Tzedakah is a central mitzvah of Judaism, humanizing both the donor and the recipient. JRC has established a series of tzedakah funds in response to members interests, aiming to serve three functions: To support the congregation. All are welcome to membership, to worship, to our school even those unable to pay full dues. Your contributions make this possible. To support important extra-budgetary activities. Most importantly, to provide a convenient and meaningful way for JRC members and others to fulfill the traditional obligation of tzedakah as we honor, commemorate, and express gratitude. We would like to express our gratitude for these donations made between April 26-September 28, 2016 General Fund Kate and Alvin Spector In loving memory of Sarah Sally Spector, Alvin s mother, Neuro-Quest, Ltd. death of his sister, Condolences to David Forte on the death of his father, Joseph Forte Judith Feigon Schiffman and David Schiffman Howard and Judith Cohen Ray and Darlene Grossman Condolences to Alan Gratch on the death of his cousin, Myron Oppenheim Condolences to Cookie Gluck on the death of her father, Sidney Gluck Ray and Darlene Grossman Ray and Darlene Grossman death of his sister, death of his father, Jerome Katz Jennifer Ostrega and Daniel Gold Judith Helzner In recognition of extraordinary creativity and generosity by Darlene Grossman The Buzil Family In honor of Asa becoming a Bar Rich and Jerry Siegan and Lorraine Dehnam Larry and Carol Adelman Janie and Barry Winkler Sharon and Robert Handelsman
Jeremy and Leslie Perelman Alan and Sally Gratch Audrey Eisenmann and David Pepperberg Vickie Korey Barbara and Jerry Israelite Marla Baker and Rick Kulp Ann Bashook Leiner Judy Mendel and Jorge Kurganoff Ralph and Nancy Segall Kate and Alvin Spector Judy Gruber Lisa Mandel and Ruth Heyman Monica Lasky and Jonathan Goldman Condolences to Jeremy Gershfeld on the death of his brother, David Gershfeld Joan Dumser and Alan Rudin Bonnie and Ron Silverman Kim and Brad Moldofsky Adrienne Lieberman Condolences to Cookie Gluck on the death of her father, Sidney Gluck Cookie Gluck With gratitude to the Chesed Committee in memory of her father, Sidney Gluck Natalie Fisher Nancy and Alan Goldberg Margot and Bruce Goldsmith Condolences to Ralph Segall on the death of his step-mother, Ruth Segall Karyn Hurwich and Family Condolences to Ralph Segall on the death of his step-mother, Ruth Segall Ilyssa and Greg Werstler Barbara and David Pinzur The Balch Conn Family
The Niederman Family Ruth Kolodny Marlene Stern and Chava Nachmias Condolences to Andra Gomberg on the death of her mother, Gerry Gomberg Robert Bernstein and Judith Helzner Thank you to Chesed for help with the Shiva Thanks to all who offered support on the loss of Judith s Unity in Chicago, Many Paths, One Source Class Thank you for the hospitality at the JRC Shabbat service they attended Rich and Jeff Kulp Sara and Stan Cohn Condolences to Brian Hamer on the death of his mother, Joanne Hamer In loving memory of Melvin Hurwitz, Sara s father, on his Yahrzeit Joanne Stein Condolences to Brian Hamer on the death of his mother, Joanne Hamer Kate and Alvin Spector Condolences to Sharyn Lachman Reiff on the death of her father, Marvin Lachman Condolences to Sharyn Lachman Reiff on the death of her father, Marvin Lachman Paul Dolinko Condolences to Sharyn Lackman Reiff on the death of her close friend Richard Cohen Rabbi Discretionary Fund Linda Kaskel With much thanks Jeff Balch and Dori Conn With gratitude for Rabbi Don s gracious support as Dori s mom s health failed With great appreciation to Rabbi Don Anne Goldberg In loving memory of Bess Goldberg, Anne s mother, Howard and Randee Solomon Suzanne and Alan Saposnik In loving memory of Elaine Morrison Laurie Goldstein and Jonathan Marshall In honor of Rabbi Weiss Adam Berger and Stephen Frank In honor of Rachel Weiss and Julia Tauber Rachael Monaco Pat Lane and Peter Silverman In loving memory of Forrest and Idie Lane, Pat s mother and father, on their Yahrzeits The Past Presidents of JRC In honor of Rabbi Weiss David Kleiman In honor of Rabbi Weiss and Family Cantor Discretionary Fund Diane and Ben Melnick Baila and Irv Miller In loving memory of Gertrude Miller, Irv s mother, Ruth Gilbert and Marshall Lobin For a speedy recovery to Barbara Israelite Cheryl and Bruce Grossman Margie Morrison Zivin and Mark Zivin With much gratitude and appreciation to Cantor Howard David Kleiman Sallie and Alan Gratch The Gomberg Family In loving memory of Gerry Gomberg Ron Deitch In loving memory of
