Congratulations to Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas on your Diamond Anniversary.
For 75 years, you ’ ve been a guiding light — offering hope, healing, and unwavering support to those who need it most.
At Susser Bank, we are proud to support your mission and celebrate your legacy of compassion and service.
Here’s to the next 75 years of strength and transformative impact on our community.
Catherine and Sam L. Susser / Susser Bank
WELCOME TO THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY GALA
Dear Friends,
Tonight, as we gather to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Jewish Family Service, we are filled with immense gratitude for our past, our present, and the future we are building together.
JFS has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives over the past 75 years. From aiding refugees who arrived in Texas after World War II to providing natural disaster relief, career training, mental health care, emergency assistance, and even now Primary Medical Care, our journey has been guided by our Jewish values since day one.
This Diamond Anniversary Gala is more than a celebration. It is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together to care for one another. The milestones we honor this evening were only made possible through generations of support from our community. Volunteers, donors, staff, board members, partners, and advocates have each played a role in shaping the JFS of today. Your belief in our mission and in each other has carried us through times of growth, uncertainty, and transformation.
As we reflect on our rich history, we also recognize the foundation we’re building for the future. We are full of gratitude as we look forward to continuing this legacy for the next 75 years and beyond.
Thank you for being here with us tonight. Thank you for being part of this moment.
Cathy Barker President & CEO Board Chair
EVENT LEADERSHIP
CO-CHAIRS
Lori & Mike Cohen
Ann & Michael Ochstein
Karla & Larry Steinberg
Julie & Michael Zimmermann
HONORARY CHAIRS
In recognition of their dedication to the future of JFS and exceptional leadership, we thank and honor our Capital Campaign Leadership Team.
Lively musical performance and open dance floor, featuring the Jordan Kahn Orchestra.
RAFFLE DRAWING & CONCLUSION
The raffle and silent auction will close at 9:15 PM. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.
MEETING THE MOMENT
A LOOK THROUGH 75 YEARS OF HISTORY AT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF DALLAS
The roots of JFS Dallas trace back to 1911, when various benevolent societies united to form Federated Hebrew Charities. Initially focused on settling Jewish immigrants arriving through Galveston, the organization evolved over the decades to assist Russian immigrants, Jews fleeing Europe before World War II, Holocaust survivors seeking new homes, and many others in need.
In 1923, Federated Hebrew Charities expanded its role, becoming the central fundraising entity for local and regional Jewish organizations under the new name, the Federation of Jewish Social Services. This organization later became the precursor to today’s Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. Within this structure, a local social service bureau emerged and, in 1942, officially became Jewish Family Service, staffed by a director and a single social worker.
1950S 1960S
In the early 1950s, refugee resettlement was a growing concern for the Dallas Jewish community. The Jewish Welfare Federation had already hired a caseworker to assist newcomers from Poland and Germany with emergency needs. On August 15, 1951, Bernie Goldstein became the first director of JFS, bringing a vision of holistic care that extended beyond financial aid. Around the same time, Orien Levy Woold was appointed the agency’s first board president.
Together, they championed mental health, family counseling, and support for children and older adults. One of Goldstein’s first challenges was persuading the community that JFS should offer professional counseling services—not just financial help. In 1953, JFS began offering English as a Second Language classes to help immigrants adapt and thrive. His leadership laid the foundation for JFS to become a comprehensive, professional agency serving the evolving needs of the Jewish community.
This decade saw the creation of the Department for the Aged in 1961, which introduced homemaker assistance and care for the elderly. JFS also expanded its refugee resettlement efforts, assisting individuals from Havana and Poland, as well as Egyptian families displaced from France, providing essential services as they integrated into the Dallas community.
With rising unemployment, JFS further broadened its impact by establishing Jewish Vocational Counseling Services and introducing a program for teenagers and young adults, and began providing counseling services to non-Jewish clients.
JFS’s adoption and foster care services also grew, and by 1967, the agency placed its first two babies for adoption. JFS’s commitment to the community was recognized when it became a training center for social workers, partnering with the University of Texas School of Social Work.
By 1977, JFS and the JCC were offering daily programs for seniors with hot meals three times a week. Children’s services also expanded to include emotional, behavioral, and learning assessments, with support from new staff like Lynda Newman.
By December 1969, JFS began offering counseling and casework services to students at Akiba Academy and provided valuable consultation to the teaching staff regarding child development and specific issues related to behavior and learning.
1970S
In 1970, JFS served 549 families. By 1972, transportation services were launched to increase access to care. JFS became a leader in refugee resettlement, welcoming families from Uganda, the Soviet Union, and Vietnam. A Soviet Resettlement and Acculturation Committee was formed, and staff roles expanded to include ESL teaching and volunteer coordination.
In 1976, JFS celebrated its 25th anniversary with a team of 11 staff. That year, JFS received a grant of 10 cents per day from the Jewish Federation ($36/year) to provide hot kosher meals delivered to seniors.
1980S
In the 1980s, JFS expanded its services and deepened its impact in the community.
