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September 2020 | Elul-Tishrei 5780-5781
Volume 22, Number 13
The New Jewish Voice A PUBLICATION OF UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION
Moishe Pod Comes to Stamford UJF Honors Long-Time Donors At 2020 Campaign Kickoff BY NANCY SCHULMAN
Moishe Pod Stamford holds an outdoor bagel brunch.
(Courtesy of UJF) Moishe House, which provides a place for young adults in their 20’s to come together to create vibrant Jewish communities, has opened Moishe Pod Stamford in Harbor Point, with the support of United Jewish Federation. Jessica Herrman and Rebecca Heaps, who have been friends since temple preschool,
founded Stamford’s “Pod”, which is a two-person Moishe House. They are excited to create a meaningful community for Stamford Jewish young professionals. The two want to create a space where folks can be their authentic, Jewish selves through a variety of programs, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
During these challenging times, drive-in movies bring fun and a feeling of community to everyone who attends. With that in mind, United Jewish Federation (UJF) invites the entire community to the UJF Drive-In movie event to kick off its 2020 campaign. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30 pm in the JCC parking lot, 1035 Newfield Avenue (with a rain date of September 10) and will honor donors who have supported UJF for 18 or more years. In the comfort and safety of their own cars, attendees will enjoy a feature presentation highlighting donors and special guests, live entertainment and refreshments delivered directly to them. David Gordon, UJF President, states, “The fact that over 640 donors have given a gift to UJF Stamford, New Canaan and Darien for 18 years or more speaks volumes for both our UJF and our donors. I want these donors to know how much we appreciate their long-time support and how they serve as a role model for others in keeping our Jewish community vibrant.”
Elissa and Philip Klapper have been UJF donors since 1994. Elissa shared, “There are many values in the Jewish tradition: an emphasis on Jewish education, respect for elders, redemption of captives, and building of the Jewish state, the list goes on and on. Living in a society which reflects these values requires involvement and money, and coordination. We cannot demonstrate for domestic social justice alone. We need to work together. This is what United Jewish Federation of Stamford is. It is the structure for us to come together as a community, reach out to others and make a difference in their lives.” According to Rhonda Schaffer-Maron, chair of the UJF Grants and Allocations committee, “Our new, donor-directed campaign model was very successful last year, and in 2020 we will continue to give our donors the opportunity to select which community programs they would like to support with their UJF contributions. However, recognizing the impact COVID-19 has had on many of our agencies and their programs, this year’s campaign will also provide donors with the option CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Arlene and Carl Rosen
Claudia Kraut
Helene and Harvey Kaminski
Marsha Shendell
Nadji Tehrani
Nan and Paul Gordon
Rochelle and Harold Schwartz
Sandy and Fred Golove
Susan Wrubel
Barbara and Harry Webski
Several donors of 18 years or more to be honored at UJF’s campaign kickoff on September 9th. FULL LISTING ON PAGES 14-15