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2020 RISA K. LAMBERT Chicago Virtual Event Coming together has never been more important. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Honoring MALLY ZOBERMAN RUTKOFF
2020 RISA K. LAMBERT CHICAGO VIRTUAL EVENT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Dear Friends,
PROGRAM
We began planning this annual event in what was a different world. What is not THE POWER OF COMING TOGETHER: WELCOME
different today is the urgent need for teaching the lessons of the Holocaust to Kathy Hess Tallering and Ken Tallering, 2020 Event Chairs
new generations. That’s why, rather than look back at all that has changed, this
unprecedented moment calls for looking forward. COMMEMORATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF EUROPE
Gen. (Ret.) Robin Rand, Chief Executive Officer, Gary Sinise Foundation
Although we are actively planning for our reopening, the Museum’s current pivot Reflections from Holocaust Survivors Steven Fenves, Agi Geva, and Estelle Laughlin
to an all-digital, all-the-time enterprise will shape our future. Demand for our
Dramatic Readings of Victims’ Last Messages and American GI Eyewitness
online resources and teaching support has soared, and we are experimenting and Accounts by Jason Alexander, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Eigenberg, Morgan Freeman,
reimagining our work for this new world. Our role has always been to help build Camryn Manheim, Tim Matheson, Daniela Ruah, and Elizabeth Tulloch
and lead the fields of Holocaust scholarship and education as well as genocide
prevention. Now these fields face challenges and opportunities as never before. RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: THE NEED FOR GLOBAL HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
Sara J. Bloomfield, Museum Director
Thanks to your ongoing partnership, the Museum is well-positioned to learn
from this crisis and grow into an even stronger, more impactful institution, whose
PRESENTATION OF THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD TO MALLY ZOBERMAN RUTKOFF
educational message is more urgent than ever as manifestations of antisemitism
Jill Weinberg, Director, Midwest Regional Office
and hatred rise. We take inspiration from the Chicago community, which has
enthusiastically supported our institution since before it opened, recognizing the
THE CONSEQUENCES OF OUR CHOICES AND ACTIONS
unique value of a national “living memorial” to the victims of the Holocaust.
A Conversation with R. Derek Black and Museum Historian Dr. Edna Friedberg
We’re deeply grateful for your generous commitment to our mission.
Mr. Black discusses why he renounced the white supremacist movement he was raised in,
as well as his current work at the University of Chicago exploring the medieval and early
With gratitude, modern origins of race, racist ideologies, and antisemitic beliefs.
THE POWER OF COMING TOGETHER: PLEDGE TO THE FUTURE
SARA J. BLOOMFIELD JILL WEINBERG
Museum Director Director
Midwest Regional Office
HONOREE FEATURED SPEAKER
MALLY ZOBERMAN RUTKOFF, the daughter of two Holocaust R. DEREK BLACK was raised in a prominent white supremacist
survivors, understood the need to connect with others who shared family and spent his teenage years helping his father expand the
her family’s history. Mally served as the first chair of the Children of world’s first online racial hate community, Stormfront. After
Survivors group in Chicago and launched the National Children of being homeschooled, Black attended New College of Florida and
Survivors trips to Washington, DC. She has exhibited extraordinary encountered student protests, as well as a new circle of friends, who
leadership for the Museum and throughout the community, where prompted him to reexamine the movement’s ideology. Although
she is executive vice chair of the Michael Reese Health Trust he initially held onto his beliefs, Black eventually conceded that
and committee chair of the Jewish United Fund for the Fund for the ideology he had fought so hard to promote was harmful. Since
Innovation in Health and honorary director Women’s Division, and renouncing the movement and philosophy in 2013, he has been
past chair and current board member of CJE SeniorLife. Mally’s coming to terms with his identity and sharing his experiences. In
three children are following in their mother’s footsteps as active his current work at the University of Chicago, he is exploring the
members of the Museum’s Next Generation. She is now the proud medieval and early modern origins of race, racist ideologies, and
grandmother of six members of the youngest generation. antisemitic beliefs.
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VIRTUAL EVENT LEADERSHIP PAST LUNCHEON CHAIRS AND HONOREES
PAST CHAIRS
Diane Gershowitz and Sally Kovler (1996)
Diane Gershowitz, Sue Goodman, Sally Kovler, Elaine Levinson,
Doralee Levoff, Sherri Pincus, and Roz Supera (1997 and 1998)
Elaine Levinson (1999)
Sally Meyers Kovler and Jonathan Kovler (2000)
Ann Wolk Krouse and Paul C. Krouse (2001)
Diane and Hal Gershowitz (2002)
Frieda and Judd Weinberg (2003)
Barbara Bluhm-Kaul and Don Kaul (2004)
Cari and Michael Sacks (2005)
Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Berle Biltstein (2006)
EVENT CHAIRS Ann and Bruce Bachmann (2007)
KATHY HESS TALLERING and KEN TALLERING are steadfast supporters of the Museum. Fifi and Ronald Levin (2008)
They have been involved with the Risa K. Lambert Chicago Luncheon, serving as Linda and Richard Price (2009)
active members of the Luncheon Committee and as Luncheon Vice Chairs. Kathy is the Virginia and Norman Bobins (2010)
daughter of Holocaust survivors from Germany and Ken’s family was impacted by the Betty and Leo Melamed (2011)
loss of much of his mother’s extended family in Hungary. Kathy is a retired pediatrician Laurie and Andrew Hochberg (2012)
and is involved in a number of charitable causes. Ken practiced law for many years before Sheila and Joseph Gutman (2013)
transitioning into private equity and in 2005 founded Industrial Opportunity Partners, Karyn and Bill Silverstein (2014)
a successful private equity firm that he continues to manage. Kathy and Ken live in Jamie Diamond Schwartz and David Schwartz (2015)
Lincoln Park and have three adult daughters, Stephanie, Allison, and Jennifer. Linda Levinson Friend and Bill Friend (2016)
HONORARY CHAIRS Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein and Julie Stark (2017)
Governor J. B. Pritzker Jacolyn and John Bucksbaum (2018)
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Carly and Scott Bernstein, Danielle Rudas Goodman and
Jordan Goodman, and Aaron Tucker (2019)
EVENT VICE CHAIRS
Lauren and Todd Lustbader PAST HONOREES
Kim and Perry Shwachman Judith L. and Robert D. Appelbaum (2009)
Rachel and David Sternberg Marilyn Malkin and Larry Wolf (2009)
Frieda Weinberg (2010)
CORPORATE CHAIRS Diane and Hal Gershowitz (2011)
Heather and Ben Sher Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein (2012)
Ann Wolk Krouse and Paul C. Krouse and Family (2013)
Fern and Manny Steinfeld (2014)
Alice and Robert Abt and Family (2015)
Clemantine Wamariya (2016)
Richard Price (2017)
Professor Peter Hayes (2018)
Father John Pawlikowski (2018)
Rahm Emanuel (2019)
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NEXT GENERATION BOARD, CHICAGO
Chicago’s Next Generation hopes to inspire those in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to support
the Museum’s work of honoring Holocaust victims by transforming their memory into
meaningful action. The Next Generation Board is a dynamic group of supporters who
dedicate their time and funds to the Museum. To learn more, contact Renee Rotter at
rrotter@ushmm.org.
NEXT GENERATION BOARD CHAIRS NEXT GENERATION ASSOCIATE BOARD CHAIRS
Faylyn and Danny Kaufman Alex Entratter
Lauren Martin and Aaron Tucker Jordyn Gross
Ways to Be Involved
Antisemitism and other hatreds are on the rise and YOU can make a difference.
FOLLOW @HolocaustMuseum on social media and share this history with
your networks. Follow @CPG_USHMM for news about genocide prevention.
EMAIL midwest@ushmm.org with “subscribe” in the subject line and
with your name in the body of the email to receive the Museum’s Stay
Connected newsletter, news about reopening, and invitations to special
(LEFT TO RIGHT) Alex Entratter, Jordyn Gross, Aaron Tucker and Lauren Martin, and Danny and Faylyn Kaufman gather
programs and exhibitions in the Chicago area. at the 2019 Next Generation fundraiser.
VISIT facebook.com/holocaustmuseum to watch live and on demand
programs about Holocaust history and its relevance for today. “The Museum is an agent for peace, tolerance, and understanding in the world.
