tributes
A Tribute Donation to the JCC is a meaningful way to recognize the special moments or milestones in one’s life or honor the memory of a friend or loved one while supporting the JCC. The recipient will receive a beautiful tribute card, sent on your behalf, that can include your personal message. You will receive an acknowledgement of your contribution from the JCC.
Donations can be made toward the JCC’s General Fund, to a specific program area, to an existing Endowment Fund or an area of your choice.
The Minnesota JCC is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The JCC Federal Tax ID Number is 41-0833543.
NOTE: The Minnesota JCC uses a secure, third-party vendor to SECURELY process all transactions and donations on our behalf. All transactions are secure.
All Tributes from August 1 – October 31, 2021
Annual Campaign
In honor of Barbie Levine’s retirement
Ruth & David Olkon
In honor of Ivy Rappaport’s 1st birthday
Rob & Suzy Rappaport
In honor of Ron Hirsch
Paul Berg
In memory of Anne Rickert
Barbara & Steven Godes
In memory of Arnold Usem
Marlene Lawson
Elizabeth & Thomas Stringer
In memory of Chelle Goldetsky’s brother Larry
Mimi Lebewitz
In memory of David Rutman
Lawrence Becker
Jess & Brent Gottlieb
Daniel & Lauren Kaplan
Missy & Joel Lavintman
Bruce & Debra Lieberman
Kim & Stephen Rosen
Martin & Tema Rosenbaum
In memory of Jack Held
Katie Rosenberg
Emilee Schaack
Ronald Zate
In memory of Rochelle Sue Weiss
Tamar Winter & Aaron Schwartz
In memory of Samuel “Buddy” Bronstien
Steven & Isabel Graybow
Camp Butwin
WishIng Jim Druck a happy birthday
Lisa Tiegel & Eric Galatz
Cy Kaster Youth Health and Fitness Fund
In honor of the birth of Barbara Kaster’s great-grandson
Robin Landy
David and Sheila H. Brod Family Fund
In honor of Barbie Levine
Sheila & David Brod
Debbie and Mickey Gensler Choose Kindness Fund in Support of Children’s Programming
In honor of Afton & Elliott’s wedding
Howard & Vicki Londer
In honor of Debbie & Mickey Gensler’s 35th wedding anniversary
Debbie & Mickey Gensler
Steve & Peni Gensler
Howard & Vicki Londer
In memory of Cameron Kranich
Howard & Vicki Londer
In memory of Carolyn Rosen
In memory of David Rutman
Debbie & Mickey Gensler
In memory of Dr. Gerald Zupnik
Steve & Peni Gensler
Liz & Howard Gertz
Cindy Kranich
Howard & Vicki Londer
Diana Chazin Levitt Endowment Fund
In honor of Mary Jo Ohlin’s special birthday
In honor of the birth of Alma Yahel Ratner
In memory of Ardis Blumenthal
Lynn Blumenthal & Stuart Chazin
Early Childhood Center
In memory of David Rutman
Hanna Gensler
Reida Lazer-Chein & David Chein
Early Childhood Center- Sabes Center
In honor of the JCC Fitness Staff!