In 1981, Betsy Stone joined the staff as a child specialist, bringing a strong focus on family therapy. The agency launched its first newsletter, At Your Service, in 1982 to connect with volunteers and community leaders. That same year, JFS opened a food pantry through a new partnership with the North Texas Food Bank.
JFS celebrated the leadership of Alex Severinsky, a former resettlement client, who became the first newcomer to serve in an official role at the agency.
In 1983, Rena Silverberg became Board President, making her and her husband, Bud Silverberg, the first couple to have both served as President of JFS. That same year, JFS earned accreditation and expanded its offices to meet the community’s growing needs. Over the next few years, new programs were added, including vocational support, extended evening hours on Mondays until 8:30 p.m., weekly school consultations with local Jewish day schools, and an outreach project to engage disconnected members of the Jewish community. In 1985, the Senior Express program began, with volunteer drivers providing rides to seniors who were not able to drive at night. By 1987, JFS was exploring ways to involve youth in volunteerism and was selected as a beneficiary of Macy’s “A Cause for Celebration,” reflecting the agency’s growing visibility and value in the community.
1990S
In 1990, JFS launched New American News, a bilingual newsletter created for individuals resettled from Europe, and expanded its resettlement program into new offices at the Promenade Center.
In 1991, Debi Weiner joined the Gerontology Program and became a key figure in building the older adult services department that continues to thrive today. That same year, Rena Silverberg stepped in as interim CEO. Then, in 1993, Les Weisbroad was named Board Chair, and Michael Fleisher was appointed CEO, ushering in a new era of leadership for JFS.
In 1992, a new program was introduced to support children with developmental and physical disabilities. JFS also relocated to a larger office on Coit Road and released its first agency video, ‘Family Is Our Middle Name.’
Later in the decade, volunteer leadership helped launch new initiatives. In 1997, Centerpieces for Tzedakah began as a creative way to raise awareness and funds. In 1998, volunteer Barbara Schwarz founded Youth Mitzvah Central, a newsletter connecting Jewish and non-Jewish youth with meaningful volunteer opportunities across the community.
2000S
In the 2000’s. JFS entered a new era of growth, moving into its current home on Arapaho Road in 2001 and shaping JFS into the agency we know today. JFS responded to several major national crises: supporting evacuees from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and expanding Career and Financial Services during the 2008 economic downturn.
This decade also marked the launch of several impactful programs, including the Special Needs Partnership, which provides a range of services to help children with special needs and their families achieve their fullest potential; Binah Cancer Support Services which offers healing through Jewish wisdom for women with cancer and their families. These programs were developed to address the evolving needs of the community with compassion and care.
2010S
This decade marked meaningful growth for JFS Dallas. In 2012, JFS partnered with People Living Active Now (PLAN) to support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The PLAN Clubhouse became the first in North Texas accredited by Clubhouse International.
In 2017, JFS deepened its reach by partnering with Jubilee Park to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care in Southeast Dallas. When Hurricane Harvey hit later that year, JFS responded swiftly— donating 240,000 diapers and wipes, $64,000 in emergency aid, and sending clinical staff to Houston to assist with counseling and case management alongside JFS Houston.
By 2019, JFS’s Holocaust Survivor Care program served 27 survivors and 23 family members, continuing to provide vital care to this resilient community. That year also saw the launch of the Priya Fund, created to help Jewish families afford fertility treatments and adoption costs.
2020S
The 2020 decade began with the global COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis that shook nearly every community across the world. In response, JFS rose to meet unprecedented levels of need: distributing $2.8 million in emergency assistance to more than 1,000 individuals, conducting over 8,000 virtual therapy sessions, and providing groceries to more than 10,000 households—all within just six months. The urgency of the moment revealed the depth of the challenges our community faces and inspired the expansion of our Food Pantry in 2021.
After that, it was clear that these growing needs were not temporary. In March 2024, JFS opened its first medical clinic, the JFS Northpoint Health Center, offering primary care to those who had nowhere else to turn. In its first year, Dr. Esquivel was hired as JFS’s first Chief Medical Officer, treating over 300 patients, proof that physical health is an essential part of whole-person care.
As we celebrate our 75th year, it is clear that we need to do more. Thus began our $40 million Meeting the Moment campaign to create a new facility built to meet the full scope of community needs. In September 2024, we broke ground on the new JFS campus. And while the construction has begun, our work is far from over...
BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE
As we reflect on the inspiring 75 years of JFS history, we gain an even deeper understanding of the evolving needs of our community. With each chapter of our history, we’ve learned and adapted, better positioning ourselves to serve today and into the future. The Meeting the Moment campaign is our response to the next chapter, a commitment to expanding our services and reach.
Our new building will be a home for growth and opportunity, offering improved spaces for critical services like Career and Financial Coaching, Behavioral Health, Primary Medical Care, and Children’s Services. With room for future expansion, state-of-the-art facilities, and a welcoming environment, we are prepared to meet the evolving needs of our community, empowering individuals and families, and to offer help at every turn for the next 75 years.
You are invited to learn more about the Meeting the Moment Campaign and our plans for the new building at www.jfsdallas.org/MeetingTheMoment.
