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www.JewishFederationLCC.org Happy Passover! Vol. 32 No. 7 n March 2010 / 5770 2010 Campaign Dinner a major hit! FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR nAlan Isaacs T INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2 Jewish Film Festival – a reel success he major fundraising event of the 2010 Jewish Federation annual campaign took place at the Club at Grandezza on Sunday evening, Janu- ary 24. The event provided a beautiful setting and an opportunity for our Pace Setters ($5,400 and over) and Major Givers ($1,800 - $5,399) to gather and demonstrate their support for our Jewish Community here at home, and Jewish communities in Israel and overseas. After a cocktail hour, the group was seated for the program and din- ner. Federation President Larry Eisenfeld welcomed everybody to the event, and Board member Barbara Siegel introduced the opening speaker, Hon. Paul Hirschson, Deputy Consul for Israel in Miami. Hirschson briefed the group about the mood in Israel and issues affecting the relation- ship between Israel and the United States. Dinner was then served, af- ter which the group was addressed by John Loftus, an expert on the 15 Cupcake Fundraiser ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 9 Israel & the Jewish World 10 Our Community 19 Candle Lighting Times 22 Commentary 23 Rabbi’s Views 26 Organizations 28 Temple News 30 Marketplace 31 Community Calendar 9701 Commerce Center Court ort Myers, Florida 33908 POSTMASTER: DATED RELIGIOUS NEWS ITEMS. TIME SENSITIVE– PLEASE EXPEDITE! DELIVER TO CURRENT RESIDENT OR American intelligence community and behind-the- headlines issues related to the prospects of Iran acquir- ing nuclear arms. Introduced by Juli Bobman, Loftus went on to illuminate the events surrounding the subject. Both speakers were well received and responded to a number of questions afterwards. After dessert, Sheila Laboda explained the importance of contributing to the work of the Federation and the advances we have made during the many years that she has been involved in this enterprise. Larry thanked everyone for attend- ing and for their support, and acknowledged FineMark National Bank and Trust for their sponsorship. This preeminent group of contributors is respon- sible for raising the lion’s share of the campaign each year, but it is clear that even after a very success- ful fundraiser, the cam- paign now rests on those who have not yet made their contributions. The Jewish Federation Hon, Paul Hirschson, guest speaker John Loftus, Dennis Landfried of FineMark Bank offers many opportunities for the community to share in its goals and mission. Attendance at, and sup- port for all the events and programs that the Federation sponsors are important ways to participate in our Jewish community and se- cure the future for our families and the community. For more photos from this event, please see pages 16-17. Jerry Laboda, Sheila Laboda, Lee Seidler, Gene Harrison, Judy Goldenberg Federation President Larry Eisenfeld welcomes the attendees PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FT. MYERS, FL PERMIT NO. 175
2010 Campaign Dinner A Major Hit!
The major fundraising event of the 2010 Jewish Federation annual campaign took place at the Club at Grandezza on Sunday evening, January
24. The event provided a beautiful setting and an opportunity for our Pace Setters ($5,400 and over) and Major Givers ($1,800
- $5,399) to gather and demonstrate their support for our Jewish Community here at home, and Jewish communities in Israel and overseas.
After a cocktail hour, the group was seated for the program and dinner.
Federation President Larry Eisenfeld welcomed everybody to the event, and Board member Barbara Siegel introduced the opening speaker, Hon.
Paul Hirschson, Deputy Consul for Israel in Miami.
Hirschson briefed the group about the mood in Israel and issues affecting the relationship between Israel and the United States.
Dinner was then served, after which the group was addressed by John Loftus, an expert on the American intelligence community and behind-theheadlines issues related to the prospects of Iran acquiring nuclear arms. Introduced by Juli Bobman, Loftus went on to illuminate the events surrounding the subject.
Both speakers were well received and responded to a number of questions afterwards. After dessert, Sheila Laboda explained the importance of contributing to the work of the Federation and the advances we have made during the many years that she has been involved in this enterprise. Larry thanked everyone for attending and for their support, and acknowledged FineMark National Bank and Trust for their sponsorship.
This preeminent group of contributors is responsible for raising the lion’s share of the campaign each year, but it is clear that even after a very successful fundraiser, the campaign now rests on those who have not yet made their contributions.
The Jewish Federation offers many opportunities for the community to share in its goals and mission.
Attendance at, and support for all the events and programs that the Federation sponsors are important ways to participate in our Jewish community and secure the future for our families and the community.
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