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his Thanksgiving, Nate
Goldberg and his family, who
live in Farmington Hills, will
host family and friends for a large
celebration as usual; sometimes the
total has reached 45 to 50 people. But
their hospitality and generosity extend
much further — to 125 Jewish families
who will receive large boxes of donated
food for the holiday meal.
The Goldberg family began a tradi-
tion of giving Thanksgiving baskets 35
years ago. According to Nate Goldberg,
his late parents, Harry and Jeanette
Goldberg, were known for hosting
many family members and friends on
Thanksgiving and on Sundays.
"They always had room at their
table for one more Goldberg said.
"Tzedakah was always important, even
though money was tight. We decided to
do this after they died. It was my sister
Lois Fishman's idea:' Goldberg said.
Originally, the family bought,
packed and distributed the food
themselves, but Goldberg said that
was inefficient and expensive. So
they developed partnerships with Yad
Ezra to provide the food, paid for by
the Goldbergs and other donors, and
with Jewish Family Service (JFS). JFS

chooses families who are receiving
service from the agency and could
use help for the Thanksgiving meal,
explained Lindsay Lederer, JFS direc-
tor of volunteer services.
Each of the 125 families will receive
a large box generously stocked with
fresh and canned produce, ingredi-
ents for side dishes such as stuffing
mix, one or more desserts, such as a
pumpkin pie, and a gift certificate for
a turkey or other main dish. Goldberg
points out that not all of the food is
prepared.
"Families have to make an effort to
come together and cook together:' he
said. The baskets provide enough food
for Thanksgiving and plenty of left-
overs for another meal.
All of the food, which is kosher, is
purchased by Yad Ezra in Berkley and
the boxes are packed there by volun-
teers, including some staff and direc-
tors from JFS, on Nov. 25, the Monday
before Thanksgiving.
Goldberg is grateful to his circle of
relatives and other individuals who
generously contribute for the gift
boxes without public recognition.
"Tzedakah is always supposed to be
done quietly," he said. This tzedakah
that began as a family tribute now pro-
vides a way for many in the commu-
nity to help those less fortunate.

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Help Others Celebrate
A Happy Thanksgiving

JFS maintains a year-round fund for the Thanksgiving baskets. To
make a donation online, visit www.jfsdetroit.org/volunteers/goldberg-
thanksgiving . Gifts also can be made by calling JFS during business
hours at (248) 592-2309. A gift of $50 pays for one basket. Volunteers
are no longer needed to pack the baskets.