LUXURY RAFFLE
BRUNCH & CANDLE MAKING FOR EIGHT
Enjoy a chef’s brunch with bubbles at the local favorite Nova which features an eclectic, chef-driven menu in a comfortable atmosphere. Then, just down the road, experience a two-hour Glow Candle Workshop at Davis Street Mercantile, with wine and gourmet snacks. $1,800 VALUE
ULTIMATE WATCH PARTY FOR SEVEN
Gather your friends to watch a sports game or awards show in style at Starpower’s ultimate theater . Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks with the latest technology for an unparalleled live broadcast. Each guest will receive a $100 Starpower gift card, and the winner will receive a $500 Starpower gift card. $3,000 VALUE
EISEMAN JEWELS GIFT CERTIFICATE
AND PERSONAL CONCIERGE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a $2,500 Eiseman Jewels gift certificate, including a personal concierge shopping experience. Shop the coveted designer and diamond jewelry collections at Eiseman Jewels located in NorthPark and proudly serving the Dallas community for more than 60 years. $2,500 VALUE
WINE TASTING FOR TEN
Savor fine wines with an expert sommelier from 55 Seventy at a private wine tasting for 10. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience with your friends at 55 Seventy’s elegant private club at Preston Center. $4,000 VALUE
DIAMOND RAFFLE
DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET & EARRINGS FROM INTERGEM FINE JEWELRY / JANYCE & JACOB STEINBRECHER
Experience the ultimate in elegance with this breathtaking jewelry set. The stunning bracelet, adorned with 53 dazzling diamonds totaling 6 carats, is expertly set in radiant 14k white gold. Complementing the bracelet are exquisite 14k white gold hoop earrings, featuring 22 sparkling diamonds with a total weight of 1.32 carats. $16,900 VALUE
1 FOR $36 | 3 FOR $100
RAFFLE ENTRIES 1 FOR $72 | 3 FOR $200
SILENT AUCTION
OREGON WINE COUNTRY ESCAPE
Savor a scenic getaway to Oregon Wine Country with 100,000 American Airlines Advantage Miles to get you there in style. Enjoy a two-night stay at the luxurious Black Walnut Inn, a gourmet dinner experience for two at Anthology, and a wine tasting for two at The Four Graces. $3,550 VALUE
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DALLAS STAYCATION WITH MAVERICKS TICKETS
Treat yourself to a luxury Dallas staycation with a one-night stay in the Presidential Suite at the Hilton Anatole, complete with valet parking, pool and fitness access, and a $150 food and beverage credit. Then ride in style with Alto car service to cheer on the Mavericks with a high-end ticket package. $2,375 VALUE
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DALLAS FOODIE TOUR
Feast your way through Dallas with gift cards to top restaurants: Bob’s Steak & Chop House($100), Encina ($100), Goodwin’s ($250) Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano ($250), Knife ($200), Lombardi Family Concepts ($300), Quarter Acre ($720), The Mercury ($100), Twelve Cuts ($300), Written by the Seasons ($200) $2,520 VALUE
GOLF AROUND DALLAS
Tee off in style with rounds of golf for four at premier Dallas courses Heritage Ranch, Gleneagles Country Club, Maridoe, and Omni PGA. Plus, gear up with two custom Callaway x Good Good wedges, three Good Good hats, two dozen co-branded golf balls, and a sleek Good Good umbrella. $5,000 VALUE
MEXICAN BEACHSIDE RETREAT
Enjoy a three-night stay at the Thompson Zihuatanejo Resort in a King Room with a private plunge pool and daily breakfast for two at the beachside restaurant HAO. Relax on your private terrace surrounded by lush palms, a rainfall shower, and artisanal touches. You’ll receive 250,000 American Airlines Advantage Miles to get to Mexico in style! Travel agency Sand and Sea Travel will arrange all flights, excursions, ground transportation, and more. $6,800 VALUE
ITALIAN CULINARY EXPERIENCE WITH CHEF ARI LOWENSTEIN
Enjoy an authentic eight-course Italian dinner for eight, prepared by Chef Ari Lowenstein in his historic Winnetka Heights home in Dallas. This experience includes 6–8 thoughtfully selected wine pairings and a variety of after-dinner cordials from around the world. With 10 years spent living in Rome, Ari brings Italy to life through every dish and story. Buon Appetito! $1,400 VALUE
TASTE OF THE STOCKYARDS
Get ready for a fun-filled day in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards! Your group of 8 will enjoy the Stockyards Foodie Tour, featuring tastings at three top restaurants, VIP transportation from ECS Transportation Group in a sprinter van, and tickets to the Stock Show Champion Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum. From delicious eats to the iconic longhorn cattle drive, it’s the perfect way to soak up the best of Texas charm and cowboy culture. $2,820 VALUE
MEETING THE MOMENT
We thank the generous donors who have contributed to the Meeting the Moment Campaign. In our 75th anniversary year, these individuals are helping to shape the future of JFS. Learn more about how to become a Society of Life Member at jfsdallas.org/SOL.
