2023 Tuned In Ad Book

THE LARRY DOBKIN EVENT

Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well.

—Unknown

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PROGRAM

Welcome

Lauren Kugelman & Lori Shapiro

Tuned In Co-Chairs

Extraordinary Adolescent Award

David Gichner

Presented by David Lipschutz, Director of Response for Teens

Opening Remarks

Stacey Shor

President and Chief Executive Officer

Honoring

Jill Bernstein

Presented by Jill Katlin

Response Advisory Council

Honoring

Shari Zenner

Presented by Nanci Dobkin

Response Advisory Council

Performance by The Chicago Academy for the Arts Jazz Combo

Raffle Pull

Nanci Dobkin, Lauren Kugelman, Lori Shapiro

Welcome to the 16th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event!

This evening, we are honored to recognize Jill Bernstein and Shari Zenner for their steadfast dedication to supporting Response for Teens and guiding the next generation in making healthy life choices. Jill and Shari worked to launch Tuned In almost 20 years ago and have each served as past chairs of the Response Advisory Council (RAC).

For 50 years, Response for Teens, a part of JCFS Chicago's family of services, has pursued its mission to support our young people, ages 12 to 24, and their families in the Chicago Jewish and general communities by giving them the tools they need to make healthy decisions in all aspects of their lives.

Utilizing a holistic approach to healthy youth development, Response provides counseling services that support social-emotional well-being; outreach and prevention education programming which promotes wellness and healthy decision-making; and youth leadership development opportunities. Through its array of services and initiatives, Response serves thousands of adolescents, families, and professionals each year.

This work would not be possible without the Jewish United Fund/ Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s ongoing support. Also, a sincere thank you to JCFS Chicago staff for helping to ensure a flawless and successful Tuned In event year after year. Finally, thank you to the members of the RAC for their leadership and commitment to Response for Teens’ work with youth and families. Their efforts to serve as community ambassadors and assist with fundraising are exceptional! Thank you again for joining us tonight and for generously supporting Response for Teens.

Eve Samson Chair, Response Advisory Council

On behalf of the Response Advisory Council (RAC), we want to welcome all of you to our 16th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event. We are so appreciative of you celebrating with us this evening!

We wouldn’t be here today without so many of you paving the way. Your leadership, support and advocacy has helped JCFS Chicago’s Response for Teens grow from a small office in West Rogers Park in 1972, to a beautiful new building on the Seigle Campus, in Skokie today. The work of Response for Teens is more important now than ever and your support has helped Response provide compassionate, adolescent-centered programs and services for thousands of young people in and around the Chicagoland area.

Tonight, we are thrilled to honor Jill Bernstein and Shari Zenner for their leadership and commitment to supporting young people in our community. Jill’s involvement with Jewish organizations that support children led her to join the Response Advisory Council 20 years ago, serving as chair of the RAC and the first chair of Tuned In. Shari’s commitment to the Jewish community led her to Response. Shari served as RAC chair, Snowball Mom and was queen of the ad book for Tuned In. We would like to congratulate Jill and Shari on this well-deserved honor. Mazel Tov!

Tuned In is the direct result of a hard-working committee. Thank you to the RAC members and JCFS staff who worked for months to make sure that every detail of our annual fundraiser is just right.

Mazel tov one and all as we come together for this special celebration.

Lauren Kugelman & Lori Shapiro 2023 Event Co-Chairs

JCFS Chicago recently named David Lipschutz, LCSW, CADC as the new director of Response for Teens. He will lead a team of youth development experts with expanded programming to all young people, regardless of religion, race, identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background. Our close relationship to partners in the community is vital to the success of Response and will maximize our potential to have a greater impact on a broader range of teens.

David Lipschutz is trained and certified in child and adolescent psychotherapy from the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. David also completed his addiction certification at Gateway Youthcare Foundation with specialization in adolescent and emerging adult substance abuse. He has worked in various clinical settings throughout his career, ranging from in-patient adolescent treatment to community mental health clinics. His specialties include program development, clinical supervision, and integrative treatment programing for the youth and young adult population.

“Coming to Response has been one of the highlights of my career as a clinical social worker. Response’s reputation for high quality, comprehensive therapeutic service to youth and emerging adults has always been something I have admired from afar.

Now, I am gratefully part of this wonderful program!”

