Front Lines Ur DIGEST tory Apply Now For NCJW Awards N 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. - www.hfldetroit.org 248.723.8184 HEBREW FREE 71 .LOAN hfldetroit.org 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. Our JN Mission We Promise Dignity. ~ J Jewish Federation WE'RE PART OF THE TEAM 1561240 8 January 21 • 2010 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. We Provide Loans. ` 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