LEAD GIFTS
Anonymous
Candy and Ike Brown
Communities Foundation of Texas - W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund
The Dekelboum Family Foundation
Feldman Foundation TX
Funk Family •
Hillcrest Foundation
Leslie and David Katz •
Ann and Nate Levine
Mike A. Myers Foundation
Barbara Z”L and Stan Rabin
Harold Simmons Foundation
Karla and Larry Steinberg
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
DJ and Les Weisbrod
M.B. and Edna Zale Foundation
$200,000+
Carol and Steve Aaron
Gilian and Steve Baron
Lori and Michael Cohen
Jewish Federation of Greater
Dallas
Lyda Hill Foundation
Hoblitzelle Foundation
Susie and Joel Litman
Mabee Foundation
Nancy Wiener Marcus
The Meadows Foundation
Morton H. Meyerson Family Foundation
North Texas Food Bank
Ochstein Family
Margot Rosenberg Pulitzer Foundation
The Richard and Roslyn Polakoff Family Trust
Texas Mutual Insurance United Way
William and Sylvia Zale Foundation
$100,000+
Addy Foundation
Anonymous
Dr. Diane Fagelman and David Birk
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, Bank of America
Lisa and Randy Fleisher
Julie and Sander Gothard •
Ynette and James Hogue •
Julie and Jay Liberman / The Rubin Family Foundation
Julie and Scott Miller •
Barbara and Clive Miskin
Sandy Nachman
Pollock Family
Cindy and Howard
Rachofsky
Raelaine Radnitz
Betsy and Marc Rosen
Ruthy and Steve Rosenberg
Peachy Rudberg
Celia and Larry Schoenbrun
Jeri Lyn and Jeff Sebert
Rebecca and Neal Sklaver
Susser Bank
Iris and Dennis Topletz
Fran and Jeffrey Toubin & Sam and Alan Z”L Utay Families
Jackie and Steve Waldman
Peggy & Mark Zilbermann •
$50,000+
Jay and Fonda Arbetter
Cheryl and Randy Colen
Leo and Rhea Fay Fruhman Foundation
Ashley and Marc Grossfeld •
Kahn Mechanical
Contractors / Ann Kahn •
Betsy and Mark Kleinman
Beverly and Cary Rossel
Pam and Ron Rubin
Meri-Kay Star
Julie and Michael Zimmermann
$25,500+
Atmos Energy Corporation
Lisa Blue Baron
Kari and David Goldberg
Michael Kaufman and Durward Watson
The Koz Foundation
Lisa and Ira Kravitz
Michelle and Brian Kravitz
Weezie and Mark Margolis
Cindy and Irv Munn
Carol and Harold Pinker •
Helaine and Gerald Ray
Natalie Rosenbloom
Robin Sachs and Bob Farkas
Pam and Mike Saks
Barbara Spigel
Nancy and Jerry Szor
Tina and Richard Wasserman •
Julie and Michael Weinberg
Ethel Silvergold Zale
$18,000+
Susan and Daryl Beck
Linda and Dave Garner
Lori and Rick Golman
Stacy and David Olesky
Kyle and Alan Rabinowitz
Bobbie and David Repp •
Sewell Automotive Companies
$10,000+
Susie Avnery
Cathy and Don Barker
Linda and Steve Blasnik •
Paula and Steve Brown
Sharon and David Chortek
Elizabeth and Richard
Eiseman
Dia and Barry Epstein
Sharon and Eric Goldberg
Terri Train Greenspan and Alan Greenspan
Patsy and Michael Hochman
Charitable Foundation
Susan and James Johnson
Judy and Harold Kaye
Susan and Allyn Kramer
Landgarten Family
Ruth Lurie
Lauren and Seth Margolies
Rosemarie Mickish
Esther and Craig Navias •
Jane O’Toole
Reesa Portnoy
Nicole and Jay Post
Ricki and Andy Rabin
Lisa and Josh Rothstein •
Roy and Esther Barzune
Stein Endowment Fund •
Helene S. Shalom
Endowment Fund •
Daphne and Jay Shipowitz
Lynn and Jay Vernon
$7,500+
Rachel Biblo Block and Morgan Block
Andy and Jonathan Blum
Rebecca and Ryan Buell
Carol and Hal Colvin
Randee and Colin Cope
Roslyn Goldstein
Robin Kosberg and Mark Washofsky
Marsha Lev •
$5,000+
Anonymous
Joan and Tim Abrams
Akin
Liz and Steve Berger
Deborah Berins
Lisa and Steve Block
Renee Blustein
Denise and Bart Bookatz •
Mary Lee and Michael Broder
Miriam and Martin Cohen
Ellen and John Elwell
Laurie and Dan Goetz •
Beth and Jim Gold
Rita Sue Gold
Debbie and Jonathan Herskovitz
IMA, Inc.
