
Emmis-the truthly newsletter
June 30, 2008Emmis, the Federation’s monthly newsletter meaning truth in Yiddish, had some fascinating stories covering: Teen philanthropy, our Annual Campaign (ends today!), P.J. Library and Pritzker’s farewell:
- Teen Philanthropy that would make a Zaideh proud: The Jewish Community Teen Foundations (JCTF), comprised of five regional groups, awarded grants totaling almost $204,000. Click here to see the projects the teens are supporting!
- Traeger Update: Our Annual Campaign has raised $26.4 million thus far, but still needs $27.5 million to continue the important work that we do. Click here to get involved or to donate!
- The P.J. Library received a generous grant from the Jim Joseph Foundation to expand its outreach from the current 734 children to 5,000 new children. The program, which is free for the first two years, sends a book or CD each month to Jewish families with small children. Click here to read more!
- John Pritzker, the former JCF Board President, delivers his farewell remarks at the Federation’s Annual Meeting. If you missed his speech, or want to hear it again, click here!
- And lastly, you may be famous! Many of our photos are now available at the JCF website. Click here to view them!
Past editions of Emmis dating back to May 2006 are available online at http://www.sfjcf.org/aboutjcf/press/newsletters/emmis





The Jewish Community Federation, in conjunction with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), has opened an emergency mailbox to raise relief funds for victims following May 3rd’s Cyclone Nargis, which devastated portions of Myanmar. Funds are being collected to aid the estimated several hundred thousand cyclone victims without shelter and safe drinking water on a non-sectarian basis. The efforts are part of JDC’s International Development Program (IDP) which responds to natural and manmade disasters, providing immediate relief and long term assistance.