—David Lipschutz

February 16, 2023

JCFS Chicago

3145 W. Pratt Blvd, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60645

Greetings,

As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered for the JCFS Chicago at our annual Response for Teens fundraiser. This occasion offers an exciting opportunity for everyone in attendance to join fellow members of your association and generate ideas that implement solutions. I commend the work you have done to help make Illinois a stronger and more inclusive state

JCFS Chicago encourages and inspires our Jewish community through their personal, emotional, and mental goals, leaving a lasting impact on our communities. Our state’s tremendous diversity is our greatest strength, and you have undoubtably left your mark here Illinois is proud to have enjoyed your service to our state. As you reflect on your accomplishments, I urge you to make plans that will build on your past contributions to JCFS Chicago. I am grateful for all the ways your organization has supported a strong future for Illinois.

On behalf of the people of Illinois, I offer my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable occasion.

Sincerely,

Governor JB Pritzker

1707 St. Johns Avenue

Highland Park, Illinois 60035 847.926 1000 cityhpil.com

March 19, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR:

Tonight is a special occasion for Highland Park as the Jewish Child & Family Services (JCFS) Chicago honors two of our beloved residents, Shari Zenner and Jill Bernstein. Highland Park residents “live with heart and lead with passion.” Both Shari and Jill embody that spirit for their outstanding commitment and support of the work of JCFS Chicago’s Response for Teens and for so many years of service to our community.

In brief, Shari Zenner is a past Chair of the Response Advisory Council, Snowball Mom and was queen of the ad book for Tuned In Jill Bernstein joined the Response Advisory Council twenty years ago. She has served as RAC chair and was the first chair of Tuned In.

Because of Shari and Jill’s compassion and leadership, JCFS has been able to provide critical services and resources, helping teens to feel empowered and make healthy choices.

Congratulations, Shari and Jill, for this recognition of your dedicated commitment and service. Tonight’s honor is well-deserved!

Sincerely,

Nancy R. Rotering Mayor City of Highland Park

March 19, 2023

Dear Lauren and Lori:

Let me start by saying thank you to the entire Response for Teens team.

Thank you for helping teens to build resilience. Thank you for helping to empower them with the tools to make healthy, life-affirming choices. And thank you for helping to ensure that they get support from their greater Jewish family when they need it most.

Young adults have always faced tremendous pressures during the crucible of their teen years, but the pandemic intensified those challenges—making Response’s work to help young people build self-esteem, coping skills and resilience more important than ever. Our community is fortunate to have Response in our corner at this crucial moment in time. As we strive to meet the spiraling mental health needs among young adults, we are grateful to have such a dedicated, skilled group of professionals and lay leaders come together to serve them with so much energy and empathy.

Special thanks and mazel tov to honorees Shari Zenner and Jill Bernstein. Shari, your remarkable, longstanding commitment to the next generation has done your friend and mentor Larry Dobkin proud. Jill, your lifelong passion for protecting children is an inspiration. It is wonderful to see you both recognized tonight after all you have given to our community.

Thank you all so much for coming together for good.

Sincerely,

Lonnie Nasatir

We are thrilled to honor Shari Zenner for her longstanding commitment to Response for Teens. Shari’s dedication to the Jewish community led her to the JUF Young Women’s Board which introduced her to Response. After falling in love with the teens at Response, Shari served as Response Advisory Council chair, Snowball Mom and was queen of the ad book for Tuned In. Larry Dobkin was a treasured friend and mentor to Shari and his passion for teens continues to inspire her. Shari and her husband, Brad, live in Highland Park and own the contracting company Z Construction. Jason and Lauren, Morgan and Jake, Joey, and their grandson Zev, bring constant love and laughter into their lives.

We are pleased to honor Jill Bernstein for her ongoing involvement with Response for Teens. After getting her degree in social work, Jill worked as a probation officer in Juvenile Court. Her involvement with Jewish organizations that support children led her to join the Response Advisory Council (RAC) 20 years ago, serving as chair of the RAC and the first chair of Tuned In.

Today, Jill is an art consultant with Joy Horwich Gallery+2 and a volunteer in the Waukegan schools teaching art. She lives in Highland Park with her husband, Irwin. They share pride in their children, Scott and Carly, Dana and Joe, Mark, Michael and Adam and their four grandchildren.