The Nazi genocide in Europe created unfathomable and profound suffering
HOST a Days of Remembrance event with your school, synagogue, or which humanity will never fully recover from. Through education, programming,
workplace. Learn more and request free resources at ushmm.org/DOR. and its focus on cases of human suffering today, our Museum gives those that
perished in the Holocaust a voice to scream out, ‘Remember me. Remember my
PLAN A VISIT to the Museum in Washington, DC, after it reopens. humanity. Never let this happen again.’”
It’s an experience you will never forget. ushmm.org/visit —FAYLYN and DANNY KAUFMAN, Next Generation Board Chairs
WHAT YOU DO MATTERS
UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 7
CHILDREN OF SURVIVORS LAWYERS COMMITTEE
Children of Survivors in Chicagoland gather regularly to learn about the Museum’s The Lawyers Committee helps broaden the reach of the Museum by working with law
work and current projects and to share their family histories. Daughters of Survivors firms and individual attorneys to increase Holocaust education and awareness. It also
meet for gatherings throughout the year, learn each other’s family histories, and encourages participation in Museum events among the legal community. The Committee
discuss relevant topics. To join any of these groups or learn more, contact Amy Lask sponsors several CLE programs annually. If you are interested in hosting an upcoming
at 312.905.5459 or alask@ushmm.org. CLE program, becoming a Corporate Partner, or would like more information, contact
Alison Abrams at 224.595.3296 or aabrams@ushmm.org.
CHAIRS
Renee Birnberg Silberman and Dr. Joseph Silberman CHAIRS
Adam Docks, Perkins Coie LLP
Charles L. Edwards, DLA Piper
Alvin Katz, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Robert E. Shapiro, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
NEXT CLE PROGRAM
Thursday, October 22, 2020, Noon
CO-PRESENTED with Berger Schatz
FEATURED SPEAKER
John Geiringer, Partner, Barack Ferrazzano, and Co-Director, Center for National Security and
Human Rights Law and the Consortium for the Research and Study of Holocaust and the Law,
Chicago-Kent College of Law
In 2020, Lawyers Committee programs included:
THE DESTRUCTION OF CULTURAL MEMORY: THE THEFT AND RETURN OF ARTWORKS STOLEN
DURING THE HOLOCAUST, co-presented by Vedder Price, with Dr. Patty Gerstenblith,
Dr. Joseph Silberman and Renee Birnberg Silberman with their son, Matthew, at the June 2019 Distinguished Research Professor at DePaul University
Midwest Mission to the Museum.
THE EVOLUTION OF GENOCIDE AND MASS ATROCITY PREVENTION, at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, with
CHICAGO TEEN COMMITTEE Dr. Scott Straus, Distinguished Achievement Professor at University of Wisconsin, Madison
BEYOND NUREMBERG: EUROPE ON TRIAL at Perkins Coie LLP, with Vanda Rajcan, Gunzenberger-
The Museum’s Chicago Teen Committee works to ensure that teens and future generations
Reichman Family Fellow at the Museum’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for
continue to find the lessons of the Holocaust relevant in their lives. Over the past few years,
hundreds of Chicago-area teens and their parents have gathered to hear from local Advanced Holocaust Studies
Holocaust survivors and Museum speakers.
CHAIR
Stephen Knobel and Cooper Wallman
The Chicago Teen Committee will hold virtual meetings throughout the coming year to
learn, connect, and help raise funds for the Museum. For more information, contact the
Midwest Office at 312.905.5459 or midwest@ushmm.org.
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2020 CHICAGO VIRTUAL EVENT SPONSORS Elaine and Donald Levinson
Paul, Jodi, and Ryan Loeb, Justin and Hannah Loeb,
Norwest Mezzanine Partners
Perkins Coie LLP
Gifts as of August 31, 2020
Chad and Jillian Teven The Perlman Family Foundation founded
Recognizing that this year is unlike any other, we have a special matching gift to maximize Merrill Lynch Private Wealth Management— by Louis and Anita Perlman
your impact to the Museum. Given the urgent needs, we hope you will consider stretching The Baldwin Marcovici Group PNC
Jason B. Rosenthal and Family— Pritzker Foundation
your giving. Increased gifts will be matched dollar for dollar and consistency counts, too.
In Memory of Amy Krouse Rosenthal Karen and Richard Reisin
Gifts maintained from 2019 to 2020 will be matched $0.50 on the dollar. Jill and Rob Selati The Resnick Family Foundation
Shore Capital—Justin Ishbia Kathy Schubert
To make a gift, visit GIVE.USHMM.ORG/CHICAGOVIRTUALEVENT. Staci and Ari Studnitzer Irv and Lynn Shapiro
Judd Weinberg Family Charles and M. R. Shapiro Foundation
$100,000 OR MORE Diane and Hal Gershowitz, Lisa and Larry Kite, In loving memory of Hilda and Otto Wolf— Heather and Ben Sher
Anonymous Barbara and Daniel Kite, Jill and Bill Friedman, Sandy and Bruce Wall and Brenda Wolf Rachel and David Sternberg
Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation Amy and Andy Lask, Jennifer and Michael and Fred Siegman Emily Sachs Wong and Thad Wong
The Crown and Goodman Families Gershowitz Families Lily and Harry Zoberman
Judy and Abel Friedman Danielle Rudas Goodman and Jordan Goodman $10,000–$14,999
Ann Wolk Krouse in memory of Sheila and Joseph Gutman and Family Rebecca and Dmitry Balyasny $5,000–$9,999
Paul C. Krouse & Amy Krouse Rosenthal Harris Family Foundation—Linda and Bill Friend, Bergstein Family Foundation Wings of Memory Society
The Malkin Family Pam Szokol, Caryn and King Harris, Ellen and Laurence Bronska (gifts of $5,000–$24,999)
Sandra and Michael Perlow Stephanie and John Harris Carol and Douglas Cohen 5600K Foundation
The Michael P. Polsky Family Carylon and Julius Hemmelstein Family Denise and Scott Davis Adams Street Partners LLC
Linda and Richard Price and Family Carol and Bill Kaplan/Senior Lifestyle Marshall E. Eisenberg and Avram Feldman, Tracy and Howard Ankin
The Sidley Austin Foundation Priscilla and Steve Kersten Neal Gerber Eisenberg LLP Appelbaum Family Foundation—
Kathy Hess Tallering and Ken Tallering Risa, Harvey, Susan, Ronald, and The Elkins Team at William Blair Judith L. Appelbaum, Elizabeth S. and
Dana Lambert Family Linda Schottenstein Fisher Henry R. Appelbaum, Barbara B. Appelbaum
$50,000–$99,999 Laser Family Foundation Brian and Allison Feltzin in memory of Robert D. Appelbaum
GCM Grosvenor Livney Family Foundation Larry and Barbara Field and Family Associated Agencies, Inc./
Kovler Family Foundation Michael and Karyn Lutz Foundation Jean Gelbort Schrayer and Herz families
Lauren and Todd Lustbader Jill and Paul Meister GEM Realty Kathryn and Andre Augier
Mally Rutkoff and Family Mesirow Financial Marina and Morris Gershengorin Azulay Family Foundation
The Sacks Family Sue and Lee Miller Sari Gluckin and Lance Friedmann Laurie and Grant Bagan
Jamie Diamond Schwartz and David Schwartz Robert R. Nathan Philanthropic Fund Jeffrey and Allison Goldberg R. W. Baird and Co. Inc.