Samara and Andy Kline
Beth and Larry Konig
Martha and Michael Kornman
Anita and Don Levene •
Malia and David Litman
Betty and Jay Lorch
Judy and Benton Markey
Charla and Mark Miller
Miller Weisbrod Olesky, Attorneys At Law
Melissa Plaskoff
Sherri and Michael Radoff •
Terry and Bert Romberg
Barbara Schwarz
Judith and James Shure
Marla Sidey-Vener
Afrat and Mark Spalding
Nancy Ungerman
Becky and Bruce Wartell
Nelson Weil
Laura and Ben Weinstein •
Jolene and Harv Weisblat
$3,600+
Tracy and Clay Aaron
Fran and Mark Berg
Dorothy K. and Harry
Boris Memorial Endowment Fund •
Michael Braun
Dallas Capital Bank
Mark Daniels
Susan and Richard Frapart
Diane and Hal Glaser
Jodi and Yan Lemeshev •
Gayla and Carlos Lopez
Staci and Jeff Mankoff
Jody and Mel Platt
Pam and Steven Pluss
Jenalee and Lee Raphael
Dennis Rice
Donna and Byron Rubin
Ike and Fannie Sablosky
Foundation
Deizel and Tony Sarte
Michelle and Andrew Silver
Netanya and Josh Utay
Wise Resource Development
Joyce and Paul Zopolsky
$1,800+
Joan and Tim Abrams
Joseph Alva
Anonymous
Miriam Barnett
Janet and Jack Baum •
Michael Baum
Sheryl and Gordon Bogen
Robert Book
Bookatz Endowment Fund•
Susie and Joel Carp •
Lindsay Stengle Chang
Kim and Jeff Chapman
Joni and Bob Cohan •
Howard Cohen
Dallas Jewish Funerals
Debbie and Kenny Dauber
Susan and Reuben
Davidsohn
Laura and Norman Diamond
Cristina and Jim Doyle
Mynan and Sam Feldman
Cory Feldman and Spencer
Yasbin
Laura and Roy Fleischmann
Ety and Charles Friedman •
Rhoda Frenkel
Andrew Gellman
Tricia and Matt Gold
Patricia Goodman
Maya and Robert Gross
Barbara and Joel Guskin
Shelly and Richard Guyer
Cheryl and Andy Halpern
Linda and Byron Harris
The Hersh Foundation
Greta Z”L and Howard Z”L Herskowitz
Darci and Randy Iola
Joan Jackson
Cher and David Jacobs
Marcy and Jeffrey Kahn
Rachel and Andrew Kaufman
Barbara and Herb Kibler
Maya and Matthew Lefkovits
Rachel and Isaac Leventon
Sylvie and Ian Levine
Carol J. Levy
Lisa Lowey
Brett Luskey
Jane and Guy Manaster
Carol Meer
MentorMore Foundation
Bette Miller
Jana and Robert Milstein
Beth and Josh Mond
Melanie Morris
Shirley Morris
Lynda and Gordon Newman
Brenda Nibert
Lynn and Hisashi Nikaidoh
Julie and Robert Ondrusek
David Pardue
Leslie and Steven Peskind
Sheryl and David Pidgeon
Barbara and David Radunsky •
Edna and Hugh Robinson
Joel Roffman •
Carol and Allan Rosen
Kimberly and Jon Ross
Daniel Rothstein •
Felicia and Robert Rubin
Rikki Rutchik
Debbie and Sidney Scheinberg
Kim and Avie Schonwald
Janice Schwarz
May Sebel
Ricki and Gabe Shapiro
Rena and Bud Silverberg
Sally and Ira Silverman
Alanna Silverstein
Helen Stern
Rabbis Kasten and Stern
Temple Shalom
Monica and Jeff Susman
Donna and Harvy Swafford
Sandra and David Veeder
Kim and Rob Velevis •
Hilarie and Peter Weinstock
Donald Zale •
L DOR V DOR SOCIETY DONORS ‘ ‘
This exclusive society recognizes those who generously support both the JFS Foundation and Jewish Family Service annually at $1,800+.
Sharon & David Chortek
Carol & Harold Colvin
Dia & Barry Epstein
Robin Sachs & Bob Farkas
Cindy & Irv Munn
Barbara Schwarz
Rebecca & Neal Sklaver
Meri-Kay Star
LEADERSHIP
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2025
OFFICERS
Julie Gothard
Chair
Weezie Margolis
Chair-Elect
Andrew Kaufman
Vice Chair
Seth Margolies
Vice Chair
Steve Berger
Vice Chair
Rebecca Buell
Treasurer
Rachel Biblo Block
Secretary
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Eric Goldberg
MEMBERS
Karen Anderson
Don Brooks
Lindsay Stengle Chang
Gabriela Dalfen
Carole Gilmore, PhD
Shelley Glazer
Jeff Haggard, MD
Jonathan Herskovitz
Michael Landgarten, MD
Monita Moore
David Olesky
Michael Saks
Andrew Silver
Eduardo Tanur, DDS
Bob Weinfeld
Simma Weiss, MD
LIFETIME TRUSTEES
Linda Garner
Ethel Zale
PAST PRESIDENTS
We are deeply grateful to the JFS presidents who have led with vision, heart, and unwavering commitment over the past 75 years. Your service has left a lasting impact on hundreds of thousands of lives and continues to inspire our mission every day.