This year, we are recognizing Shari Zenner and Jill Bernstein for their years of support for Response for Teens and their deep commitment to helping our next generation make healthy life choices.

2023 EXTRAORDINARY ADOLESCENT AWARD

Response for Teens and the Response Advisory Council (RAC) are excited to announce the winner and the finalists for the Extraordinary Adolescent Award.

Teens were nominated for remarkable achievement in academics, athletics, visual or performing arts, leadership, community involvement, and/or overcoming obstacles.

Extraordinary Adolescent Award Winner

David Gichner, Glenbrook North High School

Finalists

Jenna Gayhart Harper College and Oakton Community College

Riley Reed

DePaul University

THANK YOU TO OUR IN-KIND DONORS!

Lauren and Harold Kugelman

Max Kugelman

Michael and Lynne Lieber

Michelle Maer

Art Potash

Karen Rish Designs

Allen Saltzman

These lists include our donors who made a gift to Response for Teens between 7/1/22 – 2/16/23. All gifts are needed and appreciated. Our apologies for any errors or omissions and our thanks to those whose support we received after going to print.

AMBASSADOR

Shure Charitable Trust

FOUNDER

Lillian and Maurie Lipsey Fund for Jewish Community Enhancement

PATRON

Leonard and Diane Sherman Family Foundation

Herbert z”l and Karen Wander

BENEFACTOR

Carly and Scott Bernstein, Dana and Joe Karmin, Mark Bernstein, Michael Bernstein, and Adam Bernstein

Nanci Dobkin

Lewis Greenwood Foundation

Highland Park Community Foundation

Gerald Horwitz

Frank and Fay Katlin Family Foundation

Michael and Lynne Lieber

Linda and Richard Price

Bill and Karyn Silverstein

LEADER

Jill and Irwin Bernstein

Terri and Mike Freeman

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Jill and Jory Katlin

Lauren and Harold Kugelman

The Plitt Charitable Trusts

Priority Sports and Entertainment/The Bartelstein Family

Kathy and Thomas Shafer

Lauren and Jason Zenner, Morgan and Jake Close, and Danielle Sharfman and Joey Zenner

Shari and Bradley Zenner

GUARDIAN

Anonymous ( 2 )

Wendy and Steven Abrams

Associated, Insurance and Risk Management Advisors

Carey and Dr. Cheryl Cooper

Debra and Steven Dresner

David and Lisette Eisendrath Foundation

Deborah Elbaum and Barry Rubin

Bobbi and Rob Feldgreber

June Finder

Joy Horwich

Jordan Kagan and Debbie Steinberg

Penny and Brett Keeshin

Wendy Kline

Arnold and Judith Horwich

Jill Weinberg and Bernard Kramer

Jane and Corey Light

Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer

Mitchell and Jamie Pawlan

Response for Teens is grateful to the many donors who made it possible to provide much needed services for adolescents within our community.

Barry Rubin and Deborah

Elbaum

Julie and Kenny Sacks

Eve and Marc Samson

Cathy Lieberstein Schneider and Joel Schneider

Jamie and Martin Schrero

Keith and Marci Shapiro

Lori and Russell Shapiro

Jami and Howard Sharfman

Jorie and Andrew Sigesmund

Brian and Jamie Vandenberg

Dr. Ralph and Donna Weichselbaum

Patty and Jay Weitzman

Lisa and Richard Worsek

Danielle Sharfman and Joseph Zenner

PARTNER

Jack and Kathleen Bayer

Adam and Robyn Berman

Lori Fagenholz and David Multack

Carol A. Farber

JMB Insurance

Karen and Dr. Jeffrey Katz

Lauren Kohlenbrener and Michael Sigesmund

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Arlene and Martin Lewis

Dr. Joe Meis and Suzi Weiss

MichaelSilver

Monster Tree Service of The North Shore

Marjie Sandlow and Barry Rosen

Ellen and Michael Samson

Alison and David Schimel

David Y. Schwartz

Jodi and Stan Slovin and Family

Karen and Allen Sutker

The Weinbrum Family Weinger/Spector Foundation

Barbara Zenner

SUPPORTER

Anonymous ( 2 )