Kim and Perry Shwachman Jean and Jordan B. Nerenberg Hecktman Family Foundation Marcia and Michael Berk
Karyn and Bill Silverstein Diana and Bruce Rauner Hochberg/Lowenstein Family The Keith and Mitch Berk Families
Fern and Manfred Steinfeld, Michael Steinfeld Family, Arlen and Elaine Rubin Carol and Ed Kaplan Jill and Irwin Bernstein
Paul Steinfeld Family, Jill and Tim Cunniff Family Elise and Lee Sacks Amy and Marty Kaplan William Blair
Takiff Family Foundation Sharon and Allan Koltin Gila, Benjamin, and Samantha Bronner
$25,000–$49,999 Tina and Joseph Wolf Andrea Kott and Mark Levine Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone
Leadership Circle (gifts of $25,000+) Janna and Sheffield Wolk Bernard and Helen Kozloff Family Foundation, CME Group Foundation
Abt Family Foundation Helen and Sam Zell Denise Kozloff and Mr. David Gross, Shari and Mark Coe
Edward and Lester Anixter Family Foundation Dr. Mark Kozloff and Mrs. Gale Kozloff, Diane and Alan Cohen
The Howard B. Bernick Foundation $15,000–$24,999 Dana and Craig Sanders Coretz Family Foundation
The Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation Blitstein Family Foundation Peter Kupferberg—Gofen & Glossberg Dann, Kay, and Schneider Families
Robert and Leslie Mitchel Bond Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bobins, The Robert Thomas Eddie and Mindy Leshin Martha and Michael Davidson
Arlene and Keith Bronstein and Family Bobins Foundation Loewenberg Charitable Foundation Barbara Devinki
Jacolyn and John Bucksbaum Michelle and Corey Harris Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein and Julie Stark William DeWoskin and Wendy S. Gross
Benjamin B. Cohen in memory of Bernice Cohen Beth and Mark Kaufmann Marilyn Malkin Harry Fishman and Allison Aarons
Rita and Seymour Cohen Fifi and Ron Levin/ Barbara and Ira Eichner Rita and Sidney Mathias Frankenthal Group Foundation
Loren and Howard Friend Phyllis and Myron (Mike) Levin Rabbi Debra Nesselson and Garry Cohen Barbara Fremont—Fremont Foundation
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2020 CHICAGO VIRTUAL EVENT SPONSORS continued
Katie Krouse Froelich and Brian Saltzman David W. “Buzz” Ruttenberg/ Anne and Michael Hall Robyn and Robert Berman
Sheila and Larry Gerber Linda and Jerome H. Meyer Stephanie and John Harris Robert Berner
Patty J. Gerstenblith and Rabbi Samuel N. Gordon Julie and Kenny Sacks Sandi and Barri Hartstein Dennis and Joyce Black
Lily Goodman Melissa Grund Sarnoff and David Sarnoff Judy and Mel Hecktman Brodsky Family Foundation
Sylvia G. Gordon Gail and Saul Rudo Ashley and Ryan Heller Matthew and Deborah Brown
Laura and Matthew Gray Gail and Robert Scadron Amanda and Jason Hirsh Jamie and Bruce Buzil
Ellen and Bill Greengoss Naomi and Jerry Senser Jill and Rick Hoffman Linda and David Center
Beverly R. Gross Becky and Ilan Shalit Sarah and Aaron Hoffman Chicago Financial Services
Joy and David Grossmann Family Foundation Susan H. and Robert E. Shapiro Nettie and Richard Isenberg Donna and Marc Chudacoff
Mark and Michelle Grossmann and Katten Sara and Michael D. Sher Judith Jacobi Robert and Stacie Chukerman
Kurt and Nancy Gutfreund Susan and David Sherman Leslie and Eugene Jacobs CJE SeniorLife
Carlee and Danny Gutman, Johanna and Brian Leslie and Stuart Shulruff Gail and Ronald Kahn Merle Teitelbaum Cowin
Gutman, Michael Gutman, and Angela Gutman Jan and Steven Sider Sandra and Jacob Kiferbaum Jeffrey and Debra Crane
Hannah and Gary Hirschberg Renee Birnberg Silberman and Dr. Joseph Silberman Peggy W. Kreisman Ben Davis
Lindy Hirschorn and Chris Coetzee Anna and Danny Simon Jane and Scott Lederman Damian Dolyniuk and Kelly Royer
Larry and Sheara Horwich Dana and Seth Singerman Ralph and Bonnie Mandel Charitable Trust Juli Dreifuss
Illinois Auto Truck—The Stein Family Melanie and Morry Steinbach Julie and Dennis McCray Dan L. Drexler
JMB Insurance Miriam and Morton Steinberg Mervis Family Foundation Adrienne Eckerling
Gerri and David Kahnweiler Linda and Alan Swimmer Carol Mitchel Lois and Stephen Eisen
Drs. Elena and Perry Kamel Supera Family Foundation Rebekah Parker and David Wilansky Alex Entratter
Ernest Karmin Family in memory of Ernest Karmin Barbie and Bruce Taylor Family The Sedge and Henry Plitt Charitable Trusts Linda and Steven Feinstein
Faylyn and Danny Kaufman Bunny and Charles Tier Rhoda and Issie Rabinovitch Donna and Marty Field
Dr. Jay and Georgiana Kleiman The Tucker Family Chickie and Steve Rosen Elise and Ira Frost
Molly Bett Kovler Marilyn and Michael Vender Dan and Melissa Rosenbloom Leonard Gail
Elaine Leboff-Ries and Michael Ries Vivaldi Capital Management Lisa and Jeff Rosenkrantz Cindy and Howard Garoon
Francis L. Lederer Foundation Ellen Wallace and Dr. Steven Gould Marcia and Larry Ross Phillip Garoon and Jeanne Greenbaum
Norman and Lori Leon Julie and Jon Walner Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rothbart Kate and John Gilligan
Laurie and Gerald Levin The Weil Family—Stefanie, Rick, Ariel, Lesley and Brad Sarnoff Joanne and Benjamin Ginsberg
Barbara Levoff—In Memory of Arthur Levoff Simon and Elan Maureen and Marc Schulman Marlene and David Glickstein
Lincoln International LLC Barbara and Victor Weisskopf Cheryl and John Seder Ethel and Bill Gofen
Terri M. Lind Enid and Kalman Wenig Howard Sharfman Paula and Edward Golden
Marilyn Lustbader WHI Real Estate Partners LP Linda Soreff Siegel David and Carol Golder
Magellan Development Group Winston & Strawn Ellen Soren Family Foundation Alice and Donald Goldsmith
McDermott Will & Emery Janet Winter Melissa and Marc Spellman Karen and Jay Goodgold
Diane and Tom Meagher Lisa and Richard Worsek Ellyn and Jeffrey Stone Daniel Gorlin
Linda and Robert Mendelson Ronna and Steven Zoll Curt Tatham Carol and Alan Greene
Jennifer and Brad Meyers Francesca and Michael Zucker Tawani Foundation Jordyn and Jordan Gross
Tamar Newberger and Andy Schapiro Sheri and Sherwin Zuckerman Herbert C. Wenske Foundation Beverly and Maurice Gross
Pelz Family Worsek and Vihon LLP Sara and Andrew Grossmann
Laurie K. and Neal H. Price $2,500–$4,999 Harry Hefter and Hefter Industries
Stacey and Brian Price Carly and Scott Bernstein $1,000–$2,499 Jill T. and Douglas A. Hirsh
Michael Reese Health Trust Judy and Lance Cohen Anonymous (2) Cathy and Richard Hirschman
Regions Bank Julie Dann and Hon. Brad Schneider Larry Abrams and Beatrice Muchman Beth and Neil Hirshman
Linda and David Richter Laura and Adam Docks Debbi and Mark Abramson Frances Horwich
Dr. Alvin and Cynthia Ring Charles L. Edwards and Ilene Nemeroff Allan Allweiss and Emily Corbett Suzanne and Don Horwitz
Jan and Marv Rotter and Family Dena and Zach Fox Barbara B. Appelbaum Caroline and Charles Huebner
RSM US LLP Jerry Freedman Becker Architects Ltd Peggy Jacobs
Raina and Howard Ruskin Philip M. Friedmann Family Charitable Trust Jodie and Peter Berkman Peggy Kreisman
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Lazard Middle Market LLC Stephanie and Michael Smerling Marcia and Tom Fraerman Sylvia and Chuck Meyers
Ashley and Ken Lebovic David Smiley Marjorie Friedman Deborah and Michael Miller
Nancy Leigner Lynn and Bob Socol Benjamin Garber MD Kay and Michael P. Murphy
Brahm Levin Susan and Elliot Solomon Scott Garfield Catherine Nardi and Eric Gastevich
Jackie and Jeff Levin Heidi and William Spizman Iris and Billy Garmisa Judith Nemes and Clifford Spainerman
Marsha Levin Andi and Michael Srulovitz Laurie and Phillip Gerber Michael Phipps
Margot Levin-Schiff Ellen and David Stafman Annette and Edgar Gettleman Cara Pivar
