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THE LARRY DOBKIN EVENT

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Welcome to the 18th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event! We’re thrilled to have you here this afternoon. This event pays lasting tribute to our friend Larry Dobkin, a long-time advocate and supporter of Response and the teens we serve. May his memory be for a blessing.

Thanks to your unwavering support, JCFS Chicago’s Response for Teens has grown from a small program in West Rogers Park into a thriving, essential service at the beautiful Seigle Campus in Skokie. Your commitment ensures Response continues to provide life-changing programs for thousands of teens across Chicagoland.

Today, we proudly honor Devra Shutan for her dedication to Response for Teens and the broader Jewish community. Her passion for Tikkun Olam shines through her leadership in Operation Snowball, her deep engagement with Holocaust survivors, missions to Ukraine and Israel, and her roles at JCFS Chicago and JUF. Thank you to the Chicago Chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir, for their special performance this afternoon. And a huge thank you to our fellow RAC board members and our fabulous professional staff who have worked diligently for months to make this afternoon unforgettable!

Mazel tov on this special celebration!

Barry Rubin & Jonathan Rutman 2025 Event Co-Chairs

DEVRA SHUTAN

This year we are recognizing Devra Shutan for her

long-standing commitment to Response for Teens and the greater Jewish community. Devra’s profound

allegiance to Tikkun Olam is demonstrated through

her prominent volunteer work, deep engagement with

Holocaust survivors, missions to Ukraine and Israel, and leadership roles at Jewish Children’s Bureau (now JCFS

Chicago) and Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago (JUF). Devra served as JUF’s President of the Young Women’s Board, Campaign Chair of Women’s

Philanthropy and board Vice Chair. Devra lives with her husband, Gregg, in Highland Park where they raised three children, Noah, Ellory and Macy.

Lonnie J. Nasatir President

March 16, 2025

TO:

Barry Rubin and Jonathan Rutman, Co-Chairs Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event

Dear Barry and Jonathan:

I would like to express our community's appreciation to Response for Teens for its essential work with teens, this year and always.

Today, current events are amplifying the social pressures teens in our community face, putting added stress on their mental health-and lending added importance to Response's work. We are grateful to Response for helping teens develop healthy coping skills, build their resilience and find their equilibrium.

Heartfelt gratitude to Response's exceptional volunteers and staff, who ensure that teens get this essential support from their greater Jewish family at this key time in their lives and at this challenging moment in time.

As the father of two daughters-one of whom is still a teen-I am especially grateful for the empathy and excellence you devote to supporting teenagers in our community.

Mazel tov to honoree Devra Resnick Shutan, who is so passionately dedicated to the welfare of Jewish teens. Devra's work with Response is just one of the many ways she has so deeply dedicated herself to our community. In addition to her service on the JUF Board, Devra has long been involved in JUF Women's Philanthropy, where she has held multiple leadership roles and is known for her great eloquence and energy.

JUF is proud to partner with Response as our community strives to foster resilience and optimism in challenging times. By helping to shape strong, hopeful Jewish youth, Response is helping to shape a strong, hopeful Jewish future.

Thank you much for coming together for good.

Sincerely,

Lonnie Nasatir

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PROGRAM Welcome Barry Rubin & Jonathan Rutman Tuned In Co-Chairs Dobkin Legacy Sydnie Dobkin Extraordinary Teen Award Presentation About Response for Teens Presented by Brittany Sue Hines Teen Performance HaZamir, Chicago Chapter Honoring Devra Shutan Presented by Stacey Shor Raffle Pull THANK YOU!

HONOREE COMMITTEE Leslie and Greg Apter Lisa and Jeff Aronin Karen and Ethan Budin Helene Diamond and Steve Malina Jason Erkes Susan Silver Erlebacher and Ross Erlebacher The Fink and Gilford Families Bobbie Fink Ted Koenig The Kramer and Spitz Families Paula and Carl Resnick Debbie and Adam Winick Scott Yonover

HOST COMMITTEE David and Debbie Dobkin Patti and Mike Frazin Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer Lynne and Mike Lieber Kim Shwachman Linda Soreff Siegel Barbara and Dr. Marc Slutsky

RESPONSE ADVISORY COUNCIL 2024-2025 Barry Rubin Jonathan Rutman Event Co-Chairs Lori Shapiro Response Advisory Council Chair Eve Samson Immediate Past Chair

RAC MEMBERS:

Sarah Casper-Davis* Gail Rubin Dallas* Nanci Dobkin* Terri Freeman* Melinda Grossman Alexa Kelman* Jennifer Koplow, JUF Women’s Philanthropy Board Lauren Kugelman* Sheri Levin* Molly Levitt* Stacey Orleans* Lydia Rifkind Pamela Ruos Bruce Scher* Marnie Spiegel* Julie Weinberg

PAST CHAIRPERSONS: Jill Bernstein Larry Dobkin z”l 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 Eve Samson Susan Steinberger Marianne K. Taussig Shari Zenner

RESPONSE DIRECTOR Alyssa Robbins

z’’l Of Blessed Memory * Tuned In Planning Committee

THANK YOU TO OUR IN-KIND DONORS! Kennette Benedict and Robert Michael Canal Street Marina Nanci Dobkin Lauren and Harold Kugelman Max Kugelman Lynne and Mike Lieber

Art Potash Barry Rubin Pamela Ruos Devra and Gregg Shutan Matt and Marnie Spiegel Julie and Mark Weinberg

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

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

These lists include our donors who made a gift to Response for Teens between 7/1/24 – 2/10/25. 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 Lillian & Maurie Lipsey Fund for Jewish Community Enhancement Shure Charitable Trust PATRON The Barbara and Frank Lieber Family Charitable Trust Lynn and Mike Lieber BENEFACTOR Anonymous Nanci Dobkin Susan Silver Erlebacher and Ross Erlebacher Benn and Amy Feltheimer Terri and Mike Freeman Highland Park Community Foundation Gerald Horwitz

Niles Township Government Barry Rubin and Deborah Elbaum Leonard and Diane Sherman Family Foundation Devra and Gregg Shutan LEADER Kathleen and Jim Caragher Chicago Pride Fund Dr. David and Debbie Dobkin Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer Greenberg Traurig, LLP Lauren and Harold Kugelman Molly Levitt Microsoft Corporation Mosaic Construction, LLC Kim and Perry Shwachman Linda Soreff Siegel Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky The Trillium Foundation

GUARDIAN Anonymous Leslie and Greg Apter Jeffrey and Lisa Aronin Karen and Ethan Budin Gail and Chris Dallas Denise and Scott Davis Helene Diamond and Steve Malina Steven and Kathy Feiger Bobbie Fink The Frankenthal Group Foundation, Ltd. Adrienne and Irwin Friedman Melinda and Edward Grossman Koenig Family Foundation Corey and Jane Light Stanley and Jean Meadows Dr. Carlton and Paula Resnick David J. Roberts Jonathan Rutman Lori and Russell Shapiro Howard Suskin Transcend Counseling Chicago Michael and Marilyn Vender Weinger/Spector Foundation Scott and Meryl Weis The Winick Family PARTNER Carol A. Farber Linda Kellough Andrea and Ken Kramer

Julie and Kenneth Sacks David Y. Schwartz Marc and Melissa Weiss Spellman Joel and Margo Spitz The Yonover Family SUPPORTER Anonymous ( 2 ) Alyssa Altman Darlene and Barry Bikshorn Ms. Julie Cairo Congregation Beth Shalom Eric and Kim Ephraim Steve and Michelle Goldish Susan and Steven Insoft Leslie Lipschultz Nicole and Steven Putzel Linda Schottenstein Fisher Lee M. and Nancy D. Singer FRIEND Anonymous ( 2 ) Cheryl and Ted Banks Steven and Hallie Barr Brian and Andrea Birkan Robin and Mike Black Amy Blechman Brian and Gail Boorstein Erwin and Nancy Borowsky Bottom Line Financial, Inc. Karen and Marshall Brill Jennifer Brown

Marion Budka Bennett Byk Irene and Brian Caminer Howard Chapman Jordan Cohen Daniel Cohen and Sydnee Fielkow Ed and Laura Dobkin Landesman Carlie and Eric Levin Joel Dworkin and Rabbi Lauren Henderson Jason Erkes Kathleen Faber Anna Fofanna Gail Fox Richard and Susie Franklin Glen Oak Dog and Cat Hospital Martyne and Bobby Greenblatt Highland Park Periodontics Marjorie and Sheldon Hirshman Adrienne and Ira Holtzman Christine Jamie Megan and Barry Janovsky Sharon Kanter Howard Kaplan Laura Kepes Allen Klein and Davi Hirsch Susan Kleinman Caroline Kolb Ron and Lauri Koretz Leah Laurie Lori Leavitt Tami and Greg Levy Adam Levy Honorable Annette Lidawer and Robert Rubin