Aon Foundation Matching Gifts

The Barr Fund

Ellen M. Bernstein

Merle Cowin and Larry Ordower

Judy and Tom Deutsch

Dresner Partners

Donna and Martin Field

Sarah Follmer

Lorraine Franklin

Gearhead Outfitters

The Hechtman Group, LTD

Susan and Rod Humerick

Tina and Larry Isaacson

David and Ronda Kaufman

Barbara and Jordon Katz

Liz and David Kleifield

Stephanie and Rick Koretz

Joan Krimstein

Julie and Jon Lewin

Nancy Lewis

Honorable Annette Lidawer and Robert Rubin

Dan and Randi Lustig

Lyla Marder

Risus Orthodontics

Louis and Jackie Robinson

Bradley and Susan Schulman

Rabbi Michael Schwab

Marcia and Marc Sloan

Andrew and Amy Small

Marilyn and Michael Vender

FRIEND

Anonymous ( 4 )

Alan and Susan Alport

Cheryl and Ted Banks

Steven and Hallie Barr

Carolyn Somlo Berlin and Robert Berlin

Darlene and Barry Bikshorn

Bottom Line Financial, Inc.

David and Gloria Brimm

Jill Brotman

Bennett Byk

Carefree Comfort

Dennis and Jane Carlton

Chams Women's Health Care, S.C.

Citywoods, Highland Park

Barry and Judi Chapnick

Paul and Beth Cherner

Bob and Stacie Chukerman

Daniel Cohen

Jordan Cohen

Beth and Richard Conen

Congregation Beth Shalom

Linda and Charles Dawe

Alex Dobkin

Carlie Dobkin and Eric Levin

Dr. David and Debbie Dobkin

Laura Dobkin and Ed

Landesman

Sydnie Dobkin

Janis and Ron Douglas

Joel Dworkin and Rabbi Lauren

Henderson

Arden and Earl Edelcup

Rita and Drew Eichner

Foodstuffs: Gourmet Foods and Catering

Gail Fox

David and Diana Freeman

Hallie Geller

Steven and Marcy Glink

Alise and Yoni Gold

Debbie Gold

Dr. and Mrs. Jordan Goldstein

Martyne and Robert Greenblatt

Healing Resources

Larry and Randi Heller

Highland Park Periodontics

Ken and Julie Hoffman

Adrienne and Ira Holtzman

James and Randy Holzman

HP TOPS

Dr. Richard and Susan Isaacson

Keith Mellovitz, D.D.S.

Allen Klein and Davi Hirsch

Ann-Louise Kleper

Caroline Kolb

Lori and Glen Krandel

Felissa B. Kreindler

Joan M. Kripke and Malachy E.

Gunther

Gayle Kwasman

Lauren Kwasman

Dr. William and Lori Leavitt

Elinor Lieberman

Jennifer and Andrew Lucas

Michelle and Jonathan Maer

Stephanie Meis

Katy Merkel

Rachel Mermel

Carol and David Miller

Gayle Miller

Joe and Amy Mishell

Dana Mosconi

Lauren and Wayne Newman

Wendy Ottosen

Jill and Greg Paiewonsky

Ronda and Brian Parmacek

Janet Pearlstein

Anne and Ross Pearlstein

Sherri Plaza

Dr. Michael and Susan Kagen

Podell

Steven and Jo Ann Potashnick

Rita Ratskoff

Lisa and Marc Roth

Josh and Alison Samson

Laura and James Schallman

Edwin Schlesinger

Edwin P. Schlesinger D.D.S., P.C.

Shaevitz Kosher Meats

Jerry and Judy Shapiro

Richard and Sheryl Sheiner

Sharel and Keith Shindler

Kim and Perry Shwachman

Linda Soreff Siegel

Scott Simon

Howard and Deborah Sitron

Beth and Hal Sklar

Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky

Andi Solomon

Vicki Spigelman

Maureen Statland

Cindy Stec

Sharon Rothstein and David Steinberg

Superior Optical

Lynn Surico

Tips 2 Toes

Randi and Rob Valerious

Rachel Volkowitz

John and Jenni Vravick

Carol Wagner

Judi Wallach

Ken and Donna Wallach

Michael Wallach

Phyllis Wallach

Loren and Diane Weil

Julie Weinberg

Kathy and Jeff Whitehead

Eleanor Wicks

Pamela and Ron Worth

Helene Wulff

Z Construction of Illinois, LLC

Leslie Zabel

Dottie Zoller

Mark and Susan Zolno

BUTTERFLY EFFECT : the phenomenon whereby a minute localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere

THE LARRY DOBKIN ENDOWMENT FUND DONORS AND THE RESPONSE GENERAL ENDOWMENT DONORS

The JCFS Chicago Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that JCFS and our sister agencies have the necessary resources to meet the community needs. All commitments to the Agency Endowment Foundations are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

We are grateful for all donations. Gifts of $1,000 and more are listed.