Debra and William Lewin Lisbeth Stiffel Joanna and Beni Glickstein Robin and Jonathan Plotkin
Karen and Bob Lewis Jane and Michael Strauss Karla and Mike Goldman Lynne and Allan Reich
Ila Jean Lewis Merle and Jim Styer Jordana Rutkoff Greenberg and Jared Greenberg Pam and Marvin Reinglass
Laurie Frank Lieberman Susan Taylor Dr. Michael and Fran Grossman Vivian and Louis Rosen
Robert and Sandra Lund Foundation Roberta and Leonard Tenner Karen and Gary Hamity Adrienne and Harry Rosenberg
Randi and Daniel Lustig Steven Towbin Julie Hamos and Alan Greiman Lisa and Javier Rubinstein
Mrs. Cary J. Malkin Matthew D. Tully Dee Dee Heller Sergio Rubinstein
Gail and Fredrick Manning Wayne Capital, Albert Riccio Marjorie Heyman Carol and Robert Ruderman
Susan and Fred Mardell Elaine and Skip Wohlner Suzanne and Don Horwitz Ellen Rudnick and Paul Earle
Stephanie and Jonathan Marks Brittany and Chris Wroblewski Robin and Marc Joseph Diana Ruthman
Kristin, Kaitlin, and Megan Michaels Zaslavsky Family Robin and Chuck Kafenshtok Laura Schallman
Julie and Greg Miller Kagan and Wynes Families Linda and Steven Schneider
Bari and Cade Mlodinoff $500–$999 Donna Kahan Rita and Gregg Schneider
Wendy and Walter Nathan Becky and Marc Altman Leenie and Roger Kaplan Terri and Howard Schneider
Terry E. Newman Jamie and Jeff Annenberg Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation Caryn and William Schuman
Jackie and Jason Peltz Joshua and Nancy Bailin Syril and Don Karel Mark and Judy Schwartz
Gayle and Michael Pierce Jamie and Michael Balk, MD Lori and Gary Kash Julie and Steven Shifrin
Toby and Sherwin Pogrund Jackie and Harvey Barnett Laura and Jeff Kepes Bonnie and Steve Shlensky
Nancy and Danny Pollack Laurie Baskin and Steve Fadem Michael and Karen Kesner Lovey Sider
Jerry Rehm Wendy A. Berger Alice and Bob Kohn Debbie and Marc Siegel
Susan and Max Reiswerg M. Allan and Gita Berk Debra Korman Jeri and Roger Smith
Helene H. Rosenberg Sharon and Marc Berman Kathy and Ron Kory Barbara and Donald Tallering
Trudy and James Rosenbloom Renee and Mark Bloom Sarah and Jason Kozin Jessica and Larry Tarschis
Burton Ruder Family Foundation Sydney and Ryan Bloom Doris L. Kraus Kathy Taslitz
Deborah and Scott Rudin Barbara Breakstone Karen and Ron Krefman Elizabeth and Frederick Thomas
Rebecca and Robby Rutkoff Jeff and Judy Brickman Marjorie and Stephen Kulp Leslie and Barry Usow
Susan and Marc Sacks Dr. Barbara E. Brown Ferne and Richard Landman Hedy and Irving Weiss
Danielle and Alex Samoylovich Beth and Paul Cherner Merle Lask Linda and Stanley Weissbrot
Leslie and Jimmy Sarnoff Marilyn Cohen Andrea and Mike Leon Judy and Rabbi Carl Wolkin
Laura and Jim Schallman Merle and Larry Cohen Sydnei and Allan Levin Marty Zak and Ruth Goldberg-Zak
Joy Schaum Carol P. Colby Julie and David Levine Marilyn and Tom Zemboch
Onnie and Steven Scheyer Harvey and Belle Bennett Cole Sue and Jerrold Levine Eric, Jennifer, Brian and David Zoberman
Leslie and William Schloss Jerry Dardick Jake and Lauren Lewis
Wendy and Phillip Schmidt Reva and Morton Denlow Joan L. Loeb
Charles and Bea Schutz Rose Dessau Tammy and David Lorber
Paula Segal Joyce and David Dlugie Marcena Love
Marci and Keith Shapiro Lauren and Jared Dubnow Evelyn C. Lowenthal
Cathy Shulman Robert Eisenstadtand Greta Rothschild Beth and Adam Lustbader MEDIA SPONSORS
Debra Siegel and Robert Altman Sheila and Mark Fenton Clara Malkin
Jody and Ross Silverman Pam and Paul Fisher Jean and Stanley Meadows
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Ginger and David Smerling Monica Fohrman Andrea and Ed Metzl
14 WHAT YOU DO MATTERS | 2020 RISA K. LAMBERT CHICAGO VIRTUAL EVENT UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 152020 CHICAGO DONORS WALL Phyllis and Myron Levin The Cartwright Foundation
Elaine and Donald Levinson and Family Irving and Frances Cherry and Rita and Shayne
Donors who contribute $50,000 and more are permanently inscribed on the Museum’s Harriet Gerber Lewis and Family Citadel Group Foundation
walls. Join these Chicago donors by making your contribution. Terri and Barry Lind and Family CME Group
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Marilyn and Terry Diamond
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $500,000–$999,999 Marilyn Malkin and Larry Wolf Barbara and Ira A. Eichner
$10 million or more Carol and Douglas E. Cohen Jill and Paul Meister Irwin and Joyce Eisen, in honor of our parents
The Crown and Goodman Families Estate of Gerald and Mary “Ginger” Fisch Leo and Betty Melamed, Idelle, Jordan, and David Exelon Corporation
Abel and Judy Friedman Charitable Foundation Mesirow Financial Brian and Allison Feltzin
BENEFACTORS GCM Grosvenor Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Barbara and Larry Field
$5 million or more Jeffrey M. Goldberg The Lois and Jon Mills Family Mr. and Mrs. Eli Field, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Field
Jeff and Toby Herr Sheila and Joseph Gutman and Family Sam and Helen Nerenberg from sons Sheldon and Nellie Wiesenthal Fink
The Judd, Randi, Stephen, and Barry Malkin Families Harris Family Foundation Jerome and Jordan The Joseph and Claire Flom Foundation
Carol, Edward, Martin, and Alan Kaplan The Northern Trust Company Elaine S. Frank
PILLARS OF MEMORY Susan L. Karkomi and Marvin J. Leavitt The Anita and Louis Perlman Family Foundation The Frankenthal Group Foundation
$2 million or more Curt N. and Eleanor Parker, Families of Isaac, Nathan, Joseph, and Barbara and Robert Fremont
Anonymous in loving memory of parents Samuel Shapiro Barry Golden, Mark Golden, and Michael Golden
Neil G. Bluhm Family Polk Bros. Foundation, Chicago The Sidley Austin Foundation The Sheldon Good Charitable Family Foundation
Ellen and Melvin Gordon and Family Jamie Diamond Schwartz and David Schwartz Marcie and Avy Stein The Ellis Goodman Family Foundation
Carylon and Julius Hemmelstein Family Morris Silverman and Lori Komisar Lee B. and Norma Stern Family Roberta and Howard Goss Family
The Kovler Family Foundation Karyn and Bill Silverstein Joel, Barbara, Michael, David, and Russell Stone The Jack Gottloeb and Schwartz Families
The Michael P. Polsky Family Takiff Family Foundation In loving memory of Charles R. Swibel Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Renee and Edward Ross Foundation The Judd A. Weinberg Family Kathy Hess Tallering and Ken Tallering Ellen and Bill Greengoss
Fern and Manfred Steinfeld Family Janna and Sheffield Wolk Jeffrey Grinspoon and Jon Foley
Hilda, Otto, Brenda, and Sandra Wolf $250,000–$499,999 Helen and Sam Zell Lotte Gruen in loving memory
Edward and Lester Anixter Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Henry Guralnick
FOUNDERS Judith L. and Robert D. Appelbaum Family $100,000–$249,999 Nancy and Kurt Gutfreund and Family
$1 million or more Ann and Bruce Bachmann The Partners of Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser Max and Rita Haber and Siegfried Haber, MD
Alice and Robert Abt and Family Jacolyn and John Bucksbaum Arthur Andersen & Co., S.C. Michelle and Corey Harris
Barbara S. Bluhm-Kaul and Family Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin B. Cohen and Family The Baker Family in memory of Abe Baker Al and Free Hofeld
Martin, Maurice, and Matthew Bucksbaum Families Seymour and Rita Cohen and Family Irv, Irene, and Charles Barr Joan Holland and Eli Glassman
Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation DLA Piper US LLP Cynthia and Theodore Berenson Joel and Carol Honigberg
Philip M. Friedmann Family Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Sally and Miles Berger Vicki and Thomas Horwich
