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The News - November, 1994-Page 5 Jewish Family Services FACTS ABOUT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES What Is Jewish Family Services? We are a social work and counseling agency providing help to anyone in the Jewish community who has a personal problem they need addressed. All of our professional staff are master-level trained thera pists. These three staff mem bers are Laurie Gordon Harris, MSW, outreach and geriatric speciahst; Sandra Lewis, M.A., counselor and vocational spe cialist; and Adrienne J. Rosenberg, MSW, ACSW, direc tor and counselor. What kinds of services do you provide? We see people for a variety of reasons. Some of these in clude geriatric concerns, voca tional issues, adjustment counseling, limited flnancial assistance, and people experiencing depression, marital problems, parent- child issues, adolescent problems, drug and alcohol concerns, phobias and anxieties and other issues where people feel life is out of control. Do you charge for your services? Our fees are on a sliding fee scale from $5.00-$65.00, al though no one is refused be cause of inability to pay Myers-Briggs Vocational Test ing is available at $45.00; and our vocational network group is $5.00 each session. What is the agency’s budget? The budget of JFS for 1994 is $142,272. Of this, 65% comes from allocations from the Jew ish Federation of Greater Char lotte, 22% comes from our an nual Friends Campaign, 7% comes from fees, 2% comes from donations and card sales, and 4% comes from the resettle ment budget. Are you part of the JCC? No. Although we share many programs with the JCC, we are a branch of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte. However, to ensure confidenti ality, our board, budget, ac counts receivables and payables, and all record keep ing are separate. Our phone numbers are also separate, so people do not have to go through the central switchboard if they do not want. These num bers are 364-6594 and 364-6596. How does one go about making an appointment with one of the counselors? Just by calling our agency and asking for one. All ques tions are confidential. Don't people feel uncomfortable coming to see a counselor in the Shalom Park building? Although many people may eliminate themselves be cause of our location, we are always busy as an agency, and if this is a problem, we try to work with the person around this. What other kinds of services are available besides individual or family counseling? We offer rides for seniors and the disabled for doctor's appointments, a vocational net working group, geriatric case management, Myers-Briggs vo cational testing, a monthly sup port group co-sponsored with the Alzheimer's Association, and interfaith grand-parenting groups. Occasional, we also co sponsor or conduct groups on other topics of community in terest. We also provide collabo ration and consultation with all the organizations and agencies at Shalom Park, The Blumenthal Home, and with Charlotte- Mecklenburg agencies that pro vide services for people in our community. (continued from front page) 1995 Gala Honors A veteran and vibrant leader, Gorelick has made his mark on the Jewish and general Charlotte communities. An original member of the Founda tion of the Jewish Community of Charlotte, he provided vi sionary leadership for Temple Israel, Jewish Federation in ad dition to his work on behalf of the JCC. Bill's devotion to the entire Charlotte community is evident by his support and participation in, a variety of civic causes in cluding serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Mint Museum of Art. Bill's immediate family in cludes wife Patty and children Marcelle, Rael, Todd and wife Stacy Swimmer's involvement in communal affairs, locally and nationally, have earned him widespread respect and admi ration. When the Charlotte Jew ish community set its sights on building a new Jewish Commu nity Center building. Swimmer accepted the mantel of fund raising leadership. His unwa vering determination was the driving force behind the effort that furnished more than $6,000,000. By garnering the necessary funds "up front," Swimmer assured the project would be fully paid for and the community would not be saddled with an enormous debt. Founder of the Swimmer Insurance Agency, he is widely acknowledged as a pacesetter in the insurance industry. His in ternational leadership as a member of the executive com mittee of the U.S. Committee Sports for Israel and his efforts on behalf of Temple Israel have helped him touch the lives of thousands. Harry and his wife Marilyn live at Misty Meadows, in Weddington, where raising horses is more than a hobby - its a passion! Their children in clude Jody, Scott, his wife Carola and their children Toby and Mason, David, his wife Kirstin and their daughter Natalie. The Gala Committee has structured the affair to accom plish two goals - raise funds for the JCC and provide an attrac tive occasion for celebration. A range of ticket prices allow each individual an opportunity to contribute to the fundraising ef fort. For information about Gala tickets, the 1995 Gala Ad Cal endar or how you can ensure you are where the action is on February 4, please contact Roni Fishkin at the JCC, 366-5007. (continued from front page) ELI B. HYMAN Uft Member • MUIkm DoHar Round Table Financial Security Services ^ ^ 421 Minuet Lane, Suite 201 Chariotte, NC 28204 362-2999 Life Insurance • Financial & Estate Plans Retirement Planning • Employee Benefits I Herschel and Judy Fox are "A MUSICAL MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN*’--was how one reviewer described their performance. In the 13 years they have been married, Herschel and Judy have absolutely electrified audiences in countless appearances throughout North America. Herschel does stand up comedy in the American show biz tradition, but his topics are Jewish cultural, family, and religious life, hilariously presented. The late great Mickey Katz called Herschel’s routine “at the opera” the single most funny piece of material that he has seen in over 50 years. Herschel began as a young cantor in Winnipeg, Canada and traveled for many years in the Yiddish Theatre as a singer/actor. He appeared with Jan Peerce, David Kusevitsky, Molly Picon, and many other stars. Judy Fox was for many years a major popular singer in the New York supper club and night club circuit. She opened for Rodney Dangerfield, appeared at New York’s Copacabana, Riverboat, Cruises, Conventions, and was a favorite in the Catskills. Jan Peerce called her “the greatest female cantor in the world.” Judy is currently the cantor for the Synagogue for The Performing Arts. Her magnificent voice is spellbinding, and truly unforgettable as she combines cantorial, Yiddish—all the way to Broadway and contemporary favorites. Her energy is incomparable. Herschel and Judy bring you the fire of Jewish Music plus American and Jewish humor, all performed with dignity, in good taste, with Jewish warmth, that comes from a tradition they personally live and love. Don miss this outstanding performance! Tickets available at the North Carolina Blumenthal Perfoming Arts Center Box Office-372-1000 Ticketmaster - 522-6500 JCC - 366-5007 $75 Patron (patron ticket includes reception with the artists) $35 & $15 For further information please contact the JCC or The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte at 366-5007 Kitchen designs that make /our most unique visions a reality. Innovative plans and high quality products release the gourmet in you. Debby Britton (704)373-1319 arti$tikitchens; FINE CUSTOM KITCHENS AND FURNITURE
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