Federation annual meeting held in August
The annual meeting of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation was held Aug. 20 at the JCC’s Logan Campus. Included was a reception with music by Stellare Strings, a locally based string performance organization whose music at the event featured songs by famous Jewish artists. The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation voting membership (2024 campaign donors who are members of the Jewish community and were present in person or via Zoom) voted on the nominating committee’s selections for the Youngstown Area Jewish Community Board. Attorneys Michael Barr and Lee Burdman were elected to the Youngstown Area Jewish Community Board for terms ending in 2028. Awards were presented to:
Esther Marks Memorial Volunteer Service Award - Dr. Nancy Wagner
Abe Harshman Leadership Award - Howard Sniderman
Marvin & Sara Itts Community Service Award - Paul and Yetta Gluck
A new award, Ally of the Year, was presented to Pastor Juan Rivera.