beach County. PUBLISHED FALL, WINTER & SPRING Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications Andrew M. Rose <strong>Chai</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Editor, Communications Director Andrea Schuver Director <strong>of</strong> Marketing Erryn Abiri <strong>Chai</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Designer, Creative Director Shanna Vinig Advertising Sales Mandee Baulo Web & Print Production Manager Paul Kranowitz Marketing/Communications Assistant Jessica Cavallaro Cover and additional photos: Jeffrey Tholl Photography <strong>Federation</strong> Officers <strong>Chai</strong>r Ellen R. Sarn<strong>of</strong>f Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r, Financial Resource Development Anne L. Jacobson Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r, Campaign Betty Kane Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r, Jacobson <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Foundation Richard D. Steinberg Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r, Women’s Philanthropy Emily Grabelsky Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r, Planning & Allocations Joseph S. Mishkin Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r, IOC Eric Stein Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r Wesley E. Finch Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r Carol S. Smokler Vice <strong>Chai</strong>r Etta Gross Zimmerman Secretary Debra Halperin Assistant Secretary Albert Gortz, Esq. Treasurer Stewart Kasen Assistant Treasurer Arthur Goldberg Senior <strong>Federation</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals President & CEO Matthew C. Levin Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer Mel Lowell Executive Vice President, Financial Resource Development Marla Weiss Egers ON THE COVER March <strong>of</strong> the Living alums at Israel Fest 65: Alex Stein, Brittany Pressner Ellen R. Sarn<strong>of</strong>f <strong>Chai</strong>r, <strong>Federation</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Follow <strong>Federation</strong> on: matthew C. Levin President & CEO asktheceo@bocafed.org facebook.com/jewishboca CHAILIFE 4 @jewishboca 9901 Donna Klein Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428
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