Allen, Dolores, Herbert, and Sidney Kohl Families The Sol and Howard Friend Families In loving memory of William Bergstein JMB Insurance—Chicago, IL
Ann Wolk Krouse and Paul C. Krouse* Robert B. and Jean Gelbort Bergstein Family Foundation Estate of Claire Joel
Perlow Family—Michael, Sandra, Lloyd, and Julie Diane and Hal Gershowitz Family Marc, Sharen, Michael, and Susan Berman JPMorgan Chase
Richard and Linda Price and Family The Gidwitz Family Ruth and David S. Bern and Miriam R. S. and Robert, Joan, Julie, and Henry Judelson
The Pritzker Family Burton and Adrienne Glazov Family Edwin H. Goldberger, Esq. Amy and Marty Kaplan
J. B. and M. K. Pritzker Family Foundation Danielle Rudas Goodman and Jordan Goodman The Howard B. Bernick Foundation Beth and Kenneth Karmin
Samuel and Jean Rothberg Hochberg/Lowenstein Families Family of Janine R. and Edward I. Biskind Harriet and Ernest Karmin and Family
The Sacks Family Carol, Edward, Martin, and Alan Kaplan Barbara Bluhm-Kaul and Don Kaul Jill and Jory Katlin
William B. and Carol A. Kaplan Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Susan L. Karkomi and Marvin J. Leavitt Robert, Leslie, Zoey, Asher & Avigail Bond Beth and Mark Kaufmann
Priscilla and Steve Kersten Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Berle R. Blitstein Mal and Ruth Kaufman Family Foundation
KPMG Peat Marwick Keith, Arlene, Scott, Jaime, and Michael Bronstein Bunny and George A. Kennedy
K & S Photo Graphics Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone Kirkland & Ellis
Risa, Harvey, Susan, Ronald, and In loving memory of Dr. Jacob Brotman Dr. Jay and Georgiana Kleiman
Dana Lambert Family Severin and Marge Caitung Dr. J. Korczak, B’nai B’rith Holocaust Survivors Skokie
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Andrea Kott and Mark Levine Paul N. Steinfeld Bert and Lorraine Braverman and Family Dr. Carolyn Friend-Weiner and Dr. James Weiner
In memory of Max Krasny Marilyn and Robert Mitchell Sternberg Family William, Fred, Harry, Stanley, and Andrew Bresler Philip Garoon and Family
Francis L. Lederer Foundation Michael Supera Family Jeffrey, Marlene, Marc, Michael, and Dr. Ralph Geiderman, to honor my mother, Helen
Daniel, Karen, Sarna, and Jessica Lee Mr. and Mrs. Bernard M. Susman Joseph Breslow Daryl and Brian Gerber, in memory of Oscar L.Gerber
Harvey B. Levin Trust Linda and Alan Swimmer David and Gila Bronner and Family In memory of Max and Lottie Gerber
Ronald and Fifi Levin Target Stores Dean L. and Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation Sheila and Larry Gerber
Alan and Lillian Lewis Shirley Taussig Meg and Tim Callahan Family Leo N. and Antonia Gershanov
Livney Family Foundation Arnold and Elinore Thaler and Family Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation George and Roz Bornstein Gerstner-Leistner-Parsoff
Jodi and Paul Loeb and Family The Michael and Marilyn Vender Family The Centel Foundation Sari Gluckin and Lance Friedmann
Renee Logan, in memory of Anna and Arthur A. Klein Walgreen Co. Ron Chez and Family Ellen and Jeffrey Gluskin
Lauren and Todd Lustbader Irving and Zahava Wein The Chizewer and Kallick Families Ethel and Bill Gofen
The Lutz Family In loving memory of Bernard Weinger, from Helen Shari and Mark Coe Arthur S. Gold
Nathan, Minnie, Lewis, Susan, and Betty Ann Manilow In honor of Herbert and Florence Wenske Margie and Louis N. Cohen Goldberg Kohn
Michael, Barbie, Anna & Leah Marcovici Brenda Wolf and Fred Siegman Michael, Edith, Jonathan, Benjamin, and Adam Cohen Joan and Stanley Golder
James and Roslyn Marks, Ira and Janina Marks Tina and Joseph Wolf In memory of Steven Joel Cohen Mary Rose Goldstein, in loving memory of Jerome
Mr. and Mrs. Abe Matthew, Emily Sachs Wong and Thad Wong Alvin W. and Robert Cohn Families Myrna and Jerome Goldstick
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Matthew, Lili Ann and Richard Zisook Family Michelle Collins The Lillian and Larry Goodman Family
Mr. and Mrs. Norm Matthew, Sheri and Sherwin Zuckerman Carey and Cheryl Cooper and Family Leonard Goodman
Dr. and Mrs. Ed Matthew We shall not forget Chaya and Wolf Zylberfuden Jill, Tim, Courtney, Danny, and Chase Cunniff Andrea and Jim Gordon
Linda and Robert Mendelson Gail W. and Norman Cutler Rabbi Samuel N. Gordon and
Linda and Jerome H. Meyer $50,000–$99,999 Julie Dann and Brad Schneider Mrs. Patty J. Gerstenblith
Robert and Eleanor L. Meyers AAR Michael H. and Martha W. Davidson Family Sylvia G. Gordon
Edward and Lucy R. Minor The Irving and Ida Abraham Family Alvin and Muriel Davis Family Joseph and Mae Gray
Linda and David Moscow Foundation Sharon and Earl Abramson Denise and Scott Davis Donna and Jack Greenberg
Bernard and Ruth Nath Ameritech Toby and Neal Deutsch Beverly and Maurice Gross
Lawrence S. & Gloria Newmark Foundation Am Shalom DFK Group, Inc. Linda and Jeffrey Hammes
North Shore Congregation Israel The Arkes Family, in memory of Nathan Arkes In memory of Patrick J. Doyle, Sr. Barbara and George Hanus and Family
Milton and Lois Podolsky Family Foundation Helen and Norman Asher Family Charlotte and Leslie Drucker Thomas L. and Joie Harris
Tom, Nick, Penny, and Gigi Pritzker Azulay Family Foundation Abraham and Louis Duman Families Harting, Inc. of North America
Jeff and Ashley Quicksilver Baer Family Charitable Foundation In memory of Irwin B. Ecker Sandi and Barry Hartstein
Bruce and Diana Rauner Family of Harry and Marion Balaban In memory of Samuel Edes, Claire Rosen, Jeffrey and Penny Hecktman Family Foundation
Chuck, Barbara, Jake, Carly, and Jenna Reeder Rebecca and Dmitry Balyasny and Nik Edes Karen and Marvin Herman
Linda and David Richter The Bill Bass Foundation, Mindy Jacobson and Gail and Richard Elden Thomas, Rita, Kathryn, and David Herskovits
Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jason Rosenthal Marc Schwartz, Co-Trustees Barbara and Leonard Feldman Eugene and Mitzi Heytow
Jan and Marvin Rotter Zachor: The Baumgart and Zylber Family Victims Linda and Eric Felton Elaine and Gerald Hirsch
Arlen D. and Elaine Cohen Rubin Arlene and Marshall Bennett Saerree and Louis Fiedler and Family Jill Takiff Hirsh and Douglas Hirsh
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Salk Lindy Bergman Mr. and Mrs. Herman M. Finch Dana Westrich Hirt, Oliver, Kalie, and Quincy
David Sawyier & Margaret H. Barton The Family of Mert Berman Bobbie (Roberta Mae Dubofsky) and Buz and Joey Hoffman Family
Schrayer/Karmin Family Jill and Irwin Bernstein Marv Fink Family Holland & Knight LLP
Kathy Schubert Jack R. Bierig, Barbara Winokur Bierig and Family The First National Bank of Chicago Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois
Ted Schwartz Family Foundation Bindler Family; Richard, Gene, Zachary, and Annie Steven Fitzgerald and Mimi Lutwak Frances and Franklin Horwich and Family
Jill and Rob Selati Morton, Anne, Berle, and Joel Blitstein Richard and Carol Fleisher and Family Eugene, Leslie, Aaron and Nathan Jacobs
Henry and Soretta Shapiro Lila and Fred Bondy Denise C. Foy Herman and Rose Jaeger and Family
Richard and Joan Sharfstein and Family Ben A. Borenstein, Paul H. Goldman, Jay S. Sharps Gerald Freedman Bernard H. Jaffee, in memory of Alex and Rose Jaffee
Kim and Perry Shwachman Braeside Foundation In Memory of Helaine and Mickey Freeman Sherwin and Deborah Jarol
Robin and David Small Willard E. Bransky Herbert and Marjorie Fried The John Jellinek Family
18 WHAT YOU DO MATTERS | 2020 RISA K. LAMBERT CHICAGO VIRTUAL EVENT UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 192020 CHICAGO DONORS WALL continued
