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FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE08THANKS TO THE MANY VOLUNTEERS ON THESE PROGRAMSPassover Food DeliveryThanks to Addison Reserve Country Club, over 450bags of Passover food and supplies were purchased,sorted, packed and delivered to Jacobson FamilyFood Pantry clients prior to Passover.PASSOVER HEROESResidents and Volunteers fromAddison Reserve Country Club.Passover Food ParadeThank you to students at Donna Klein JewishAcademy and Katz Hillel Day School of BocaRaton for volunteering to sort the food collectedduring the schools’ Pre-Passover food drives. Yourefforts helped provide food for our neighbors inneed through the Jacobson Family Food Pantry.Great Job!HERO OPPORTUNITYFor additional volunteer opportunities atthe Jacobson Family Food Pantry, pleasecontact Nadine Greenberg, Director ofVolunteer Engagement at 561.852.3357or NadineG@ralesjfs.org.Rabbi Yosef Kassorla (right) and students fromKatz Hillel Day SchoolPaul Markhoff ChanukahMeals on Wheels ProgramVolunteers from Addison Reserve Country ClubPolo Club Cards for KidsThe Polo Club of Boca Raton recently presentedJFS with a check for 11,000 (the largest ever!)benefiting Cards for Kids, an important programthat provides Target gift cards for local familiesin need.Thanks to the generosity of the Paul MarkhoffFoundation, the Paul Markhoff Chanukah Meals onWheels Program delivered special Chanukah mealsto clients of the Jacobson Family Food Pantry,which helped to make their holiday brighter.KIDS HEROESPolo Club Residents, sponsoredby My Community RelationsCommitteeJFS Staff/Volunteer Avital Meirzon with JFS client, Lucille.CHANUKAH HEROESThe Paul Markhoff Foundation(L-R) JFS’ Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, Ron Reshefsky, Beth Levine andPolo Club’s Dolores Plaxen & Nate Miller.ILLUMINATION 2018-2019 SeasonHERO OPPORTUNITYJFS has several Holiday Food Programunderwriting opportunities available.Contact Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, JFSSenior VP and Chief Development Officerto find out more at 561.852.3333 orCindyN@ralesjfs.org.CONTACT Shari Cohen Vice President of Financial Services and Food Programs 561.852.5048 ShariW@ralesjfs.org

09The Jim Moran Foundation Renews Its Support ofthe JFS Meals on Wheels ProgramJFS extends our sincere gratitude to The Jim Moran Foundationfor not only continuing their funding of the JFS Meals on Wheelsprogram for another two years, but for a generous increase in theirlevel of support. The JFS Meals on Wheels Program deliversprepared meals to homebound, frail, and disabled seniors whomight otherwise be unable to access nutritious food or preparetheir own meals. Over 150 seniors in the JFS service area areprovided with nutritionally balanced kosher meals and that numbercontinues to grow.In addition to delivering meals right to the door, volunteers whodeliver food are able to check on the well-being of our recipientsand determine if they have additional needs. Through the MealsOn Wheels program, JFS and The Jim Moran Foundation respondto a critical call to action to combat senior hunger and provide forthe needs of seniors so that they are able to safely age in theirhomes. For information on JFS’ Meals on Wheels program,contact Rita Gitter, JFS Meals On Wheels Coordinator at561.852.3333 or ritag@ralesjfs.org.9th Annual WoodfieldFeeds the HungryThe 9th Annual Woodfield Feeds the Hungry,which takes place every year immediately priorto Thanksgiving raised a record total of over 13,000 along with hundreds of pounds offood, all donated by the residents of WoodfieldCountry Club. Volunteers spent an entiremorning assembling Thanksgiving meals andfood packages that they then delivered tohome bound seniors for Thanksgiving.Residents of Woodfield Country Club sorting the hundreds ofpounds of food that they donated.THANKSGIVING HEROESResidents and Volunteers fromWoodfield Country ClubMeals on Wheels Volunteers Danny & Linda EnglanderMEALS ON WHEELS HEROESThe Jim Moran FoundationHERO OPPORTUNITYVolunteer Meals on Wheels deliverydrivers are needed. Contact NadineGreenberg, Director of VolunteerEngagement for more information.561.852.3333 or NadineG@ralesjfs.org.Woman MaintainsIndependence Thanksto JFS and HOTMarissa was 48 years old when shewas recently diagnosed with a raredisease which caused her to loseher leg. While in rehab and learningto adjust to her new normal, shewas very concerned about how shewould be able to live life withoutrelying on others.She wasfrightened by the thought of sellingher car and becoming homebound.It was during her therapy that shelearned that her car could bemodified with a special hand break.Her medical expenses ate up all ofher savings and had nowhere toturn. Fortunately, she was referredto JFS, who in partnership withHands on Tzedakah (HOT), wereable to pay for her car to beretrofitted to Marissa’s needs whichallows her to drive safely andremain independent.UNSUNG HEROHands on Tzedakah(HOT)ILLUMINATION 2018-2019 Season

