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 January 1 – March 31, 2023
Annual Campaign
Theodore Wegner
In honor of Thomas Kivo
The Blake School
Elizabeth Culligan
Andrew & Barbara Fishman
Myra Greenberg
Shirley & John Krohn
Joseph Lally
Steve & Gail Machov
Bevan & Judith Marvy
Fred & Jody Rappaport
Tankenoff Families Foundation
West River Dental Care
In memory of Honey Zelle
Debbie Buchsbaum
In memory of Judy Meisel
Sara & Dan Greenberg
Corrie & Matt Patrick
In memory of Norman Pink
Fred & Jody Rappaport
In memory of Sue Ring
Clara and Meyer Bream Building Beautification Fund
Mark & Debra Wolk
In memory of Barbara Godes
Alan Jolcover
Mark & Debra Wolk
In memory of Harvey Bream
Brier-Glachman Adult Transportation Fund
Barbie Levine & Sara Lynn Newberger
In memory of Louise Tucker
Camp Butwin
Abbey Glassman
In memory of Anna Sonkin
Rita and Ray Butwin Camp Butwin Endowment Fund
Beryl Berke
In memory of Joan Corwin
Diana Chazin Levitt Endowment Fund
Lynn Blumenthal & Stuart Chazin
In memory of Al Feldman
In memory of Bob Stillman
In memory of Julie Abrahamson
In memory of Norman Pink
In memory of Serene Paletz
In memory of Tommy Kivo
Claire and Roy Cohen Youth Scholarship Fund
Jody Cohen Press & Steve Press
In memory of Janice Alch
Cultural Arts
Jon & Stacy Gallop
Barbie Levine & Sara Lynn Newberger
In memory of Honey Zelle
Dori Denelle Staff Initiative Fund
Janet & Charlie Leavitt
In honor of the birth of Dori Denelle’s grandson Rayden
Dori Denelle
In memory of Robert Alch
Early Childhood Center- Capp Center
Wendy & Steve Baldinger
In memory of Sue Ring
Early Childhood Center- Sabes Center
Toni Raihill
Susan Teper
In memory of Honey Zelle
Margie and Mitchell Fink Family Endowment Fund
Marjorie & Mitch Fink
In memory of Barbara Godes
Robert & Joanne Gillman
In memory of Sue Ring
Alexander “Sasha” Garon Memorial Fund
Lisa & Glenn Aronauer
In honor of Jon Garon
In memory of Bob Stillman
Brian Garon Memorial Fund
Lisa & Glenn Aronauer
In memory of Bob Stillman
Burt and Lucille Garr Fund
Michael & Erin Waldman
In memory of Vic Rosenthal
Carolyn and Barry Gerr Children’s Scholarship Fund
Carolyn Gerr
Wishing Vicki Hurwitz a speedy recovery
Marlene Goldenberg Leadership Development Fund
Todd & Beth Leonard
In memory of Lloyd Robinson
Stephen Shapiro
In memory of Lloyd Robinson
Health & Wellness
Colleen Rose
In memory of Samuel John Rose
Evelyn and Mel Kamin Endowment Fund
Barbara Kaster
Thanks to Lori & Jay Kamin for making the bridge ladies so happy!
Rachel & Michael Klein Inclusion Fund
Michael & Rachel Klein
In memory of Ben Kurtzman
In memory of Dr. Richard Goldstein
In memory of Marcy Walder
In memory of Ruth Schoenberger
Kosher Lunch at the Noshery
Mitchell & Jacqueline Gleeman
In memory of Honey Zelle
Leavitt Family Jewish Education Fund
Lois Siegel
Happy anniversary to Janet & Charlie Leavitt
Hattie and Henry Marofsky Administrative Fund
Joann Marofsky
In memory of Kay Melemed
Sherman and Evelyn Marrinson Music Memorial Fund
Sharon & Bill Torodor
In memory of Barbara Godes
Bill and Rose Marvy Camp Butwin Endowment Fund
Robert & Florie Marvy
In memory of Barbara Godes
Men’s Club Endowment Fund
Lucille & Burt Garr
Debra & Mark Shear
James & Wendy Shear
Cindy Wolpert
In memory of Bert Shear
Ossie W. Perlman Scholarship Fund
Barbara Winthrop
In celebration of Don Mains’ 95th Birthday
Fred Rappaport Campership Fund
Jessica Rappaport
In memory of Robert Alch
Heath Rosenbloom Youth Athletic Memorial Fund
Jeff & Amy Aronow
Barb & Tom Benshop
Elizabeth Berman
Sherry & Bob Cyza
Rick Davis
Delta Flight Museum
Nancy Delmore
Surrie & Chuck Desnick
Nancy Erickson
Jennifer Evans
Rabbi & Bunny Freedman
Mary Fuller
Jim Gardner
Lucille & Burt Garr
Bobbie Goldfarb
Jeffrey & Cindy Goldish
Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network
Martin & Sharon Kieffer
Susan Lazar
Joanie Levey
Ann Lewerer
Lee Litman
Judy McGilvrey
Northwest Airlines History Center
Nancy Studiner
Nina Thai
Margaret Trapp
Wescott Station Antiques & Collectibles
Donald Wilson
Dinah Yessne
Peter Yessne
Leonard & Bonnie Zeff
In memory of Heath Rosenbloom
Mimi Barclay
In memory of Riva Polansky
Stan Rubin Endowment Fund for Children and Youth
Steve & Wendy Rubin
In memory of Barbara Godes
Eve Schnitzer Ettinger, Max Schnitzer, Ann Schnitzer Hymanson, and Idellie Schnitzer Osman Camp Fund
Steve & Peni Gensler
In memory of Idellie Schnitzer Osman yahrzeit
Steve Schumacher Fund
Penny Schumacher & Brad Jolson
In memory of Barbara Godes
In memory of Ellie Lipkin
Senior Programs and Services
Steven & Isabel Graybow
In honor of Martin Bell
In memory of Rita Delores Katzman Graybow
Wendy Matthews
In memory of Sue Ring
Frances and Ted Shuirman Fund
Thomas & Ronna Sherman
In memory of Honey Zelle
Sonnie Silverman Children’s Library Fund
Jim Schifman & Lissie Rappaport Schifman
Jerry Waldman & Judith Belzer
Harriet Gleeman
Hinda Litman
Robert & Florie Marvy
Alan Rutsky
Barbara Winthrop
Patty Wolkoff
In memory of Honey Zelle
Barbara Portnoy
In memory of Honey & Larry Zelle
Milton G. and Evelyn S. Smith Day Care and Camp Scholarship Fund
Judy Smith & Howard Tomar
In memory of Milton G. Smith
Norman S. and Ethel D. Smith Day Care and Camp Scholarship Fund
Ethel Smith
In memory of Myra Juster
Suzuki Music Education Fund
Paul Dorn
In memory of Honey Zelle
Transportation Program- Capp Center
Barbie Levine & Sara Lynn Newberger
Mazel Tov on Rayden’s birth