(HIAS), an agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. HIAS required me to check in every month or so to monitor my physical and mental health. I met my husband, Michael, on a blind date and we were married on August 31, 1963. Our four children, Jeffrey, Marty, Elise and Steven, are all actively engaged in the Miami Jewish community. They each
married wonderful spouses and have blessed us with 17 grandchildren. For Michael and I, nothing is more important than family and living a Jewish life. I
spent my days working at our family-owned business, Sweet Paper. At night, I would focus on my volunteer responsibilities, working on ad journals and holding meetings and fundraisers in my home. Our first involvement in the Jewish community began with Scheck Hillel Community School (originally named Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School, in memory of Michael’s father). In 1970, we became one of the school’s founding families and our son, Jeffrey, became one of the first 60 children who attended. Eventually I was privileged to become the President of the school. Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus became the synagogue where our family celebrated all of the Jewish holidays and life cycle events together. I was proud to serve as its President. Through the Federation, I was primarily involved in Women’s Division and was a Past President.
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