Anyone deserving of an ‘Honorable Menschen,’ can contact Howard Berger via his e-mail: Howardberger9798@aol.com or by fax: 822-3670.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL RNS BALL DRAWS BIG CROWD RAISING THOUSANDS FOR AREA HOSPITALS

Four area hospitals depend heavily for their advanced technology on such groups as the Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer and Heart Fund. And as in past years, the recent RNS 48th Rose Ball (named after the late RNS Founder Rose Newman) raised thousands of dollars for the 4 health care facilities. The four beneficiaries are AtlantiCare Medical Center, Shore Memorial Hospital, Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation and Cape Regional Medical Center. And during that festive night with great entertainment and superb food, RNS was on the receiving end of a sizable gift of $40,000 from Atlantic Medical Imaging’s (AMI) 7th annual Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament. The formally attired crowd danced enjoyably into the night to the music of the Eddie Bruce Orchestra, and the co-chairs of the event – Martha Moskowitz and Charlotte Berger – declared the evening “A great success for RNS and more so the four hospitals who depend on our philanthropy for the technology to treat their patients.”

JFS BUTTERBALL TURKEY TEAM SEEKS THANKSGIVING TURKEYS FOR NEEDY

Those families in our community depending on the gifts of food to make their tables filled with the essentials to enjoy the upcoming holiday, will be receiving food from the pantry of the Margate-based Jewish Family Service. And once again, is appealing to the generosity of the public in their annual Holiday Turkey Drive. But there is a downside – despite the generous donations during the recent High Holiday Food Drive, the JFS Food Pantry is feeling the effects of a serious shortage of food; thus the appeal during this economic crisis for “the increasing number of people and families needing help,” say JFS officials. “Our goal is to support all those in need.” Besides the donations of food items, JFS is asking the community for monetary donations. A gift of $25 pays for a turkey, with a higher amount paying for the trimmings. Canned goods donations are also needed and “we are asking our donors to spread the word so that the needy will enjoy the holidays as well,” urged JFS officials. To offer help call JFS at 822- 1108.

ACHIEVING BEST SELVES STARTS WITH CHANGE SAYS BETH ISRAEL RABBI DAVID WEIS

The recent High Holidays was more than a spiritual renewal and a promise to be a better person this Jewish New Year, but to be our “best selves” advocates, wrote Congregation Beth Israel’s Rabbi David M. Weis in his monthly Tidings column. Rabbi Weis, who is recognized for being a Judaic scholar, puts his thoughts in philosophical but down to earth terms. He viewed the High Holidays as a way of change and renewal and he said Sukkot was more than a time for harvest which recognizes, “that there is a partnership between creation and Creator, between humanity and God” and that “it is not merely a celebration of blind luck.” HM feels his thoughts are relevant to the very core of our Judaic faith and should serve as the basis of our heritage and survival. His column is available and can be obtained by calling Beth Israel 641-3600

CHARLES AND LYNN KRAMER’S HUMANITARIAN DEEDS WILL BE ACCLAIMED ON DEC. 3

When it comes to being philanthropic, supporting all Jewish causes and contributing much to their Beth Judah synagogue (Ventnor),

Charles and Lynn Kramer are standouts in our area’s Jewish community and even beyond our area’s geographic boundries. This popular and very active couple will be honored Dec. 3 at the 2009 Humanitarian Awards Dinner at the Atlantic City Country Club. They will share honors with the Borgata Hotel Casino Spa’s

James DeAnnuntis, a supporter of the Covenant House and AC Rescue Mission. The event is sponsored by the Atlantic County Chapter of the American Conference on Diversity, formerly known as the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The event’s special guest speaker is a very unique and nationally known Native American –

Joyce Dugan, Superintendant of the Cherokee School District and former Chief, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, North Carolina. Indeed, the Kramers are worthy recipients of this award as are the others. Mazel Tov to the Kramers, who are non-stop when it comes to their many humanitarian accomplishments. Kaleem Shabazz and Borgata VP Eric Reynolds are dinner co-chairs. Among those serving on the Diversity board are Rabbi Gordon Geller and Steve Batzer.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

As a graphic artist, Jackie Caplan, who did this work for the JT, can do anything in that field and do it superbly, so on Monday, Dec. 7, appearing before the AC Library’s Older Adults, she will make snowflake ornaments using metallic paper, which her audience can take home. . . . For staging a successful Benefit Auction and Wine Tasting event recently, Trump Taj Mahal GM Rosalind Krause (Linwood) and Maureen Siman (Galloway Twp) were honored by CASA – “Court Appointed Special Advocates” for children, of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Indeed two worthy recipients.