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ANNette vAN de KAmP-WrigHt The evening will have a unique program, Danny said. Editor, Jewish Press “The theme our speaker, Joshua Malina, will bring, ‘How ept. 16, 2019, the Jewish Community of Omaha to make it in Hollywood and remain a mensch,’ is meaningful,” he said. “It’s hard will come toenough to remain a mensch gether at Temple anywhere, whether you’re in Israel for the AnHollywood or in Omaha. It’s nual Jewish Fedimportant to hear life lessons eration of Omaha Campaign from people in other Jewish Event. Themed, ‘A Night with communities. No two comthe Stars,’ it promises to be munities are exactly the something very special and same. We live in a world that you are all invited. Danny is forever changing; we must Cohn and Andrew Miller and embrace the opportunity to Shane and Jess Cohn are learn from one another.” chairing the event. In addition to the evening’s “We agreed to chair this speaker, this event will highevening,” Jess Cohn said, “belight the various agencies cause Shane and I are paswithin the Jewish Federation sionate about the Omaha of Omaha. The event title “A Jewish Community and we Night with the Stars” refers feel this was a great opportuboth to our guest from Holnity to give back to the Fedlywood and to our agencies. eration in a meaningful way.” “We’re paying homage to Danny Cohn agrees: the different departments “It’s important for all of us Shane and Jess Cohn who make this community to come together as a community. I enjoy bringing people to the same place, not just what it is. People should understand the value of the AntiSee A Night with the Stars page 2 to have special experiences, but to share them.”
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Amy Friedman and Patty Nogg
ANNette vAN de KAmP-WrigHt Editor, Jewish Press This year’s Jewish Federation of
Omaha Major Donor Chairs are Amy Friedman, Patty Nogg, Jim Glazer and Brian Nogg. The four have one thing in common: they know what makes Omaha special. “My favorite aspect of the Omaha community,” Jim said, “is the people. Growing up in Omaha, I am fortunate that my family has built relationships spanning multiple generations. Omaha is a welcoming place and quickly makes transplants (like my wife, Jordana) a part of the community.” Those relationships keep growing, See major donor Chairs page 3
gAbby blAir Staff Writer, Jewish Press As the New Year approaches and the 2020 JFO Annual Campaign kicks off, it is important to renew our connections and remember our values. The Jewish concepts of tzedakah (charitable giving), tzedek (justice) and chesed (mercy or kindness) instruct and compel all Jews to give to charity and treat people who are less fortunate with compassion. According to Jewish tradition, the highest form of tzedakah is giving to a ‘kupah’ or central campaign/community fund. Each year, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, a registered 501 (c)(3) social service organization, runs a campaign to
raise funds to support the many agencies, programs and services provided under their organizational umbrella. Funds raised benefit not only our Omaha community, but thousands of Jewish people across the globe by helping to feed the hungry, educate the young, care for the ill or elderly, counsel the troubled, provide a voice for those unable to speak and offer vital assistance to those unable to meet their own basic needs. As the lesson of L’Dor V’Dor teaches us, we all share in the duty of growing and strengthening our community for future generations. As the 2020 Annual Campaign, chaired by Bruce Friedlander See generation Now page 2