Dr. Arie Gutman is relatively new to the Jewish Federation of Broward County, but his commitment to Jewish causes is life-long, and he is already making an impact here in South Florida. An immigrant to Israel from the Moldova region of the Soviet Union, Arie splits his time now between Florida and Israel.
Read About Broward County's Jewish Leaders
January, 2012 Edition
Dr. Arie Gutman
Barbara Goldberg
Barbara Goldberg is President of O’Connell & Goldberg, one of South Florida’s top independent public relations firms, which she co-founded in 1993. Although running a busy firm takes up significant time, she has been involved with Jewish Federation for as long as she can remember.
Susan Manella, D.O.
Susan Manella, D.O. first became involved with the Jewish Federation of Broward County in the late 80’s. It was important to her and her husband, Ross, to get involved in a Jewish organization that supported Jews locally, in Israel and around the world.
Ellen Kushner
For Ellen Kushner, playing an active role within the Jewish Federation of Broward County is ingrained in her blood. As a member of a family who has always been very active within the Jewish community, it was second nature for her to give back and become a dynamic component to the Federation’s Women’s Division. A proud Lion, Ellen sits on the Women’s Division board and holds the position of the Lion of Judah chair. She was first introduced to the Jewish Federation of Broward County by her cousin who was very involved and after attending one luncheon, she was hooked.
Brett Robins
Wanting to know what it meant to be a Jew, Brett Robins went on one of the first ever High School in Israel trips to experience Judaism for himself. Enjoying the program thoroughly, he was then given the opportunity to attend Project Otzma after completing his undergraduate studies. As an American on a year long volunteer program in Israel, he was placed with an Israeli host family. From that year on, Judaism took on a whole new meaning to Brett.

