Page 2 - The Jewish Voice - June '22

Page 2, The Jewish Voice

New Chair, Board Members from page 1

The following awards were also presented:
Community leaders Elana Kanel Rickel and
Scott Holtz received the Robert S. & Ceil N. Levy
Young Leadership Award for their dedication
to the Jewish community. The award is given
annually to two exceptional community members
under the age of 45 who have demonstrated
continued service to Jewish Federation of Palm Hope Silverman, outgoing Federation
Beach County, as well as growth and potential Board chair; Michael Hoffman, president Scott Holtz and Elana Kanel
for future leadership. and CEO, Jewish Federation of Palm Rickel, recipients of the Robert
Rachel Berg, VP of Women’s Philanthropy, Beach County; Susan Shulman Pertnoy, S. & Ceil N. Levy Young Hope Silverman, Vivian Susan Shulman Pertnoy and
received the prestigious Debbi Roshfeld incoming Federation Board chair Leadership Award Lieberman Ronnie Pertnoy

Professional Leadership Award.
Suicide Prevention Chapter from page 1 The annual award recognizes
the outstanding achievement
many others. In addition to the top-shelf stand-up acts, of a Federation professional who
Janice Hamilton served as auctioneer for items that exemplifies Roshfeld’s legacy of
ranged from vacations to exotic locations like Bali to a professional leadership, excellence,
ride in the Goodyear blimp. and commitment to enhancing Jewish
Facts about Suicide community. Berg, who recently
• An estimated 22 veterans die by suicide each day celebrated 20 years with Federation,
• Suicide is the second leading cause of death among has taken Women’s Philanthropy to Sarah Rogers, Rachel Berg Lynn Peseckis, Mark Levy, Stacey Levy
25-34-year-olds new heights, introducing innovative
• Suicide is one of the leading causes of death nationwide programs that have been instrumental in a $1 million Susan’s care for people at
About The American Foundation for Suicide increase in annual giving since she took on the new role. home and around the world
Prevention Federation also expressed immense gratitude to outgoing is what drives her every day.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Board chair Hope Silverman, after a remarkable two I’m more than confident
is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those years of service amid one of the most challenging terms Susan will serve as Board
affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart in recent history. The nonprofit announced The Hope chair with unique leadership,
about mental health through education and community Silverman Campaigner of the Year Award, an annual award dedication, and grace.”
programs, develops suicide prevention through research to recognize an individual who advances Federation’s Hoffman also provided
and advocacy, and provides support for those affected mission, and like its namesake, demonstrates leadership, an update on the Jewish
by suicide. AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with empowers philanthropy, and serves as a role model. David community, including a few
programs and events nationwide. https://afsp.org/ Schulman, the lead campaigner within the Frenchman’s exciting highlights. The
Donations can still be made on the Stand Up Creek community in Palm Beach Gardens, was named its community contributed an
for Hope event page: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ first recipient. outstanding total of $38 Rachel Berg, Debbi Roshfeld;
afspstandupforhope/. Held at Temple Emanu-EL on Palm Beach as well million to a combination Berg received the prestigious
Photos by Shawn Moss as virtually, nearly 400 guests came together at the of Federation’s Annual Debbi Roshfeld Professional
annual meeting to also hear about the state of the Jewish Campaign, endowments, Leadership Award.
community. Vivian Lieberman and Anita & Robert Naftaly and legacy giving through the
served as event chairs. Jewish Community Foundation and emergency campaigns,
During the event, Susan Shulman Pertnoy was installed including Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund,
as Board chair for 2022-2024. Pertnoy, a longtime which has provided more than $2 million for shelter, food,
community leader and host of mosaic, Federation’s and safe passage for thousands of people in Ukraine and
weekly television news magazine, also continues a family those who have fled the country.
legacy, with both of her parents, Barbara Kay, of blessed Locally, Federation and its partners have increased
memory, and Alan L. Shulman having previously served emotional counseling as mental health challenges have
as Federation Board chair. grown more prevalent; provided scholarships and financial
“Like her successor Hope Silverman, Susan is driven, aid for families facing rising costs; delivered thousands
passionate, humble, and one of the hardest-working of meals to homebound seniors and those facing food
individuals I know,” shared Michael Hoffman, president insecurity; provided stellar Jewish learning experiences to
Popular comic Sarge and CEO, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. “I had people of all ages; and continue to educate and advocate
the privilege of joining Susan recently on a mission to the against antisemitism and all forms of hatred.
border of Ukraine and Poland, and in early May Susan was
in Israel to welcome Ukrainian refugees to their new home.

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