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I grew up in a home which stressed
Jewish tradition and values. My childhood memories include watching my father
put a coin or two into the pushka before lighting candles on Shabbat, attending
shul regularly and watching the news about Israel. These values of tzedakah,
yiddishkeit and being concerned about our fellow Jews no matter where they
reside have guided me throughout my life.
 I was fortunate, with assistance from UJA Federation, to graduate from
Associated Hebrew Schools and CHAT. I entered university wanting to become
a dentist, however through my involvement in Hillel, UJA, and youth work,
I realized that my passion was to do whatever I can to strengthen Jewish
life and build community.
By becoming a Jewish communal professional and devoting my life to a
strong Jewish future, I am living and fulfilling my values each and every
day. In leaving an endowment as part of my estate I believe I am leaving
a legacy which speaks to the values that have guided my life. My wife
Leslie and I have tried to instill in our children Shira and Noah a true
sense of tikkun olam, an obligation to repair the world, and Kol Yisrael
Areyvim Zeh Bazeh, all of Israel is responsible for one another. We are
pleased that they are active volunteers at UJA Federation events and have
begun making gifts to the Annual Campaign at such young ages.
Our endowment to the Jewish Foundation is simply an extension of what
we closely value and what we hope will last far beyond our lifetime.
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