Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity evaluator, announced the Jewish Federation of Broward County has earned a 4-star rating – the highest possible rating – which is an increase from 2 stars over last year, highlighting its perfect score in accountability and transparency. Charity Navigator evaluates the Financial Health and Accountability and Transparency of 6,000 of America’s largest charities. The four-star rating is [...]

The Jewish Federation of Broward County’s Women’s Philanthropy recently gathered for their annual “A Celebration of Leadership” event to recognize the achievements during the past year. The outgoing chair, Cindi Samson, was thanked for her hard work and the new incoming chair, Lori Ben-Ezra, was welcomed. Members of the Board were also thanked for all of their hard work. Many [...]

Members of the Jewish Federation of Broward County’s Women’s Philanthropy Group and members of the community have been collecting business suits and casual attire since May 2012. Hundreds of pieces of clothing were donated, including sweaters, skirts, button-down shirts and dresses, all in like-new condition. And they just may be the professional apparel needed to give struggling women the confidence [...]

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time, having served as the head coach of five championship teams and an assistant coach to another. He was named NBA Coach of the Year three times, and his signature Armani suits, slicked-back hair style, and year-round tan have garnered him a cult following. And after spoke at [...]

Some worked on their lap tops, others on their smart phones, or tablets but every attendee was plugged in and networking at the 4th Annual Jewish Women’s Foundation Collaborative Event “Secrets of Social Media: Your Personal, Philanthropic and Professional Portal to the World” recently held at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie. The evening featured social media specialists [...]

When several Weston residents were asked, “What kind of Church does Weston need?” they said they wanted a Church that focuses special attention on youth and children, is multicultural and  multilingual, offers practical Bible teachings, where worship is about the heart and focuses both on local and global needs. Over the past 35 years, IBB Church has developed a measure of [...]

Alonzo Mourning is a former NBA All-Star Heat player. He is also a two-time defensive Player of the Year. And he’s a real mensch. He recently appeared at the home of Michael and Lainie Zager in Weston to talk about his story and his work as a philanthropist to supporters of the Jewish Federation of Broward County. Mourning shared personal [...]

Chef Allen Susser recently conducted a cooking demonstration at a private home in Hollywood on behalf of the Jewish Federation of Broward County. Chef Allen wowed the group with his gourmet, but simple to follow recopies. Each one was more delicious than the next. The three-course tasting menu included an appetizer of smoked salmon, faro, and dried winter fruit; a [...]

On January 13, 2013, the Jewish Federation of Broward County held Super Sunday, its annual phone-a-thon. During the event, volunteers from all around Broward County came together and called residents to ask them to support the Federation’s annual campaign. The yearly telethon raises money to save and improve Jewish lives, here, in Israel, and in more than 60 countries around the world. [...]

More than 250 people attended this year’s JAFCO Michelle Goldstein Spirit of Life luncheon held at the Weston Hills Country Club on October 10. Now in its 10th year, the luncheon is one of JAFCO’s biggest fundraisers, and is named in honor of Michelle Goldstein, who passed in the devastating terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.  This year, the event raised [...]