Anonymous ( 2 )

Jim and Kathleen Caragher

David and Debra Dobkin

Nanci Dobkin

Estate of Thelma Dobkin z”l

Donna and Martin Field

Maury L. and Nancy Fertig

June Finder

Stuart and Kim Frankenthal

Terri Freeman

Mike and Patti Frazin

Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Arnie and Nina Harris

The Barbara and Frank Lieber Family Charitable Trust

Michael and Lynne Lieber

Corey and Jane Light

Stanley and Jean Meadows

Nachshon Tzedakah Fund

Gerry and Barbara Oguss

Art Potash

Sara and Andy Poticha

Julie and Kenneth Sacks

Marc and Susan Sacks

Marc and Barbara Slutsky

Marc Swerdlow

Michael H. and Barbara Zaransky

Shari and Bradley Zenner

Legacy, what is a legacy?

It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.

Larry, we will continue to nurture your garden until it grows into something just as beautiful and vivacious as you. You might not be able to see it, but the world surely will. I, along with your children and your community, will carry on your legacy for the rest of our lives.

Love you always, Nanci

Alex Sydnie and Carlie & Eric

In Memory of our Dear Larry Dobkin

Memory Dear Friend Dobkin and Keith Shapiro

Like a butterfly, you powerful ladies have transformed Response for Teens and helped to bring hope to thousands of young people throughout our community.

Joyful

Inspirational

Loyal

Lovely

Sensational

Hopeful

Amazing

Radiant

Iconic

We are proud to support Response for Teens for the important work that it does for our community teenagers. Tuned In was the pet project of Larry Dobkin and this event is a great legacy for a great man.

We would also like to honor our good friend, Nanci Dobkin. We are in awe of Nanci’s dedication and her charitable nature. Nanci excels at every aspect of life, including her passionate work as a volunteer, docent, baker, mother, friend, sister, and pet owner.

We are thankful for all the hard work she does for Response for Teens.

The Lieber Family

Michael, Lynne, Jimmy, Jessica, Ben, and Jack

We would like to recognize the hard work, determination and expertise that Jill Bernstein has contributed to JCFS Chicago. Congratulations on a job well done!

Best Wishes, Tina & Larry Isaacson and Alison & David Schimel

Congratulations to RESPONSE, Tuned In staff and volunteers who make Response for Teens happen every day for teens for 50 years. We are proud to be part of this mission.

Tuned In/Response for Teens

CONGRATULATIONS

on the 16th Annual Tuned In Event benefiting Response for Teens

We celebrate those teens, the board, the volunteers and the staff who continue to bring amazing programs and support to so many.

Congrats also to Co-Chair

Lori Shapiro

The Slovin Family

Bruce and Barb Scher Heidi and Ed Pevos Robyn and Chris Edwards

The Bikshorn Family is proud to support

It is a great pleasure for us to pay tribute and honor Shari Zenner. She truly is an inspiration in all she accomplishes. She diligently supports goodness in everything she does every day and she is so very gracious in her caring!

Her upbeat and positive attitude is infectious. As newcomers to this city, we have been embraced with her kindness and are honored to call her a friend.

Karen & Jeff

You love to climb mountains for fun

And move mountains for RESPONSE

We are so proud of you

Love you, the A4 (aka the Aspen 5) QQQQ

Mazel Tov to Jill and Shari!

We applaud your years of hard work and dedication to this important organization. The

Sharfman Family

Congratulations to

Shari Zenner and Jill Bernstein

Your dedication and hard work continue to be an inspiration to us and to the entire community.

We are so proud to support the critical work of Response for Teens, which is needed more now than ever.

Thank you to the incredible staff and members of the Response Advisory Council (RAC) for all of their hard work and helping the community.

Lori and Russell Shapiro

Mazel Tov Shari on this well-deserved honor!

Suzi Weiss and Joe Meis

Jill, You are the World’s Aishet Chayel...

