Norman Lipoff Presented by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
I identify with the Jewish people and view myself as a link in the chain of Jewish history. It is my heritage and I am proud of it. The Jewish people have suffered through the centuries, but we are still here. Although I am not observant, I believe we should respect every Jew regardless of their background, dress or religious practices. This is a part of advancing the unity of the Jewish people, which is important. After taking various leadership positions during college and in my
Norman Lipoff
early professional career, I increasingly felt I should devote my efforts to activities that were meaningful to me. In the early seventies, I was invited to join the National Young Leadership Cabinet of United Jewish Appeal (UJA). It was there that I encountered peers that I could relate to who cared deeply about being Jewish and about Israel. It had a strong impact on me. I found what was most meaningful to me.
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