Securing Our Future

Through the Centennial Fund, Beth Gotthelf and Steven Miesowicz
Honor the Past and Strengthen the Future

G

rowing up in Oak Park in the 1960’s , Beth Gotthelf

vision in mind, she and her husband have recently made a

recalls a diverse but close-knit Jewish community

commitment to the Jewish Federation Centennial Fund.

that shaped her values and personality. It was these

deep roots that led her to remain connected and

The Centennial Fund is the central endowment campaign

committed to Jewish Detroit. Both Beth and her

for ensuring the long-term security of Jewish Detroit and

husband, Steven Miesowicz, are longtime Federation

will support a number of core areas. Beth and Steven have

supporters with a strong bond to Israel; among other

chosen to leave the gift undesignated, allowing future

activities, Beth was a founding board member of the

community leaders the greatest ﬂexibility in using the

Michigan Israel Business Bridge and currently serves

funds to meet needs as they arise. “Federation’s leader-

as President. While acknowledging the importance of

ship has consistently demonstrated ﬁscal responsibility

the past, she recognizes that Jewish Detroit has

while doing good in so many different areas,” Beth says,

changed in many ways. “We live in such a different

“from family services, jobs and missions to camp

community since my days at Temple Beth El on

experiences and opportunities for young professionals.

Woodward and the JCC on Schaefer,” she says.

We wanted to support that thoughtful, well-rounded

“However our future looks, our hope is that we maintain

approach. If we could make a small impact for others, that

our sense of community in all aspects of the word—a

would bring joy to our hearts.” With this gift, Beth and

warm, welcoming, healthy and family-feeling place

Steven will help ensure that our deeply rooted Jewish

that thrives both economically and socially.” With this

community continues to grow and thrive.

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August 17 • 2017

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