WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY MITZVAH DAY
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix has organized a Mitzvah Day on Nov. 6 from 9 am-noon to help some of its strategic partners. Strategic Partners of Federation are key partners who receive an annual core allocation for their organization. Mitzvah Day is open to all women in the Jewish community for a hands-on day of service while learning about the important work of many of federation’s strategic partners.
There are several locations to participate including the East Valley Jewish Community Center, Bureau of Jewish Education, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Valley Beit Midrash and Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Breakfast provided at each site – dietary laws observed. For information contact womensphilanthropy@jewishphoenix.org or 480-481-1752.
KICK-OFF KOSHER HOT DOG DAY
Beth Emeth Congregation’s Men’s Club will host their Kick-Off Kosher Hot Dog Day on Nov. 6, from 11 am-2 pm at Beth Emeth Congregation, 13702 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West. The event is open to the public and all are welcome.
Another hot dog day was added due to the popularity of the spring hot dog affair. Nov. 6 was chosen because all of the football teams are off that day, so as not to interfere with game viewing.
The menu will be a 1/4 Pound Hebrew National hot dog, can of soda, a bag of chips and condiments – all for $5. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time or at the door. For further information, please call Sandy at 623-584-7210 weekdays (Mon-Fri) between the hours of 9 am and noon. Payment can be made by cash or checks payable to Beth Emeth Men’s Club.
REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT DEADLINE
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix is accepting letters of intent in excess of $25,000 for projects serving the Greater Phoenix Jewish community. One award at a higher level may be awarded. LOI’s are due by 4 pm on Nov. 7
Pre-qualification is required. Contact Sheryl Quen (info@jcfphoenix.org) before submitting a request in excess of $25,000. This does not change the limit of one LOI per organization. Organizations must demonstrate a compelling reason why the Jewish Community Foundation would consider funding the project at a higher level.
Projects must:
•Demonstrate a significant impact on established community need(s)
•Provide measurable benefit(s) to the population served
•Include a plan for sustainability
• Include measurable outcomes
• Be ready to implement within the funding cycle
(April 2016-April 2017)
• Serve the greater Phoenix Jewish community
As in prior grant cycles, LOI’s for grants less than $25,000 are welcome and do not require pre-qualification.
For other information, review “information for prospective grant applicants” or the “grantmaking” section of the website at jcfphoenix.org.
Q&A WITH MICHAEL POLLACK
The Federation of Greater Phoenix’s Business and Professionals Division: Real Estate and Finance will host a question and answer session with Michael Pollack. Michael is a real estate developer, philanthropist and entertainer. He will be sharing stories from his 43 years in real estate Nov. 10 at the Biltmore Financial Center, 2398 E Camelback Road #180, Phoenix. The event begins with networking and refreshments at 6 pm; program will begin at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $36 for professionals and $18 for students. Register at jewishphoenix.org or contact 480-481-1754.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR BELLE LATCHMAN AWARD
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix is now accepting applications for its 2016 Belle Latchman Community Service Award.
This award is given in memory of Belle Latchman, who was deeply involved in many important causes in both the Jewish and general communities. She was the first woman president of the federation and chair of its women’s campaign. She was the recipient of many honors, including the federation’s Medal of Honor.
The award is presented in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the enhancement of the quality of life in the Greater Phoenix area by a local nonprofit Jewish organization, agency, institution or committee. Contributions should involve innovative, constructive forms of service which perpetuate Jewish values. Programs of any size, including those done within an organization, as well as those which involve the community at large, are considered.
The award will be presented at the federation’s donor appreciation and awards brunch on Dec. 11. Applications are due by Tuesday Nov. 15. Application form and information is available at jewishphoenix.org/bellelatchman.
For further information, call 480-481-1755 or email esearle@jewishphoenix.org.
MARA LIASSON DELIVERS A POST-ELECTION ANALYSIS
Scheduled just one week after the most controversial presidential election ever, NPR National Political Correspondent, Mara Liasson will present her analysis that is sure to be astute and intriguing.
The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona invites the entire community to this free event as it kicks off its annual 2017 Better Together Campaign. The presentation will be on Nov. 16 at 7 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson.
Mara can regularly be heard on NPR’s All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Her award-winning reports range from politics to policy focusing on the White House and Congress and the political trends beyond the Beltway.
Each election year, Mara provides key coverage of the candidates and issues in both presidential and congressional races. During her tenure, she has covered seven presidential elections. Before her current assignment, Mara was NPR’s White House correspondent for all eight years of the Clinton administration. She received the White House Correspondents’ Association’s Merriman Smith Award for daily news coverage for 1994, 1995 and 1997.
To register for this free event, visit jfsa.org.