Aneela Idnani
In memory of David Rutman
Sherri & Wayne Duke
Michelle & Aaron Goldstein
Frances and Ted Shuirman Fund
In honor of Ben Sherman’s Bar Mitzvah
Eileen Bream
Harry & Addie Silverman Endowment Fund
In memory of Bob Rubenstein
In memory of Steven Nisenholz
Joanne & Michael Silverman
Hattie and Henry Marofsky Administrative Fund
In memory of Adrienne “Joie” Muscoplat
In memory of Jerry Cherson
In memory of Rhoda Abrams
In memory of William Steacker
Joann & Stuart Marofsky
Health & Fitness
In memory of David Rutman
Elliot Schochet
Michael & Nancy Schoenberger
Health & Fitness- Sabes Center
In memory of Jack Held
Ron & Joanne Abrams
Lynn Abramson
Sara & Andrew Azorsky
Scott & Kerry Bader
Nancy Barthell
Julius & Sandra Berezovsky
Shelly & Darrel Besikof
Melinda Bonk
Gene & Jane Borochoff
Lillian Konowitz & Jeffrey Calish
Harvey & Marilyn Chanen
Richard & Judy Cook
Margot & Stuart Cross
Robert Edelstein
Patti & Lee Engler
Richard & Jennifer Ezrilov
Sherri Feuer
Mike & Debbie Finn
Andrew & Barbara Fishman
William & Bev Fishman
Debbie & Mickey Gensler
Gary & Bonnie Goldish
Abby Green
Ellen & Abe Jacobs
Joel Jaffe
Isla Katzovitz
Les & Jill Korsh
Jamie Lipshutz
Jeffrey & Diane Lovich
Nancy & Todd Lurie
Jack & Cheryl Perecman
Kenneth Rafowitz
Dan Ribnick
Yelena & Evan Ribnick
Dave & Layne Rosen
Martin & Tema Rosenbaum
David Rosenberg
Mark Rosenberg
Randy & Sheryl Rutzick
Gregg & Debra Savitt
Michael & Nancy Schoenberger
Bobbi Schribman
Barbara Weiss
Randi Winston & Barry Wolfish
Randee & Samuel Wolfson
Scott & Sheri Yarosh
Howard Yesnes
Fitch Johnson Larson & Held
Heath Rosenbloom Youth Athletic Memorial Fund
In memory of Nancy Byers
In memory of David Samuelson
Mimi Barclay
In memory of Heath Rosenbloom
Amy Aronow
Jack Butwin Camp Scholarship Fund
In memory of Bob Rubenstein
In memory of Paula Lerman
Dorothy Lipschultz
In memory of Debbie Levy
Beverley & Dick Behr
Jean Harris Endowment Fund
In memory of Samuel “Buddy” Bronstien
Judy Lloyd
Jerry Waldman and Judi Belzer Endowment Fund
In memory of Jane Broude
Michael & Erin Waldman
Margie and Mitchell Fink Family Endowment Fund
In memory of David Rutman
In memory of Lenore Bear
Marjorie & Mitchell Fink
Michael Benjamin Glaser Family Fund for Inclusion and Accessibility Programming
In honor of Larry Abramson’s birthday
In memory of Grace Hodge
Rena & Barry Glaser
Milton G. and Evelyn S. Smith Day Care and Camp Scholarship Fund
In honor of Edie Naomi Smith’s special birthday
In honor of Judy Smith and Howard Tomar’s anniversary
Linda & Steven Laden
In memory of Evelyn S. Smith
Judith Smith & Howard Tomar
Naomi and Neil Arnold Women’s Health and Wellness Fund
Wishing Naomi Arnold a full and speedy recovery
Eileen Bream
Loretta Fingert
Norman S. and Ethel D. Smith Day Care and Camp Scholarship Fund
In memory of Benita Gordon
In memory of David Rutman
Ethel Smith
In memory of Bertram Getzug
Judith Smith & Howard Tomar
Play for the J
In memory of Micki Naiman
Marilyn Horowitz
Rachel & Michael Klein Inclusion Fund
In memory of Gary Krulik
Michael & Rachel Klein
Ron and Ruth Bear Memorial Health and Fitness Fund
In memory of Adrienne “Joie” Muscoplat
In memory of Cary Jo Gershon
In memory of David Rutman
In memory of Jack Held
In memory of Steven Nisenholz
Esther & Jim Paletz
Sam and Sue Hoffman Senior Services Fund
In memory of Sylvia Frohlich
Julia & Marshall Hoffman
Senior Dining
In memory of Gregory J. Tetrault
Maxine & Ruth Davis
Seniors
In honor of Barbie Levine
Lisa & Kevin Walker
Rena & Barry Glaser
Leslie Martin & Manfred Haeusler
Sherman and Evelyn Marrinson Music Memorial Fund
In honor of David and Sandra Marrinson
In honor of Helen Nemer
In honor of Marion Herstein
Sharon & Bill Torodor
In honor of Sharon Torodor’s very special birthday
Terry & Mitzi Kane
In memory of Janet Williams
Sharon & Bill Torodor
Steve Schumacher Fund
In honor of Barbie Levine
In honor of Jodi Marcus
In memory of Donald Kvasnik
Mazel Tov on the birth of Beth Glassman’s new grandson
Penny Schumacher
In memory of Alvin Guffan
Garrett & Allie Brooks
Transportation Program- Capp Center
In honor of Barbie Levine’s retirement
Pamela Passman & Jon Passman
In memory of David Rutman
Margot Andress