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Who We Are

We are a community united by purpose and driven by a commitment to make a difference. Rooted in Jewish values, we work together to support and uplift communities locally and worldwide.

Mission

Strengthen Jewish identity, energize the relationship with Israel and meet human needs that are uniquely the obligation of the Jewish community.

Vision

Develop the human and financial resources necessary to ensure a vibrant Jewish future.

Core Values

Federation’s values define our vision and shape our organizational culture. They clarify and express the core of who we are — the principles, beliefs and philosophy that guide our work.

We are a Kehillah – Hebrew for “community”

We believe in a caring, kind and compassionate
community

We live the Jewish value of K’lal Yisrael – a shared commitment to Jewish people around the world

We are welcoming

We champion the importance of Jewish learning

Core Values

Federation’s values define our vision and shape our organizational culture. They clarify and express the core of who we are—the principles, beliefs, and philosophy that guide our work.

We are a Kehillah – Hebrew for “community”

We believe in a caring, kind and compassionate
community

We live the Jewish value of K’lal Yisrael – a shared commitment to Jewish people around the world

We are welcoming

We champion the importance of Jewish learning

Donor Bill of Rights

Our Federation is a Center for Jewish Philanthropy, where donors are:

Proud: Donors take pride in contributing through Federation to create a bigger impact and embody the Jewish value of giving (Tzedakah).

Connected: Donors actively engage with other like-minded supporters and feel a sense of belonging to the larger community.

Empowered: Donors can access resources and information to make informed giving decisions, contributing to positive change in areas aligned with their values.

Confident: Donors are provided with clear and accurate information about the Federation’s mission, values, leadership and finances to ensure that each contribution serves its intended purpose.

Appreciated: Donors are honored and respected for their contributions, with recognition that each donor has unique motivations, interests and financial capacity.

Donor Bill of Rights

The Donor Bill of Rights outlines the principles that guide our commitment to ethical fundraising and responsible stewardship, ensuring you feel confident and valued every step of the way.

Our Federation is a Center for Jewish Philanthropy, where donors are:

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Proud

Donors take pride in contributing through Federation to create a bigger impact and embody the Jewish value of giving (Tzedakah).

Connected

Donors actively engage with other like-minded supporters and feel a sense of belonging to the larger community.

Empowered

Donors can access resources and information to make informed giving decisions, contributing to positive change in areas aligned with their values.

Confident

Donors are provided with clear and accurate information about the Federation’s mission, values, leadership and finances to ensure that each contribution serves its intended purpose.

Appreciated

Donors are honored and respected for their contributions, with recognition that each donor has unique motivations, interests and financial capacity.

Accommodations Statement

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is committed to providing universal access to our events whenever possible. Please contact our Disability Navigator at 561.242.6664 or jdn@jewishpalmbeach.org to discuss reasonable accommodations. Some accommodations such as scheduling an interpreter may require prior notice of one week before the event date.

Welcoming Statement

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County embraces a welcoming culture in accordance with our Jewish values. We celebrate the uniqueness of our community members, lay partners and staff as varied perspectives enrich our learning and reinforce our commitment to making the world a better place. We aim to create an accessible environment that accommodates individual needs and welcomes the full participation of our community.

Accommodations Statement

Leadership

2026-2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Chair
Brian M. Seymour

President & CEO
Michael Hoffman

Vice Chairs
Richard B. Comiter
Julie Fisher Cummings
Mark F. Levy*

Treasurer
Beryl D. Simonson

Secretary
Ronnie P. Pertnoy

Development Chair
Betsy R. Sheerr

Annual Campaign Chair
Ronda Starr

Women’s Philanthropy Board Chair
Patti Lehrhoff

Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair
Karen G. List

William A. Meyer Jewish Community Foundation Chair
Marshall Jones

Community Strategy & Planning Chair
Lynn L. Peseckis

Israel & Overseas Chair
Beth Wayne

Human Resources & Leadership Development Chair
Juliana Gendelman

Members-at-Large
Stephanie Gitlin
Charles A. Gottesman
Arthur S. Loring*
Susan Shulman Pertnoy*

