Irene Zehman Award has recog-
nized women who demonstrate
the highest ideals and prac-
tices of volunteer service. This
year, the award goes to Mary
Ellen Saltzman of Beachwood,
founder of Treasures Gift Shop
at the Mandel Jewish Commu-
nity Center (JCC) and Siegal
College. Saltzman was honored
at the Federation Women's
Spring Luncheon on May 18 at
Landerhaven.
for the past 24 years, selling
jewelry, Judaica and crafts from
Israel. An entirely volunteer-led
shop, Treasures has raised
more than $250,000 for the JCC
and formerly "Friends of the
College.
helps support Israeli artists.
Saltzman brings original Israeli
art and Judaica to Cleveland
to sell at Treasures, creating
and restoring connections with
Israel for many community
members. She has been able
to bring Israel to the people of
Cleveland, without their ever
leaving home.
ish community," Saltzman said.
"I see it not only as a fundraiser
in support of Israel, but as a way
for people to connect to Israel
in a positive way."
featured keynote speaker and
former Jewish Clevelander,
Jessica Fechtor, author of the
national bestseller, Stir: My
Broken Brain and the Meals that
Brought Me Home. Luncheon
attendees donated non-perish-
able foods and essential toilet-
ries to benefit our community
food pantries.
Philanthropy that attracts more
than 800 diverse women.
OUTDOOR KITCHENS
CREATIVE PLANTINGS
YARD MAINTENANCE
COMPUTER IMAGING DESIGNS
by @Akiva in Beachwood,
had reason to be proud! After
seven months of rehearsing
weekly with their conductor,
Lynne Leutenberg Yulish, they
joined the other 30 chapters
from the U.S. and Israel in New
York to perform in a sold-out
gala performance at Carnegie
Hall. To catch glimpses of HaZ-
amir's local singers, check out
the following youtube videos:
· https://www.youtube.com/
HaZamir Cleveland is a
national Jewish High School
Choir. For audition informa-
tion for the 2016-2017 season,
please call Sandy Laserson at
216.849.1551.