JFS Illumination Newsletter Spring 2013 (PDF Document)

ILLUMINATION 

Spring 2013 

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service Newsletter 

$1M Gift Names the 

Jacobson Family 

Food Pantry at JFS 

Read this story on page 6 

2012 JFS Annual 

Gala Highlights 

Reflections of Hope 

Luncheon 

Volunteer 

Opportunities 

Senior Companion 

Training Program 

Highlights 

PAGE 02 

PAGE 09 

PAGE 12 

PAGE 16

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2012 JFS Annual Gala 

A Night of 

250 guests enjoyed “A Night of Hollywood” on December 

13th at St. Andrews Country Club. Greeted by paparazzi, 

the tone was set for an evening of fun and fundraising. 

$300,000 was raised in support of the agency’s programs 

and services, with an exhilarating cash call raising $56,000 

for the Jacobson Family Food Pantry at JFS. Isabel and 

Arnie Friedman were presented with the 2012 Ruth and 

Norman Rales Humanitarian of the Year award and 

Greenspoon Marder with the inaugural Corporate 

Leadership Award. Lisa Goodman, Roxane Lipton and 

Vicki J. Weinstein co-chaired this star-studded event. 

CONTACT Jill Waldman | Director of Special Events | 561.852.5013 | JillW@ruthralesjfs.org 

Advertise in the next issue of Illumination Magazine. 

CONTACT Karen Antonucci | 561.852.5044 | KarenA@ruthralesjfs.org 

ILLUMINATION Spring 2013

to our 2012 Premier 

Agency Sponsor! 

Contents 

04 Food & Financial Services 

09 Counseling & Mental Health 

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ILLUMINATION 

Letter from the President & CEO 

Dear Friends, 

Since our last printing we continue to have many successful 

programs and announcements that we hope to bring to your 

attention in our Spring edition of Illumination Magazine. I am 

pleased to advise you that we moved into our new food pantry 

location in October and continue to get settled. During our 

Grand Opening Celebration we announced a $1M gift from 

Anne and Norman Jacobson to name the “Jacobson Family 

Food Pantry at JFS.” Many thanks to the Jacobsons for their 

continued support of our local agencies. (You can find the full 

story on page 06.) 

In February we will “graduate” our first class of Senior 

Companion Program Trainees. This program, which was 

funded through a grant by the Palm Beach County Workforce 

Alliance, matched 30 unemployed adults with 60 agency 

clients who would have otherwise not been able to pay for 

private services. In addition to 10 hours of classroom 

instruction, our Senior Companion Program Trainees received 

on the job training under supervision from JFS staff. They are 

now fully trained and ready for employment! (See page 16 for 

more information). 

12 Volunteer Services 

16 Senior Services 

20 Weisman Delray Community Center 

26 Development 

JFS takes pride in continuing to strive to be the 

premiere human service agency in our 

community. Thank you all for your 

on-going support which enables us 

to provide many of our programs 

and services. We could not do it 

without YOU! 

For those of you wishing to receive 

agency updates on a more frequent 

basis, please consider signing up for 

our monthly e-newsletter by 

sending your name and 

email address to 

info@ruthralesjfs.org. 

Happy Reading! 

Danielle N. Hartman 

President & CEO 

2012-2013 OFFICERS 

Board of Directors 

Chair, 

Board of Directors 

Laurence I. Blair 

First Vice Chair 

Jon Kimmel 

Treasurer 

Natalie Pelavin 

Secretary 

Jane Gortz 

Immediate Past Chair 

Ivan R. Gefen* 

President & CEO 

Danielle N. Hartman 

Vice Chairs: 

Financial Resource 

Development 

Judi Donoff 

Strategic Planning 

Ron Gallatin 

Food Pantry 

Lisa Goodman 

Personnel 

Roger Leavy 

Board Development 

Kenneth A. Pritzker 

Margaret Blume 

Carol Dickman 

Eric Donner 

Diane Feldman 

Beverly Feurring 

Arnold Friedman 

Sheila Cohen Furr 

Rebecca Greenspoon 

Jodi Katz 

Talia Klein 

Keith P. Kronish 

Jeffrey Lamm 

Wendy Legum 

Rabbi Dan Levin 

Roxane Frechie Lipton 

Laura Litinsky 

Robert Marton 

Judy Rabinowitz* 

Ellen R. Sarnoff 

Ellen Sobo 

Edith Stein 

Jill Viner 

Andrew Waldman 

Vicki Weinstein 

Bart Weisman 

Todd Zellin 

Honorary Board 

Members 

Charles D. Cohen 

Jane Cornell 

Barbara Feingold 

Karen Irwin 

Norman K. Jacobson 

David A. Katzman 

Marvin E. Miller 

Millicent Nathan 

Madeline Pargh 

Marvin Schiller 

John Shosheim 

Martin Stein 

Amy Taney 

Ilene Wohlgemuth* 

Geriatric 

Medical Advisor 

Joseph G. Ouslander 

*Past Chair 


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FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 

New Employee Spotlight: 

Dennis Prisant 

Dennis Prisant started in January 2013 as the Operations 

Manager of the Jacobson Family Food Pantry at JFS. 

He was born and raised in Chicago, IL where he 

received his degree from Northwestern Business 

School. Dennis’ warehouse experience is extensiveincluding 

operations and facility management positions 

with Waste Management Inc, Exide Battery, HD Supply, 

and Kellogg’s. In his spare time, Dennis likes 

photographing landscapes and driving his 1977 

Corvette when the weather is good. 

Jacobson Family Food Pantry 

at JFS 2013 Bagging Schedule 

Join us to help bag packages! 