We are very proud of YOU!!!

Love, Cheryl & Carey

MANY

Each year Response for Teens partners with middle schools, high schools, camps, synagogues and community centers to provide interactive, experiential programming on a wide range of topics relevant to youth. Throughout this book are some of the notes we receive from students.

Mazel Tov

to Jill Bernstein and Shari Zenner on this well-deserved honor!

And, my deepest appreciation and gratitude to the Response Advisory Council for their incredible leadership and commitment to Response in helping strengthen our community.

David Lipschutz Director of Response for Teens

So proud of Jill Bernstein for all she does for the community!

Jill Weinberg and Bernard Kramer

Butterflies are self propelled flowers.

—R.H. Heinlein

Jill,

You TUNED IN early and have helped Response achieve wonderful things on behalf of our teens.

I could not be prouder of all that you have done for Response, our community, and our family. Your leadership sets a great example!

I love you!

Irwin

To Shari, Mazel Tov for all of your hard work. Your generosity and kindness has no limits.

Love, Mom

to the incredible Response Advisory Council and the entire Response for Teens staff for supporting Tuned In and for your commitment to our teen community.

Thank you Congratulations

to Shari and Jill on this well-deserved honor!

Lauren Kugelman

Thank you for all you do for Response and our community—your work has touched so many lives so positively!

Mazel Tov!

Your 20+ year commitment to the Jewish community and Response for Teens is an inspiration to all of us. I am so proud of you and love you dearly.

Brad Zenner

Jill, congratulations on such a deserving honor!

We admire your commitment to Response and the community served by JCFS.

Love, Barbara and Jordon and Family

Dear Nanci,

Congratulations on another incredible job you have done as a member of the Planning Committee for this year’s Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event.

Thank you for carrying on the Dobkin Legacy of making our community a better place to live for our teens and their families.

Your involvement with Response for Teens throughout the year, including being on the Response Advisory Council, makes a huge impact and is greatly appreciated by many.

We love you. Jeff, Trish, Andrew, Rachel and Madeline

Shari,

We did it!

I couldn’t have done it without you!

You made this experience so much fun. Your endless support, encouragement, and levity got me through this process.

Thanks for being the BEST co-honoree!!

You’re amazing!

I’m feeling very lucky to be sharing this night with you!!

XOXO, Jill

5,714

people

male 65%

female

gender

29% 7% genderqueer or other

In fiscal year 2022, Response for Teens impacted the lives of

Shari, Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

I could not be more proud of the wonderful work you do for Response. Xoxo Mom

Congratulations Shari

We are in constant awe of the passion you bring to helping Chicago’s youth. You make a daily difference to all who are lucky enough to know you and we are proud to call you our friend!

With love and gratitude, Robyn & Adam

Josh, Zoie & Archie

Amanda & Drew

Alex

Jill

Love, Kathy & Jack Bayer

Dear Jill, Mazel Tov on your amazing honor. Your dedication and commitment to RESPONSE is an inspiration. Thanks for being “Tuned In” to the needs of our teens.

All our love, Lauren Kohlenbrener and Michael Sigesmund

Dear Shari and Jill, THANK YOU for all that you do!

Love, Cathy & Joel Schneider and Family

To my incredible and supportive family and friends -

THANK YOU!!!

These past 20 years have been a learning experience and you have been along for the journey. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Love Shari

The

Joy Horwich Gallery +2

...Our ‘arts are filled with joy as we “sing” the praises of our very own, Jill Bernstein and our dear friend, Shari Zenner!

Mazel Tov!

XOXO

Joy Horwich Gallery +2

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Jill: Congratulations on this wonderful honor and achievement. You deserve this recognition. We are so proud of you.

All our love, Nancy and Barry Marcia and Marc Kathy and Howard

To our wonderful Honorees and RAC, Your leadership is inspiring!

May you go from strength to strength.

Mazel Tov!

Nanci and the entire Dobkin Family, Tonight marks the 10th year Tuned In was named

The Larry Dobkin Event.

Larry embodied so many characteristics that we aim to instill in our teens: kindness, compassion, dedication, honesty, and loyalty.

Thank you for carrying on Larry’s legacy!

OShari & Jill

Shari and Jill

We are so proud of both of you to have this honor.

Thank you for your “RESPONSE”, hard work and dedication to being “TUNED IN” to our community’s teens. Mazel Tov!

