Page 4 - The Jewish Voice - April '23

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Recognizing that fighting
antisemitism requires a
collective community
effort, the evening featured
an insightful and thought-
provoking panel discussion
on current efforts to combat
antisemitism in the Palm
Beaches and beyond.
The distinguished panel
featured West Palm Beach
Mayor Keith James; Adam
Lehman, President and Josephine Gon, West Palm Jillian Benson and David
CEO of Hillel International, Betsy R. Sheerr and Richard Gail Meyer Asarch and Bill Beach Mayor Keith James Benson
the largest Jewish student Mark Levy, Hope Silverman Sheerr Meyer
organization in the world;
and Josephine Gon, Vice President of Federation’s
Jewish Community Relations Council, the advocacy
and community relations arm of the nonprofit. Michael
Hoffman, Federation President and CEO, served as
moderator.
During the conversation, guests learned what each
of these entities is doing to stand up to antisemitism and
ensure Jews locally and beyond feel safe and protected,
with robust efforts on education as well as advocacy to
enact laws to strengthen penalties for antisemitic acts. Each
panelist also emphasized the value of each of us serving as
“upstanders” instead of “bystanders” to combat all forms
of hatred.
“Even as we celebrated the incredible vibrancy and
strength of our growing Jewish community, this panel Rhonda Starr, Charles Gottesman, Vivian Lieberman Beryl and Lainey Simonson Brian and Lisa Seymour
was a critical conversation as we together speak out,
collaborate, educate, and advocate against any hatred
against Jews, and all people,” shared Hoffman. Suffering from Floaters?
In addition to the panel discussion, the evening included
a joyous celebration as Hope Silverman received the
prestigious Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award
by Jeanne’s son, Mark F. Levy. Silverman served as WE HAVE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
Federation board chair from 2020 to 2022, one of the most
challenging terms in recent history due to the pandemic,
and yet strengthened Jewish life in the Palm Beaches with
her leadership, humor, and boundless optimism. For more EFM
than 20 years, Hope has provided unparalleled service to
the Jewish community, helping to shape and implement
our community strategy as well as empowering women
to shine through their philanthropy.
The annual event equally provided many of the Eye Floater
community’s most dedicated members with insight to how
Federation, considered the “City Hall” of Jewish Palm Management
Beach is navigating a surge of new community needs amid
the dynamic and exciting growth.
Generosity through Federation’s Annual Campaign
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Jewish community, and connect people with Jewish life.
This includes locally, in Israel, and for our global Jewish
family. CALL
For example, Mark Wilf, chair of The Jewish Agency’s OR
Board of Governors and Palm Beach resident, shared how
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