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.
Tom Katz’s family ties with the Jewish Federation run deep. His grandfather and father were extremely involved with the United Jewish Appeal, and his family has long been associated with the Federation movement in South Florida. Tom’s father was president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hollywood years before the organization became the Jewish Federation of Broward County, and then became the first President of the newly-formed Jewish Federation of Broward County.
Alan Becker has been personally committed to the Jewish Federation of Broward County for more than 30 years. Several years ago he had the opportunity to travel to Israel with the Federation on two separate missions. Those experiences showed him the tremendous needs of the Jewish community both domestically and in Israel, and the important work that the Federation undertakes to meet those needs.
It doesn’t matter where Bill Gross is, the Federation will always be a constant in his life.
It has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Bill’s parents have been long time supporters of the Jewish Federation and instilled in their family that being a part of a community means to also give back to the community. When he moved to South Florida, Bill became active in the Jewish Federation of Broward County.
Throughout his childhood, Ira Coleman’s parents instilled in their children that it was important to give back to the community. So it was no surprise that the managing partner of the Miami office of McDermott, Will & Emery, became very active with the Jewish Federation, and is now the Communications Committee Chair for the Jewish Federation of Broward County. He is involved with the Federation because as a Jew, he feels it is important to give to other Jews who aren’t as fortunate.
