Nominate an Unsung Jewish heroine

The Irene Zehman Volunteer Award is presented each year by the Women’s Philanthropy Initiative of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland to an “unsung heroine” – a Jewish woman or group of women whose efforts on behalf of the Cleveland Jewish and/or general community have not been previously recognized, and who demonstrate the highest ideals and practices of volunteer service. Awardee(s) will be presented with a certificate and a check, payable to their favorite charity, at the Women’s Spring Luncheon in May. (Ed: Devorah Alevsky, Bina Drazin, Matan B’Sayser and Bikur Cholim are previous honorees.)

The Irene Zehman Volunteer Award was established in 1980 by Roslyn Z. Wolf and Judith Z. Sherman, both of blessed memory, in loving memory of their mother, Irene Zehman, who personified the attributes this award celebrates. Irene lived each day by these words: I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. Presently, this award is given by Irene’s proud granddaughters, Charna Sherman and Nancy Wolf.

The following factors should be considered when making a nomination:

• Scope and depth of service to the Jewish community
• Impact on the community
• Extent of ingenuity and creativity
• Depth of commitment
• Person or program not previously recognized for this service

Please Note: This award is for volunteer, direct service only.

To nominate an “unsung heroine,” please complete the application and return it via mail, fax or email by Friday, March 7th. All nominations are kept confidential. The awardee(s) will be selected by consensus of the Irene Zehman Volunteer Award Selection Committee.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hacker, Women’s Campaign Director at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, at 216.593.2792 or lhacker@jcfcleve.org.

Sincerely,

Beth Wain Brandon
Women’s Philanthropy Initiative Chair