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Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award - Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Susan Shulman Pertnoy, 2024 award recipient.

Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award

The Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award is Jewish Federation’s highest honor. Named in memory of a pioneer of our Jewish community, this award is given each year to individuals who exemplify a spirit of giving, inspire Jewish values and demonstrate outstanding leadership.

Jeanne Levy (z”l)

Jeanne was truly passionate about and deeply involved in the Palm Beaches’ Jewish community, and it was the driving force behind everything she did. Jeanne envisioned that the Palm Beaches would one day be a vibrant Jewish community that provided people with ample opportunities to learn, grow and connect to their Jewish identity. Her leadership provided the groundwork for what is today a flourishing Jewish community with active and inspiring leaders guiding us toward a bright Jewish future.

Past Award Winners

Each year, we honor outstanding individuals who exemplify Jeanne Levy’s legacy of vision, service, and dedication. Meet the past recipients whose leadership continues to inspire and strengthen our community.

Hope Silverman

2023

Barry S. Berg

2022

Samuel D. Leibovich

2021

Judith A. Levy ^z"l

2020

William A. Meyer

2019

Sheila ^z”l & Alec ^z”l Engelstein

2018

Arlene Kaufman ^z”l & Sanford Baklor

2017

Barbara Kay ^z”l

2016

Arthur Loring

2015

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