430 S. Congress Avenue #1-C l Delray Beach, FL 33445 

Ph. (561) 274-1940 

Jacobson Family Food Pantry at JFS Food Pantry Operations Manager 

Dennis Prisant 

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Testimonials: 

“My children and I were expecting a very bleak holiday 

season. I had told them not to expect anything for Hanukkah 

because I did not have any extra money. I fell to the floor 

sobbing when I picked up the two bags of toys marked for 

my children for Hanukkah. In my wildest dreams I never 

thought I would have the ability to celebrate Hanukkah this 

year. You made me as a mother feel as if I could provide for 

my children again. My children were over the moon opening 

their gifts. They were jumping up and down and screaming 

with each gift they opened! We are all so appreciative! 

THANK YOU!” – Anonymous 

“I am eternally grateful for what JFS has done for my 

children. We were able to light the Menorah and sing songs 

and open beautiful gifts that you so generously gave to my 

three children. Your generosity made a broken family whole 

again!!!” – Anonymous 

CONTACT Dennis Prisant | Operations Manager | 561.274.1940 | DennisP@ruthralesjfs.org 


Low sodium canned vegetables 

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Jacobson Family Food 

Pantry at JFS 

Shopping 

List 

Donations are 

always appreciated 

of the following 

items to help 

stock our 

Food Pantry: 

Tuna Fish 

Canned Salmon 

Cereal & Oatmeal 

Low sugar jams & jellies 

Peanut butter 

Low sugar canned fruit 

Dried fruit such as raisins, 

apricots, prunes 

Applesauce 

DONATE TODAY: 

www.ruthralesjfs.org/36food 


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FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 

$1M Gift Names the “Jacobson 

Family Food Pantry at JFS” 

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (JFS) is 

pleased to announce a new $1 million 

gift for the “Jacobson Family Food 

Pantry at JFS.” Anne and Norman 

Jacobson’s gift coincides with the 

opening of JFS’ new food pantry in a 

2,600 sq. ft. warehouse space located at 

430 S. Congress Avenue in Delray Beach. 

The naming and opening were 

celebrated at the pantry at a Grand 

Opening on the evening of November 

29, 2012. 

JFS food pantry services began in 1996 

with 35 clients. Today, the Jacobson 

Family Food Pantry at JFS provides more 

than 550 people with bi-monthly food 

packages. All recipients are first screened 

to determine their eligibility. Significant 

increase in need caused JFS to outgrow 

its location on the Jewish Federation of 

South Palm Beach County campus west 

of Boca Raton. 

“Over the past decade, the number of 

our neighbors who need help with their 

day to day sustenance has increased 

tremendously, and the number of 

requests to the Food Pantry at JFS just 

keeps increasing,” said Norman 

Jacobson. “To ensure that those who 

must depend on a pantry can continue 

to obtain their essential nourishment 

and maintain their dignity, Annie and I 

decided to make this gift. We must 

acknowledge those whose vision, 

dedication and generosity helped create 

the Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry 

that served our community’s needs from 

1996 until earlier this year: Marcy and 

Bill Forster, Phyliss and Gerry Golden, 

Madeline and Eugene Pargh, Elise (z’l) 

and Moe Samet (z’l).” 

“The Federation applauds JFS’s 

expansion of its food pantry and its 

ability to service more needy residents in 

our community,” said Matt Levin, 

President & CEO of the Jewish 

Federation of South Palm Beach County. 

“We are also deeply moved by another 

powerful example of generosity and 

ILLUMINATION Spring 2013 

compassion for our community and our 

people from Anne and Norman 

Jacobson.” 

In addition to a much expanded storage 

area, the new Food Pantry at JFS will 

feature a “shopping” area for clients 

with transportation to make selections 

onsite rather than receive food deliveries. 

The new location also includes a walk-in 

produce cooler for donated produce 

and will allow JFS to begin storing fresh 

milk. 

“The funds for expansion were provided 

by the Oscar and Ray Merber Trust (z’l). 

We were blessed to have their niece, 

Marilyn Ripen, at the Grand Opening to 

honor their memory and their wonderful 

gift to the agency and the community,” 

said Danielle N. Hartman, President & 

CEO of JFS. “Our new location will 

enable the agency to feed more people 

in need. In addition, we will be able to 

save money through bulk purchasing 

and deliver more customized food 

packages to the people we help. We 

remain committed to serving all the 

Jewish food needs in our community.” 

“We are thrilled to be able to take this 

next step in having our own location, 

which will be a showcase for JFS food 

programs in our community,” said Lisa 

Goodman, Chair of the Food Pantry at 

JFS. “Without the vision and generosity 

of the Goldens, Parghs, Samets and the 

Forster family, the food pantry would 

never have come to be, and through our 

expansion and the Jacobsons’ gift will 

be able to do far more.” 

A non-profit, non-sectarian agency, Ruth 

Rales Jewish Family Service of South 

Palm Beach County has been committed 

to enhancing and improving the quality 

of life for all members of the community 

since 1979. JFS offers help, hope and 

humanity through a comprehensive 

range of programs and services which 

support people of all ages and beliefs. 

With locations in Boca Raton and Delray 

Beach, JFS programs and services 

CLIENT PROFILE 

Sheila’s Story 

Sheila and her husband Robert lived a 

comfortable life, with travel and all the 

good things that life has to offer. All 

that changed for Sheila when Robert 

died suddenly of a massive heart 

attack. Her husband had lost their 

entire savings in the stock market over 

the past four years, leaving her with 

only $2,500 in the bank. Facing 

foreclosure and bankruptcy was too 

much for her to bear. 

After her JFS bereavement group 

session one day, the facilitator saw her 

sitting alone, crying. 

Sheila told him about her situation. 

