Karen L. Kaplan (left), posing with 2015-2016 Club President Michelle Tuft, was the guest speaker at the Rotary weekly meeting of 6-23-2015. Karen's subject was her recent book "Descendants of Rajgrod - Learning to Forgive".
Karen Kaplan was born and raised in West Rogers Park, a Jewish neighborhood on the north side of Chicago. She received her B.A. from the University of Illinois in Chicago in Nutrition and Medical Dietetics. She also trained at The Claret Center of Hyde Park as a Spiritual Director. Karen Maintained a private practice and lectured for many years throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area on general health weight loss, and spirituality.
After her father died, she began journaling memories that turned into a memoir of conquering the deep-seated fear and all-consuming hatred she felt toward him. Excerpts of her memoir were published in the Chicago Jewish News, The Patch, and online Jewish genealogists.
Club President Ralph Czerwinski, receiving the 2014-2015 Presidential Citation Award from Rotary District 6440 Governor Ellen Young.
The Presidential Citation recognizes Rotary clubs for achieving an array of accomplishments that help them become stronger, deliver more effective service, and enhance their public image. By qualifying for the Presidential Citation, clubs contribute to Rotary’s good work through the collective focus of 34,000 Rotary clubs worldwide.
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