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Barbara and Ed Klarman made

regular IRA contributions over the
years, and had reached the point
where it was possible for them to give
away some of the proceeds to charity
without penalty. Then, family friend
and current Hebrew Free Loan Vice
President, Jay Must, suggested HFL
as a recipient of their generosity.
"The timing was right, and the
purpose and function of HFL is first
class," said Barbara. "When you give to
a cause for a certain purpose, you may
not consciously think about it, but you
do assume the donation gets 'used up'
for that purpose. Here, the same dollars
will be there for a long time."
"I'm glad we gave to Hebew Free
Loan," said Ed. "If you give some-
body a lift up, and they're in the
position to pay back, it's the best
form of charity — and then it's not
charity, it's an investment in people."

If you are subject to IRA
Required Minimum Distribution
rules at age 70 1 , there may be
tax advantages to donating to
Hebrew Free Loan.

Hebrew Free Loan provides interest-
free loans for living expenses,
medical fees and many other
needs: small business start up
c osts, tuition assistance, summer
camp, training, and much more if
you or someone you know needs
help, please click or call.

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support from the Narens Family Youth
Endowment Fund.
Application and all supporting
documentation must be received at the
NCJW office, 26400 Lahser Road, Suite
306, Southfield, by 4:30 p.m. Monday,
Jan. 25. Submit six collated copies of
the application and of the information
requested above.
The 10 finalists will be recognized at
an awards ceremony at the NCJW/GDS
office on Thursday evening, April 22.
First place earns $2,500; second place,
$1,500; third and fourth places, $500;
six honorable mentions, $250.
Award chairs are Liz Leshman and
Leslie Moskowitz. 17

Grand Opening

Credit Union ONE opened its newest

branch at Maple and Drake roads in

West Bloomfield with a ribbon-cutting

ceremony on Jan. 12. "Not only will this

new Credit Union ONE create jobs, but all

credit unions must play a critical role in

Michigan's economic recovery," said U.S.

Rep. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township.

At the opening were Teri Weingarden,

West Bloomfield Township treasurer; Geoff

Daniels, Credit Union ONE West Bloomfield

branch manager; Allan Sefton, Greater West

Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce president;

Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE president/

CEO; Rep. Peters; Michele Economou Ureste,

West Bloomfield Township supervisor; and

Jan Gillespie, Credit Union ONE director.

Chanukah Entries

Artist entries from the
Jewish News Chanukah
Art Contest last month
can still be picked up
through the end of
January at the Jewish
News office, 29200
Northwestern Highway,
Suite 110, Southfield. Front
desk hours are 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. weekdays.
Entries from Yeshivat
Akiva were returned to
the Southfield school.

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a bar/bat mitzvah, been consecrated,
confirmed or currently attending a
congregation's high school program).
• Attach a sheet highlighting leader-
ship positions and offices held and/or
other involvement in the Jewish com-
munity and/or secular community.
• Submit a current photograph.
• Must be available to be interviewed
by a panel of judges on Sunday, March
7, and/or Sunday, March 14.
An application form with com-
plete details can be found at www.
NCJWGDS.org .
Funding comes from the Dina and
Herman Brodsky Jewish Youth Awards
Fund, Nathan and Esther Katz and

JCRC Seeks Nominations

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Metropolitan
Detroit is accepting nominations for its 2010-2011 Board of
Directors.
Candidates should be leaders within the Detroit Jewish
community who are able to make a commitment to the public
affairs agenda that Council pursues on behalf of its member
organization and the Jewish community.
To nominate a candidate, contact the Council at (248)
642-5393, or download a nomination at detroitjcrc.org .
Nominations must be received by Monday Feb.15.
All nominations will be submitted to Council's Nominating
Committee for consideration. The new slate of officers and
board members will be announced in the spring.

The Jewish News aspires to communicate news and opinion that's useful, engaging, enjoyable and unique. It strives to reflect the full range of diverse viewpoints while also advocat-
ing positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continuity. We desire to create and maintain a challenging, caring, enjoyable work environment that encourages creativity and innova-
tion. We acknowledge our role as a responsible, responsive member of the community. Being competitive, we must always strive to be the most respected, outstanding Jewish com-
munity publication in the nation. Our rewards are informed, educated readers, very satisfied advertisers, contented employees and profitable growth.

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ational Council of Jewish
Women, Greater Detroit
Section continues its tradition
of honoring exceptional high school
students who demonstrate strong lead-
ership within the Jewish community.
All high school seniors can apply for
the Jewish Youth Awards. To be eligible,
an applicant needs to fulfill the follow-
ing requirements:
• Submit a one-page, typed essay on
the following topic:
"What experience has had the great-
est impact on your Jewish identity?"
• Submit a letter from a religious
institution documenting that you have
had a formal Jewish education (became