JLegacy

 I have been a part of the David Posnack JCC Family since the beginning and have fond memories. My parents have been very involved.   My father was president of the J from 1986-1988 and my family donated the Orlove Auditorium. I feel very strongly about my Jewish heritage which my parents and grandparents instilled in me.

As the Board Chair of the DPJCC, I am incredibly proud of the hard work and passionate DPJCC staff and Board. I have seen the skills, time, and dedication they give to support the DPJCC vision of enriching lives and connecting people. My LIFE & LEGACY commitment will help future Boards and staff members to continue this agency’s important work. One never really knows what needs there will be in the future. This statement has certainly been proven by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Even in normal times, we know there will be people who need food including fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, occasional treats, and household staples. There will be people who are lonely and crave a smiling face from a friendly visitor or an afternoon out with others. Some will need counselors to help them navigate life’s many challenges. It is my dream that every person in our community will always know that the DPJCC community “has his or her back” and is available to offer support for his or her needs. I am an enthusiastic LIFE & LEGACY donor. I hope my enthusiasm will be contagious so that others in our community will join those of us who are already LIFE & LEGACY donors in providing dollars for many years into the future. The DPJCC community will be blessed by going from strength to strength.

Leadership is about keeping an eye on the horizon, focusing on the future of our community, and motivating others to share that vision. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to inspire involvement and build connections toward a bright Jewish future for my children, eventually my grandchildren, and generations to come. It’s important to me as a family to be engaged Jewishly.  I want to maintain that legacy, and legacy giving ensures a vibrant future for our Jewish community. We are a community of individuals, but it is this institution that is the beating heart of the community. It is my responsibility to ensure that the organization that I have been so dedicated to and is the second home to my children is able to continue to work into the future.

Making a legacy gift to the DPJCC not only helps secure a Jewish future for later generations but also demonstrates to our children, Evan and Reese, what values are most important. It was essential for us to reinforce to them what it means to us to be Jews, and what Judaism meant to our parents and our parent's parents. We have emphasized to them why it is important for us to have children and grandchildren who value the Jewish heritage — and why we find it especially important to support a strong Jewish presence in our community.  A legacy gift is a lasting investment in our Jewish community. It helps to ensure that the DPJCC will be viable for future generations.

I became part of the J in September of 2012.  As a child, my family was involved with the JCC in South Miami, and my niece and nephew attended the David Posnack Jewish Day School.  I strongly believe that it takes the hard work and effort of all of our board members, executives, lay leaders, volunteer members and employees to make our J as successful as it is.  I also strongly believe that no matter what position you hold, we are all equally important to the success and growth of our organization. This is why I pride myself on always helping our employees wherever I can.  It is the little things that we do for each other every day that matters the most.  Richard Branson said it best, “When you take care of your employees, they will take care of your clients.”  It is my pleasure to extend a hand to those who need my help, and my priority is always to make sure that our employees are reminded daily of our appreciation of them and their hard work.  I have built many special relationships and friendships over the years here at the J and have been blessed in many ways by this organization. I am simply thankful and grateful.