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JEWISH FEDERATION & FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA

HANUKKAH & HOCKEY NIGHT 2022

Partnering with the Jacksonville Icemen to “Shine A Light” on antisemitism were the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida, Jewish Community Alliance, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Members of the community cheered on the Icemen as they defeated the Savannah Ghost Pirates.

Women’s Philanthropy CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 2023

Thank you to Champagne Brunch Co-chairs Suzie Becker and Monique Miller for putting together a fabulous event! Thank you to the committee for your time and creativity: Jill Altman, Shylie Bannon, Rachel Brodsky, Nicole Brown, Ellen Cottrill, Cecilia Cristol, Sue Eaglstein, Karen Gare, Miriam Greenhut, Natalie Halpern, Risa Herman, Samantha Holtzman, Erica Jolles, Glori Katz, Seri Kertzner, Sue Kornhauser, Betsy Korzyniowski, Rachel Lasry, Danielle Leder, Rachel Morgenthal, Vanessa Morris, Jenn Neuman, Nicole Resnick, Marjie Rogozinski, Jeanine Rogozinski, Joan Rosenberg, Diane Rothstein, Sherrie Saag, Irit Salzman, Jennifer Sandler-Steinshouer, Lauren Setzer, Sandy Shapiro, Falyn Shilts, Alyson Sommers, Lior Spring, Madison Woodall, and Eunice Zisser.

Thank you to the local businesses who generously supported the Champagne Brunch raffle: 1st Place Sports, Allen’s Jewelers, A’propos Boutique, Art Bikes Jax, BodyBrite, Carla Shoes & Accessories, Cline’s Custom Meats, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Diamonds Direct, Drs. Levin & Fetner, Ephron Yoga, Espling Jewelers, Fore Score Golf Tavern, I & C Cleaners, J. Turner & Co., Jakobella, Jewish Community Alliance, Lakewood Jewelers, Le Petit Paris, Linda Cunningham Designer Boutique, Mac Hair Studio, Mesa, Mom Strength Fitness, Mon Amie Boutique, Noura’s Café, Pet Supplies Plus, Pink Salt, Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery, River City Aesthetics, Romano Hair Studio, San Marco Books and More, Sherrie and David Saag, Stellers Gallery, Taverna, Ten Salon, The Local, The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, The UPS Store, The Wardroom Ltd., and VanessaDesigns4U.

Tuesdays Together

Tuesdays Together aims to help those new to the community, recently moved back, or thinking about making a move to Northeast Florida, to develop new connections and friendships with those connected to our Jewish community.

Women’s Philanthropy CONNECTIONS

Women’s Philanthropy (WP) recently hosted two Connections programs. A group of women traveled to Gainesville to visit the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica at the University of Florida. Rebecca Jefferson, library Curator, gave a private tour, highlighting a few special books in the collection, as well as the beautiful architecture within the library. Following the tour, the group enjoyed lunch at UF Hillel and heard from Executive Director, Rabbi Jonah Zinn, on how UF Hillel is working to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel hate on campus.

Most recently, Suzie Becker hosted a Zoom discussion with Ruchi Koval, author of Soul Construction: Shape Your Character Using 8 Steps from the Timeless Jewish Practice of Mussar Suzie shared how the book helped her through a difficult time. Both she and Ruchi shared a few things that resonated with the group, “if you’re not going to be a helper, then don’t be a hurter.” And, “outer work transforms the world, inner work transforms yourself.”

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FORWARD TO APPLYING HER TECHNIQUES FROM THE TIMELESS JEWISH PRACTICE OF MUSSAR

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PJ LIBRARY at The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services JEWEL SOCIETY Luncheon

PJ Library Jacksonville’s JEWEL Society members joined together at the LJD Jewish Family & Community Services’ Chartrand Tolerance Center for their first ever Jewel Society luncheon. We visited with Winnie Grinspoon, president of the Harold Grinspoon Foundatioh, and learned all about PJ Library from beginning to present to dreams for the future. JEWEL stands for “Jewish Women Emerging Leaders” and was formed to encourage support for activities of PJ Library. To learn more about becoming a member of the JEWEL Society or to register your child or grandchild to become a PJ Library subscriber, contact Melissa Williams at mgwilliams@jfcsjax.org.