a summer in Israel, which I can only describe as transformative and it deepened the bond I felt to my Jewish homeland. It was truly life-changing to experience that feeling again when I took my niece with me on Federation’s 2012 Israel MegaMission. I am a firm believer in the importance of Tzedakah , family and Jewish tradition. There are so many charitable organizations to support, but Jews are primarily the only ones who will support other Jews. That is why I have been so supportive of Jewish causes. I’ve also been very involved in LGBT, arts and political issues through organizations like Keshet, Miami Jewish Film Festival and the South Florida Jewish Chorus, of which I am the Founder. Being both gay and Jewish has given me a unique perspective and sensitivity to what it feels like to be a minority. Although I don’t have children of my own, I feel a great responsibility for taking care of the next generation of Jews – L’dor V’dor . As a 30-plus year contributor to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation UJA/Annual Campaign, I am extremely passionate about their work to strengthen Jewish life and invest in programs that build Jewish knowledge, identity and peoplehood. It is why I’m also so involved with the University of Miami Hillel, March of the Living and Holocaust Memorial on Miami Beach as a Board Member. It is important to me that the legacy I leave reflects my current charitable priorities. That is why I chose to make such a significant gift to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation in my
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