1950s
1950-1951
1951-1953
1953-1955
1955-1957
1957-1959
1960s
1959-1961
1961-1963
Orien Woolf*
Edwin Tobolowsky*
Fannie Schaenen*
Henry D. Schlinger*
Carolyn Tobian Clark*
Julius Raden*
Leon J. Rosenberg, Ph.D*
Harold Hoffman*
Perry Gross, M.D.*
Sig Badt*
Morton Sanger*
J. A. Rosenfeld
Mitchell Rasansky
Henry Jacobus, Jr.*
Bud Silverberg
Hanna Lambert*
Shirley Rovinsky
Howard Herskowitz*
Rena Silverberg
Martin Litwin*
Stanley Rabin
Sol Lurie, M.D.*
Lynda Newman, Ph.D.
Les Weisbrod
Beverly Tobian
Scott Miller
Kyra Effren
Harlan Pollock, M.D.*
Gail Gilbert
Joel Litman
William Roth
Robin Sachs
2010s
2010-2012
2012-2014
2014-2016
2016-2018
2018-2020
2020s
2020-2022
2022-2024
2024-2026
Todd Chanon
Cara Mendelsohn
Cheryl Halpern
Randy Colen
Michael Kaufman
Julie Liberman
Eric Goldberg
Julie Gothard
* of blessed memory
RAFFLE & AUCTION SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS
TITLE SPONSOR
CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSOR
CHARGING STATION SPONSOR
VALET SPONSOR
OFFICIAL AIRLINE SPONSOR
CHAMPAGNE GREETING SPONSOR
ETHEL SILVERGOLD ZALE LIFETIME BOARD MEMBER
VOLUNTEER LOUNGE SPONSOR
HELP FOR TODAY. HOPE FOR TOMORROW.
The JFS Foundation secures the future of Jewish Family Service by supporting its long-term sustainability through planned giving and endowments. While annual donations help meet today’s needs, gifts to the Foundation ensure JFS can continue providing high-quality, physical, emoational, nutritional, and financial health services for generations to come.
By establishing or contributing to a fund, you help preserve the legacy of JFS and make a lasting impact on the lives of children, teens, adults, and older adults throughout our community.
If you are interested in learning more about ways to structure your charitable donations to include estate gifts, charitable gift annuities and trusts, contact: Leah Guskin, Sr. Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations at lguskin@jfsdallas.org or 469.206.1690.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Clive Miskin, President
David Chortek, Vice President / Treasurer
Cory Feldman, Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS
Steve Berger, Jonathan Blum, Dan Goetz, Jeff Kerstine, David Olesky, Cary Rossel, Robin Sachs, Andrew Silver
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT FUNDHOLDERS
The Cathy Barker Fund for General Operations
The S. Blumberg Fund for General Operations
The Fagelman Birk Fund for Clinical Services, Psychotherapy
The Hyman & Joan Brown Memorial Fund
The Chortek Family Fund for Kosher Home Delivered Meals
The Mark & Cathy Cohen Family Fund
The Charles B. & Helen R. Feldman Food Pantry Fund
The Michael J. Fleisher Fund for General Operations
The Arno & Berta Goetz Fund for Family Saftety Services
The Harriet & Perry E. Gross, MD Fund
The Susie & Joel Litman Fund for Supportive Services for Older Adults and Their Families
The Martin L. Litwin & Ruth
Ann Litwin Fund for General Operations
The Dr. Sol D. Lurie Community Health Center Fund
The Lois & William Mexic Endowment Fund for the Benefit of Career and Employment Services
The Barbara & Clive Miskin Family Fund
Jack Baron OBM fund Supporting Family Violence Intervention
Betty & Jack Miskin OBM fund supporting Older Adults Services
Dinah & Isaac Sherman OBM fund supporting Career and Financial Services
Sarah (Sally) Sherman OBM fund supporting Adult Mental Health
The Morchower Family Philanthropic Endowment Fund for Children and Adolescents in Crisis
The Cindy & Irv Munn Fund for General Operations
The Pinker Family Fund for Healthy Safe Families
The Priya Jewish Reproduction Fund
The Gerald & Helaine Ray Fund for Services to Veterans & Their Family
The Andrée and Sidney Rosenblum Family Foundation
The William & Heddy Roth Philanthropic Fund
The Peachy & Morton Rudberg Fund for General Operations
The Sachs-Farkas Fund for Services to the Elderly
The Barbara Schwarz Fund for General Operations
The Rebecca & Neal Sklaver Fund for Healthcare Needs
The Meri-Kay Star Endowment Fund for Children’s Mental Health Services
The Synar Fund for Clinical Services
The Charlotte Webberman & Family Endowment Fund for Older Adults Services
The Debi Weiner Fund for Older Adult Services
The Leon Weingarten/ Joseph Webberman Fund for Children with Special Needs
The Bea Weisbrod Family Endowment for General Operations
The Lawrence M. & Sally Wolfish Fund for General Support
The Orien Levy Woolf & Dr. Jack Woolf Endowed Fund
Ethel Silvergold Zale Fund
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
With the support of our dedicated volunteers, JFS touched the lives of more than 26,000 people last year. We have ongoing volunteer opportunities for families, teens, seniors, and corporate groups. To apply, visit www.jfsdallas.org/volunteer or contact Michelle Cannon at: michellecannon@jfsdallas.org or (469) 461-1240.