Scott and Tina Lieber Roderic MacMillan Wendy Ottosen Jonathan and Danielle Pearl Pediatric Dentistry of the North Shore Tamar and Bruce Perlow Lori Polin-Silva Donna and Donnie Rappin Louis and Jackie Robinson Patricia Ryan and Varun Soni Amy and Stuart Savitz Edwin P. Schlesinger D.D.S., P.C. Jami and Howard Sharfman Richard and Sheryl Sheiner Barbara and Lee Silver Howard and Deborah Sitron Marlene Slavitt Maureen Statland Rachel and Mark Stein Superior Optical Tips 2 Toes Stephen Turow & Linda Blumberg Carol Wagner Ken and Donna Wallach Michael Wallach Judi Wallach Melissa and Randy Weinstock Kathy and Jeff Whitehead Jody Ciral Williams Michael and Jennifer Wirth Brad Zaransky Mark and Susan Zolno Ronald and Suzanne Zweig

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EXTRAORDINARY TEEN AWARD Response for Teens’ 2025 Extraordinary Teen Award celebrates major accomplishments made by young people ages 13 through 19.

This year we had a record number of teens from Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Deerfield, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, and Wheeling that were nominated for overcoming obstacles, having remarkable achievements in academics, athletics, visual or performing arts, leadership and/or community involvement.

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 EXTRAORDINARY TEEN NOMINEES! *The winner and finalists were selected after this book was printed.

For over 50 years, Response for Teens has provided

experiential, prevention-based education to tweens, teens, parents, caregivers and professionals.

We believe that youth thrive when they have the

information they need to make healthy life choices and a safe space in which to receive support.

In 2024, Response for Teens served over 1,300 students in the Chicagoland area.

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In appreciation to Devra Shutan – 2025 Tuned In Honoree Johnathan Rutman – 2025 Tuned In Co-Chair The 2025 Extraordinary Teen Recipient HaZamir – Chicago Chapter The Dobkin Family The Extraordinary 2025 Response Advisory Council and Response Staff Alexa Kelman** Alyssa Robbins* Benjie Weiss* Brittany Sue Hines* Bruce Scher** Gail Rubin Dallas** Genevieve Lindley* Ilana Seder Rosen* Jennifer Koplow Jonathan Rutman** Judd Holzman* Julie Weinberg Kaiya Bernard* Lauren Kugelman**

Lisa Wilson* Lori Shapiro** Lydia Rifkind Marnie Spiegel** Melinda Grossman Molly G. Levitt** Nanci Dobkin** Pamela Ruos Sarah Casper-Davis** Shannon Corona* Sheri Levin** Stacey Orleans** Stacey Shor* Terri Freeman**

Deborah Elbaum – My Light For it is in giving that we receive.

St. Francis of Assisi “Tzedakah and acts of kindness are the equivalent of all the mitzvot of the Torah” – Jerusalem Talmud, Pe’ah 1:1.

Barry * JCFS Response Staff ** 2025 Tuned In -The Larry Dobkin Event Planning Committee

THANK YOU!

...to the professional and lay leaders at Response For Teens for your tireless work for our community! ...to Nanci, Barry and Jonathan. My picture is on the invitation, but you did all the hard work! ...to the generous supporters of this event, especially the Honoree Committee and all the sponsors! Your commitment is deeply appreciated! ...to my phenomenal friends and endlessly supportive family for the unconditional love and support that I cherish most in this world!

This honor, and the ability to assist Response for Teens in their fundraising, is the greatest gift.

The funds raised today will make a profound impact, and I am so proud to be a part of its success!

Devra

CONGRATULATIONS, DEVRA! Your commitment to Response for Teens and our broader Jewish community is truly remarkable!

Thank you to Barry Rubin, our co-chair, for your passion and leadership, to the entire RAC for your hard work and commitment to our mission to support the diverse needs of teenagers and their families for over 50 years!

Yasher koach to Lisa Wilson & Shannon Corona and the entire JCFS team whose expertise and dedication made this event a huge success.

Lastly, thank you to my family, Mom, Dad, Cassie, Izzie and Ari, for your love, support, and inspiration to fulfill the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam.