That afternoon she was seen in the 

Financial Assistance Department at 

JFS. Sheila’s Financial Assistance Case 

Manager connected her to Workforce 

Alliance for a job, helped with FPL and 

water bills, assisted in applying for 

food stamps, and placed her on the 

food pantry list. Six weeks later, Sheila 

found a job, an affordable apartment, 

and was able to hope again. In her 

own words, “I am eternally grateful to 

JFS for saving my life!” 

include food and financial assistance, 

senior services, counseling and mental 

health services and many volunteer 

opportunities. Funding is provided by 

private and corporate support, grants, 

special events and individuals. For more 

information, visit www.ruthralesjfs.org, 

phone (561) 852-3333 or email 

info@ruthralesjfs.org. 

CONTACT Beth Levine |Director of Programs 

561.852.3334 | BethL@ruthralesjfs.org

The Jacobson Family Food Pantry at JFS 

Grand Opening on November 29th 

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JFS VP of the Food Pantry Lisa Goodman 

with husband David Goodman 

A view of the pantry and van 

Anne Jacobson, Michele Pritzker, Sari Pritzker, Norman 

Jacobson, Nathan Pritzker, Ken Pritzker, Melissa Jacobson 

Marilyn Ripen, niece of Oscar and Ray 

Merber; Danielle Hartman, JFS President 

& CEO, Barrie Ripen 

Madeline Pargh, JFS President & CEO 

Danielle Hartman, Eugene Pargh 

Richard Albaum and Andy Weisman 

from NuVisions, who donated the walk 

in produce cooler 

Norman Jacobson, Ellen Sarnoff, Anne Jacobson, 

Rabbi David Steinhardt 

Cindy Orbach Nimhauser and food pantry 

founder Gerry Golden 

Steve Mendelsohn, Ivan Gefen, 

David Katzman 

Thank You BJ’s 

Charitable Foundation! 

On October 12th JFS the BJ’s Charitable 

Foundation presented a check for $15,000 to 

support the Jacobson Family Food Pantry at JFS! 


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COUNSELING & MENTAL 

HEALTH SERVICES 


Johnathan’s Story 

Jonathan is a 57 year old widower who lost his 

wife to cancer. As the main caregiver, he suffered 

from depression that only increased after he lost 

his job a few months before she passed away. As 

if that wasn’t enough, he also lost both his parents 

within the last year. He started therapy, depressed 

and overwhelmed, taking medication for these 

issues, but was simply unable to cope with his 

life’s stress and his grief. 

After beginning to work with his therapist at JFS, 

he has been able to move forward in his life. He 

attends a weekly bereavement group, receives 

food from the Jacobson Family Food Pantry at 

JFS, and recently started a new job. 

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“Reflections of 

Hope Luncheon” 

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By the time you read this our “Reflections 

of Hope” Luncheon will be a fond 

memory. 

• Home Health Aides 

• Medication Management 

• Alzheimer Care 

• Dementia Care 

• Skilled Nursing 

• Meal Preparation 

• Personal Hygiene 

We had an incredible response to this 

inaugural luncheon with over 420 guests enjoying an 

afternoon with Academy Award winning actor, Richard 

Dreyfuss. The purpose of this luncheon was to educate and 

bring awareness to our community to break the stigma of 

mental illness. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit 

JFS mental health programs including the Welcome Home 

Program, a four day per week drop in center for adults with 

mental illness. 

WE ACCEPT, BILL AND COLLECT FROM ALL INSURANCE! 

Please take the opportunity to review the list below of our 

generous sponsors and underwriters of this event. We 

could not have done it without them and without the 

support of all of you. 

Looking forward to next year! Be sure to get your 

reservations in early. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 

Marleen Forkas 

INAUGURAL LUNCHEON SPONSOR 

Gail & Arthur E. Benjamin Foundation | 

CBIZ Goldstein Lewin | Greenspoon Marder 

Jarden Consumer Solutions Community Fund 

Alison and Mitchell Robbins | Teva Pharmaceuticals 


Ticho Foundation | Wells Fargo Private Bank 

Jonathan’s Story 

THANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITERS 

SPEAKER: Marleen Forkas - Inaugaral Luncheon Underwriter 

Gail and Arthur E. Benjamin Foundation | Alison & Mitchell Robbins 

Wells Fargo Private Bank 

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INVITATIONS: Meryl & Ron Gallatin 

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PARTY FAVORS & STATIONARY: Nancy & Marvin Schiller 

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We are HERE, 

when you NEED us. 

TO LEARN MORE CALL THE INTAKE DEPARTMENT AT (561) 852-3333. 

The in-home counseling program at RUTH 

RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE serves 

clients who find it difficult to get to an office 

setting for psychotherapy. The therapists are 

licensed clinical social workers who have an 

average of 15 years experience. The cost is 

covered by Medicare with most secondary 

insurances covering the balance. However, if 

there is no insurance, there is a fee of $125. 

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Complete and return in enclosed envelope or email to Info@ruthralesjfs.org 


WELCOME HOME PROGRAM 

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Art with Adie 

Every Tuesday is “Art with Adie” at the Welcome Home 

Program held at the Shirley and Barton Weisman Delray 

Community Center. Participants are encouraged to 

express themselves through the use of a wide variety of 

materials: oil pastels, acrylics, papers, watercolors, inks, 

markers, fabrics, etc., creating both 2D and 3D works of 

art. The focus is on building self esteem, social interaction 

and enjoyment! Art work is currently on display in the 

classroom and the Welcome Home Program room at the 

community center. 

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local 561-364-2880 • www.accessiblepalmbeach.com 

Serving Palm Beach & Broward Counties 

Broward: Lic. #299993193 • Palm Beach: Lic. #299993187 

• Home Health aides 

• medication management 

• alzheimer care 

• dementia care 

• skilled nursing 

• meal preparation 

• personal Hygiene 

We accept, bill and collect from all insurance! 



