Page 2 - The Jewish Voice - June '24

Page 2, The Jewish Voice

New Chair, Leadership Positions from page 1 service on the Mandel JCC board of directors, as chair of Leonie Arguetty Preschool; and to 15-year-old Benjamin
the Mandel JCC Audit Committee, for graduating from Bagatell, a volunteer classroom aid at Temple Israel.
Federation’s Mandel Leadership Institute, and for serving Shannon Schneider, Federation’s accounting manager,
as a connector to Jewish families in the Boynton Beach received the prestigious Debbi Roshfeld Professional
area. Kalisman was honored for his involvement with Leadership Award. The annual award recognizes the
Federation’s Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism outstanding achievement of a Federation professional who
& Hatred and for his efforts that led to more than $3 exemplifies Roshfeld’s legacy of leadership, excellence,
million to Federation’s Israel Terror Relief Fund. and commitment to enhancing Jewish community.
Federation’s awards for Jewish educators were
given Sandy Wilensky, director of Temple Beth Torah’s Photo credit: Capehart

rise in antisemitism,
there is still much to
celebrate as Jewish
Palm Beach launches
new initiatives to
connect people to
Jewish life,” shared
Michael Hoffman,
president & CEO,
Jewish Federation of
Palm Beach County.
“I’m immensely
grateful for Barry
Berg’s leadership
as we look ahead
and have the utmost
confidence for
a vibrant today,
t om orrow, a nd
forever.”
Ad d i t i o n a l
new leadership Is it time for
positions for Jewish
Federation of Palm
Beach County
include:
• Ronda Starr, Development & Campaign Chair an informed,
• Marilyn Comiter, Women’s Philanthropy Board Chair
• Patti Lehrhoff, Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair
• Lynn Levy Peseckis, Community Strategy & Planning
Chair
• Brett Sandala, Friedman Commission for Jewish
Education (CJE) Chair second opinion?
• Jason DelGrosso, Emerging Leadership Program (ELP)
Chair
Guests also heard a number of exciting and powerful
highlights as Federation continues to grow as the Jewish
community’s “City Hall.” The philanthropic commitment Burns Wealth Management Group
of Jewish Palm Beach has multiplied, with nearly 70
percent growth in generosity to Federation’s efforts to
address the needs of one of the nation’s largest and fastest-
growing Jewish communities. During the 2024 campaign
year, thousands in the community have come together
to achieve a total of $66 million. This remarkable sum
includes donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign, Robert Burns
targeted gifts to Federation programs and partners, CFP , ChFC , CPWA ®
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endowments and legacy gifts with the William A. Meyer
Jewish Community Foundation. The total includes giving Managing Director
to emergency relief campaigns, including nearly $10 Wealth Partner, Portfolio Manager
million to provide critical efforts in Israel since October 3825 PGA Blvd, Floor 9,
7 through Federation’s Israel Emergency Relief Fund. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
The event also celebrated this past year’s launch 561.694.5666
of the Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism &
Hatred, which has quickly grown into a crucial resource robert.m.burns@jpmorgan.com
in galvanizing our community. And attendees were among jpmorgan.com/burnswm
the first to hear the unveiling of Federation’s Strategic
Plan, the result of an in-depth 16-month process with
national consultants. The plan serves as a roadmap for the
next three years, as Federation serves a growing Jewish
Palm Beach with diverse new programs and volunteer
initiatives for all ages.
Ken Tillman, an active leader and volunteer fundraiser Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP , CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™,
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for decades, received the Hope Silverman Campaigner of CFP (with plaque design) and CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully
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the Year Award. This annual award celebrates an individual complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. Chartered Financial Consultant (“ChFC ”) is a
registered trademark owned by The American College of Financial Services. Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The
who advances Federation’s mission, demonstrates Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “CPWA,” and “Certified Private Wealth Advisor.” CPWA, and/or Certified
leadership, empowers philanthropy, and serves as a role Private Wealth Advisor signifies that the user has successfully completed The Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing
model to others. In addition to his longtime role as a requirements for investment management professionals and/or wealth advisors.
campaign ambassador for Federation and several other J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is a business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., which offers investment products and services
Jewish organizations, Tillman was honored for inspiring through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, member FINRA and
SIPC. Insurance products are made available through Chase Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA), a licensed insurance agency,
several of his neighbors to contribute to Federation’s doing business as Chase Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in Florida. Certain custody and other services are provided
Israel Terror Relief Fund following the events of October by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMCB). JPMS, CIA and JPMCB are affiliated companies under the common control of
7. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Products not available in all states.
Community leaders Barri Litt-White and Jason INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS:
Kalisman received the Robert S. & Ceil N. Levy • NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Young Leadership Award for their dedication to the • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE
Jewish community. The award is given annually to two
exceptional community members under the age of 45 who ©2024 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.
have demonstrated continued service to Jewish Federation
of Palm Beach County, as well as potential for future
leadership roles. Litt-White received the award for her