COUNSELING &MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES10Meet JFS’ New LGBTQ Community Outreach CoordinatorJFS recently hired Hanna Badenoch, MHC, as LGBTQ Community Outreach Coordinator. As part of herresponsibilities in reaching out to the LGBTQ Community,Hanna will be facilitating LGBTQ Support Groups. JFS,in partnership with the Faulk Center for Counseling,facilitates three separate support groups at the FaulkCenter Tuesdays, from 6-7 PM.For more information on the support groups, contact theFaulk Center at 561.483.5300. For more information onJFS’ services for the LGBTQ Community, contact Hannaat 561.852.3333 or HannaB@ralesjfs.org.Hanna Badenoch, MHCJFS Psychiatrist Available for Assessments and MedicationManagement. Now Accepting Medicare.In addition to our therapists, JFS also has a part time Psychiatrist on staff forassessments and medication management. Dr. John Schosheim, MD who bringsmore than 30 years of experience to JFS, is Board Certified in Psychiatry in NewYork, California, and Florida. Dr. Schosheim is currently accepting new clients andwe are excited to announce that we now accept Medicare. Please call our intakedepartment at 561.852.3333 to schedule an assessment.Dr. John Schosheim, MDLGBTQ SupportGroupFor individuals over 18A joint program ofCOUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTHPlease join us for an open support group.All are welcome!There is no cost to attend, but an RSVP is required.HELD TUESDAYSFrom 6:00 – 7:00 P.M.FACILITATED BY:Hanna Badenoch, MHC (JFS)AT:Faulk Center for Counseling22455 Boca Rio Road, BocaRaton, FL 33433Brandi Baumkirchner, PhD (Faulk Center)For more information call the Faulk Center at 561.483.5300Program isgenerouslysponsored by:Individual counselling is available at both the Faulk Center and JFS.Faulk Center for CounselingAgency Contact22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL. 33433Information:561.483.5300 ounseling.orgILLUMINATION 2018-2019 SeasonRuth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services21300 Coleman Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33428561.852.3333 info@ralesjfs.org ralesjfs.orgCONTACT Cary Scope, LCSW Vice President of Clinical Services 561.852.3333 CaryS@ralesjfs.org

11 Estate Planning including Wills, Trusts, Powersof Attorney & Health Care Advance Directives Estate & Trust Administration Asset Protection & Medicaid QualificationAssistance Special Needs Planning for Adults& Children with Disabilities Guardianship & Incapacity Planning Probate Administration General Advice on Aging IssuesSOLKOFFLEGALAPROFESSIONALASSOCIATIONScott M. Solkoff, Attorney At LawOur attorneys are dedicated to helping the elderly, people withdisabilities, families and caregivers of all ages2605 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE, SUITE A-103 DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33445 561.733.4242Fax: 561.733.4232 www.solkoff.comILLUMINATION 2018-2019 Season