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VOLUNTEER SERVICES 

Volunteer 

Today 

VOLUNTEERS ARE A CRITICAL COMPONENT of many 

of our programs and we would not be able to provide 

many of our services without their gift of time and talent. 

Volunteers mentor children and teens, lead religious 

services at assisted living facilities and nursing homes, 

visit the sick in hospitals, provide rides for seniors in need 

of transportation and reduce the isolation of the home 

bound through daily telephone calls and friendly visits. 

CONTACT Beth Levine | Director of Programs | 

561.852.3334 | BethL@ruthralesjfs.org 

Kibbitz & Ride 

to our Volunteer Services 

Department Sponsor 

Direct Nursing Care Services 

CLIENT PROFILE : 

Bette’s Story 

Bette looks forward to Tuesday 

afternoons all week. That is 

when Lynne, her volunteer 

driver from Kibbitz and Ride, 

arrives and her errands can be 

run. While each week brings 

different chores to do, 

Bette is so grateful that 

Lynne will be at her 

doorstep, with not only 

a ride, but with 

conversation and 

companionship. 

To quote Bette. “Lynne 

is not only my ride, but 

my friend. We laugh, 

share recipes, and 

stories. I don’t know 

what I would do without 

her. Thank you JFS for 

providing this service to 

me.” Kibbitz and Ride is 

one of the many 

volunteer opportunities 

that we have at JFS. 

Be A Volunteer 

Parachaplain 

Yvette Camulli, Kibbitz & Ride Coordinator and 

Chuck Gorman, Volunteer Driver 

Chuck Gorman signed up as a 

volunteer driver last year in our 

Kibbitz and Ride program and 

has been providing rides to 

many of our senior clients. He 

enjoys talking to them and 

making them comfortable. 

Chuck often “goes the extra 

mile,” literally and figuratively, 

to make their lives a little better. 

Chuck also volunteers for the 

Jewish Federation of Palm 

Beach County when he’s not 

helping others with home 

repairs or attending Adult 

Continuing Education classes 

at the local JCC. A big thank 

you to Chuck and all our 

volunteer drivers for the 

wonderful service they provide! 

CONTACT Yvette Camulli | Kibbitz & Ride Coordinator | 561.558.2158 | YvetteC@ruthralesjfs.org 

Volunteers must pass a background check 

prior to beginning their assignment. 

Training is provided by the Supervisor 

of Chaplaincy. 

Basic familiarity with the preferred 

Jewish practices. 

PLEASE JOIN US! 

Ruth Rales Jewish Family 

Service is recruiting volunteer 

parachaplains to bring comfort 

and encouragement to the 

members of our community 

who are in local hospitals 

and facilities. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 

PLEASE CONTACT: 

Rabbi Howard Horowitz, LCSW 

(561) 852-6062 or 

howardh@ruthralesjfs.org 

TO LEARN MORE CALL 

(561) 852-3333 or visit our 

website www.ruthralesjfs.org 


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Don’t hold back on receiving more care because of cost concerns. 

This benefit is available to wartime veterans, their spouses, widows and widowers. 

Call today for information: 

Senior Resource Advisors 

561-853-2222 

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Working in conjunction with: 


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Mail Pouch 

Letters to Volunteer 

I stopped driving 6 months ago due to macular degeneration. I am 87 years 

old and was always able to take myself where I needed to go. I am now a 

recipient of the Kibbitz & Ride program and I feel as if I am a lady of leisure 

now! I am picked up by the nicest lady that brings me shopping and to the 

doctor. What a breath of sunshine my driver is. We talk and laugh and listen 

to music in her very comfortable car. I have found a new friend and I do not 

feel so isolated. I am so indebted to JFS for helping me in my time of need. 

THANK YOU!!-Anonymous 

I am living at an Assisted Living Facility in Boca now since my wife passed 

away 1 year ago. I felt disconnected to the outside world and could not 

attend synagogue as I would have liked to. Once I started to attend the 

Friday Shabbat services I realized I started to feel better and I looked forward 

to the Parachaplain that comes to lead the service. The Parachaplain stays 

and talks to a few of us and it is so enlightening and refreshing. Makes me 

feel like I used to and I don’t dwell on being alone on Fridays. Bless you at 

JFS for connecting me again to my Judaism and thank you for the volunteer 

Parachaplain.- Anonymous 

Karen Kurzer and Sammy bonding over 

bowling at the Strikes sponsored event. 

Mentees getting gymnastic lesson at Gymnastics 

Plus sponsored event in October. 

I want to express my appreciation and thanks for being taken to the doctor 

and shopping. I don’t get out much but I had a really nice time. Thank you 

so much! This service means such a great deal to me! - Anonymous 

Community Mentoring Programs 

The Community Mentoring Program provides services to single parent families, 

families with special needs (e.g. parent(s) with physical or mental health 

limitations) or families without social supports. The goal of the Community 

Mentoring Program is to provide POSITIVE ROLE MODELS and strives to find 

the optimum match for children with the most appropriate volunteer adult 

mentor. This program is underwritten by a grant from the United Way of Palm 

Beach County. 

Craig Shapiro and Evan at the 

Gymnastics Plus sponsored event in 

October. 

Beth Levine, Director of Programs in between two 

mentee parents that are watching their children enjoy 

the Gymnastics Plus sponsored event in October. 

Phyllis Martin and Andrew enjoying a quiet 

moment at the Strikes sponsored event. 

Shari Notowitz and Sarah celebrating a strike 

at the Strikes sponsored event. 

Mentees enjoying the Gymnastics Plus 

sponsored event in October with Program 

Coordinator Betsey Greenspan, LCSW. 


CONTACT Betsey Greenspan | Community Mentoring Coordinator | 561.852.3380 | BetseyG@ruthralesjfs.org

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Choose Quality. 

