Peter Samuelson
Los Angeles, California
Over the past three decades, Peter has founded four nonprofit organizations serving seriously ill children, abused and neglected children and the homeless population.
Nominees
Dr. Stuart Greenstein
Teaneck, New Jersey
Dr. Greenstein is a much beloved kidney surgeon who goes above and beyond his medical calling. He does not just take out time to help his fellow Jews of every denomination, but helps all of humanity in an equal and caring way.
Amy Shir
Louisville, Kentucky
Amy works tirelessly, largely pro-bono, to help create asset building opportunities for the working poor.
Jenni Paul
Woodmere, New York
Jenni dedicates much of her time and energy to volunteering at a local homeless shelter.
Alan Lips
Aventura, Florida
Alan is a young leader and energetic supporter of many worthy causes.
Lori Palatnik
Washington, District of Columbia
Lori and her group, the Utah 8, worked diligently and tirelessly to bring 300 women to Israel to inspire them, teach them, and motivate them.
Yocheved Berger
Brooklyn, New York
Yocheved has become a Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation volunteer, ambassador and lead drive coordinator while maintaining a regular job and with three children.
Fred Taub
Cleveland, Ohio
Fred has been a relentless force in pursuing justice and encouraging others to be active in the community
Shaul and Brany Rosen
Brooklyn, New York
Rabbi Shaul and Brany Rosen established A TIME: A Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange to help Jewish couples struggling with infertility.
Shelly Katz
Santa Barbara, California
Shelly brings the Jewish Community together and makes it a better place by working very hard to educate and help Jews in need.
Aleta Margolis
Washington, District of Columbia
Aleta Margolis created Inspired Teaching, a program that is ensuring schools make the most of children's innate desire to learn in Washington, D.C. public schools.
David Schenirer
Sacramento, California
David, a senior in high school, founded VIBE: a state-of-the-art, teen-owned and operated urban youth lounge where Sacramento teens can acquire skills, engage in service learning, and socialize with other youth.
Evonne Marzouk
Silver Spring, Maryland
Evonne educates and empowers Jewish individuals, organizations and communities to take an active role in protecting the environment.
Ari Wallach
New York, New York
When the polls were showing Senator Obama down by 20% with the Jewish community, Ari (along with his partner Mik Moore), created The Great Schlep - helping Sen. Obama win Florida in an innovative advocacy effort.
Tibi Zohar
San Diego, California
Tibi dedicates about 70% of his time to community involvement. His philosophy is a constant chant: "if you give yourself wholeheartedly, karma will notice and provide for you, allowing you to continue."
Phil Blazer
Los Angeles, California
Phil has been an activist for Israel and Judaism for 40 years, including the rescue of 1000 Ethiopian Jews now living safely in Israel, his stance and marches led against the neo-Nazis in Skokie, and saving a Torah from Russia.
Elana Perilstein
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Elana is an incredible 16 year old role model living in our community. She implemented an incredibly successful food campaign and collection for Jewish Family & Children's Service of Southern NJ.
Sue Friedman
Largo, Florida
Sue founded FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered to provide women with information about breast and ovarian cancer.
Evin Daly
Boca Raton, Florida
Evin is the founder of Child Abuse Watch, an effort to raise awareness about. and put an end to, child abuse.
Sam Glaser
Los Angeles, California
Sam's musical performances have touched the lives of Jews and non-Jews across the country.