-Jonathan Rutman

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

Honoring Our Incredible Daughter

DEVRA RESNICK SHUTAN With heartfelt joy, we celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our daughter, Devra, as she is recognized by JCFS.

Her kindness, dedication to Tikkun Olam, and unwavering spirit make her a true inspiration to all who know her. We are so proud of the person she has become and the difference she continues to make in the lives of others.

Congratulations, Devra, on this well-deserved honor!

We love you endlessly.

With love, Paula & Carl Resnick

We honor the legacy of our brother Larry who was a passionate supporter of JCFS and our sister-in-law Nanci who is an equally ardent volunteer.

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THANK YOU

to GERALD A. HORWITZ and the Horwitz family for supporting RESPONSE FOR TEENS.

Devra We are honored to be part of this special day. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our community. The leadership, generosity, and kindness that you have given has made a lasting impact.

With love, The Erlebacher Family – Susie, Ross, Matthew, and Lizzey

I am so proud of my niece

DEVRA SHUTAN Sending love and blessings forever.

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To our ‘EXTRA’ Devra, ~ Your Love & Your Light Your Commitment & Your Compassion Your Empathy & Your Energy Your Humility & Your Humor ~ are what make you most deserving of this honor 2 Yasher Koach, Devra We are forever proud of you! xo Helene and Steve

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We are inspired by your dedication and compassion, and are grateful to join in honoring you.

With Love, the Yonovers

CONGRATULATIONS to Devra Shutan for being selected as this year’s honoree.

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DEVRA SHUTAN Your dedication and hard work continues 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.

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Today as we celebrate the 18th Annual Tuned In Event benefiting Response for Teens, we offer congratulations to today’s honoree, Devra Shutan and to all the wonderful Extraordinary Teen Award nominees.

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

And of course, congratulations also to Response Advisory Council Chair, Lori Shapiro.

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Devra,

MAZEL TOV on receiving this much-deserved honor!

You are an inspiration and a force for all that is good!!

Our Chicago community is lucky that you are ours!

With love and gratitude, Kim and Perry Shwachman

In support of RESPONSE FOR TEENS and its critical work and in honor of DEVRA RESNICK SHUTAN Linda Soreff Siegel

Devra,

Mazel Tov on this most-deserved honor!

You are a true a bright light in our community!

Your passion and dedication to all that is meaningful to you is an inspiration to us all.

May you go from strength to strength.

Melissa and Marc Spellman

MAZEL TOV to Devra Shutan on your well-deserved recognition and

THANK YOU to JCFS and Response for Teens for everything you do for our community!

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Congratulations To Lauren Kugelman and the Response for Teens team.

We are proud to support the work you do with teens in our community.

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MAZEL TOV, DEVRA. Thank you for your leadership.

You always inspire us and we are proud to call you and your family our dear friends.

With love and gratitude, Debbie and Adam Winick

CONGRATULATIONS TO DEVRA! We are so proud of all you do in our community.

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In honor of Nanci Dobkin and the RAC.

THANK YOU

for your continued leadership in our community!

Michelle and Jonathan Maer

DEVRA

Your passion for service and your ability to inspire others are qualities we admire deeply.

THANK YOU

for all that you do for JCFS and the entire Jewish community.

May you continue to lead with grace and inspire generations to come.

With heartfelt appreciation and admiration, Lisa Aronin

MAZEL TOV DEVRA

on this well-deserved honor!

Your unwavering dedication to tikkun olam, the Jewish people, Chicago community and Israel have made a profound impact on so many lives. Your generosity and commitment are an inspiration.

We are so proud to call you a dear friend and to celebrate you!

All our love, Leslie and Greg Apter and family

THANK YOU

to the incredible JCFS and Response for Teens staff and to the Response Advisory Council for your hard work and commitment to our teen community. It is an honor to be a part of this group.

Congratulations to this year’s honoree,

DEVRA SHUTAN Lauren Kugelman

The Response education team will visit 16 schools during the 2024-25 school year.

“The educators at Response are friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing inclusive materials that empower our students to thrive.”

-David Martinez,

Rochelle Zelle Jewish High School

“I just wanted to thank you for a fantastic session with the teens. They were eager to participate, and your presentation was informative and interactive which was awesome. Thank you!”

-Rabbi Ari Moffic, Mishkan Chicago

86% of students felt better prepared to make informed decisions after receiving education from Response for Teens.

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