Choose Delray Medical Center. 

• One of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals ® by Thomson Reuters in 2012 - Everest Award Winner 

• One of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission for the second year in a row (2011-2012) 

Cardiac: 

• Five-Star Rated for Coronary Bypass Surgery, Heart Attack and Heart Failure for 11 

Years in a Row (2003-2013)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Coronary Interventional Procedures for Three Years 

in a Row (2011-2013)* 

• Ranked Among the Top 10 in Florida for Overall Cardiac Services, Cardiac 

Surgery and Cardiology Surgery in 2013* 

• United Healthcare Center of Excellence for Cardiac Services 

• UnitedHealth Premium Specialty Center for Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Rhythm Management 

and Interventional Cardiac Care 

• Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross and Blue Shield 

• American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus 

Achievement Award 

• One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals ® by Thomson Reuters 

• One of 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs by Becker’s Hospital Review 

Orthopaedics: 

• Recipient of the HealthGrades Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award and the 

HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award for Two Years in a Row (2012- 

2013)* 

• Recipient of the HealthGrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award in 2013 

• One of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopaedic 

Surgery for Two Years in a Row (2012-2013)* 

• Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Orthopaedic Services for Two 

Years in a Row (2012-2013)* 

• Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 

Two Years in a Row (2012-2013)* 

• Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery in 2013* 

• Ranked Among the Top 10 in FL for Overall Orthopaedic Services for 

Two Years in a Row (2012-2013) (Ranked 4 in 2013)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Overall Orthopaedic Services, Joint Replacement, Total Knee 

Replacement, and Hip Fracture for Four Years in a Row (2010-2013)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Total Hip Replacement for Two Years in a Row (2012-2013)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Spine Surgery in 2013* 

• United Heathcare Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic and Spine Services 

• UnitedHealth Premium Specialty Center for Total Joint Replacement and Surgical 

Spine Care 

• Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, Hip and Knee Replacement by Blue 

Cross and Blue Shield 

Stroke: 

• One of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care 

for Two Years in a Row (2012-2013)* 

• Ranked #1 in Florida for Neurosciences and Treatment of Stroke in 2013* 

• Recipient of the HealthGrades Neurosciences Excellence Award for 


• Recipient of the HealthGrades Stroke Care Excellence Award for 

Three Years in a Row (2010-2012)* 

• Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke for 


• Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Neurosciences for Two Years in a 

Row (2012-2013)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Neurosciences for Two Years in a Row (2012-2013)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Stroke for Six Years in a Row (2008-2013)* 

• American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award 

Pulmonary: 

• Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Pneumonia for 11 Years in a Row (2003-2013)* 

Gastrointestinal: 

• Recipient of the HealthGrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award 

and the HeathGrades General Surgery Excellence Award in 2013* 

• Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for General Surgery in 2013 (Ranked 

among the top 10 in Florida)* 

• Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2013* 

• Five-Star Rated for Cholecystectomy in 2013* 

• Five-Star Rated for GI Procedures and Surgeries for Three Years in a Row (2011- 

2013)* 

Critical Care: 

• Recipient of the HealthGrades Critical Care Excellence Award for 


• Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for Two Years 

in a Row (2012-2013)* 

• Ranked Among the Top 5 in FL for Critical Care for Two Years in a Row (2012-2013) 

(Ranked 3 in 2013)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Sepsis for 10 Years in a Row (2004-2013)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism and Respiratory 

Failure for Two Years in a Row (2012-2013)* 

Women’s Health: 

• Recipient of the HealthGrades Women's Health Excellence Award 

for Four Years in a Row (2009/2010-2012)* 

• Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Women's Health for Four 

Years in a Row (2009/2010-2012)* 

• Five-Star Rated for Women's Health for Four Years in a Row 

(2009/2010-2012)* 

Rehabilitation: 

• Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program 3-Year Status from 

CARF International 

*By HealthGrades, a leading independent 

healthcare ratings company. 

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SENIOR SERVICES 


to our Senior Services 

Department Sponsor 

JFS is committed to enabling seniors to stay safely in their 

homes for as long as possible and to improve quality of life. 

Seniors and their families need to know that we offer an 

array of services to achieve these goals. I cannot emphasize 

enough the importance of keeping ones eyes and ears 

open when it comes to preventing senior fraud. 

Unfortunately many seniors are attractive to con artists 

based on their trusting instincts. Be an informed consumer 

and don’t respond to unsolicited advertising and you will 

reduce your chances of becoming a victim of fraud. 

ALL YOUR HOME CARE NEEDS UNDER 

DISCIPLINES INCLUDE: 

REGISTERED NURSES will assess and monitor the patient, provide 

skilled treatments and patient/caregiver education for medical 

management at home. 

PHYSICAL THERAPY will assist the patient in regaining strength, 

teach safe ambulation/transfer techniques, and develop a home excercise 

program. 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY will assist the patient through teaching 

techiniques to regain independence in activities of daily living. 

SPEECH THERAPY will help emply techniques to improve any speech/ 

swallowing disorders and / or to enhance communication. 

HOME HEALTH AIDES services will assist the patient with personal 

care needs under the supervisions of a registered nusre or licensed 

therapist. 

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER wil help in coordinating the social need 

of your patiens including medical and non-medical issues that may arise. 

The patient may require one or a combination of these 

services. All services are provided on a ‘visit” basis. 

WHO PAYS: 1. Long term Care Insurance (Ex.; Conseco, John 

Hancock, Geneworth, Travellers, Mutual of Omaha, etc.) 

