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LINDA SOREFF SIEGEL

We are thrilled to honor Linda Soreff Siegel for her steadfast support of Response for Teens, life-long

commitment to youth, and long-standing leadership

in the Chicago Jewish community. After professional careers as a teacher and attorney, Linda embraced community leadership. She is a Multigenerational Trustee of the Jewish Women’s Foundation and a

former board member of JFCS (now JCFS Chicago), JUF Women’s Philanthropy, and CJE SeniorLife.

She has also served as a community volunteer at Barrington Youth Services and a volunteer

attorney for The Ark. When not volunteering,

she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Greetings!

As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered for the Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) of Chicago’s annual Response for Teens fundraiser.

This occasion offers an exciting opportunity for everyone gathered 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 and emotional goals, leaving a last impact throughout the State. Illinois’ tremendous diversity is our greatest strength, and you have undoubtedly 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 successes. I am grateful for all the ways your organization has supported a strong future for Illinois.

I would also like to honor Linda Siegel, who is being recognized tonight, for her outstanding leadership. Having experience in both teaching and law, Linda ultimately transitioned to a life of community leadership, serving with Barrington Youth Services and The Ark, while holding positions within several Jewish organizations including JCFS and Jewish United Fund’s Women’s Philanthropy branch. Throughout her life, Linda has displayed a deep commitment to ensuring our teens have every opportunity to thrive, while lifting up Chicago’s Jewish community. I commend you for your work and dedicated leadership in supporting our young people, ensuring they have all they need to embrace the full potential of their lives.

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

Sincerely,

Governor JB Pritzker

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Ms. Linda Soreff Siegel 3145 West Pratt Boulevard Floor 2 Chicago, IL 60645-4125 March 17, 2024 Dear Ms. Linda Soreff Siegel: I am writing to recognize and celebrate your contributions to the Jewish community through your dedicated service at Response for Teens, the Jewish Women's Foundation, JUF Women's Philanthropy, and CJE Senior Life.

Your efforts in promoting unity, fostering understanding and advocating for positive change have left a lasting impact on the Jewish community. Your leadership serves as an example to others and helps us work towards building stronger and more inclusive communities.

I know that the Jewish community joins me in thanking you for the positive contribution you made through your community service.

My very best to you, your family and friends on this special occasion.

Sincerely,

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Welcome to the 17th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event!

This evening, we are honored to recognize Linda Soreff Siegel for her steadfast dedication to supporting Response for Teens and life-long commitment to the well-being of youth.

For over 50 years, Response, a part of JCFS Chicago’s family of services, has pursued its mission to support Chicago area teens and emerging adults in the Jewish community and beyond by Welcome to the 17th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event! giving them the tools they need to make healthy decisions in all aspects of their lives.

This evening, we are honored to recognize Linda Soreff Siegle for her steadfast

dedication to supporting Response for Teens and life-long commitment to the well-being Using a holistic approach to healthy youth development, of youth.

Response provides counseling services that support social-

For over 50 years, Response, a part of JCFS Chicago'seducation family of services, has pursued emotional well-being; outreach and prevention its mission to support Chicago area wellness teens and and emerging adults in the Jewish community programming which promotes healthy decisionand beyond by giving them the tools they need to make healthy decisions in all aspects making; and youth leadership development opportunities. of their lives.

Through its array of services and initiatives, Response serves

many adolescents and families each year.

Using a holistic approach to healthy youth development, Response provides counseling services that support social-emotional well-being; outreach and prevention education This work would be possible without the decision-making; Jewish United Fund/ programming whichnot promotes wellness and healthy and youth Jewish Federation of opportunities.

Metropolitan Chicago’s ongoing support. leadership development Through its array of services and initiatives, Also, a sincere you to JCFS staffyear. for helping to Response servesthank many adolescents andChicago families each

ensure a flawless and successful Tuned In event year after year.

This workthank wouldyou not be without the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Finally, to possible the members of the Response Advisory Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s ongoing support.

Also, a sincere thank to JCFS Chicago Council (RAC) for their leadership and commitment toyou Response’s staff for helping to ensure a flawless and successful Tuned In event year after year. work with youth and families. Their efforts to serve as community Finally, thank you to the members of the Response Advisory Council (RAC) for their ambassadors and assist with fundraising are exceptional! Thank you leadership and commitment to Response’s work with youth and families. Their efforts to for generously supporting Response forwith Teens. serve as community ambassadors and assist fundraising are exceptional! Thank you for generously supporting Response for Teens.

