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Jacksonville Jewish News • December 2016
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA
JCF professional advisors enjoy a night under the stars following trip By Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida
In mid-October, JCF professional advisors gathered at the home of Jeff and Maureen Klein for a night of food, fun, and conversation. While dining on Israeli fare, attendees learned about last summer’s JCF PAC Israel Investment Summit, engaged in conversation, and welcomed new advisors. During the Summit, professional advisors travelled to Israel to learn about and expand investment in Israeli markets. Participants in the Israel Investment Summit enjoyed a reunion and shared memories such as ringing the bell at the Tel Aviv stock exchange, meeting prominent politicians and investors, joining in family meals, and attending Shabbat services. “I was surprised to experience the intimacy and warmth of Israel,” said James Nolan, Esq., who is a JCF attorney and Summit participant. “All I had in mind was the image of Israel that the media had proposed, so to experience Israelis, face to face, and to interact with them and experience their hospi-
• This month the JCF will be releasing the 2017 application for summer camp scholarships • Applicants will attend a qualified not-for-profit overnight camp during Summer 2017 and the scholarships are funded by The Len and Judy Elikan Camp Scholarship Endowment Fund • The program offers camp scholarships to teens 13-17, who are seen as potential leaders of the next generation in the Jewish community • Completed applications will be due Feb. 1, 2017. For more information please contact Laura Thompson, JCF Project Manager at laura.thompson@ jewishfoundationnefl.org or 904394-0720
From Left to Right: Jeff Klein, Michael McCranie, Edward Feldman, James Nolan, Missy Blanton, Mel Gottlieb
tality, was an eye opener,” he added. “Our itinerary was unbelievable as we met with the Governor of the Central Bank, with the President of Ben Gurion University, with Chemi Peres (son of the late Prime Minister), and we met with the Chairman of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, plus more than a dozen venture capital and private equity firms,” he recalled. “We even met the President of Israel, in his home, so the access to the highest economic and financial officials in
Israel was simply amazing.” Like several others on the trip, Nolan extended his visit to experience some of the holy sites and excursions within the country. Mel and Debbie Gottlieb were recognized at the event for sponsoring the Israel trip and were presented with a gift from the participants. Mr. Gottlieb spoke to the group about the need to sustain Jewish giving within the Jacksonville community. He also shared his family history with the group
Professional advisers reminisce and share stories about their recent trip to Israel together, this past summer, which they took with the JCF
and described how philanthropic giving must continue with future generations. The evening concluded with photos of the Summit participants and discussions of future PAC events and educational opportunities. The JCF Professional Advisory Committee is comprised of advisors (attorneys, estate/financial planners, and accountants) who provide continuing education, networking opportunities, and advice to JCF donors. Currently,
the committee is developing a calendar of such opportunities for next year. If you or someone you know works in the financial or estate planning field and is looking to meet with others in the field, advise donors, or speak at an upcoming event, please contact the JCF at 904-394-0720. The next JCF PAC Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 31st. Stay tuned for the announcement of upcoming JCF PAC events, seminars, and speakers for 2017.
The 2016 scholarship award winners, alphabetically: Jagger Leach, Sydney Leach, Benjamin Miller, Emily Teitelbaum, Issac Shumer
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA 2016-17 FEDERATION ALLOCATION: $83,560