SENIOR SERVICES12JFS Together with Greenberg Traurig and Bet Tzedek,provides Local Holocaust Survivors with EstatePlanning ServicesBet Tzedek worked with JFS and global law firm GreenbergTraurig, LLP, to provide south Palm Beach County Holocaustsurvivors with pro bono advance planning (estate planning)services in an effort to help combat the stigma survivors oftenassociate with advance planning. The goal is to help make themfeel comfortable that their dignity will be preserved in times ofillness or incapacity.HOLOCAUST SURVIVORHEROESGreenberg Traurig, LLPand Bet TzedekA grant from the Jewish Federations of North America made itpossible for Bet Tzedek to expand the free legal services offeredby its Holocaust Survivors Justice Network (HSJN) to includeadvance planning services for Holocaust survivors nationwide.Prior to the first clinic, Bet Tzedek’s HSJN administrator KobiPenland, trained Greenberg Traurig associates on personcentered, trauma-informed (PCTI) care, so that survivors werenot re-traumatized during the process, a possibility in this type ofsituation. Jared Baumwell and Benjamin Babcock, associates inGreenberg Traurig’s Fort Lauderdale office, led the firm’s efforts.They were assisted by 10 additional associates from the firm’sFort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach offices.JFS and Greenberg Traurig said that they plan to hold one to twoclinics a year. Holocaust survivors in the Boca Raton and DelrayBeach who are interested in participating in a future legal clinicshould contact Ellen Ullman, MSW, JFS Geriatric Case Managerat 561.825.3333 or EllenU@ralesjfs.org.Greenberg Traurig Associates (L-R) Jared Baumwelland Benjamin Babcock with client.Café Europa, JFS Semi-Annual Event BringsHolocaust Survivors TogetherCafe Europa is JFS’ Semi-Annual Celebration for community Holocaust survivors. The summer eventtakes place in June and the winter event in December. Close to 500 survivors from Boynton Beachthrough North Broward County gathered for lunch, dancing and socialization with fellow survivors. Thehighlight of each event is when other survivors find former friends and neighbors that they may nothave seen since their days in the concentration camps.HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR HEROESSponsors: Jill Viner (Winter Event); Claims Conference (Conferenceon Jewish Material Claims Against Germany), The Polo Club ofBoca Raton and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County(Summer Event).HERO OPPORTUNITYVolunteers are needed to assist guests as escorts, servers anddancers. To find out how you can help, contact Nadine Greenberg,JFS Director of Volunteer Engagement at 561.852.3333 orNadineG@ralesjfs.org.ILLUMINATION 2018-2019 SeasonCONTACT Alice Tennis, LISW Vice President of Senior Services 561.852.3333 AliceT@ralesjfs.org

