Jewish Care sets sights on $5 million
JEWISH Care launched its annual appeal at a gala dinner at the Promenade Room at Caulfield Racecourse last week, with around 650 people turning out.
JEWISH Care launched its annual appeal at a gala dinner at the Promenade Room at Caulfield Racecourse last week, with around 650 people turning out.
President of Jewish Care Bruce Rosengarten outlined the organisation’s plans to raise more than $5 million dollars in 2012 as part of a question-and-answer session.
“From a very young age, we were nurtured by our families with certain values and traditions. Giving tzedakah is an integral part of all of us,” Rosengarten said.
Jewish Care stalwart Rosalie Silverstein was the recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Community Service Award.
The 35-year Jewish Care veteran is best know for her association with the renowned Posh Opp Shoppe on Glenhuntly Road.
“Giving is growing. It changes your life. I’ve learnt so much from it,” she said.
The keynote speaker was Simon Griffiths a 29-year-old economist, turned non-profit mastermind, who spoke about his initiative to take products from the developing world to market.
He has already brought beers from Ethiopia, Vietnam and Mexico to some of Australia’s premier watering holes, and Griffiths spoke of plans to expand his operation to include environmentally friendly toilet paper, the proceeds of which will go to building toilets in developing communities.
An inspirational video on Jewish Care’s work in the community was shown, while Boys in the Band wowed attendees with hits from The Beatles, Bee Gees and more.
Member for Caulfield David Southwick was in attendance, while appeal patron David Smorgon made an impassioned plea for funds. “We all play a role in our community. Now is your chance to show your connection and assist those in need. And it is always better to be a giver than a taker.”
ADAM KAMIEN
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