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HUMANITARIANS of the Year
Expressive Arts Project at Friedel Jewish Academy Page 3
ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT Jewish Press Editor he Jewish Federation of Omaha is delighted to announce Gail Raznick, Kathy Goldstein, Andi and Donald Goldstein as 2023 Humanitarians of the Year. “It’s not the first time a Goldstein family member has been named Humanitarian”, JFO CEO Bob Goldberg said. “Their mom Shirley was named Humanitarian in 1982, their dad Leonard (Buddy) Goldstein received the honor in 2011. It should not come as a surprise that Kathy, Gail, Andi and Don are now receiving the same award, as each of them is passionate about humanitarian causes. This community is lucky to be in a position to honor the family this way.” According to Kathy, “My parents always modeled philanthropy as a way of life. They were blessed with the ability to help others and they never hesitated to do so, especially to advance Human Rights causes. Growing into that role has brought me enormous joy, not only because it honors my parents, but more importantly, because helping others really is the greatest thing that a person can do. I feel so lucky to be able to carry on their legacy.” Gail expressed that “Mom and Dad changed so many lives in so many ways. Through example, they instilled in us the value of family, of friends (old and new) and of community, I am proud to live by these values and to have passed them on to our children.” Don agreed. “Mom and Dad were wonderful role models. They didn’t tell us what to do; they showed us. They worked
T The Graduates Saluting the Class of 2024 Pages 6 & 7
Shifting perspectives: Introducing the Impact from Philanthropy (IFP) Model Page 12
Mazal tov, Eliana Reiss
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DIANE WALKER JFO Foundation Fund and Scholarship Administrator The Bennett G. Hornstein Memorial Scholarship for aspiring or current law students has been awarded to Eliana Reiss for the 2024-2025 academic year. This award is accompanied by a $5,000 stipend. Eliana received her B.S. in Political Science, graduating magna cum laude from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. As an undergraduate, Ellie was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Honor Society, participated in Sigma Kappa, the Mock Trial Team and served as a Peer Advisor. At Creighton University School of Law, she participates in the Women in
Eliana Reiss
Law Society and the intraschool Negotiation Competition. She will graduate from Creighton Law in May 2025. From a young age, Ellie has been driven by a passion for service. Whether volunteering at the Munroe Myer Institute, participating in community food drives, or organizing the Temple Israel Spaghetti Dinner in support of Camp Rainbow, giving back is an integral part of her character. As she pursues her legal career, See Eliana Reiss page 3
Shirley Goldstein with her children – Don, Gail, and Kathy
so hard to make our community and the world a better place. Our family is doing its best to continue to promote and support the many causes and organizations that they See Humanitarians of the Year page 2
Mazal tov, Tori Haussler Lemek ANNETTE VAN DE KAMPWRIGHT Jewish Press Editor The Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Young Leadership Award is given annually to honor a young woman who has demonstrated personal commitment, dedicated involvement and exemplary leadership qualities in rendering service to the Jewish and general community. This year’s recipient is Tori Haussler Lemek, Chief Executive Officer at Elite Tactical & Security Protection. “Tori has chaired many events since becoming part of the Temple Israel community,” Mindi Marburg said. “She co-chairs the Temple Israel Caring Community and is one of the lead event coordinators for our Rosh Chodesh program. Tori is a member of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and a winner of the Small Business of the month award with Elite Tactical Security & Protection. Before becoming a full-time business owner and mother, Tori worked in marketing, in the wine
industry,and for the US government and several international NGOs. She currently sits on the board of the Brian Smiles Foundation, is a
Tori Haussler Lemek
volunteer at the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Cancer Society, Arbor Day See Tori Haussler Lemek page 4