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14Over 100 Holocaust Clients Come Together Quarterly ForNosh & Nachas ProgramEach quarter, “Nosh & Nachas”, translated literally as “food and happiness”, provides Holocaust survivors the opportunityto socialize with each other and enjoy a truly meaningful and valuable experience that fosters kinship and improves theirwell-being. JFS provides many of the survivors, many of whom are homebound, with transportation to the event.HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR HEROESClaims Conference (Conference on Jewish Material ClaimsAgainst Germany) and volunteers from the Jewish Federationof South Palm Beach County’s Gold Coast Division.HERO OPPORTUNITYVolunteers are needed to assist guests as escorts, servers anddance facilitators. To find out how you can help, contact NadineGreenberg, JFS Director of Volunteer Engagement at561.852.3333 or NadineG@ralesjfs.org.Nosh & Nachas participants enjoy the festivitiesModel Passover SederJFS hosted over 250 clients at our AnnualModel Passover Seder. This year’s event waseven more special as it was led by Illana &Samy Dwek, who with the help of studentsfrom FAU Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach,Israeli American Council - IAC Mishelanu andDonna Klein Jewish Academy, provided ourguests with an extraordinary Passover Sederexperience.Through PCTI Program, JFS HostedRenowned Genocide Studies ExpertThrough our Person Centered Trauma Informed (PCTI) Care Program,JFS had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Irit Felsen, a clinical specialist andmember of the Yale Trauma Study Group: Genocide Studies Program.During her visit, Dr. Felsen conducted two workshops (one with staff,one with members of the community) that were highly educationaland provided our staff with additional tools to help us learn from ourHolocaust survivors.During the evening session, which was open to the public, Dr. Felsenspoke about second generation Holocaust survivors, about theirunique traumas and needs. This session also helped these childrenof survivors have a deeper understanding of their aging parents.Dr. Felsen concluded her visit by moderating a focus group for localHolocaust survivors. She spoke on the ways that Holocaust survivorsfeel about the professionals that help care for them day-to-day andhow they could improve and be more sensitive to their needs.Guests enjoying the Model SederPASSOVER HEROESEvent Benefactors – Debbie &Howard Belford, Suzanne &Jack Jacobson and the BocaWest Country Club FederationCommittee.HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR HEROESJewish Federations of North AmericaCenter for Advancing Holocaust SurvivorCare for their support of our PersonCentered Trauma Informed (PCTI) CareProgram.Dr. Irit Felsen presents to JFS StaffILLUMINATION 2018-2019 SeasonCONTACT Alice Tennis, LISW, Vice President of Senior Services 561.852.3333 AliceT@ralesjfs.org

15JFS Senior Wellness Programs a Critical Component ofOverall Health, Well-being & LongevityTaking care of our seniors is a core component of the services that JFS provides. As an agency at thecenter of the largest community of seniors in Palm Beach County, providing opportunities for seniors toparticipate in exercise and wellness programs is critical to their overall health, wellbeing, and longevity.Current JFS Senior Wellness classes, which take place at the Shirley & Barton Weisman DelrayCommunity Center, include Silver Sneakers Muscle Strength and Range of Movement, Silver SneakersYoga Stretch, Cardio Sculpt, Zumba Gold, Chair Yoga and Ageless Grace (Brain and Physical Fitness).Approximately 150 seniors attend classes weekly.SENIOR WELLNESSHEROESRotary Club DowntownBoca RatonParticipants in JFS Wellness ProgramsQUALITY CARE AT HOMEWEISMAN DELRAY COMMUNITY CENTERThanks to the generous support provided by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, JFS continues tooffer seniors safe, effective, and fun exercise programs which enable them to live long, happy, andhealthy lives.Sometimes Even Peter Needs a Little HelpAfter his accident, Peter needed someone to assist him for a few weeks whilehe was recovering at home. He called JFS at Home and was matched witha pre-screened, quality caregiver. It was just what he needed.WE CAN DO THE SAME FOR YOU!For additional information, contact:561.852.HOME (4663)info@jfshome.orgwww.jfshome.orgSENIOR COMPANIONS HOME HEALTH AIDES CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTSCare can be provided hourly, daily or on a live-in basis.CONTACT Risa Demato Vice President of the Weisman Center 561.558-2100 RisaD@ralesjfs.orgLIC# 299994532ILLUMINATION 2018-2019 Season