Karen and Allen Sutker

If nothing ever changed, there would be no such things as butterflies.

—Wendy Mass

To Michelle, our fearless leader!

Thank you for your hand holding, encouragement, and support in helping us to navigate this great honor.

Your hard work, humor, responsiveness, patience, and dedication has been so beneficial to Response and of course to us.

You’ve got the perfect recipe for great success in your future!

We wish you the best of luck!

We’ll miss you!

Shari & Jill

Jill

What a privilege to be a co-honoree with you for Tuned In.

You embody all Response stands for: acceptance, empathy, education, compassion, and not to mention being a role model to our community and fabulous mother and friend. Sharing the past 20 years, working toward a common goal of empowering teens has been so incredibly fulfilling and impactful.

You are the best, Shari

Life is well lived, not by milestones and moments that are defined by things, comfort or success. A life well lived is measured by those moments when you give of yourself, more than you think you can give.

—The Mom Cafe Shari, Congratulations on receiving this special and well-deserved honor. And for giving more than you thought you could for the past 20 years.

Lots of love, Lori & David

on this well-deserved honor. You are special to the teens you have helped and to all of us!

Adrienne, Caryn, Jill K, Judy, Julie, Kathy, Randi and Terry

Your commitment and dedication to Response is an inspiration to all of us!

Much love, Fifi and Ron

To our ROCK STAR,

JILL BERNSTEIN!

You don’t miss a BEAT!

You have always been TUNED IN to the needs of the teens in our community and we are all in much greater HARMONY for it.

As always, we are so proud of you.

XOXO

Love your biggest fans, Joy (Mom) Horwich + the Keeshin Family

Dear Terri,

We love you, Mom and Dad

We appreciate all that you are doing to support this wonderful organization.

David and the staff of Response for Teens…

You are:

Remarkable

Energetic

Sensitive

Positive

cOmmitted

iNspiring

Supportive

Exemplary

Thank you for your dedication to empowering teens to make healthy life choices!

Jill and Jory Katlin

In Appreciation for Your Continued Leadership and Guidance

Eve Samson

It’s Our Honor Watching You Soar

Mariann & Steven Rubin

Deborah Elbaum & Barry Rubin

Ellen & Michael Samson

A huge shout out to the members of the RAC and the JCFS and Response staff for once again making Tuned In a great success!

Your hard work and commitment to our teens truly makes a difference in enriching their lives. We join our community in expressing our gratitude and appreciation for a job well done!

Shari & Jill

The Plitt Charitable Trusts

is pleased to support Response for Teens and congratulates Shari Zenner and Jill Bernstein in recognition of their commitment to JCFS.

to Jill Bernstein and Shari Zenner

For this well-deserved honor.

Your long time dedication and commitment to Response for Teens has been an inspiration.

Thank you for all you’ve done!

AJill K

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Also ENJOY hearing/seeing Allen regularly at: NIRVANA WINE & GRILLERIE, Vernon Hills (847/918-7828)

Dearest Jill, Congratulations on your most well-deserved honor for your 15-year commitment to JCFS and Response for Teens. Starting as the first chairperson and remaining on the Response Advisory Council, you have had such a profound, positive impact on many young adult lives. A significant accomplishment to be most proud of!

Throughout our 45-year friendship, I have had the utmost respect and admiration for you, for your devotion to your family and five beautiful babies, your long-standing commitment to the Jewish community, and your unwavering loyalty to me and your abundance of friends. Jilly Bean, you are a rare jewel, and it is a true privilege to have you as such a dear friend.

Keep doing your important and meaningful work. Our world needs your most loving heart, determination and intellect more than ever!

Love you so, Nancy

Nemerovski

So proud of our lifelong friend Jill for all you do and all you are! You have made a positive difference in so many lives.

Congrats on this well-deserved honor!

We s you, Debbie & Jon and Judy & Jerry

To my amazing family & friends... Thank you for all you do to support me and Response!

You fill my heart with joy!!

With love, Mom/Jill

Jill, w

We are proud to salute you and your well-deserved recognition by Response for Teens/Tuned In.

Your on-going, selfless efforts have helped so many people. You truly make this world a better place.

Jamie and Mitchell Pawlan and Family

Congratulations to Jill Bernstein for her well-deserved honor!

