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	Purpose of the Fund The purpose of the Mae Mandl Scholarship Fund is to ensure that young people traveling or studying in Israel have the opportunity to explore the country, its people and their Jewish identity in greater depth, as Mae has done on her own visits. Biography Soon after immigrating to the United States in 1941 Mae Mandl was hired by the Jewish Family Service Agency, one of JFCS' immediate predecessors, and quickly became a valued employee in the Accounting Department, which she ultimately headed for 20 years. As the agency grew, so did Mae's responsibilities, which included preparing all financial reports for our board of directors, government agencies and various Jewish sister organizations such as Homewood Terrace and the Jewish Home, as well as overseeing our agency's payroll and personnel functions. Some of Mae's strongest memories include the introduction of the first-ever coffee breaks for employees and the regular Thursday luncheon outings with her co-workers, as well as the accommodations the agency willingly made for her, setting up a temporary "office" in her Mt. Zion Hospital room as she recovered from the terrible auto accident which had taken her husband's life. She also fondly remembers being able to bring Mr. Chips, her poodle, to the office, where he occasionally served as a gentle therapist for children who were afraid of animals. Upon her retirement in June 1973, after 32 years in the red brick building at 1600 Scott Street, Mae felt both sad at leaving behind her many friends while looking forward with anticipation. Since then she has more than filled her hours, mastering the art of Braille transcription, serving on the boards of several nonprofits and volunteering in the gift shop of a local hospital. Creator of the Fund Mae Mandl Related Web Pages Camper Scholarships