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

How many butterflies are flying throughout the pages?

Count them and email your total to MilesRobin@JCFS.org by March 24.

The correct answers will be put into a random drawing to win a prize.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Sensational Hopeful Amazing Radiant Iconic

Love, Nanci

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

Shari, Thank You for Providing a Strong Root System for Chicago Teens!

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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.

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

The Bikshorn Family is proud to support 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

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)

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Congratulations

Jill Bernstein on this important honor.

Thank you for your service and dedication to Response for Teens as past Response Advisory Council Chair.

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Jill, Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

Love, Linda and Richard Price

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!

We love you!

Suzi Weiss and Joe Meis

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

We are very proud of YOU!!!

Love, Cheryl & Carey

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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

Thank you

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.

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!

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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

Congratulations, Shari!

A very well-deserved honor!

Rachel, Max, Jen, Zack, and Josh

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

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

5,714 people

29%

gender

male

65%

female

7%

genderqueer or other

age

15% 72%

13-18 years old

19-24 years old

5%

25-39 years old

8%

6-12 years old

family

47% families with transitions including divorce, separation, blending, and fostering

51% intact

2% other

diagnoses

29% depressive disorders 18%

45%

anxiety disorders

trauma and stressor related disorders

8% other

Shari, Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

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

Xoxo Mom

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We are in constant awe of the passion you bring to helping Chicago’s youth.

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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

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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!

Michelle Maer

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!

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Shari & Jill

If nothing ever changed,

there would be no such things as butterflies.

—Wendy Mass

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

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

Congratulations Jill 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

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

We love you, Mom and Dad

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!

U 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.

Congratulations

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!

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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

1163 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062 847.291.1657

Congratulations to

Jill and Shari

for a well-deserved honor!

Julie and Kenny Sacks

Video Production | Evanston Illinois www.burlingham.com | 773.771.0591

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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.

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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

Thank you, Jill!

For your heart and commitment in helping to shape our youth Love, C I T Y W O O D S 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

Congratulations, Shari on this incredible honor!

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)

Warmest congratulations to Shari Zenner on your well-deserved honor and

incredible work for Response for Teens.

Julie and Jon Lewin

Congratulations Jill & Shari Individual Health Coaching & Corporate Wellness

Honey Bronson

RN, FMCA

847.971.9412

honeybronsonhealthcoach.com honeybhealthcoach@gmail.com

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

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

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