Lori LoriShapiro Shapiro Chair, Response Advisory Council

Chair, Response Advisory Council

Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people."

-Fred Rogers

This quote by Fred Rogers, who inspires children and adults with his wise, warm, and relational programming, links directly to our vision at Response for Teens. Providing guidance and education to teens and their families is at our core, and we are uniquely positioned to help young people navigate one of the most critical and rewarding periods of their lives. By supporting the developmental needs of youth, our educational and clinical outpatient programming can have an impact on youth throughout the Chicago area.

In the last year, Response has expanded our educational programming for young people and their families. Our engaging, knowledgeable, and energetic Community Educators are on the frontline: meeting with youth and parents in schools, synagogues, libraries, community centers, and more. Akiba Schechter Day School, Bernard Zell, Chicago Jewish Day School, Erie Elementary School, Hyde Park Day School, and Jones College Prep are just a few of the schools and synagogues we partner with.

Our master’s-level therapists, who specialize in working with youth and emerging adults, work closely with teens who need additional clinical support as they navigate the complexities of adolescence.

We are excited and hopeful to continue our growth and impact for the upcoming year! Please know that our experienced and dedicated staff are here and available to support the needs of teens and emerging adults for many years to come, and we couldn’t do this work without your partnership and generosity.

David Lipschutz, LCSW Director, Response for Teens

On behalf of the Response Advsiory Council (RAC), we want to welcome all of you to our 17th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event. We are so happy to have you here with us this evening!

The continued leadership, support and advocacy from all of you has helped JCFS Chicago’s Response for Teens grow from a small program in West Rogers Park in 1972, to a vibrant and growing service operating out of a beautiful new building on the Seigle Campus, in Skokie today. The work of Response is more important now than ever and your commitment has helped the dedicated staff of Response provide compassionate, adolescent-focused programs and services for thousands of young people in and around the Chicagoland area.

Tonight, we are thrilled to honor Linda Soreff Siegel for her steadfast support of Response for Teens, life-long commitment to youth, and long-standing leadership in the Chicago Jewish community. After professional careers as a teacher and attorney, Linda embraced community leadership at several Jewish organizations and also served as a community volunteer at Barrington Youth Services and a volunteer attorney for The Ark. We would like to congratulate Linda 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 our staff who worked for months to make sure that every detail of this event is just right, including the ad book, raffle, talent, marketing and fundraising.

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

Nanci Dobkin and Barry Rubin 2024 Event Co-Chairs

HONOREE COMMITTEE Teri and Steve Barnett Jodie and Peter Berkman Fran and Mark Levy Bonnie and David Miller Randee and Rob Romanoff Mally Rutkoff Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky Maureen Statland

HOST COMMITTEE Debbie and David Dobkin Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer Jakob Horwitz Lynne and Mike Lieber

Our heartiest congratulations, Linda.

Sarilyn and Sherman Fogel

In memory of LARRY DOBKIN Cousins Steve and Hallie Barr

PROGRAM Welcome..................Nanci Dobkin and Barry Rubin Tuned In Co-Chairs About Response for Teens.... David Lipschutz, LCSW and Alyssa Robbins Extraordinary Teen Award................... Presented by Lori Shapiro, RAC Chair Teen Performance.............................. The Chicago Academy for the Arts Introduced by Terri Freeman Honoring Linda Soreff Siegel................. Presented by Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky Raffle Pull

THANK YOU TO OUR IN-KIND DONORS! Niki Friedman The Kahn Family Lauren and Harold Kugelman Max Kugelman

Lynne and Mike Lieber Art Potasch 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 7/1/23 – 2/14/24. 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.

FOUNDER Anonymous Crown Family Philanthropies Lillian and Maurie Lipsey Fund for Jewish Community Enhancement PATRON Helene Diamond and Jorde Nathan Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Shure Charitable Trust BENEFACTOR Nanci Dobkin Highland Park Community Foundation Gerald Horwitz Jill and Jory Katlin Michael and Lynne Lieber

Niles Township Government Barry Rubin and Deborah Elbaum Leonard and Diane Sherman Family Foundation Linda Soreff Siegel Siegel-Zuckerman Family LEADER Dr. David and Debbie Dobkin Terri and Mike Freeman Greenberg Traurig, LLP Lauren and Harold Kugelman Francine and Mark Levy Stanley and Jean Meadows Priority Sports and Entertainment/The Bartelstein Family Kim and Perry Shwachman Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky

GUARDIAN Anonymous ( 2 ) Wendy and Steven Abrams Jodie and Peter Berkman Jill and Irwin Bernstein Michael Capone and Adriana Hernandez-Capone Debra and Steven Dresner Steven and Kathy Feiger June Finder Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer Charles Gofen Patricia and Loren Golden Holly and Harold Israel Matt and Jill Kripke Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC Corey and Jane Light Dr. Jennie Ozan and Mr. Steven Ozan Judy Pauker Joseph and Harriet Resnick, Howard and Helaine Resnick, Ron and Rachel Cooper Jonathan Rutman Eve and Marc Samson Lori and Russell Shapiro Michael and Sheila Siegel Howard Suskin The Trillium Foundation Dan Wander and Ruth Freedman Shari and Brad Zenner

PARTNER Douglas and Nancy Bank Teri and Steve Barnett Congregation Beth Shalom Carol A. Farber Bobbi and Rob Feldgreber Dana and Doug Friedman David and Carol Golder Todd Jacobs Pamela K. Jensen JMB Insurance Eric and Deanna Kripke Bradley Levy and Barrie Bloom David A. and Bonnie R. Miller Randee and Robert Romanoff Dr. Mark and Andi Rosen David Y. Schwartz Rony and Catherine Shimony Marty and Mimi Siegel Steve Soreff and Peggy Tucker Julie Weinberg Weinger/Spector Foundation SUPPORTER Anonymous ( 2 ) Advanced Sprinkler Systems, Inc. Jeffrey and Jamie Annenberg Laurie and Grant Bagan Steven and Hallie Barr The Barr Fund Darlene and Barry Bikshorn Brian and Andrea Birkan

Deborah and Matthew Brown Gail and Chris Dallas Robyn and Steve Duberstein Dr. Marvin and Beverly Freedman Adrienne and Irwin Friedman Dana and Doug Friedman Hope and Eric Haron Joseph and Cynthia Kaplan Michael and Nancy Kreloff Eric and Deanna Kripke Joanie and Larry Kripke Lori Leavitt Andrea and Benjamin Leshem Howard and Karen Levy Katie Lynch David J. and Arelene J.Alpert Mehlman Carol and David Miller Beth and Cary Perlman Risus Orthodontics Louis and Jackie Robinson Greta Rothschild Ellen and Michael Samson Evan Seevak Linda Schwartz Katie and Matthew Siegel Marty and Mimi Siegel Lee M. and Nancy D. Singer Jodi and Stan Slovin and Family Heather and Bob Suren Temptations Boutique Carol Wagner Robert G. Weiss Family Foundation Roberta Wexler with Deb and Jonathan Sokobin Ronald and Suzanne Zweig

FRIEND Anonymous (12) Alona Anspach B. Happy Designs Benjamin and Edith Belkind Elizabeth Belkind Debbie L. Berman Bottom Line Financial, Inc. Felice and Craig Boyer Karen and Marshall Brill Honey and Daniel Bronson Elliot and Joy Bruckman Alan and Robin Bullock Joanne Chiappe Chicago Bagel and Bialy II CJE Senior Life Daniel Cohen and Syndee Fielkow Merle and Larry Cohen Eileen Cohn David S. Colton and Jessica Rappaport Ronna Davis Daniel Deutsch Pam and Steve DeVries Janis and Ron Douglas Deanna Drucker and Harvey Gildan Joel Dworkin and Rabbi Lauren Henderson Michael and Ruth Elbaum Eric and Kim Ephraim Rosalie Epstein Judy and Gerald Farby Donna and Martin Field Linda Schottenstein Fisher Sarilyn and Sherm Fogel Foodstuffs: Gourmet Foods and Catering Lorraine Franklin Howard and Judy Friedman

Myrna Friedman Jeanne and Bob Ganchiff Gentle Dental Care, P.C. Vern and Sheila Gideon Glen Oak Dog and Cat Hospital Bobbie Gordon Bruce and Elaine Greenberg Donna and Jack Greenberg Lynn Herling Lauri and Bruce Kaplan Dan and Sharon Katz Andrew Kitay Susan Kleinman Nancy Kohn and Art Friedson Allan and Sharon Koltin Jill Weinberg and Bernard Kramer Suzanne Krill The Lebovitz Family Karen Lerch Dr. Stuart and Roberta Levin James Levine Dr. Larry and Sue Levine Ethan Levy and Erin Coy Leslie Lipschultz David and Tammy Lorber Richard and Beth Lynn Michelle and Jonathan Maer Chuck and Kathy Malinick Rick and Janine Malinick Lyla Marder Leemor and Eric Medina Men Enjoying Leisure Joe and Amy Mishell MITE Printing Michele Morgan and Michael Christerson Barbara Mueller North Shore Cleaners, Inc. North Shore Congregation Israel