Jill is a compassionate soul, a dedicated leader and cares deeply about community.

I, along with our community at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, honor her for her amazing work supporting Response for Teens. Proud to have you as a member of our community! And thank you to all the volunteers and staff who support this important program.

-Rabbi Michael Schwab

Congrats Shari and Jill

Thank you for the time and energy you have dedicated to helping the next generation make healthy choices. This honor is well-deserved.

Kim Levy and Michael Stafman

Congratulations to JILL BERNSTEIN!

Your hard work and long-term commitment to the teens of Chicagoland, continues to be an inspiration to us ALL!

LOVE, Aunt Judy & Uncle Arnie Horwich and Cousins, Wendy, Jacob & Sam Kline

For your heart and commitment in helping to shape our youth

Love,

HIGHLAND PARK

Jill and Shari, What a well-deserved honor!

Your dedication to Response for Teens over the years has been truly amazing.

xo Karen Karen Rish Designs

Jill, Thank you for all of your support for this worthy cause.

Merle Cowin and Larry Ordower

Shari and the Response Team:

The work you do is so meaningful. We are thrilled to honor all of you and the people that you help each day.

Shari, your contributions to the Board and Response are reflective of the generous and kind person and friend you are to all that you meet.

Congratulations on the evening, it is so deserved.

Kathy and Tom Shafer

Mazal Tov Jill, on this incredible and well-deserved honor. As long as we’ve known Jill, (almost 40 years), she has worked tirelessly on so many causes near and dear to her heart and the Jewish community, and Response is no different.

We are so very proud of you for all you do! We are very blessed to be able to call Jill and her family, Our True Blue Friends!

We Love You, The Other Bernsteins

(Ellen, Roy, Sarah, Baruch, Molly, Yitzy, Isaac and Yael)

Scott, Carly, Joe, Dana, Mark, Michael and Adam

Mom, We are so proud of you today as we are every day. Congrats on a great event! We love you!

XOXO MWAH

Congratulations to Jill Bernstein and Shari Zenner on this well-deserved honor.

Congratulations to Nanci Dobkin and the entire RAC for continuing to honor Larry’s memory by supporting the vital work of Response.

Linda Soreff Siegel

Mazel tov, Jill,

on all your dedication and work on behalf of Response for Teens over the years! Your compassion and kindness are something we can all strive for. Thank you for taking me under your wing and for all of our chats. You are so deserving of this evening and Response is a true gem of an organization!

Jorie Sigesmund

The North Shore Auxiliary of JCFS Chicago is proud to support Tuned In and Response for Teens.

Congratulations to the Response for Teens staff for their amazing dedication to teen mental health.

To the RAC, thank you for allowing us to be part of this important work.

Brian and Pamela Ruos

RESPONSE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Lauren Kugelman, Lori Shapiro, Event Co-Chairs

Eve Samson, Response Advisory Council Chair

Nanci Dobkin, Immediate Past Chair

Debbie Dresner

Lisa Feller

Terri Freeman

Aleksandra Furman

Melinda Grossman

Jordan Kagan

Jill Katlin

Stacey Orleans

Lydia Rifkind

Barry Rubin

Pamela Ruos

Jonathan Rutman

Bruce E. Scher

Andrea Stratton

Julie Weinberg, JUF Women’s Philanthropy Board

Amy Yaffe, JUF Young Women’s Board

PAST CHAIRPERSONS

Jill Bernstein

Larry Dobkin *

Nanci Dobkin

Donna Field

June Finder

Abe Goldsmith

Julie Hoffman

Lauren Kohlenbrener

Bob Manewith

Jean Meadows

Edward B. Mehlman

Wendy Nathan

Richard Nelson

Ilene Novack

Gerry Oguss

Lynn Polen

Hollis Russinof

Susan Steinberger

Marianne K. Taussig

Shari Zenner

HONORARY RAC MEMBERS

Dr. Karen Bernstein

Rabbi Wendi Geffen

RESPONSE DIRECTOR

David Lipschutz, LCSW, CADC

*Of Blessed Memory

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Response for Teens is part of the JCFS family of services. JCFS Chicago is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community. We embrace diversity. Our commitment to inclusivity is woven throughout our services, programs and welcoming workplace.

Go on, hitch a ride on the back of a butterfly. There’s no better way to fly.

—Patrick Monahan