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Ellen Kushner

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

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

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

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.