2. You/Family Member, 3. “Pricate” Pay 

HOME HEALTH AIDE CAN ASSIST WITH: 

• Personal care (activities of Daily Living) 

• Bathing 

• Dressing and grooming 

• Toileting 

• Transferring 

• Monitoring Programs 

• Daily, weekly, monthly home safety evaluation 

• Compliance with physicials orders and medications 

• Transportation to: doctors and other appointments 

• Shopping/Errands 

• Meal preparation/Cooking 

• Light housekeeping/Laundry 

WHO PAYS: Medicare is covered at 100%. 

24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK | WE SERVE ALL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY 

CONTACT Laurie Intondi | Director of Senior Services 

561-558-2153 | LaurieI@ruthralesjfs.org 

Elyssa J. Kupferberg 1801 N. Military Trail 

Senior Vice President Suite 100B 

Director of Business Boca Raton, FL 33431 

Development T 561 620 2222 F 561 620 2237 

C 561 289 1055 

elyssa.kupferberg@bnymellon.com 

CALL 561.989.0441 OR 877.706.0785 | WWW.BOCAHOMECARESERVICES.COM 

4700 N.W. 2nd AVenue , Ste. 402, Boca Raton FL 33431 

Congratulations to the 

Graduates! 

Ruth Rales Jewish Family 

Service (JFS) is proud to 

announce our first Senior 

Companion Training 

Program Graduates have 

successfully completed 10 

hours of classroom training plus 4-6 months of on the job 

training. In addition, all Graduates are first aid and CPR 

certified and have passed a drug screen, motor vehicle 

check and Level II background check. They are ready to 

help you with shopping, errands, trips to the doctor, light 

meal prep and more. 

info@ruthralesjfs.org 

CONTACT Kathy Porges | Senior Companion Program Coordinator | 

561.558.2152| KathyP@ruthralesjfs.org. 


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ALL YOUR HOME CARE NEEDS UNDER ONE ROOF 

DISCIPLINES INCLUDE: 

REGISTERED NURSES will assess and monitor the patient, provide 

skilled treatments and patient/caregiver education for medical 

management at home. 

PHYSICAL THERAPY will assist the patient in regaining strength, 

teach safe ambulation/transfer techniques, and develop a home excercise 

program. 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY will assist the patient through teaching 

techiniques to regain independence in activities of daily living. 

SPEECH THERAPY will help emply techniques to improve any speech/ 

swallowing disorders and / or to enhance communication. 

HOME HEALTH AIDES services will assist the patient with personal 

care needs under the supervisions of a registered nusre or licensed 

therapist. 

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER wil help in coordinating the social need 

of your patiens including medical and non-medical issues that may arise. 

The patient may require one or a combination of these 

services. All services are provided on a ‘visit” basis. 

WHO PAYS: 1. Long term Care Insurance (Ex.; Conseco, John 

Hancock, Geneworth, Travellers, Mutual of Omaha, etc.) 

2. You/Family Member, 3. “Pricate” Pay 

HOME HEALTH AIDE CAN ASSIST WITH: 

• Personal care (activities of Daily Living) 

• Bathing 

• Dressing and grooming 

• Toileting 

• Transferring 

• Monitoring Programs 

• Daily, weekly, monthly home safety evaluation 

• Compliance with physicials orders and medications 

• Transportation to: doctors and other appointments 

• Shopping/Errands 

• Meal preparation/Cooking 

• Light housekeeping/Laundry 

WHO PAYS: Medicare is covered at 100%. 

24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK | WE SERVE ALL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY 

CALL 561.989.0441 OR 877.706.0785 | WWW.BOCAHOMECARESERVICES.COM 

4700 N.W. 2nd AVenue , Ste. 402, Boca Raton FL 33431 


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Café Europa 

CONTACT Debbie Lipson | Holocaust Case Manager | 561-852-5097 | DebbieL@ruthralesjfs.org 

Holocaust Survivors gathered at 

our December 2012 Café Europa 

luncheon to socialize with others 

from their countries of birth. A 

thoroughly good time was had by 

all! Many thanks to Jill Viner for 

underwriting this event! 


Gertrude’s Story 

Gertrude is a 97 year old Holocaust survivor, frail but 

determined to live out her years in independence. Having 

been in a ghetto in Poland from 1940-1943 and a concentration 

camp from 1943 until liberation, her suffering has been 

profound. Now in the remaining years of her life, she suffers 

from severe rheumatoid arthritis which causes her chronic 

pain on a daily basis. The Holocaust Assistance Program at 

JFS provides Gertrude with a home health aide three days a 

week to assist with bathing, shopping, meal preparations, 

laundry, housekeeping and transportation to medical 

appointments. 

Gertrude constantly thanks JFS for the help, but it is JFS that 

is grateful that we can ease her life after all she has endured. 


Feldman Family Diamond Club 

Celebrates Chanukah 

Members of the Feldman Family Diamond Club celebrated the 

Festival of Lights on December 10, 2012 with laughter, gifts, music, 

dancing, a great lunch and jelly donuts. A big thank you goes to 

Diane and Gary Glick whose donation of decorations and gift bags 

set the mood and filled the tables. Live music sent members to the 

dance floor with everything from the Hora to the Cha Cha. After 

exciting raffles, all received $5.00 gift certificates to Subway, 

donated by Larry & Diane Feldman. 

The fantastic Diamond Volunteers made it possible for members to 

register, get their name badges, raffle tickets and be served lunch 

and coffee at their tables. Their energy of our volunteers is never 

ending and we are very grateful for their dedication. 

Tillie Miller, Claire Rubloff, Sara Seligman, Michele Breindel, 

Betty Kimmel & Danielle Hartman finish a dance and 

applaud the music of Dean Richards. 

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The greatest gift of all was the Feldman’s announcement of a second 

group, The Feldman Family Adventure Club, which will begin in 

April with monthly adventure trips. To find out more about the 

Diamond Club and the Adventure Club, please contact Lynn 

at 561-558-2156. 