Pediatric Dentistry of Northbrook and Highland Park Tamar and Bruce Perlow Plaza Cleaners Neil and Dana Plotsky Neil Posner and Patricia Paone Joe Rabin Dr. Carlton and Paula Resnick Susan Rifas David Rosen and Amy Zisook Steve Rubin David and Charlene Sales Edwin P. Schlesinger, D.D.S., P.C. Rachel Schulman Karin and Mitch Shapiro Ben and Heather Sher Barbara and Lee Silver Terri Silverstone and David Lissner Howard and Deborah Sitron Dr. Neal and Rebecca Sklaver Michael and Stephanie Smerling Judy and Michael Smith Ben Soreff and Heather Brown Maureen Statland Janet and Lewis Steinberg Leslie M. Stern Design, LTD Superior Optical Jay and Amy Tcath Tips 2 Toes Stephen Turow and Linda Blumberg Marilyn and Dr. Michael Vender Peter and Cheryl Waldstein Judi Wallach Ken and Donna Wallach Steve Wander Victor and Barbara Weisskopf Susan and Marvin Wenger Leslye Whittman

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 Dr. 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 & Jess Carlie & Eric and Sydnie

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EXTRAORDINARY TEEN AWARD Response for Teens’ 2024 Extraordinary Teen Award celebrates major accomplishments made by young people ages 13 through 19.

Teens from Evanston, Chicago, Hawthorne Woods, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, and Northbrook were nominated for their remarkable achievement in academics, athletics, visual or performing arts, leadership, community involvement, and/or overcoming obstacles.

All nominees receive a letter of recognition from Response for Teens.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 EXTRAORDINARY TEEN NOMINEES! *The winner and finalists were selected after this book was printed.

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Response for Teens and this year’s honoree

Linda Soreff Siegel.

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MEET THE RESPONSE FOR TEENS STAFF

BRITTANY SUE HINES

Community Education Coordinator What is your favorite part of your job?

Of course, it’s teaching and engaging with young people. More specifically, I love answering students’ anonymous questions. We invite students to write down questions and we answer them at the following class. The ability to ask a question that, perhaps, they've never felt comfortable asking before and have it answered is so special. I feel grateful to provide this resource.

What drew you to this field/type of work?

The saying "be the person you needed when you were younger" sounds a little cheesy, but that's precisely why I do this work. I did not receive comprehensive sexual health education and feel strongly that it is necessary for all young people.

Who or what inspires you?

Our incredible community education team inspires me. They are so wise, funny and deeply caring about the work we do. It is such a privilege to work alongside such dedicated individuals.

What brought you to Response?

I had the privilege of seeing Response in action when I worked at an independent school in Chicago. I loved the curriculum they were teaching to our 7th grade students and thought, "I need to work for this organization and do this work." And here we are just a few years later!

Can you share an example about how you helped a teen at Response? Or some other positive outcomes?

Recently, while teaching 7th grade, I received several anonymous questions from female students who did not feel "normal" about their body development. Feeling developmentally behind can be so disconcerting for young people. However, addressing their questions with empathy and facts—particularly telling them that they are, indeed, normal—brought about a noticeable air of relief.

MEET THE RESPONSE FOR TEENS STAFF

ALYSSA ARKIN

Community Education Coordinator What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part is when students ask thoughtful questions during lessons.

We have great conversations about the content, led by the students’ curiosity and how it applies to their lives. I also enjoy that we have frequent training opportunities led by experts. I love that I am constantly learning!

What drew you to this field/type of work?

I have always been passionate about teaching and working with young people (I taught middle and high school previously). In light of legislation happening now that makes access to comprehensive gender, sexuality and mental health care more and more difficult, I strongly believe the best thing we can do is teach young people medically accurate information about how their bodies and minds work.

Who or what inspires you?

Our community education team at Response, and all the students and educators we work with! I feel so lucky to work with such smart and dedicated people every day.