Cantor Discretionary Fund (continued) Baila Miller In loving memory of Norma Gersh, Baila s mother, Jeff Balch and Dori Conn With gratitude for Cantor Howard s steady work in this year of transition Condolences to Dan and Judy Solomon on the death of their son-in-law, Dominique Loriaux In appreciation of your great caring Suzanne Raphael Berkson In loving memory of Israel Raphael, Suzanne s father, on his Yahrzeit Fay Chait and the Escobar Family In loving memory of Anna Helen Feinn In memory of Sidney Gluck Lori Lippitz and Marc Chinitz In loving memory of Charles Lippitz and Hattie Seligman, Lori s father and grandmother, on their Yahrzeits Accessibility and Inclusion Fund Anne Goldberg In loving memory of Fruma Goldberg, Anne s sister, Adult Education Fund Carol and Rick Friedman death of his sister, In loving memory of Beth s cousin, Samuel Lipsman Adrienne Lieberman death of his sister, Lisa Pildes and Michael Sehr Keegan Sherlock In appreciation of Rabbi Don Early Childhood Education Fund Dr. and Mrs. Josef Olmert Cris and Geoff Snyder Bonnie Stone Stern Rebecca and Louis Lapat Kirsten D Aurelio and Marty Rosenheck Carol Shukur Jill Persin Vickie and Irv Korey Condolences to Joan Dumser in memory of her niece Katie Landscape Fund In loving memory of Ruth and Hyman Horn, Beth s grandparents, on their yahrzeits Bonnie Stone Stern and Larry Stern Janie and Barry Winkler Ben and Diane Melnick
Landscape Fund (continued) Bryna Cytrynbaum In loving memory of Josh Cytrynbaum In honor of our new rabbi, Rachel Weiss Library Fund (Sidney and Leota Hirsch Memorial Fund) Maria Tolpin In memory of her father, Paul H. Tolpin, on his Yahrzeit Eva Eisenstein Condolences to David Forte on the death of his father, Joseph Forte Adrienne Lieberman Charlene and Howard Gelber In loving memory of Irene Gelber, Howard s mother, Mazel Tov to Carol Goldbaum on the birth of her granddaughter, Terra Jade Kelly Religious School Fund Kim Grahl and Robert Feldman Condolences to David Forte on the death of his father, Joseph Forte Sabrina Deitch and Matt Cohen In appreciation of Allan Arnet In appreciation of Debbie Porter Mollie Bass and Benjamin Swartzendruber In loving memory of Ilene Bass, Mollie s mother, on her Yahrzeit Ronna Farber Sanders Educational Fund Maria Tolpin In memory of her father, Paul H. Tolpin, on his Yahrzeit Social Action Hunger Fund (Soup Kitchen) In honor of Pesach: May all who are hungry come eat Diane and Ben Melnick Condolences to Tina Escobar on the death of her aunt, Anna Helen Feinn Eda Warren Lisa Pildes and Michael Sehr Wendy Margolis In loving memory of Beatrice Gunther, Irving Margolis, and Aaron Gunther on their Yahrzeits For Passover Steven Fox In loving memory of Barry Fox, Steven s brother, on his Yahrzeit In loving memory of Sumner Fox, Steven s father, on his Yahrzeit Barbara Goodman and Seth Weinberger From the family pushke
Tikkun Olam (Social Action) Condolences to Tina Escobar on the death of her aunt, Anna Helen Feinn Deborah and Joseph Eppstein Lisa and Mike Jablon Fowler Sandy and Barb Casper Mazel Tov to Dan and Judy Solomon on the birth of their granddaughter In loving memory of Beth s grandparents, Charlie and Anna Lange, on their Yahrzeits Heidi and Rich Katz Harriet and Henry Conroe Condolences to Ralph Segall on the death of his step-mother, Ruth Segall Joe and Deborah Eppstein Condolences to Sharyn Lackman Reiff on the death of her father, Marvin Lachman Memorial Stone for Rochelle Bernstein Margie Morrison Zivin and Mark Zivin Lou Weiss David Kleiman Sue and Steve Rasher Pam Margules Mark and Josh Mark Marie and Gerry Davidson Tina and Gonzalo Escobar