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Anita Byer

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Successful businesswoman realized the importance of the Jewish legacy as her children were growing up. Keeping the miracle of this faith and continuing the heritage is important to Anita Byer.

Family Ties

A South Florida native, Anita Setnor Byer feels she had a “Jewish Awakening” ten years ago. As one of three sisters, along with her parents David and Bernice, the family didn’t have a huge connection to any Jewish community, moving from Miami to Hollywood and later to West Palm Beach.

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Stephen Jackman

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

From humble roots
His grandfather owned a haberdashery on New York’s lower east side, and he grew up on a farm in Huntington, Long Island, where his father was a chicken farmer. From these humble beginnings, Steve Jackman rose to become the primary shareholder and chairman of the board of Seitlin Insurance, the largest independent insurance agency in the state of Florida.

The immediate past Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of Broward County, and a tireless volunteer who continues to serve on the Federation’s board of directors, Steve not only never forgets where he came from; he also remains extremely proud of his Jewish heritage.

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