625 -) TCDal@egiCEgn E-Commerce New Jersey federation uses eBay to generate donations and interest. Association of North America announced a new agreement with an Internet company that will make it easi- er for JCCs to use online auctions for fundraising. Rosenthal was inspired by the simplic- ity of the plain, round metal box she was given. "When I saw the tzedakah box, I appreciated how beautiful it was, standing on its own," she said. When decidina how to decorate the box, Rosenthal reflected b on her roles as an artist and a volunteer. "Artists don't always know why they are creating, they just do," she said. "No one knows if they're going to find a gallery to show their work — they might not, but it doesn't matter, they still create. "The same is true of tzedakah. Everyone knows the concrete reasons for doing volunteer work, but they don't always know why they decide to do it. No one's going to give them an award, they just keep going." As part of the greater United Jewish JORDANA ROTHSTEIN Jewish Telegraphic Agency New York rtist Joanie Rosenthal will exhibit her latest piece in an unexpected place: eBay. Rosenthal, a New Jersey artist who has drawn illustrations for Time, U.S. News 6- World Report and the New York Times Magazine and created book covers for Scholastic, Penguin Putnam and other publishing companies, has decorated a metal tzedakah box as part of a find- raising campaign for the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey. Ten New Jersey artists, including Rosenthal, have decorated boxes to be sold on eBay, the most popular online auction site. The proceeds will go to benefit the federation's 2005 campaign. The eBay auction comes as Jewish groups increasingly turn to online auc- tions as a way to raise money: Last week, the Jewish Community Centers A Communities' mission to encourage " generous liv- ing," cylindrical metal tzedakah boxes were dis- tributed to various feder- ations, with no specific instructions for their use. The central New Jersey federation had a novel idea. It distributed the boxes to local artists and asked them to decorate them. All the artists involved in the project donated Artists decorated these tzedakah boxes for the Jewish their time and materials. Federation of Central New Jersey. Federation representative Naomi Lipstein said the campaign has not set a began last week on www.eBay.com , financial goal. "It is very much about raising awareness," she said. "We are just and a launch party was held the same day. Bidding was to continue this trying to highlight the federation in week, and the minimum bid for each general and how we make a difference box was set at $118. ❑ in day-to-day life." Bidding on the tzedakah boxes COMPUTER WOES?? ? PASS THE BAR EXAM CALL AL FOR RELIABLE SERVICE IN YOUR HOME Repairs - Upgrades - Wireless Networking 1-on-1 tutoring to hundreds of delighted students since 1992 Slow Performance!! - Pop-ups out of Control!! Training for seniors and first-time users Rich Klarman www.testguru.com 734.996.2861 924180 Joe Mellem Computer Services AL'S COMPUTER SERVICE 248-891-0441 Specializing in Brilliant Tax Deductions Savings on Medical Insurance Tax preparation service in your home or our office 25% OFF last year's fees for new clients 401 K, TSA/403B Rollovers, Blue Cross •Software design & programming •Hardware troubleshooting & repair House Calls for Shut ins and Great Refunds Over 24 years of experience making computers do the right thing. Small [business ...Call 248-755-1257... dome Office 915510 926-420 TAX DOCTOR CHARLIE 35 Years Experience! Your Independent Technology Partner •Network design & installation •Server setup & administration callforhelp@comeast.net Low cost health, new Blue Cross plans & financial planning Did you leave your 401 K at your old job? THE TAX DOCTOR MAKES HOUSE CALLS CALL TODAY 1-877-842-3178 943050 LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE & AUTOMATE YOUR HOME OFFICE ONEY AND M Financial, Investment and Tax Planning Michael H. DeLap, 4 "Your home office organization solution" $ Pay Bills Electronically $ Automate Your Checkbook $ Organize Files $ All You Need is a Computer and MONEY AND ME $ MST, CFS NASD Registered Principal Registered Investment Advisor Registered Broker/Dealer Member: NASD/SIPC Clearing firms: Bear Stearns and Pershing LLC 33045 Hamilton Court E., Suite 105 Farmingon Hills, MI 48334 Phone 248-363-2548 800-863-1778 e-mail: mdelap@equitasusa.com Call Debbie for reliable, patient & experienced computer education & financial organization in your own home. 248.318.9756 • E-mail: debmoneyandme@aol.com "Pa in , bills has never been this much tin!" Re erences Available 3/24 z7, 2005 35