CONTACT Lynn Ouslander | Coordinator, Feldman Family Diamond Club 

561.558.2156 | LynnO@ruthralesjfs.org 

Another morning of fun at the Feldman Family Diamond 

Club as Michael Rapposelli serenades Sara Seligman with 

friend Tillie Miller looking on. 

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WEISMAN DELRAY 

COMMUNITY CENTER 

Weisman Center 

At the “Weisman Center”, it’s all about friendship. The 

Weisman Delray Community Center opened in 

November 2010 to service the community and to 

increase the socialization of seniors. The good news is, 

we have been tremendously successful! Seniors at the 

center write stories and articles, share their artwork, 

teach others various types of games and sing aloud at 

Shabbat, like a family. 

CONTACT Risa Demato | Site Director | 561.558.2149 

RisaD@ruthralesjfs.org 

Thank You 

Alliance of Delray 

Many thanks to the Alliance of Delray for their donation 

of $2,500 to the Weisman Delray Community Center. 

“Our Space Can Be Your Space” 

Rooms are available to rent, weekdays and 

weekends 

at the Weisman Center 

Providing set up for: 

Conferences, 

Social functions 

Retreats 

Complete Kosher Catering Available 

Special Rates for not for profit organizations 

Contact Risa at 561-558-2100 

Weisman Delray Community Center 

Hours and Membership 

Weisman Delray Community Center 

Monday and Tuesday 

9 am to 5 pm 

Wednesday and Thursday 

9 am to 9 pm 

Friday 

8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

For Membership Information please 

call (561) 558-2100. 

Pictured left to right are Risa Demato, Site Director of 

Weisman Delray Community Center; Dr. Lori Vinikoor, 

Alliance of Delray First V. P.; Robert Schulbaum, Alliance 

President; Danielle Hartman, President & CEO of Ruth 

Rales Jewish Family Service; and Margie J. Walden, Alliance 

Executive V. P. at the dedication of the plaque and 

sculpture displayed in the lobby of the center. 

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Dance and Mingle, 

Thursdays at 7 pm 

Good Times with Friends 

Improv- Two Old Men on a Bench 

54th Anniversary Party for Brenda and Gene 

Singing the Finale at the Showcase 

Lifting Spirits 

“Whenever I feel sad or 

depressed, I come to the 

Weisman Center and leave 

feeling two feet off the floor,” 

is just one of the many 

comments our members make 

when describing the change 

the center has made in their 

lives. “You meet warm 

interesting people who truly 

want to get to know you. 

Learning about people feeds 

the intellect,” explains retired 

college professor Annie 

Weisner. Elie Chouraquie 

concurs the sentiment, “there 

is a lack of jealousy here and 

good camaraderie.” “The 

center has given me much 

more to do. Last year was the best 

winter in Florida I had in 12 years,” 

Marilyn Winer states emphatically. 

Getting Fit with Zumba 


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WEISMAN DELRAY 

COMMUNITY CENTER 

Bevy K “Legendary 

Screen Stars” series 

Beverly Kanig was President of her Temple 

sisterhood and was on the Board of the JCC 

in her hometown of Scranton, PA. She 

continues to volunteer here at the Morikami 

and C.R.O.S. Ministries Caring Kitchen. 

Beverly recognized that seniors were thriving 

at the Weisman center and she wanted to be 

a part of it. Together with management, they 

decided that sponsoring the series taught by 

Howard Obler, a well known New York 

speaker, would be a great addition to the 

program. Many of the seniors love movies 

and of course old time Hollywood stars such 

as Clark Gable, Bette Davis and Jimmy 

Stewart are close to their hearts. 

Magic is Happening 

at the Weisman 

Magic is happening here! People are connecting with 

people they haven’t seen in over 50 years. Just recently 

two ladies, Arlene and Elaine, noticed that “The Golden 

Days of Radio” class was being facilitated by Ralph 

Sheffler, a name they recognized from High School in 

Rhode Island. They decided to attend the class and see if 

he was one and the same and they were delighted to see 

he was. Elaine and Ralph had dated back in high school 

and are now picking up where they left off. 


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Medical Care with Nurse Practitioner 

Now Available at Weisman Delray 

Community Center 

Furthering wellness through greater accessibility to health care, the comprehensive offerings of Ruth Rales Jewish 

Family Service (JFS) have now expanded to include medical care through a Board-Certified Family Nurse 

Practitioner. Through a pilot grant from Hands on Tzedakah (HOT), Marcia Gilkes, ARNP, GNP-BC, has begun to 

provide care at the Delray Center as well as at the Volen Center in east Boca Raton. Gilkes is an employee of 

Genesis Health, also a partner in the project. 

“With transportation a significant barrier, many people just do not get the proper medical attention they need to 

prevent illness and live healthy, fulfilling lives,” said Risa Demato, Delray Center Site Director. “Therefore, JFS is 

committed to bringing accessible health care to them at a place they already frequent for many other types of 

help, including social services and mental health care, as well as educational and social programming.” 

“JFS and the Volen Center approached HOT to provide a six-month pilot grant so that could begin helping 

people while collecting the data to document the need for these types of services in South Palm Beach County,” 

added Danielle Hartman, JFS President & CEO. “Once again, HOT had the insight and generosity to enable us 

to meet a critical need in the community. 

“We recognize the critical benefits of providing access to behavioral health and medical services in the same 

venue,” said Ron Gallatin, HOT Chairman and CEO. “We are pleased to provide the seed money so that the 

proper data can be gathered to show potential grant makers an effective way to meet the community’s needs.” 

“JFS and the Volen Center are now working on applications with other granting agencies toward sustaining and 

further developing this important service model,” added Hartman. “This is also an important new opportunity for 

JFS to partner with Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing as an internship placement site.” 