16Feldman Diamond & Adventure Clubs Keeping SeniorsYoung at HeartThe Feldman Family Diamond Club (along with the Adventure Club), is a social club for seniors age 75 , who meetevery Monday at the Weisman Center. They also enjoy special events throughout the year.SENIOR PROMThis past spring, more than 200 members of the Feldman Family Diamond Club relived their high school years tocelebrate Senior Prom.Volunteer Laurie Intondi(Marilyn Monroe) with Prom guestsDiane & Larry Feldman chat with guests (L-R) Larry & Diane Feldman,Danielle Hartman(L-R) Larry Feldman with volunteers Judie& Stan (Sandy & Danny from “Grease”)PURIM PARTYCheck out the scenes during this year’s Diamond Club Purim Party.Diamond Club members enjoying the Purim PartyCHANUKAH PARTYA record crowd of over 240 active seniors participated in the Annual Feldman Family Diamond Club Chanukah Party.Everyone enjoyed lunch, entertainment and of course, gifts were provided for attendees.Diane & Larry FeldmanSENIOR HEROESDiane and Larry FeldmanILLUMINATION 2018-2019 SeasonDiane Feldman, Irwin Ferman , Larry Feldman,Adam FeldmanRisa Demato, Danielle Hartman, Diane, Larry &Adam Feldman, Ron Reshefsky, Beth LevineHERO OPPORTUNITYVolunteers are needed for Feldman Club events toassist guests as servers and dancers. To find out howyou can help, contact Nadine Greenberg, JFSDirector of Volunteer Engagement at 561.852.3333 orNadineG@ralesjfs.org.CONTACT Risa Demato Vice President of the Weisman Center 561.558.2100 RisaD@ralesjfs.org

JFS HIRES SHARON BURNS-CARTER, CERTIFIED ADDICTION COUNSELOR,AS SUBSTANCE USE COORDINATOR, TO FACILITATE EFFORTSIn an effort to address the substance use crisis in our community, JFS hascreated a new substance use program, “JFS CARES” (Community AwarenessResources and Education for Jewish Families with loved one suffering withSubstance use disorders). This program will focus on education, preventionand build awareness within the Jewish Community. In addition, a task forcecomprised of various stakeholders interested in helping JFS develop thisprogram, has been established. JFS is working in partnership with sisteragency, Alpert Jewish Family Service, and both Jewish Federations servingPalm Beach County.JFS has hired Sharon Burns-Carter, Certified Addiction Counselor, as our Sharon Burns-Carter, CAC,Substance Use Coordinator for south Palm Beach County. In this role, Sharon JFS Substance Usewill provide direct family support, information and resources to struggling Outreach Coordinatorfamilies and individuals. She will also spearhead efforts related to programming.For the past several years, she has served as a volunteer and advisor to the Jewish Recovery Center, andwill continue to work in this capacity under the direction of Rabbi Meir Kessler, connecting families torecovery in a Jewish context.Carter and the Task Force have developed a Substance Use Resource Guide which lists all known groupsmeeting in local Jewish institutions and includes information on how to access other meetings takingplace around the county. During September, National Recovery Month, JFS CARES announced thelaunch of “Our Kids Know About Drugs, Do We?” a community educational series which will run fromOctober through January. (See page 19 for details.)For more information about the task force and future programming, contact Sharon Burns-Carter,JFS Substance Use Coordinator at 561-702-7603 or email SharonB@ralesjfs.org.In Its First Year, Sherman Fund Made Huge Impact OnCommunity TeensBERNARD SHERMAN PROGRAM TO ENHANCE JEWISH IDENTITY MADE ITPOSSIBLE FOR OVER 30 SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY TEENS TO PARTICIPATEIN LIFE-CHANGING JEWISH EXPERIENCESLast year JFS received a transformational gift, the single largest one time gift in Agency history, from the estateof Bernard Sherman (z”l). In its first year, this Program has already enabled 30 children in our community toparticipate in the March of the Living, AIPAC Conference, Gap Year Israel Programs and school trips to Israel.17CENTER FOR FAMILIES & CHILDRENJFS CARES a New Program Created to Educate the LocalCommunity Regarding Substance Use Awareness,Recovery and PreventionMuriel Chandler Sherman, Bernard Sherman’s widow stated, “I know Bernie would be so proud that his memoryis being honored in such a special way and I am so happ

Marilyn Weinberg Barton Weisman Ilene Wohlgemuth* Geriatric Medical Advisor Ira Gelb, MD Thank you to all of you who helped make the 2017-18 year so great for the agency, and we look forward to a fantastic 2018-19 season. Let's make this the year to volunteer! I know I will be out there with you, and anticipate good things to come. Happy Reading!