Recently, a prominent member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Clifton - Passaic, New Jersey passed away. An Endowment Fund was established by family, friends and business associates called the Alan R. Gurtman Memorial Fund for Israel.

The Trustees of the Fund, after consultation with the City of Arad, decided to disburse the entire proceeds of the Fund to refurbish a playground for the children of Arad. This has been done and the refurbished area will be known as "The Alan R. Gurtman Memorial Playground."

Iyar 5764 - May 2004