the answer was always yes.” For the Coopermans, family always came first and their love and support for their daughters, Diane and Sandy was unconditional. “My parents had a traditional marriage; my father was in charge. Yet, he raised my sister Sandy and I to be independent women. It was important to him that we succeeded on our own. Education was a priority and he took a lot
of pride when I received my doctorate,” shared Diane. “A Cooperman is not a quitter,” was something that Sidney was often heard saying. Sidney and Lorraine Cooperman left a lasting legacy to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation through a generous gift in their will making them Forever Pacesetters and Lorraine a Forever Lion. Each year,
Family photo at Boys Town of Jerusalem Dinner honoring Sidney
a Pacesetter-level gift is made in their names to the Federation/ UJA annual campaign ensuring that their support of the Miami Jewish community and Israel, as well as their Jewish values, will continue in perpetuity. “I’m so proud that their legacy of Jewish philanthropy will continue. I’m equally proud that their commitment to our Jewish community will also continue through me and my husband, Stephen, and my children, Benjamin, Robin, Joshua and Mollie,” said Diane.
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