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Recognizing visionary leaders whose generosity shapes a thriving Jewish Palm Beach community.

Through annual gifts of $50,000 or more, members drive transformative change, ensuring a stronger Jewish future in Palm Beach and beyond.

The inspirational philanthropy of the Leadership Circle sets an example for leadership giving, which is critical to our collective Jewish future. Members exemplify the Jewish value of K’lal Yisrael (a shared commitment to one another) while embracing and responding to the anticipated and unforeseen needs of the community.

Your Leadership Strengthens our Jewish Future and Supports our Community's Growth

Direct Impact

Your generosity funds life-changing programs-from Jewish education to community security.

Meaningful Legacy

Ensure Jewish life thrives for future generations through your commitment.

Personal Connection

Join a network of influential individuals who share your values and passion for giving.

Exclusive Access

Private events, briefings with global Jewish leaders, and intimate gatherings with like-minded philanthropists.

Recognition & Influence

Be celebrated as a visionary leader shaping the Jewish future in Palm Beach.

Honorary Chairs

“It is our responsibility and duty as Jews to offer support to the most vulnerable among us.”

– Richard A. Friedman

“I have a philosophy which I refer to as ‘engaged philanthropy,’ which means I like to be actively engaged in the organizations I support. The Palm Beach Jewish community needs that support.”

– Peter May
Portrait of Honorary Chair, Jonathan Tisch.

“Partnering with local organizations such as the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is even more critical during this unprecedented and uncertain time. We have a responsibility, wherever and however possible, to continue to support their primary role.”

– Jonathan Tisch

Members are acknowledged annually on Federation’s website and in several publications, including the Palm Beach Daily News and Federation’s Honor Roll, in addition to being listed as the H. Irwin Levy Founders Event Committee.Leadership Circle members also benefit from Federation’s VIP concierge service to arrange curated site visits and family volunteer opportunities.

Our Community Is Growing

While some of us have enjoyed life in Palm Beach for years, we are now seeing a significant migration of new and younger residents from all over the country. This community is now recognized as “Wall Street South,” with many employees of financial services firms establishing roots here. As we continue to flourish as a center of Jewish life, we anticipate 200,000 people will live in local Jewish households by 2026.

The Jewish Palm Beach Leadership Circle plans for this growth in a way that sets an inspirational example for Jewish communities worldwide.

We are building, leading and advancing Jewish Palm Beach through an exciting era considerably different from the one our community founders created six decades ago. This requires enterprising, thinking and planning for existing and future needs: 

  • Mental health services for people of all ages, with special attention to young parents
  • Financial assistance for families so they can participate in Jewish life
  • Nutritious meals for those facing economic uncertainty

     

  • Programs to proactively combat antisemitism and anti-Israel activity
  • Security resources for local Jewish organizations and life-saving emergency preparedness training

Impact that Leads

Leadership Circle members fuel bold giving and lasting change.

Total amount raised from leadership circle for all campaigns in 2025
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Total amount raised from leadership circle members for AC25
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Jewish Palm Beach Leadership Circle Members