Immediate Past Board Chair
Barry S. Berg*

*Past Board Chair

Marc Abramowitz

Andrew Alminana

Donald Berg

Marilyn Comiter

Rabbi Ryan Daniels

Steven Ellison

Diane Exter

Matthew Feuer

Sam H. Fisch

Robert C. Gordon

Robert Herzog

Scott H. Holtz

Benjamin Jacobson

Diane Kershenbaum

Jeffrey Keswin

Andrew Koerner

Anne E. Koons

Paul Kozloff

Arthur Lehrhoff

Patti Lehrhoff

Roslyn Leopold

Gary S. Lesser

Syndie T. Levien

Michael Margolis

Caroline Rafferty

Brett A. Sandala

Mindy Schneider

Madeline Schuster

Debbie Shapiro

Jessica A. Shapiro

Kevin S. Shapiro

Kedra Singer

Helene Weingarten

David Windreich

Addie Zubatkin

Alpert Jewish Family Service
Jennifer Lesser and Reuben Romirowsky

Mandel Jewish Community Center
Vivian F. Lieberman and Samantha Klein

Meyer Jewish Preparatory School
Robin B. Kanel and Richard Cuenca

Sanford M. Baklor

Barry S. Berg

Ira M. Gerstein

Raymond L. Golden

Mark F. Levy

Arthur S. Loring

Susan Shulman Pertnoy

Hope Silverman

Professional Leadership Team

Michael Hoffman
President & CEO

Melissa Arden
Chief Planning Officer

Rachel Berg
Executive Director, William A. Meyer Jewish Community Foundation

Whitney Cherner
Vice President, Community Engagement

Leah Frankel
Chief of Staff

Josephine Gon
Executive Director, Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred

Lindsay Hirsch
Vice President, Mandel Center for Leadership Development

Leah Holczer
Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Melissa Hudson
Vice President, Women’s Philanthropy

Matthew Kernkraut
Executive Vice President

Elizabeth Klitzner
Vice President, Development

James Griffel
Vice President, Marketing

Kate Lester
Vice President, Major Gifts

Jeff Trynz
Chief Marketing Officer

Interested in joining our professional team?

Leadership

2026-2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committee

Board Chair
Brian M. Seymour

President & CEO
Michael Hoffman

Vice Chairs
Richard B. Comiter
Julie Fisher Cummings
Mark F. Levy*

Treasurer
Beryl D. Simonson

Secretary
Ronnie P. Pertnoy

Development Chair
Betsy R. Sheerr

Annual Campaign Chair
Ronda Starr

Women’s Philanthropy Board Chair
Patti Lehrhoff

Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair
Karen G. List

William A. Meyer Jewish Community Foundation Chair
Marshall Jones

Community Strategy & Planning Chair
Lynn L. Peseckis

Israel & Overseas Chair
Beth Wayne

Human Resources & Leadership Development Chair
Juliana Gendelman

Members-at-Large
Stephanie Gitlin
Charles A. Gottesman
Arthur S. Loring*
Susan Shulman Pertnoy*

Immediate Past Board Chair
Barry S. Berg*

*Past Board Chair

Board of Directors

Marc Abramowitz

Andrew Alminana

Donald Berg

Marilyn Comiter

Rabbi Ryan Daniels

Steven Ellison

Diane Exter

Matthew Feuer

Sam H. Fisch

Robert C. Gordon

Robert Herzog

Scott H. Holtz

Benjamin Jacobson

Diane Kershenbaum

Jeffrey Keswin

Andrew Koerner

Anne E. Koons

Paul Kozloff

Arthur Lehrhoff

Patti Lehrhoff

Roslyn Leopold

Gary S. Lesser

Syndie T. Levien

Michael Margolis

Caroline Rafferty

Brett A. Sandala

Mindy Schneider

Madeline Schuster

Debbie Shapiro

Jessica A. Shapiro

Kevin S. Shapiro

Kedra Singer

Helene Weingarten

David Windreich

Addie Zubatkin

Partner Organizations

Alpert Jewish Family Service
Jennifer Lesser and Reuben Romirowsky

Mandel Jewish Community Center
Vivian F. Lieberman and Samantha Klein

Meyer Jewish Preparatory School
Robin B. Kanel and Richard Cuenca

Past Board Chairs

Sanford M. Baklor
Ira M. Gerstein
Raymond Golden
Susan Shulman Pertnoy
Hope Silverman

Professional Leadership Team

Michael Hoffman
President & CEO

Melissa Arden
Chief Planning Officer

Rachel Berg
Executive Director, William A. Meyer Jewish Community Foundation

Whitney Cherner
Vice President, Community Engagement

Leah Frankel
Chief of Staff

Josephine Gon
Executive Director, Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred

Lindsay Hirsch
Vice President, Mandel Center for Leadership Development

Leah Holczer
Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Melissa Hudson
Vice President, Women’s Philanthropy

Matthew Kernkraut
Executive Vice President

Elizabeth Klitzner
Vice President, Development

James Griffel
Vice President, Marketing

Kate Lester
Vice President, Major Gifts

Jeff Trynz
Chief Marketing Officer

Interested in joining our professional team?

Jewish Palm Beach
Leadership Circle

Celebrating the visionary leaders of Jewish Palm Beach who provide the steadfast support needed today, members create transformative philanthropic impact through their ongoing commitment of $50,000 or more to Federation’s Annual Campaign.

Financials

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is entrusted with managing the philanthropic resources of our community. In keeping with our commitment to accountability and transparency, our audited financial statements and IRS 990 forms are available here.

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