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Participants were also encouraged to dedicate a Torah verse Gather for Celebrating
that corresponds to their Hebrew name and to the names of
their family members, in an ancient kabbalistic tradition. Philanthropy Event
Aligning with the prophecy of Daniel, each section
of Torah that was dedicated was memorialized in a Safer More than 200 of the
Torah Gala Journal that was distributed to all the attendees. most dedicated leaders and
This included the sections that were dedicated as well as philanthropists in the Palm
personalized messages of why they were selected. Beaches’ Jewish community
During the Gala Dinner, the crowd was entertained by gathered at The Breakers
Avraham Fried, who sang songs in English and Hebrew. for Jewish Federation’s
Guests were also gifted with a book titled “Wisdom to Celebrating Philanthropy: A
Heal the Earth,” which includes meditations from the Rebbe Major Gifts Event. Attendees Event Co-Chairs Nancy Hart Roger Freundlich and Jean
to carry the Torah’s teachings in their minds and hearts celebrated the collective and Joel Hart Sharf
through the rest of the year. impact of the Jewish
community and recognized
community leader Barry S.
Berg with the Jeanne Levy Event Co-Chairs Myron
Community Leadership Teitelbaum and Linda
Award, Federation’s highest Teitelbaum
accolade. Nancy and Joel
Hart and Linda and Myron Teitelbaum served as event co-
chairs.
Guests also enjoyed a moderated discussion between Dan
Senor, co-author of the New York Times bestselling “Start Up
Nation” and Josephine Gon, vice president of Federation’s
Jewish Community Relations Council.
Michael Hoffman, President and CEO of Jewish
Federation of Palm Beach County, shared reflections from a
recent mission to the border of Ukraine and Poland. Donors Michael Greenwald and Richard Sheerr and Betsy
to Federation support the work of Federation’s global partners Nolan Greenwald Sheerr
who are on the ground in Ukraine and nearby countries
providing critical humanitarian relief. flooded Poland to help, and how your collective contributions
“What we saw was harrowing, deeply emotional, and have enabled our partners on the ground to pivot on a
yet also inspiring,” Hoffman said. “I was inspired by the moment’s notice to save tens of thousands of lives and
thousands of volunteers from around the world who have provide critical support.”
During the evening, Berg received the Jeanne Levy
Community Leadership Award by Jeanne’s son, Mark F.
Levy. In the more than 40 years Berg has spent in the Palm
Beaches, he has demonstrated his dedication to leadership
within the Jewish and broader communities.
“A lot of people support universities and hospitals and
other things that benefit the general community. I do that
too, but I focus my philanthropy on Jewish causes because
once you have children and grandchildren you see the need
to support the next generation, and make sure they have a
strong Jewish community to grow up in.”
Berg has served as a member of Federation Board of
Directors, its campaign chair, and board treasurer. He recently
served as board chair of the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches
and is a past Florida chair of the Anti-Defamation League.
Gene Silverman and Margie Berg and Event His commitment to the broader community includes founding
Federation Board Chair Honoree Barry S. Berg chairman of Leadership Palm Beach County and founding
Hope Silverman board member of the Children’s Services Council of Palm
Beach County. Berg, who has a more than 40-year career in
wealth management, has served as managing director and
wealth manager at First Republic Investment Management
since 2015.
“Our families have interacted and have been on a Jewish
journey together for 40 years, so I am not surprised how
far-reaching Barry’s leadership and influence are,” shared
Mark F. Levy. “My mother would have been proud of Barry
for his commitment and generosity. She surely would have
agreed that Barry is a fitting recipient of the award named in
her honor.”
During Celebrating Philanthropy, Federation Board
Federation Board Chair- Chair Hope Silverman also highlighted that donors have
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