Drs. Elena and Perry Kamel Beatrice C. Mayer—in memory of Robert B. Mayer Kathy, Ron, Karen, Lisa, and Nina Sackheim Miriam and Morton Steinberg
Anne and Burt Kaplan Diane and Tom Meagher Susan and Marc Sacks Michael, Adam, Joshua, Tara, Ryan Steinfeld
Laurence S. Kaplan Mesirow Financial remembers Rodger Tauman In memory of Dorothea Heymann— Sarah and Irving Stenn
Morris Kaplan and Dolores Kohl Kaplan In loving memory of Bella and Sidney Miller the Adda Safran Family Richard, Judith, Jeffrey, Todd, James Stern
In memory of Stuart M. Kaplan by Myrna W. Kaplan Diane and Steven Miller Andy Salk Rachel and David Sternberg
The Katlin and Franklin Families Glen and Wendy Miller Family Martin and Lucie Sandler Families Leslie and David Storch
In honor of Ernest and Etta Katz—Marshall and Toby Sue and Lee Miller Sara Lee Foundation, Staci and Ari Studnitzer
Laura and Scott Kaufman James C. Mills Family in memory of Nathan Cummings Ruth Swartzberg, Allan Swartzberg, Lois S. Zoller
Sheila, Brett, Neal Keeshin and Families Barbara D. Molotsky Norton and Elaine Sarnoff and our eight children Sylvia and Abram Szwajger and Family
Elaine and Samuel Kersten, Jr. In memory of Davida Moseson Gail and Robert Scadron Jordan and Irene Tark
The Family of Mary and Max Kohl Motorola Foundation Phyllis and Gary Schahet Bunny Tasner and Family
Sharon and Allan Koltin Elaine and Allan Muchin Lizzy Takiff Scheinfeld and Josh Scheinfeld Lynette and Rodger Tauman
Bernard and Helen Kozloff Family Foundation Sylvia Neil and Dan Fischel Scheinman Family Foundation TAWANI Foundation
Kraft Foods Joseph and Elisabeth Nesler Steven, Onnie, Kate, Drew, and Cody Scheyer Sidney J. Taylor and Irwin H. Cole
The Krasnow Family, in loving memory of The Family of Johanna and Herman H. Newberger Sally and Murray Schramm Paula Tepper, in memory of Ljube and Mendel Wilkow
Ted Krasnow and the Steinbergs Nisenbaum Families—Alan Nisenbaum and Sonia Katz Maureen and Marc Schulman Amy and Steven Topel
Hyman J. Krauss Memorial Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Donald M. Norris Edward and Irma Schwartz and Family Tribune Company
The Lachman Foundation remembers Roberta and Melvin Olshansky, Michael and David Alan M. and Susan Sebulsky The Tucker Family Foundation
Family Shoah Victims Arthur and Gladys Pancoe, Ruth and Herschel Seder Family Foundation Eve Tyree
LaSalle Bank in memory of Morris Pancoe Seigle Family Foundation, in honor of Lora Seigle Waste Management Inc.
Laser Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pancoe, Naomi and Jerry Senser Stephanie, Rick, Ariel, Simon, and Elan Weil
Lavin Family Foundation in memory of Lyn Pancoe Meyerhoff Charles and M. R. Shapiro Foundation Guy and Mary Weinberg
The Lefkofsky Family Foundation Pasquinelli Family Foundation Lynn and Irv Shapiro Jill Weinberg and Bernard Kramer and Perri and Julia
Hilton R. and Shirley Guttman Leibow Ted and Sherri Pincus Keith, Marci, Jacob, Michael, and Jordan Shapiro Judd Weinberg, in memory of parents
Mindy and Eddie Leshin The Pinkert Family Lester and Edna Shapiro Family Foundation Jacob and Sophie
Laurie and Gerry Levin The Sedge and Henry Plitt Charitable Trusts Susan and Rob Shapiro Weinstein Brothers and Levitt-Weinstein Chapels
Rachel and Jimmy Levin Mr. and Mrs. Mac Pohn Henry and Marlene Shatkin Lou and Ruth Weisbach
Stuart, Sheri, Kate, and Bennett Levine Polk Family Charitable Fund Sheerit Hapleitah of Metropolitan Chicago Benjamin and Rae Weiss, in memory of their parents
William and Mildred Levine, we shall never forget Anita and Barry Poll and Family Shefsky and Froelich The Howard and Robert Weisses
Marilyn and Harry Levinson Daniel, Nancy, Matthew, Andrew, and Susan and David Sherman Kalman and Enid Wenig
Barbara Levoff in memory of Art Deborah Pollack Renee Birnberg Silberman and Joseph Silberman Wintrust
Doralee and Arthur Levoff Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Port Silberman Family Foundation Sheila Wolfe
Eunice Lieberstein Neal H. and Laurie K. Price Leslie and Tom Silverstein Worsek and Vihon LLP
Lorry, Joanne, Brian, Richard, William Lichtenstein The PrivateBank Linda and Michael Simon Lisa and Richard Worsek
Sondra and Max Lorig Ronald, Linda, Andy, Mark, and Amy Rashkow The Sklare Family Foundation Herbert, Naomi, Alan, Cara, Jordan, and Ryann Young
Elaine and Herbert Loseff and Joyce and Avrum Gray Merle Reskin Jane and Arthur Slaven Melvyn and Judy Zahn Family, in loving memory
Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein and Julie Stark The Resnick Family Foundation Mitchell and Valerie Slotnick The Zaslavsky Family
Tracey and Andy Lowenthal Dr. Emery and Nancy Robert and Sister Rozsi Jerold and Kathleen Solovy Bernard Zell and Rochelle Zell
Jeanne Randall Malkin and Alan, Harvey, Constance and Albert Robin The Ellen Soren Family Foundation Samuel Zell
and Ariel Schaffner Ronald McDonald House Charities Matthew A. and Leslie R. Spagat and Sherri Takiff Zirlin and Todd Zirlin
Marci and Norman Malter Barbara and Richard Rosenfield Jerome P. and Lois Seiden Lois, Danny, and Amy and Michael Zoller
Dov Behr Manischewitz Fdr. Harold and Linda Rosenson and Family Nora and Jay Spak Bella Zucker, in memory Zucker-Kuligowski Family
The B. Manischewitz Co. Gail and Saul Rudo Susan, Laurence, Chad, and Judd Spector Franny and Michael Zucker
Roberta and George Mann Raina and Howard Ruskin Morris, Rose, Aaron, Sam, and Helen Stal and Family Zunamon Family Foundation
For our Father, Raymond J.Marks, in remembrance Mally and Alan Rutkoff and Family Adam and Pela Starkopf, Garry and Johanna Brainin
Rita and Sidney Mathias Biff Ruttenberg Foundation Melanie and Morry Steinbach * Deceased
20 WHAT YOU DO MATTERS | 2020 RISA K. LAMBERT CHICAGO VIRTUAL EVENT UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 21SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT THE MUSEUM’S MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE
The Museum is proud to partner with the Chicagoland community of For more than 30 years, the Midwest Regional Office has focused on building
survivors and their families to ensure Holocaust remembrance and education. and strengthening a vibrant community of Museum supporters. As the liaison
Survivors have motivated generations of people with their courage and to this region of the country, the Midwest Regional Office:
resilience and have shared their Holocaust experiences so that others may
learn the lessons of what can happen when hate is left unchecked. They RAISES FUNDS on behalf of the Museum
serve as a warning and an inspiration.
COORDINATES TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS and educational programs in the region
The HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND VICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER searches for SERVES AS A RESOURCE for Museum members, survivors and their families,
documents in the records of the International Tracing Service and other and the general public
digitized collections of the Museum free of charge to survivors, their
families, and families of victims. Survivors who require documentation to FACILITATES INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL with Museum groups
file for compensation are given the highest priority. Reference requests can
ORGANIZES MISSION TRIPS to the Museum
be made in person (when the Museum reopens), online, or via e-mail, letter,
or telephone. Learn more at ushmm.org/resourcecenter or by contacting WORKS WITH CURATORS to expand the Museum’s collection of historical artifacts
resource-center@ushmm.org.
PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY organizations throughout Chicago and the midwest
The BENJAMIN AND VLADKA MEED REGISTRY OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS is
seeking the names of all survivors of the Holocaust and Nazi-era persecution—
whether or not currently living—in order to record their experiences for future To learn more about the Midwest Regional Office and Museum
generations, assist survivors and their families in attempts to trace missing programming, please contact:
relatives and friends, and provide reference to scholars of the Holocaust,
genealogists, and members of the public. Inclusion in the Registry is voluntary Alison Abrams, Major Gifts Officer
and contact information will not be made public. Family members can Sally Arnold, Development Officer
register survivors posthumously. Learn more at ushmm.org/resourcecenter Amy Gershowitz Lask, Development Coordinator
or by contacting resource-center@ushmm.org. Michelle Leon, Development Assistant
Renee Rotter, Senior Major Gifts Officer
The MUSEUM’S COLLECTION not only provides unique and previously unknown Jed Silberg, National Philanthropy Officer
documentation of the Holocaust for scholars and educators, but also serves Jewel Snead, Data Services Specialist
as the anchor by which to document the experiences of individual survivors Elana Stern, Development Operations Manager
and victims. The Museum is actively collecting artwork, clothing, uniforms, Amy Topel, Development Services Assistant
textiles, documents, correspondence, diaries, photographs, and other items Jill Weinberg, Director
from the period beginning at the end of World War I to the close of the
Jewish displaced persons (DP) camps in the mid-1950s. If you or members of Midwest Regional Office
your family have artifacts related to the Holocaust and would like to discuss PO Box 1852
donating them to the Museum, please e-mail curator@ushmm.org. Highland Park, IL 60035-7852
Tel 312.905.5459
midwest@ushmm.org
22 WHAT YOU DO MATTERS | 2020 RISA K. LAMBERT CHICAGO VIRTUAL EVENT UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 23FOUNDERS SOCIETY
Gifts as of August 26, 2020
The Bender Family— Dr. Donald and Sue Hecht Benjamin and Seema Pulier
The Founders Society recognizes our most generous donors who have made the exceptional Blake Construction Erwin Herling* Charitable Foundation
cumulative commitment of $1 million or more. The Museum is profoundly grateful for their Tom A. and Andi Bernstein Hoffberger Family Fund, Inc. Judith B. and Burton P.* Resnick
Barbara S. Bluhm-Kaul and Family Allen, Dolores, Herbert, and Pearl Resnick*
support, which ensures the far-reaching impact of our vitally important global institution. Anne and Ned Bord* Sidney Kohl Families Charles H. Revson Foundation
Braman Family Foundation Doris and Simon* Konover Lester Robbins* and Sheila
GUARDIANS OF MEMORY PILLARS OF MEMORY The Marcus Foundation Estate of Samuel Brandt Murray and Ellen Koppelman and Johnson Robbins*
Gifts of $25 million or more Gifts of $2 million or more Jennifer Loew Mendelson and Martin*, Maurice, and Matthew* Sandra Glicksman Marcus* and Ann Rosenberg
Estate of Bernard Aptaker Anonymous (3) Dan Mendelson Bucksbaum Families Koret Foundation Gerald Rosenbluth*
Conference on Jewish Material Estate of Charles S. Ackerman Milken Family Foundation The Rhoda and David Chase The Fred Kort Family Samuel and Jean Rothberg*
Claims Against Germany Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation, Inc. Robert K. Kraft and Family Lawrence J. and
Susan and William S. Levine Roberta and Irwin Chafetz, Lucy and Murray* Pantirer Family The Chrysler Corporation Fund The Kraus Family Foundation Anne Rubenstein
and Family and Joan and Ted Cutler* Estate of Elizabeth and Lee Pearl The Coca-Cola Company Ann Wolk Krouse and Charitable Foundation
Eric F. and Lore Ross* Adelson Family Foundation Planethood Foundation, Inc. Craig and Deborah Cogut Paul C.* Krouse The Sacks Family
Linda and Schuyler Sylvers and the Adelson Charitable Polsky Foundation The Ryna and Melvin Cohen Rae Kushner* Samberg Family Foundation
Foundation Ratner, Miller, Shafran Families Family Foundation Ronald S., JoCarole, and S. H. and Helen Scheuer
TRUSTEES’ CIRCLE The Annenberg Foundation Righteous Persons Foundation Amy and Andrew Cohn Estée* Lauder and the Family Foundation
Gifts of $15 million or more The Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Arthur and Toni Rock Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation Lauder Foundation Irving and Helen Schneider*
The Hillside Foundation— Foundation Renee and Edward Ross Eva Cooper The Blanche and Irving Laurie The Jerome and Saul
Allan and Shelley Holt Bildners—Joan and Allen z”l, Foundation Dr. Sidney Davidson Foundation Schottenstein Families
Samerian Foundation Elisa Spungen and Rob, The Helena Rubinstein Foundation Martin* and Luella Davis Marcia and Alan Lazowski Estate of Trude Schreiber
David and Fela Shapell Nancy and Jim Estate of Dr. Juan Jorge Schäffer Devinki, Pack, and Kolkin Families Leichtag Family Foundation Betty and Howard Schwartz
Family Foundation Neil G. Bluhm Family Dennis Schuman Living Trust Diller-von Furstenberg The Annette M. and Theodore N. Family Foundation
Rena Rowan Damone* Schwarz Foundation Family Foundation Lerner Family Foundation Joseph Schwartz
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE The Leonard and Sophie The Nathan and Lilly Shapell Cindy Stein Edelman The Lerner Foundation Family Foundation
Gifts of $10 million or more Davis Fund Foundation and the Shapell EMC Corporation Gerard Leval—Arent Fox, PLLC Elinor A. Seevak
Helen M. Clawson* Estate of Suzette Derzavis Guerin Family Foundation Fannie Mae Foundation Anita and Arnold* Lorber Mickey Shapiro
The Crown and Goodman Family Diamonstein-Spielvogel Carl and Ruth Shapiro Dalck and Rose Feith* Family Susan E. Lowenberg and J. B. and Maurice C. Shapiro
Family of William* and Foundation, Inc. Family Foundation Ferenc Family Charitable David W. Lowenberg Charitable Trust
Sheila Konar Estate of Bernice and The Curt C. and Else Silberman Foundation of Brooklyn The Lumer Family Morris and Evelyn Sidewater*
Jack, Joseph and Morton Louis Dozoretz, MD Foundation Peter* and Adrienne Feuer Peter W. and Leni May The Smith Kogod Families
Mandel Foundation The Feil Family Deborah Simon Gerald M. and Mary L. Fisch* Alan and Amy Meltzer The Sosland Family
Estate of Eugenie Fromer Robert H. Smith Family Foundation Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher* Bernard* and Lusia Milch Steven Spielberg
BENEFACTORS Howard L. and Judie Ganek The Oliver Stanton Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James Ingo Freed* Seymour* and Vivian Milstein The Starr Foundation
Gifts of $5 million or more Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fern and Manfred and Family Estate of Bella Mischkinsky The Sudikoff Family Foundation
Albert Abramson* Foundation Steinfeld Family The Freed Foundation David and Ruth Mitzner* and Dr.* and Mrs. Laszlo Tauber
Anne and Isidore Falk Ellen and Melvin* Gordon Victim List Project of the Swiss Amy and Mort Friedkin Ira and Mindy Mitzner and Family
Charitable Foundation and Family Banks Settlement (US District Lorraine and Jack N.* Friedman Gary H. and Linda Z.* Oberlender Laurence* and Billie Tisch
Rafael Feferman* The Alexander Grass Foundation Court, Eastern District of New Philip M. Friedmann Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patron and Preston Robert Tisch*
Leslie and Susan Gonda Estate of Andrew Harper York, Honorable Edward R. Susie and Michael Gelman Marcia Patron* Jack* and Helen Tramiel
