Nominees

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.

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.

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