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| Sophie Brody’s Legacy Continues |
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Sophie Brody, of blessed memory, lived her life by the principle of tzedakah or justice. Whether raising funds for Israel in the 1950s, helping immigrants adjust to life in the United States, or advocating for the development of female leaders in Jewish San Diego, Sophie always actively addressed community needs.
Sophie believed strongly in developing female Jewish leaders in San Diego.The Sophie Brody Lion of Judah Endowment Fund provides significant annual support to the Women’s Division of the United Jewish Federation of San Diego. During her life, she and her husband Arthur set up two other endowment funds that provide grants to the Women’s Division for special leadership development programs. Sophie, center, is pictured with Women’s Division leaders Marsha Berkson and Tammy Moch.
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Bella Dalin: A Legacy of Giving
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Bella Dalin lived in San Francisco for more than 50 years where she and her late husband, Rabbi William Dalin were Jewish leaders and educators. When Bella moved to San Diego to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law, Rabbi Ralph and Hedy Dalin, she established the Bella Y. Dalin Fund. Organizations she supported included Seacrest Village Retirement Communities where Bella enjoyed living during the final years of her life; her San Francisco home synagogue Ner Tamid; and the Close Up Foundation which underwrites the cost of a week’s civics seminar in Washington D.C. for Bronx public high school students of limited means.
When Bella died in May, her family asked that memorial gifts be made to her fund to continue her lifetime of giving. As a teacher of Jewish values who taught most of all through example, it was her hope that her giving would inspire others to connect their own passions with community needs.
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Frances Gotkowitz Endowment Honors an Acute Mind and Generous Spirit
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Frances Gotkowitz changed the course of many lives during her 45 years. Frances died in September 2003, but her dedication to improving the lives of young people endures through the Frances Gotkowitz Endowment for Youth Philanthropy, recently established in her honor by her mother, Helen Gotkowitz.
“This wonderful gift is so meaningful because of Frances’ strong connection with youth and her commitment to giving,” said Marjory Kaplan, CEO. “Frances’ experience in education set the course for the JCF’s Youth Philanthropy program.”
Ten years ago, Frances worked with JCF staff to evaluate the first ever Community Youth Foundation. Frances conducted interviews with teen participants to assess the program’s impact. Since then, more than 220 teens have participated in the Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy programs.
A talented and creative teacher, Frances tutored B’nai Mitzvah and other students in Hebrew, taking a special interest in students with learning disabilities. She imbued confidence and self-assurance through her affirming teaching methods.
In her later years, Frances revived long-deferred plans to enter graduate school. In 2001, she was awarded a San Diego Fellowship to join UCSD’s Ph.D. program in Comparative Literature. She was deeply engaged in her studies, and had the unique ability to make every experience, positive or otherwise, a learning experience for others. May her memory be a blessing.
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| Myron and Laura Jucha |
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If we want to ensure that the San Diego Jewish community grows and thrives, we must act now to guarantee its future. We hope that by teaching the importance of a Jewish education, tzedakah and tikkun olam, our children will grow up to hold these values close to their hearts. We hope that by being active members in Temple Solel we are setting a good example. We are proud to leave a lasting legacy to our temple by our many volunteer hours, the donation of a new classroom, as well as our endowment gift.
—From the Book of Life
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| Jodie and Robert Kaplan |
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When my husband Bob encouraged me to join him on the United Jewish Federation San Diego Community Mission to Israel in November 1995, my life changed forever. It was on that first trip to Israel that I realized why the work I was doing in the San Diego community was so important and why it is equally important to support our “family” in Israel as well. By leaving a legacy, Bob and I have inspired our children to follow in our footsteps of tikkun olam. Our son, Lawrence (pictured with Jodie), participated in the Community Youth Foundation, and our daughter, Leora consistently looks for opportunities to help people. We hope that our children will pass on to their children the love, commitment and passion for giving that we have inspired in them, dor l’dor.
—From the Book of Life
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| Seth Krosner |
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My life and my work as a trauma surgeon have been shaped by a culture dedicated to healing the sick, protecting the weak, and providing for the needy. As I prepared my will, I thought carefully about providing for those I love and for the world they will inherit. I will not be there to ensure the strength of the synagogues, community centers, and agencies. What I can do, and will do through my planned gifts, is help to make sure the Jews of the next generation will have tools to create a vibrant Jewish life for their great-grandchildren. Since I have no children of my own, I see these gifts as my stake in our shared future.
—From the Book of Life
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Norm Levi: Improving the Lives of Young People
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A native San Diegan and a 1938 graduate of San Diego High School, Norm Levi, of blessed memory, was passionate about creating opportunities and improving lives. Norm set up six scholarships at his alma mater to enable students to attend community colleges and universities to achieve their dreams through education.
All the scholarship recipients have been the first in their families to attend college and the first to graduate from high school. Many came to this country as immigrants with parents who are struggling just to survive. The Levi scholarships break the cycle of poverty. Though Norm passed away in February 2007, his scholarships will continue to change lives for students at San Diego High School, pictured at left.
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Howard and Lottie Marcus
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From our own experience in Germany, we learned what it means to be without family and friends and community support when in need. Therefore, it gives us great satisfaction to realize that our charitable contributions may serve to make life a little easier and a little better for someone in need somewhere.
—From the Book of Life
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| Irving and Gloria Schiffman |
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I am the sole member of my family who left Poland before World War II. Gloria and I both come from traditional Jewish families, deeply imbued with the ethical values of our ancient people. As a child, I often heard my father propound Rabbi Hillel’s precept on the essence of Judaism: V’ahavta l’reacha kamocha (love thy neighbor as thyself).
This dictum resonated throughout my life, and has become for both of us the hallmark of the Jewish ethos. Tzedakah toward those in need is its ultimate expression, and we have made a commitment to this quintessential Jewish value.
—From the Book of Life
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Temple Solel Shows Exceptional Commitment to Building Endowments
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At right, ELI committee member David Wax meets with Senior Rabbi David Frank, Executive Director Robin Rubin and Assistant Rabbi Jeff Brown.
Temple Solel, a North County congregation, was the first Endowment Leadership Institute (ELI) participant to complete its three-year goal, and the synagogue met this landmark six months ahead of schedule.
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