(Goldschmied) Foundation Carylon and Julius Hemmelstein* Korman, presiding) Irene and Carl Glassberg* Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pell The Max Webb Foundation
Jeff and Toby Herr Family Hilda*, Otto*, Brenda, and Dr. David and Joan Goldfarb Lynn and Lewis Pell Frederick R. Weisman
Estate of Maria M. Hustace Katz Family Sandra Wolf Joyce and Irving Goldman Arnold S. and Madaleine Penner Philanthropic Foundation
The Sidney Kimmel Foundation Jack and Ina Kay* Marilyn and Sigi* Ziering Family Foundation Family Foundation Estate of Leon Weiss
Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine The Klarman Family Foundation Murray H. and Joan M. Goodman Jennie Perelman Foundation Harry and Judith Wilf*
Estate of Marcia Mark The Kovler Family Foundation FOUNDERS Estate of Bernard Gotfryd The Perlow Family The Wilf Family Foundation
The Harvey M. and Miles and Chris Lerman* Gifts of $1 million or more Harold and Sylvia Greenberg* The Jay and Rose Phillips The Winnick Family Foundation
Lyn P. Meyerhoff Fund, Inc., Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer and Anonymous The Maurice R. and Corrine P. Family Foundation The Severin Wunderman Family
and the Joseph and Rebecca Joe Neubauer Madlyn* and Leonard Abramson Greenberg Foundation Alan Pines, Mark Sarna, and William* and Helen, Sam and
Meyerhoff Memorial Fund Morris Leviloff Trust Robert* and Alice Abt Marcy Gringlas & Joel Martin Statfeld Arlene, Jeff and Lauri Zell
Joan and Robert* Rechnitz Dr.* and Mrs. Alec C. Levin Michel F. Adler Greenberg, Seed the Dream Irene and Abe Pollin* The Zuckerman, Pantirer,
and Family and Family American Gays and Lesbians, Foundation Linda and Richard Price Levenstein Families
Deanie and Jay Stein Howard M. Lorber and Family Families and Friends Nathan and Sophia Gumenick* and Family
John and Janet Swanson Estate of Peter H. Lowenthal Ted* and Lin Arison Joseph Gurwin Family Foundation The Pritzker Family * Deceased
Howard Unger and Family The Judd, Randi, Stephen, and Bank of America Corporation Sam* and Gladys Halpern J. B. and M. K. Pritzker
Bella Wexner* and Leslie H. Barry Malkin Families David and Betty-Jean Bavar Estate of Helmut Hannes Family Foundation
and Abigail Wexner Maltz Family Foundation The Merrill Hassenfeld Family
24 WHAT YOU DO MATTERS | 2020 RISA K. LAMBERT CHICAGO VIRTUAL EVENT UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 25LEGACY OF LIGHT SOCIETY LEGACY OF LIGHT FOUNDERS SOCIETY
Gifts as of April 20, 2020
The Legacy of Light Founders Society recognizes individuals who have made a commitment
to secure the Museum’s future through any planned gift. In addition, all donors directing The Legacy of Light Founders Society proudly recognizes members who have made a
any type of gift or pledge to the Museum’s endowment are recognized as Legacy of Light commitment to secure the Museum’s future by establishing a planned gift of $1 million
Guardians (names in bold below). Those who confirm in writing commitments of $1 million or more. Donors who direct any outright or planned gifts (or any combination of both)
or more through their estate plans are recognized as Legacy of Light Society Founders. of $1 million or more to the Museum’s endowment are recognized as Legacy of Light
Individuals who have made a planned gift are listed only with their consent. Guardian Founders and are included below.
CHICAGO LEGACY OF LIGHT FOUNDERS SOCIETY Renee S. Freemond-Woods Individuals who have become Legacy of Light Founders or Legacy of Light Guardian Founders
BENEFACTORS Ira and Elise Frost through any type of deferred gift are listed only with their consent.
Gifts of $5 million or more Dr. William and Phyllis* Gingold
The Crown and Goodman Family Miriam R. Bern Goldberger and
Edwin* H. Goldberger, Esq.
GUARDIANS OF MEMORY Rebecca Knaster Steven and Alexis Larky
PILLARS OF MEMORY Kurt Gutfreund
Gifts of $25 million or more William & Sheila Konar Susan E. Lowenberg and
Gifts of $2 million or more Joseph Gutman Family
Susan and William S. Levine Foundation David W. Lowenberg
Ann Wolk Krouse and Paul C. Krouse* L. H. Gutmann-Fuld*
and Family Ann Wolk Krouse and Ellen R. Marram
Thomas L. and JoAnn K. Harris*
Linda and Schuyler Sylvers Paul C.* Krouse Helen Farber Marshall
FOUNDERS Peter Hayes and Voltaire Santos Miran
Chris* Lerman and the Lerman Alan and Amy Meltzer
Gifts of $1 million or more Mrs. Ahlyce Kaplan
TRUSTEES’ CIRCLE and Neubauer Families Jennifer Loew Mendelson and
Robert* and Alice Abt Myrna W. Kaplan
Gifts of $15 million or more Louis F. Smith Dan Mendelson
Carol and Douglas Cohen Joseph Reed Kass
Samerian Foundation Deanie and Jay Stein Alfred Münzer and and Joel Wind
Jeff Grinspoon and Jon Foley Fay Katlin
Elaine Nina Tanay Gary H. and Linda Z.* Oberlender
Richard and Linda Price Ruth and Malvin Kaufman
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE The Unger Family Richard and Linda Price
Hannah Kastan Weiss Jill Weinberg and Bernard Kramer
Gifts of $10 million or more Steven E. Zinn and Susan M. Zinn and Family
Mrs. Henry E. Mayer
Helen M. Clawson* Sheila Johnson Robbins*
CHICAGO LEGACY OF LIGHT SOCIETY MEMBERS Jeanette Jashunsky Mehr
Jack, Joseph and Morton FOUNDERS William and Sandra Rosenbaum
Dennis Anderson James L. Pollack
Mandel Foundation Gifts of $1 million or more Pamela and Mark Rubin
Barbara B. Appelbaum Walter W. Reed*
Anonymous (2) Betty and Howard Schwartz
Judith L. and Robert D.* Appelbaum Lisa and Jeff Rosenkranz
BENEFACTORS Robert* and Alice Abt Family Foundation
Bruce and Ann Bachman* Arlen D. and Elaine Cohen Rubin
Gifts of $5 million or more Jay and Adrienne Carsman Elinor A. Seevak
Michael Bauer* in Honor of Tema Posalska Bauer Mally and Alan* Rutkoff
Anonymous (2) Carol and Douglas Cohen Mickey Shapiro
Nancy and Richard Becker Biff Ruttenberg Foundation
The Crown and Goodman Family Andrew and Amy Cohn Dee Dee and Eliot Simon
Susan J. Berger Leonard and Diane* Sherman
Lawrence Levit and Nilda Pascual M. Stephen and Arlyne G. Cook David S. Sklar
Glen R. and Sondra Bernfield Karyn and Bill Silverstein
Jonathan Rick and Barbara Rick Eva Cooper Alan Solomon, MD
Gila J. Bronner Miriam and Morton Steinberg
Janet and John Swanson Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund Monty J. Strauss and
Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone Fern and Manfred* Steinfeld Family
Kurt L. and Marilyn Wallach Devinki, Pack, and Kolkin Families Jane L. Winer
Dr. Barbara E. Brown Lee B. and Norma Stern Family
Heather Dunhill and Ted Meekma Arthur Strick, MD
Marcie Ruth Claus Harve D. Tucker
PILLARS OF MEMORY David H. Enzel Hannah Kastan Weiss
Sandra and Robert Cutler Harry and Barbara van Beetz
Gifts of $2 million or more Mimi Fiszel Melanie I. and Bradley D. Wine
David L. Dragon and Sara Wolch Dragon, Sandra and Bruce Wechsler
Sidney Davidson Michael B. Fox and Nancy E. Fox Diane Wohl
Holocaust Survivors Sheffield and Janna Wolk
Diamonstein-Spielvogel Amy and Mort Friedkin
Babette Freedman Eddington Marilyn E. Malkin and Larry Wolf * Deceased
Foundation, Inc. Connie and David Girard-diCarlo
Brenda Moss Feinberg
Rosalee Eisenstadt Allan R. Glass
Denise C. Foy * Deceased
Judith E. Fagin Irene and Carl Glassberg*
Anne and Isidore Falk Jeff Grinspoon and Jon Foley
EVERY WILL MATTERS. HAVE YOU PUT THE MUSEUM IN YOURS? Charitable Foundation Dr. Michael and Joyce Hallet
Kaja Finkler Eric and Linda Horodas
To learn how you can join the Legacy of Light Society and make the Museum a part of your Howard L. and Judie Ganek Gayle A. Karhanek
legacy, please contact Naomi Katz at 202.520.9392 or nkatz@ushmm.org. The Leslie and Susan Gonda Bobby Ellen Kimbel, PhD
(Goldschmied) Foundation Ellen and Murray Koppelman
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