\Q/ Newspaper of the Central Kentucky Jewish Federation halom Serving the Central Kentucky Jewish Community Since 1962 Marc/7 2003 Adar—Veadar 5763 Sunday, February 9th, was Super More than $12,000 Raised for 2003 CKJF Campaign 11 February 9th. more than 20 volunteers came together to reach out to Jewish households in Central Kentucky to help us support community services and our Jewish 3" Super Sunday Chair Sandy Goldberg cheering the update on the results of the day. By Sandy Goldberg, Super Sunday Chair family in Israel and around the world. It was a celebration of community and a most enjoyable day. Most important: we did the job. We learned of people who need help, we listened to people with diverse opinions regarding the Jewish community and the role of Israel in that community. We gave everybody the opportunity to be part of the effort. The results—over $12,000 in grassroots contribu— tions from 163 households. These contributions represented an increase of more than 45 % com- pared to the contributions of these same households last year. It was gratifying for those calling to know that many people expected the phone call and were ready to help. l \kémt in extend a licarttclt thanks to thaw \\ ho contributed. ins: and lorcmost are the t. till" staff for their support and the many volunteers who agreed to make phone calls. And a special “thank you” is due to AT&T wireless for donating phones “Make a Difference” Theme of 2003 Major Gifts Event Donor Dinner Scheduled for Sunday, March 23 By Marty Barr, Co-ehair, 2003 UJC/CKJF Community Campaign V Judy Saxe was among those who made the phone calls. and airtimc for the cxcm and to Jeff Kaplun and Subway for donating the food to “refuel” our volunteers. We did not reach everybody—that would have been impossible—but we did better see Super Sunday on page 5 n March 23rd. the Central Kentucky Jewish Federation will hold its annual major donor event. We are fortunate indeed this year that Alan and Irene Bloomfield offered the use of their lovely home for this féte. Attendees will enjoy dinner. music by Benji Karp and Cliff Jackson of the University of Kentucky School of Music. and a presentation by Clive Lessem of the Jewish Agency for Israel. Mr. Lessem worked to rebuild Jewish life in Eastern Europe. He also has worked with the J DC (Joint Distribution Committee) the overseas relief arm of our American Jewish community. Clive is originally from South Africa. but now makes his home in Israel. His talk will center on the many places around the world that your contri- butions to campaign make a significant difference in the lives of our fellow JeWs. We are. of course. also seeking the funding that will enable our local Federation to continue making a difference right here in Lexington. ltems like camp scholarships. Camp Shalom summer camp. the concert by the community orchestra, the Winter see Major Gifts onpage 3 CK]: 1050 Chinoe Road, Suite 203 Lexington, KY 40502 52 p3 ***********#***3_DIGH 403 Waford, Mike Waford, Marilyn 704 Laurel Cover Versailles, KY 40383 Change Service Requested Nonprofit Org. US. Postage PAID Permit # 719 Lexington. Ky Kenneth Freedman Social Action Award Seeks Applicants UK Students Encouraged to Apply he Kenneth Freedman Social Action Award was established in late 2002 by the family and friends of Kenneth Freedman (Z”L) to provide modest cash awards annually for Jewish students at the University of Kentucky who excel as social activists on campus. The initiative is honoring Ken Freedman’s life-long dedication to the principles of tikkun alam and social justice. This year we will be selecting the first winner of this award. Applicants can apply themselves or be nominated by a member of the campus or commu- nity. Please see the following requirements: Eligibility: Any Jewish Student currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky is eligible to apply Requirements: Applicants must be active on social issues concerns in the university campus or the general community. see Freedman on page 2