Page 2 - The Jewish Voice - July '24

Page 2, The Jewish Voice

Alpert JFS, Levine JRFS Celebrate from page 1

Ralph Pitman, Levine JRFS Zelda Mason, immediate past-
activities specialist, and Diane Emily Grabelsky, new board Marc D. Hopin, CEO of Alpert board chair and president, and
Susan Rothman, Jewish Kershenbaum, Volunteer member, with Jennifer Lesser, JFS, and Rep. David Silvers Carolyn Yasuna
Federation of Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Award Award recipient vice president of outreach
CEO Michael Hoffman, and of Distinction recipient, and Also honored for their service to Alpert JFS in 2024 were
Sydelle Sonkin Gary Lesser management, from Lynn University, and completed the several volunteers:
Administrative Officers Course of the Southern Police “Reb” Sol Freedman Award: Diane Kershenbaum
assistant chief of police, and chief of police in 1996. In Institute at the University of Louisville. Bernie Silbert Award: Harry Rapaport
2004, he was elected sheriff of Palm Beach County, and then “Alpert JFS and the sheriff’s office make a great team,” Bob Schweitzer Award: Iris Markel
reelected in 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020. He also served in said Bradshaw. “I’m proud to be the recipient of its Award of Linda White Award: Sharon Luckman-Shapiro and Paul
the U.S. Marine Corps. Distinction, and I look forward to continuing to demonstrate Shapiro
A graduate of Lake Worth High School, Sheriff Bradshaw how law enforcement and nonprofits like Alpert JFS can make
holds a BS degree in human resources management, with a difference in Palm Beach County.” Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Tholl
honors, from Palm Beach Atlantic University; an MS degree
in administration, with honors, specialization in emergency

The Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism
& Hatred Marks from page 1

• Holocaust Education: Partnered with inSIGHT
Through Education to bring a replica WWII cattle car
to eight public schools in Palm Beach County. This
initiative reached 6,500 students, empowering them to
stand up to Jewish hate.
• Shining a Spotlight: Federation served as one of the
key resources and interview subjects for “Hate Rising:
Antisemitism in America,” a seven-part series of news Is it time for
reports by WPEC CBS 12 that reached hundreds of
thousands of viewers and won a regional Emmy Award.
• Allyship Award: Established the Linda and Myron
Teitelbaum Community Allyship Award to recognize
non-Jewish leaders fighting antisemitism. WPEC CBS an informed,
12 News was the inaugural recipient of this honor award
for its “Hate Rising: Antisemitism in America” series.
Highlights of its first year to provide safety
throughout Jewish Palm Beach include:
• Granting Impact: In response to the urgent security
needs arising after the October 7 massacre, the center second opinion?
awarded security grants to over 35 local schools and
synagogues. With the support of The Tepper Foundation,
this ensures children and those of all ages can participate
in Jewish life without fear.
• See Something, Do Something: Launched a Burns Wealth Management Group
multimedia “See Something Do Something” campaign,
generating 5.7 million media impressions, to encourage
people to report antisemitic incidents. Ads appeared
in local newspapers, billboards, and TV commercials,
including a Spanish-language version.
• Volunteer Vigilance: Introduced Community
Security Services in Palm Beach through a collaboration Robert Burns
with The Paul E. Singer Foundation. Nearly 30 volunteer CFP , ChFC , CPWA ®
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protectors from local Jewish organizations received non-
lethal security training as part of this initiative. Managing Director
The Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism Wealth Partner, Portfolio Manager
& Hatred continues to lead the way through advocacy, 3825 PGA Blvd, Floor 9,
allyship building, and more. Highlights in 2023-2024 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
include: 561.694.5666
• Legislative Victory: Led a coalition to help draft
and pass the Florida Public Nuisance Act, elevating robert.m.burns@jpmorgan.com
penalties for many antisemitic activities to third-degree jpmorgan.com/burnswm
felonies. This success has led to arrests and serves as
a model for lawmakers in other states.
• Action on College Campuses: Partnership with
Hillel International and colleges throughout Florida to
empower students to stand up to rising discrimination,
harassment, and violence against Jewish students.
• Stand Up to Hate: Partnered with the Foundation Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP , CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™,
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to Combat Antisemitism to localize its powerful Blue CFP (with plaque design) and CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully
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Square campaign, urging people of all faiths and 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
backgrounds to #StandUpToJewishHate. Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “CPWA,” and “Certified Private Wealth Advisor.” CPWA, and/or Certified
• Empowering Change: Co-sponsored the Combatting Private Wealth Advisor signifies that the user has successfully completed The Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing
Antisemitism Movement’s 2023 North American requirements for investment management professionals and/or wealth advisors.
Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, attended by J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is a business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., which offers investment products and services
elected representatives from more than 50 cities. 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,
• Unifying Communities: Forged bonds with diverse doing business as Chase Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in Florida. Certain custody and other services are provided
communities, engaging 32,000 Spanish-speaking by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMCB). JPMS, CIA and JPMCB are affiliated companies under the common control of
viewers in a county with 450,000 Spanish speakers. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Products not available in all states.
Plans to expand on these and new efforts are already INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS:
under way for 2024-2025. To learn more about the • NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred’s • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE
efforts to boldly confront antisemitism and create a
safer, more tolerant future for Jewish Palm Beach, as ©2024 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.
well as how you can support its work, visit jewishpb.
org/standup.