Tell us about your nominee. Why should he or she be recognized as a Jewish Community Hero?
Thousands of young Jewish adults have gotten into volunteering around the world thanks to Ari Teman. JCorps, which he founded two years ago and runs entirely as a volunteer, has fed over 21,000 meals to the hungry and visited hundreds of seniors and sick children in the USA, Israel, and Canada. JCorps groups Jewish young adults of all denominations and from over 170 colleges and 450 companies together to help in hunger-relief, childrens hospitals, senior centers, and park and environmental projects. Events are on Sundays (Fridays in Israel) or week nights, are always free, and last for a few hours. It's a great way for kids to make friends while making a difference, and a great way for those excited after Birthright or college and seeking a way to connect to the Jewish community to do so in a safe, non-political, and non-denominational way. JCorps is entirely independent of any organization. Teman has found time for all of his JCorps work despite a busy career as an award-winning comedian who can be seen at A-list clubs around the country and on TV. He is a frequent headliner and host at private benefits.
