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Federation’s “Celebrating Philanthropy”

Evening Welcomes Dedicated Philanthropists

Sheryl and Tommy Davidoff Mark Levy Robert M. Beren Jonah Platt Lynn Peseckis Samuel D. Liebovich

More than 200 of the most dedicated leaders and Silverman, chair of Federation’s Board of Directors. of dollars in future commitments to Jewish organizations
philanthropists in the Jewish community of the Palm “The evening was beautifully capped as we honored my in the Palm Beaches. He has also chaired the Community
Beaches gathered virtually on March 17 to celebrate the dear friend Sam Liebovich, whose character and spirit Strategy & Planning and Israel & Overseas committees, and
community’s collective impact and to recognize leader inspired me to become involved more than 20 years ago, has had leadership roles with the Friedman Commission
Samuel D. Liebovich with the Jeanne Levy Community and who has become one of my role models; a sentiment for Jewish Education, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach,
Leadership Award, Federation’s highest accolade. The I’m confident I share with many.” and his synagogue, Temple Beth David.
event was co-chaired by Marilyn and Bruce Alexander, Sam Liebovich was presented the Jeanne Levy Mark F. Levy shared, “My mother would have been
Sheryl and Dr. Tommy Davidoff, with Honorary Chair Community Leadership Award by Jeanne’s daughter Lynn proud of Sam for his rare commitment and remarkably
Robert M. Beren. Peseckis, and her son Mark F. Levy. generous spirit. She surely would have agreed that Sam
During the celebration, guests also heard an exclusive During the more than 20 years Liebovich has spent in is a fitting recipient of the award named in her honor.”
musical performance from Jonah Platt, a renowned multi- the Palm Beaches, he has demonstrated his commitment to Guests to Celebrating Philanthropy contributed $10,000
platform creator and performer best known for roles create and nurture a strong and vibrant Jewish community or more to Federation’s Annual Campaign. Ben-Gurion
in Wicked, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and NBC’s Emmy- in the Palm Beaches, in Israel, and around the world. Society members (those ages 45 and younger) who pledge
winning Jesus Christ Superstar: Live. Through his involvement with Jewish Federation of $1,000 or more were also invited.
“What an incredible evening to be surrounded, Palm Beach County, Liebovich has supported numerous Event co-chair Sheryl Davidoff, added, “It is gratifying
albeit virtually, with so many of our community’s most causes including chairing the Life & Legacy Initiative, that during this most crucial year, our donors have continued
dedicated individuals, whose philanthropic support during coordinated through Federation’s Jewish Community
this pandemic has been truly inspiring,” shared Hope Foundation, which has inspired donors to pledge millions Federation’s “Celebrating Philanthropy” on page 2
Beth David Supports Those in Need

Temple Beth David, in conjunction with its Sisterhood March and April, they are supporting the South Florida wonderful organization provides for those in West Palm
and Social Action Committee, continues to support those Soup Kitchen & Assistance Foundation by providing Beach, Riviera Beach, and Lake Park with Saturday
in need in our community. From November 2020 through socks, sandwiches, and personal care items. This morning distributions.
February 2021, they provided
sandwiches twice monthly to
support St. George’s Feeding
Center in Riviera Beach. During

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