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Please open your hearts

By Rich Bergman, Major Gifts Officer
o quote the famous words that help. And we want to help.
patriot Thomas Paine wrote in We know that you may have made
T1776, “These are the times that a gift to our Annual Campaign this year
try men’s souls.” While he was writing and we thank you so much for that. DR. CIFRA IS AMONG THE BEST
to encourage General Washington’s There are also many who have made SPINAL DECOMPRESSION PHYSICIANS
troops during our American Revo- their annual gifts, but in addition, are IN AMERICA
lution, his words are fitting for our also supporting our “STRONGER TO- Dr. David Cifra, DC
Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community GETHER: Coronavirus Relief” cam- Medical breakthrough technology for bulging,
today. paign and our “Keep Us herniated, and degenerative discs.
First came COVID-19 Safe” security fund. We No Pain, No Drugs, No Surgery!
and all its pain and heart- are immensely grateful. Board Certified in the Specialty of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
ache, then we were hit These are indeed
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tisemitism, and now, in the souls! If you have not to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION
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physical and financial. munity who are at risk
We have donors who and in need. We ask
are now recipients of our you to open your hearts
help in order to feed their once again and support L’Chayim
families. There are Holo- Rich Bergman our “STRONGER TO-
caust survivors who tell us that they GETHER: Coronavirus Relief Fund”
feel “they are going through the terror and “Keep Us Safe” security fund. You
of the Nazis and antisemites all over can donate at jfedsrq.org/relief or jfed-
again.” There are families that are now srq.org/keepussafe.
food insecure, and synagogues and Thank you for your generosity and Here’s “to Life” on the Gulf Coast
Jewish organizations that have huge giving hearts.
security needs. In desperation, they Rich Bergman can be reached at rberg Committed to the Jewish Community for over 20 years,
have all turned to our Federation for man@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6306. Stacy is passionate about real estate and strives
to build ever-lasting relationships based on exceptional service,
Volunteer Spotlight...continued from page 16 uncompromising values and a strong work ethic.
much we have in common. ‹ Embracing Our Differences, where
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respects but weren’t for her. where she shares her knowledge of
She still remembers having to take the senior care community.
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a job interview, and when prospective as a member of the Hatred Ends Sarasota's Conservative Synagogue
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Leave a legacy. Please consider making a legacy gift in your will, trust, ried or pregnant. rewarded multifold as she shares her welcomes you!
Ministry Action team.
Volunteering defines Bette. She is
By a quirky twist of luck, Bette
was able to leverage her French speak-
retirement account or life insurance policy to our
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keting assistant with Pepsi in its Foods
children’s eyes, brings joy to those in
You are helping grow Jewish tomorrows. LIFE & LEGACY Partners. ing skills to land her first job as a mar- quest for knowledge, sees wonder in
International Division in Paris, thus their twilight years, and respects and
Sarasota-Manatee
beginning her illustrious career in in- embraces all races and religions.
ternational business. Bette’s passion for others stems
Chabad
When it was time for Bette to re- from her childhood. Her parents were
tire, she had to determine how she role models who instilled middle-class
would spend the rest of her life. values, treating everyone equally.
To make the transition, Bette start- “My father’s business partner was
ed consulting. One client was Pines of African American. Our family pediatri-
Sarasota Rehabilitation & Senior Care cian was African American. Our family

Community. She left her mark with dentist was a woman. We traveled and
the Ready & Steady Falls Prevention made many friends worldwide, invit-
program, intended to help prevent falls ing them to stay with us,” says Bette.
and to minimize the risks of falling. Both Andre and Bette are inde- At Temple Beth Sholom, everyone is welcome!
Bette says that socializing and net- fatigable in wanting to contribute as Now, as always, TBS is your home.
working with people of all ages are educators in this community. Passion
paramount during retirement. Besides driving purpose explains it all.
her meaningful work at Federation, she If you are interested in volunteering, Daily morning Minyan 8:00 a.m.
volunteers for the following organiza- there are many ways to contribute and Friday Shabbat meal pick-up 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about each partner organization at
JFEDSRQ.org/Legacy-Partner-Program tions: be part of the volunteer life at the Fed- Friday night service 6:30 p.m.
‹ Brandeis National Committee as eration. For more information, please Saturday morning service 10:00 a.m.
Chief Information Officer, dedicat- contact Jeremy Lisitza, Director of In-
ed to providing philanthropic sup- novation and Volunteer Engagement, Various classes and special events
and more!
port to Brandeis University. at 941.343.2113 or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org. Visit our website or Facebook page for more details

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