Gilkes will provide wellness checks of vision, hearing, BMI, height, weight and blood pressure; home assessments 

for safety; one-on-one consultations, patient advocacy with doctors; staff consultation; workshops and discussion 

forums; medication management related to education; and medical reviews. 

There are two 4-week educational groups, free of charge at the Delray Center. Held on Tuesdays from 11:00 am 

– 12:00 pm and on Thursdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, the groups are limited to only ten Delray Center 

members, and JFS clients or volunteers. Marcia will be 

providing similar programming at the Volen Center 

which converted one of their rooms to provide a clinictype 

setting for even more advanced care. 

“I am excited to be partnering with JFS and the Volen 

Center,” said Gilkes, ARNP, GNP-BC. “I look forward to 

making a difference in the health and well-being of 

many people at both locations.” 

The Weisman Delray Community Center is located at 

7091 West Atlantic, Delray Beach. Appointments may 

be made with the ARNP for one-on-one consultations or 

to be part of his “Your Health Care” educational groups, 

by calling 561-558-2100 or at the Delray Center. 

CONTACT Risa Demato | Site Director | 561.558.2149 

RisaD@ruthralesjfs.org 

ARNP Marcia Gilkes 


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DEVELOPMENT 

Message from 

Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, 

Director of Development 

While Season in Florida means different things to 

different people, it is a time for all of us to gather and 

make a difference for those less fortunate. Our Annual 

Gala is one of those special times. This year our theme 

was “A Night of Hollywood”, honoring our indefatigable 

Arnie and Isabel Friedman with the 2012 Ruth and 

Norman Rales Humanitarian Award. 

Our Corporate Leadership Award Recipient was 

Greenspoon Marder, with gratitude for their continuing 

support of the agency. Our dedicated and tireless Chairs 

of the evening were Lisa Goodman, Roxane Lipton and 

Vicki J. Weinstein. Their attention to detail and efforts 

were apparent, as the evening was a night of fun and 

fundraising. A night to be remembered and to be proud 

of! 

We had the privilege of opening the Jacobson Family 

Food Pantry on November 29th. An excited crowd filled 

the food pantry as we celebrated this incredibly 

generous and thoughtful gift from Anne and Norman 

Jacobson. The Jacobson’s Legacy gift will continue to 

help those in need for years to come. This is just one 

example of the power of legacy giving. Contact me to 

find out how I can help you achieve your philanthropic 

goals for the future. 

Parlor meetings continue to be a vehicle for us to inform 

our neighbors and friends about the work of JFS. We 

just held one at Talia and Hal Klein’s home, and it was an 

educational and moving evening. If you would like to 

host a parlor meeting, please contact me. The intimate 

setting and information relayed will plant the seeds for 

future volunteers and supporters. 

By the time you read this, we will have had our Inaugural 

Reflections of Hope Luncheon. This new event, whose 

proceeds will benefit the Welcome Home Program and 

our Counseling services, is slated to be a huge success 

and I will be sure to have an update in our Fall 

Illumination. Sponsorship opportunities are available for 

next year’s luncheon. 

Be on the lookout for your invitation to our Annual Golf 

Tournament which takes place at Delaire Country Club 

on April 8, 2013. Sponsorships are also available for this 

event. 

We could not do the work we do for the community 

without the generosity of all of you. Thank you for your 

continuing support. As always, I am just a phone call or 

email away to help you fulfill your philanthropic wishes. 

A gift of today to honor a special occasion , a gift in 

memory of a loved one, and/or a gift for the future- all 

continue the gift of help, hope and humanity that does 

so much good for so many. 

CONTACT Cindy Orbach Nimhauser | Director of Development | 561.852.3279 | 

CindyN@ruthralesjfs.org 

THANK YOU to our Community Partners 

who have donated goods or services to JFS 

AARP 

A+ Home Health 

A Move Made Easy 

Anny’s Bakery 

Barrington Terrace 

Ben Gamla 

BJ’s Wholesale Club 

Boca Grove Country Club Community 

Boca Helping Hands 

Boca Woods Country Club Community 

Carmel Bakery 

Chadeisha Hadassah 

Donna Klein Jewish Academy 

Dori Adler Bat Mitzvah 

Gleneagles Country Club Community 

Greenspoon Marder 

Grove Hadassah 

High Point Singles Club 

Hospice of Palm Beach 

Jewish Heritage Club 

Lexington Club 

Loggers Run Middle School 

Morse Life 

Mutual of Omaha 

NCJW-Valencia Falls 

Palm Beach County Food Alliance 

St. Andrews Country Club Community 

Stonebridge Country Club Community 

Temple Anshei Shalom Food Drive 

Temple Sinai Food Drive 

Valencia Falls Hadassah 

Woodfield Country Club Community 

THANK YOU to our 

Synagogue Partners 

who have donated goods or 

services to JFS 

Beth Ami Congregation 

B’nai Torah Congregation 

Boca Raton Synagogue 

Congregation B’nai Israel 

Hebrew Congregation of Broken Sound 

Shari Kodesh Synagogue 

Temple Beth El 

Temple Beth Shalom 

Temple Emeth 

Temple Torah of Boynton Beach 

Torah Ohr 

Young Israel of Boca Raton 


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Imagine creating a lasting testament to the values that you hold most dear... 

Imagine perpetuating the Jewish traditions your family cherishes... 

Imagine helping to preserve the very foundation of Jewish life in our community... 

far less out-of-pocket funding than you may realize. In fact, legacy 

can even receive income for life while supporting the programs at Ruth 

Rales Jewish Family Service ( JFS). 

many options you have to support JFS program(s) you feel most 

passionate about. Discuss the estate planning issues with your trusted 

JD, Director of Development at 561-852-3279 or email CindyN@ruthralesjfs.org 

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