What brought you to Response?

I was familiar with JCFS and its strong reputation in the community, and I feel fortunate there was an opportunity for me to join the community ed team this past summer.

Can you share an example about how you helped a teen at Response? Or some other positive outcomes?

After an 8th grade gender and sexuality lesson, we received a note in our anonymous question box that said, “I am bi and part of the LGBTQ community.” When Genevieve and I co-taught a 9th grade class, they gave her a round of applause after she did a condom demonstration. In a 5th grade class, when discussing peer pressure, one student said, “Morah Alyssa, I actually think it’s really cool to be different!”

Congratulations and Thank You to our honoree Linda Soreff Siegel, the Response Advisory Council, Tuned in Committee and the Response for Teens professional staff.

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MEET THE RESPONSE FOR TEENS STAFF

ALYSSA ROBBINS

Manager, Outreach and Community Education What do you love most about your job?

I love teaching. I have been doing it for the last 18+ years and never tire of seeing young people's insight and curiosity.

What drew you to this field/type of work?

I started at a not-for-profit when I was 25, teaching health and comprehensive sex ed, and truly have never looked back. It is essential, life-changing and life-saving information that young people deserve to know.

Who or what inspires you?

I'm so inspired by passion, and I see that in our team in all the work we do. We are so proud we get to work with Response, and it shows when we walk into every classroom.

How has your job evolved?

Response is in a brand-new iteration and it's an exciting time.

In the short time we've been here we have created relevant and comprehensive curriculum, booked innovative and timely programming and formed new partnerships.

What brought you to Response?

After having lived in Brooklyn for the last 22 years, I returned to my hometown of Chicago, and it just so happened that Response had positions available at exactly the right time. It is truly the perfect professional fit.

Can you share an example about how you helped a teen at Response? Or some other positive outcomes?

We offer all our classes the opportunity to ask anonymous questions, but one student asked the social worker for a one-onone conversation. The student was so grateful for the opportunity to speak with us and it's moments like that when I truly know that our work makes a difference in our students’ lives.

Here’s to a successful Tuned In!!!

Congratulations to Jill Katlin and the RAC who work so hard on behalf of Response for Teens!

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

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MEET THE RESPONSE FOR TEENS STAFF

GENEVIEVE LINDLEY

Community Education Coordinator What is your favorite part of your job?

I love that my job revolves around a topic that is considered taboo in our culture and in almost every other workplace. It is not only fun, but also empowering to talk openly about sexuality education. Further, knowing how much the U.S. lacks in comprehensive sex ed, it is very inspiring to work for such a progressive organization.

What drew you to this field/type of work?

I have been passionate about teaching/facilitating and social justice since I was in high school. I love connecting with youth and feel very fulfilled by the opportunity to be a positive adult in their lives.

What brought you to Response?

I heard about Response from a family friend who used to work here as a Community Educator in the 1980’s! As I read more and more about Response and its history, it became clear how much I wanted to be a part of this work. I feel very grateful to have gotten the opportunity to join the community education team because I believe so deeply in our mission.

Can you share an example about how you helped a teen at Response? Or some other positive outcomes?

This is a very small example, but we posted a TikTok video a few weeks ago answering questions about teen dating violence and someone commented, “this is very helpful info, thank you!”

To have the reassurance that we are reaching even just one person with important and accurate information is so fulfilling.

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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU To the JCFS staff, especially Ilana Seder Rosen and Lisa Wilson, whose efficiency, patience and encouragement have made this a wonderful journey.

To the Response Advisory Council (RAC) members for their dedicated advocacy of Response for Teens.

To the Planning Committee and the staff who have made “I’ll Have What She’s Having” a successful event for Response for Teens.

AND To the Host Committee and other volunteers for their support of Response for Teens and Tuned In, the Larry Dobkin Event.

Linda

RESPONSE ADVISORY COUNCIL Nanci Dobkin Barry Rubin Event Co-Chairs Lori Shapiro Response Advisory Council Chair Eve Samson Immediate Past Chair Gail Rubin Dallas* Terri Freeman* Melinda Grossman* Jordan Kagan Jill Katlin Lauren Kugelman* Stacey Orleans* Jennie Ozan Lydia Rifkind Pamela Ruos* Jonathan Rutman* Bruce Scher * Andrea Stratton* Julie Weinberg, JUF Women’s Philanthropy Board *Tuned In Planning Committee

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