FOOD PANTRY
Opportunities every day of the week to distribute food to clients, restock shelves, sort through donations, and more.
FRIENDLY VISITORS
Friendly visitors are trained volunteers who are matched with older adults in our community to provide companionship by visiting and spending time together.
CHILDREN’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Support children’s behavioral health services by helping clean and prepare play therapy rooms and assisting with other tasks that promote children’s well-being.
HOLIDAY PACKAGES
Assemble and deliver baskets all over North Dallas for both Passover and Rosh Hashanah, bringing holiday greetings as a reminder of the love and support they have from JFS and the community.
KOSHER HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Package and deliver pre-cooked meals to homebound older adults.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Volunteer at special events, including annual fundraisers, the Kosher Chili-Cook Off, Community Impact Celebration, Health Fairs, Open House, Ribbon Cuttings, and more.
CORPORATE GROUPS
Join us for a day of volunteerism for your company working in the Food Pantry, delivering Kosher Home Delivered Meals or assisting with various projects around JFS.
CLERICAL
Assist JFS administratively with printing tributes, preparing mailings, database management and day-to-day tasks.
SUPPLY DRIVES
Collect needed food, hygiene items, and diapers for the the JFS Food Pantry.
We are honored to celebrate 75 years of impact and be part of the future of the agency.
KARLA & LARRY STEINBERG
Ike & Candy Brown
Congratulate Jewish Family Service on 75 years of impact in providing health and social services to all in need.
Congratulations on 75 years of support for the Dallas Community.
RANDY, LISA, MARLE AND JONAH FLEISHER
Miller Weisbrod Olesky, Attorneys at Law Congratulates Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas on 75 years of Making a Difference in the Lives of Many. We Wish You Success in the Continued Journey Ahead!
CONGRATULATIONS, JULIE!
We are so proud of your leadership as JFS Board Chair and all you’ve accomplished in this special 75th anniversary year.
With love, SANDER, MIKAYLA, LINDSAY, AND JEREMY
Congratulations to Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas for 75 years of serving the community.
Your enduring commitment to self-sufficiency and well-being for all is truly inspiring. Thank you to the leadership team and all the staff for your commitment. We are proud to support JFS Dallas!
JULIE & SANDER GOTHARD
Congratulations on 75 wonderful years! The future is bright for JFS.
WEEZIE & MARK MARGOLIS
Congratulations on meeting the changing needs of our community for 75 years! We are proud and honored to be supporters of JFS and the JFS Foundation.
ROBIN SACHS & BOB FARKAS
We honor and celebrate the wonderful work JFS staff and volunteers have done over these many years and continue to do today in our community. May we continue to go from Strength to Strength.
CAROL & HAROLD PINKER
With congratulations to my daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Michael Zimmermann, who were co-chairs of this wonderful gala.
WITH LOVE, YOUR MOM, BARBARA SPIGEL
Congratulations, JFS, on 75 years of helping those in need in our community.
Fondly,
CHERYL & RANDY COLEN
Best wishes to JFS for another 75 years!
MERI-KAY STAR
Congratulations on 75 great years.
TINA & RICHARD WASSERMAN
Congratulations on 75 years of service, and we are excited about the future of JFS.
CAROL & HAL
COLVIN
It is my honor to support JFS as you work to improve lives in our community with programs that nourish, uplift and empower.
Happy 75th Anniversary!
MARSHA LEV
The Saks Family congratulates JFS on 75 years of service to the community needs- well done!
THE SAKS FAMILY
We are proud to celebrate with Jewish Family Service for the outstanding work they provide in our community for the past 75 years. Congratulations to the staff and the board. We are looking forward to the future.
ANN,
MICHAEL, SCHAFFER & JONATHAN OCHSTEIN
Congratulations to JFS for 75 years of serving our community. Special thanks to all the professionals and volunteers for your dedication to this vital organization!
SUSAN & DARYL BECK
Congratulations to the JFS staff, board, and volunteers on 75 years of service and impact.
MICHAEL KAUFMAN & DURWARD WATSON
Dear current and former JFS Staff,
We want to take a moment to recognize the heart of this agency: you.
Every step that brought us to this point has been made possible by your dedication, your compassion, and your commitment to the people we serve. Whether you’re on the front lines meeting one-on-one with clients or working behind the scenes, your efforts are what turn our mission into a reality. You show up each day with empathy, creativity, and strength—often going above and beyond to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments.
This new building and the expanded opportunities it brings are a tribute to your work. It’s not just a physical space—it’s a symbol of how far we’ve come and a promise of how much more we can do, together. As we continue to grow, your role in shaping the future of whole-person care is more important than ever.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the leadership of JFS, we say thank you. Whether you have worked at JFS for decades or for a season, thank you for being part of this journey, for believing in our mission, and for doing the work that has helped our beloved JFS Meet the Moment for the past 75 years.
