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RACHEL RING, JFO Director of Development and ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT, Jewish Press Editor ark your calendar for Tuesday, Dec. 3, when the Jewish Federation of Omaha takes part in Giving Tuesday. It’s a global celebration of grassroots philanthropy, with a 24-hour community-giving challenge to support our Annual Campaign. We’ll go midnight-to-midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 3. With the amazing sponsorship of Cresa, we’ve set a goal of $100,000 within the 24-hour time frame. In addition, Eric Rose, designated broker at Cresa has sponsored amazing prizes and matches. Cresa is the world’s leading global commercial real estate advisory firm, and Eric is located right here in Omaha. The firm exclusively represents occupiers and specializes in the delivery of fully integrated real estate solutions. They believe

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occupiers deserve a better space to work, create, build, grow, a better outcome for their people and organizations, and a better partner who puts their needs first. In addition, they are supporting the Jewish community of Omaha by joining our Giving Tuesday and sponsoring every single prize, all day long. For instance, anyone who makes a pledge or gift to our Annual Campaign during that time frame, is entered into a drawing for a Cresa-sponsored Kindle Softcolor. What’s more: for every $100-plus gift or pledge made throughout the entire 24 hours, Cresa will match-up to $1,000 total. That means you’ll want to be one of the first ten $100+ donors! Are you one of those passionate early donors? Maybe you are not ready to go to sleep by midnight? The first 5 donors receive a $25 gift card to Spirit World, sponsored by Cresa. We’ve dubbed this the Midnight Challenge. See Giving Tuesday page 2

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Courtroom 600: Behind the scenes at the Nuremberg Trials

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SCOTT LITTKY Institute for Holocaust Education Executive Director On Dec. 19, 2024, Laurie Pasler, Project Director for Courtroom 600, will be our presenter for the IHE 3rd Thursday Lunch & Learn at 11:30 a.m. by ZOOM. After inheriting her father’s hidden WWII memorabilia from working at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials, Laurie discovered a need for education about this unexposed slice of history. The Courtroom 600 project was born out of Laurie’s frustration in researching the trials through available online resources—and hundreds of books. In

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2016 she founded Descendants Media Group NFP to preserve the legacy of Nuremberg and teach its lessons to future generations in a new way. Now, in partnership with educators, historians, and digital media experts, she is actively bringing the Courtroom 600 project to life. For more information or to register for this program, please email, Scott Littky, IHE executive director at slitt ky@ ihene.org

The power of a legacy gift

AMY BERNSTEIN SHIVVERS Executive Director, JFO Foundation When we think about the ways we can give back, our minds often turn to the immediate impact of charitable donations—feeding a family, funding a scholarship, supporting a community project. While these contributions are vital, there’s another way to make a profound and enduring impact: establishing a legacy gift through an endowment. A legacy gift is a forward-thinking act of generosity that goes beyond the here and now. It is an opportunity to ensure that the causes and or-

ganizations you care about continue to thrive for generations to come. Whether you are passionate about education, social services, cultural preservation, or community development, a legacy gift through an endowment can make your vision a reality far beyond your lifetime. See our Endowment Family Stories video by scanning the QR Code in this article. MIKE ERMAN: “An endowment ensures that future generations will maintain a connection to their family history.” See Legacy gift page 3