List reflects members as of 5.15.2025

Mindy & Gene Aaron

Anita & Marc Abramowitz

Abramson Foundation

Marilyn & Bruce Alexander

Daris & Martin Alloy

Anonymous

Christina Baker

Arlene I. Kaufman z”l & Sanford M. Baklor

Dorothy & Martin Bandier

Judy & Ron Baron

Herbert Bearman Foundation

Marjorie G. & Barry S. Berg

Eileen Berman

Judy & Howard Bernick

Kay & Peter Bernon

Jill & Jay Bernstein

Vanessa & Anthony Beyer

Mickey & Lawrence Beyer

Jill & J Darius Bikoff

Penny & Harold Blumenstein

Roberta & Stanley Bogen

Tina & Jeffrey Bolton

Kristin & Jason Brauth

Rita & Charles Bronfman

Cindy Anderson & Jerome Canty

Clo & Charles S. Cohen

John D. Cohen

Julie F. & Peter D. Cummings

Christine & Alan Curtis

Barbara & Harold Danenberg

Bonnie Dwares

Frances z”l& Kenneth Eisenberg

Tootsie & Mark Eisenberg

Natalie & Edward Emerson

Ken Endelson

Gail & Alfred Engelberg

Lynn & Stuart Epstein

Diane & Neil Exter

Sara & Charles Fabrikant

Susan & Leonard Feinstein

Beth & Richard Fentin

Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

Marjorie & Stephen Fiverson

Phylis P. Fogelson

Audrey & James Foster

Susan & Richard A. Friedman

Susan & Alan z”l Fuirst

Alice & Nathan Gantcher

Lynne & Marvin Garelick

Lori & Bruce Gendelman

Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin

Elizabeth & Benjamin Gordon

Suzanne & John Golden

Linda & Ray Golden

Helaine & Fred Gould

Guterman Family Foundation

J. Ira z”l & Nicki Harris Family Foundation

Nancy & Joel Hart

Esther & Robert Heller

Janet & Arthur Hershaft

Marina & Andrew Jacobson

Kathy & Mitchell Jacobson

Sheila & Bob Josephberg

Allison & Warren Kanders

Joseph Samuel Kanfer

Francine & Steven Katz

Marilyn L. & Stanley M. Katz

Elaine & Henry Kaufman

Dorothy & Sidney Kohl

Anne E. Koons

Roberta & Paul Kozloff

Jane & Arnold Lampert

Mindy Schneider & Michael Lesser, M.D.

Syndie T. Levien

Simone & David Levinson

Wendy & Larry Levy

Stacey K. & Mark F. Levy

Karen & Paul Levy

Vivian Lieberman

Cynthia & Peter Liebman

Erna & Sam Liebovich

Vicki & Arthur S. Loring

Justina & Gary Lowenthal in memory of Lester and Beatrice Meinstein

Bente S. Lyons

Sondra & David S. Mack

Phyllis & William L. Mack

Jack, Joseph & Morton Mandel Foundation

Susan & Morris Mark

Iris Markel

Patricia Raber Max & Kenneth Max

Leni & Peter May

Carol & Paul Mendez

Drs. Daisy & John Merey

William A. Meyer

Hilarie & Mitchell Morgan

David Moscow

Anita & Robert Naftaly

Stacy & Keith Palagye

Pamela & Edward S. Pantzer

Myrna & Spencer Partrich

Susan Shulman Pertnoy & Ronnie Pertnoy

Lynn & Frank Peseckis

Ina & Murray Pitt

Harold D. & Annette Price Family foundation and Ron Price

Dr. & Mrs. David Rabinowitz

John Raggio & Dr. Donna Kesselman Raggio

Barbara & Frank Resnek

Patty & Charles Ribakoff

GMR Foundation, the Herzog and Leob Families

Ellen & Richard Richman

Debbie & Cliff Robbins

Elizabeth Rose

The Edward John and Patricia Rosenwald Foundation

Leslie & Thomas A. Rosin

Susan & Darrell Ross

Lyn M. Ross

Elaine & Lawrence Rothenberg

Robin & Mark Rubenstein

Dundi & Lyon Sachs

Cyma & Edward Satell

Judith & S. Lawrence Schlager

Eva & Marvin Schlanger

Marjorie & Richard Schneidman

Cari& Jeffrey Schnipper

Joan Serchuck

Marsha & Jerry Seslowe Philanthropic Fund

Liz Lange & David Shapiro

Debra Shapiro

Betsy R. & Richard Sheerr

Bonnie Osher & Peter Sherman, M.D.

Shirley & Jack Silver

Marlene & Martin Silver

Hope & Gene Silverman

Lainey & Beryl Simonson

Paul E. Singer Foundation

Paul & Emily Singer Family Foundation

Barbara & Randy Smith

Judy & Robert Snyder

Cindy Levine & Marc Solomon

Sydelle B. Sonkin

Abigail Klem Spector & Warren Spector

Diane & Marc Spilker

Ronnie Di Paolo & Laddie Stern

Lisa & Steven Tananbaum

Robyn & Leonard Tannenbaum

Rita & Burtonz”l Tansky

Carole Solomon & Charles Tapiero

A. Alfred Taubman Foundation

Linda & Myron z”l Teitelbaum

Nicole & David Tepper and The Tepper Foundation

Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch

Robbi & Bruce Toll

Wendy & Douglas Topkis

Simone & Kerry Vickar

Penni & Steve Weinberg

Helene & David Weingarten

Beth & Leonard Wilf

Jane & Mark Wilf

Christine Hikawa & David Windreich

Carol Wolowitz

Marilyn & Walter Wolpin

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