Cathy Barker President & CEO Board Chair
High Q ualit y Medical Care for the Whole Family
The JFS Nor thpoint Health Center is dedicated to mak ing highquality healthcare accessible to ever yone. We welcome patients of all ages, races, religions, and ethnicities. Most insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. For those without insurance, we offer income -based discounts ensuring that cost is never a barrier to the care you deser ve. You can learn more about the clinic on our website, w w w.jfsdallas.org/HealthCenter.
CLINIC HOURS
Monday 8AM-5PM
Tuesday 8AM-6PM
Wednesday 8AM-5PM
Thursday 8AM-6PM
Friday
Heather Esquivel, MD Chief Medical O fficer
Stacy Tomberlin, DNP, APRN, FNP Family Nurse Practitioner
We are proud to support Jewish Family Service to help them deliver all the needed services they continue to provide, including their expanding medical benefits.
REBECCA & NEAL SKLAVER
THE CHORTEK
Celebrating 75 years of JFS’s wonderful work in our community. Thank you to the staff, board, and volunteers for making this happen.
LORI & MICHAEL COHEN
Congratulations, JFS, for decades of service, countless lives touched, and a mission that will endure for generations.
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Congratulations JFS on your 75th Anniversary!
CAROL & STEVE AARON
Sewell proudly supports Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas.
ATMOS ENERGY IS FUELING SAFE AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES
Compassion to give back to communities we serve is woven into the culture of Atmos Energy. We are proud to play a vital role in the communities we serve with our time, talent, and resources.
Mazel Tov to the team at Jewish
Family Service on 75 years strong!
Here’s to many more!
PAM & RON RUBIN
Mazel Tov to Jewish Family Service on 75 years of honoring the agency’s mission and making more possible for our community!
Congratulations to JFS Dallas on 75 years of service! We proudly support your important mission and know your outstanding service to our community has only just begun! Thank you for all you do!
GILIAN & STEVE BARON
THANK YOU
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
We are incredibly grateful to Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas for 75 years of dedicated service to our community. Your commitment to supporting individuals and families in need reflects the core Jewish values of compassion, justice, and kindness.
As you celebrate this milestone, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for all the care, support, and impact you've had on our community.
Thank you, JFS, for everything you do to make a difference!
Congratulations to Cathy Barker and her incredible team for reaching this amazing milestone -- 75 years and counting!
Cheers to going from strength to greater strength in improving the lives of children, adults and families in the greater Dallas area and in serving as a role model for other communities.
Many thanks to everyone at JFS for your expertise, passion and dedication to meeting the moment of need for so many! We are fortunate to have your steadfast and unconditional support, along with your commitment to fostering a bright future for all!
THE TOUBIN & UTAY FAMILIES
Mazel tov and thank you, Jewish Family Service, for your first 75 years of dedicated service to our community.
And thank you to the JFS staff, board, and volunteers for your leadership, dedication, and inspiration in fulfilling the JFS mission—and for making every day a brighter and better day in service of those in need.
BEVERLY AND CARY ROSSEL &
BRADLEY
ROSSEL
Congratulations to Jewish Family Service on its 75th Anniversary of service and dedication to those in need.
With pride in the past accomplishments and confidence in its future goals, JFS will continue to make the world a better place!
ETHEL S. ZALE
Thank you, JFS for giving a hand up to so many in our community.
Gratitude for the hard and loving work goes to the staff and volunteers. Thanks to the Board for governance, development including endowment.
JFS provides goods, services and support to anyone in need—what a wonderful gift that keeps on giving.
JACKIE & STEVE WALDMAN
From Mommy and Me at 18 months old through 8 grade, I have loved Levine. I am graduating this May and heading to Parish, but I truly wish Levine could last forever! th
Tori Zimmermann Class of ‘25
Levine was and remains my community. It’s where I made my best friends and the teachers were super supportive. I am a junior now at Plano West and I feel that Levine prepared me for high school and for life.
Jordan Zimmermann Class of ‘22
Congratulations to JFS for 75 years of service and a successful 75th Diamond Anniversary Gala!
RUTHY & STEVEN ROSENBERG AND FAMILY
Congratulations on meeting the changing needs of our community for 75 years!
We are proud and honored to be supporters of JFS and the JFS Foundation.
ROBIN SACHS & BOB FARKAS
Ongoing
Active
Complimentary
Fiduciary
Dr. Michelle Kravitz of Forest Lane
Pediatrics salutes Jewish Family Service on its 75th anniversary. Mazal Tov on 75 years of doing good for the Dallas community!
A special congratulations to CEO Cathy Barker and President Julie Gothard for their inspiring leadership in reaching this remarkable milestone.
Our mission is to provide effective and accessible, whole-person care that promotes lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community. Last year, Jewish Family Services provided physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial health services to 26,000 individuals. Learn more about our services at www.jfsdallas.org.
