Events and that led to her getting more involved on the South Dade board, which she ultimately chaired. Lezlie also served on a number of committees and chaired the Women’s Philanthropy Lion of Judah Breakfast. In 2007, she received the Robert Russell Fellowship Award, recognizing her deep commitment to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, in particular, the work Federation does overseas. For Lezlie, Jewish education and Israel engagement programs are a top priority. “These programs provide the next generation with a strong foundation of Jewish values which they can build upon during their life and help them navigate life’s challenges. My children, like me, went to Jewish Day School and Jewish sleep away camp; I spent nine summers at B’nai Brith Summer camp. These experiences have shaped our lives. It is also why Miguel and I are staunch supporters of Birthright Israel and Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living. My daughter is a Birthright Israel Alum and both my children participated in March of the Living. I’m proud that my son and my daughter and her husband continue to stay involved in Jewish life in Colorado.”
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