Helene Berger Presented by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Early in life, Helene was engaged in her community. As a sophomore in a 4,000-student high school, Helene was selected to present Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt the yearly award to the person who did most in America to further brotherhood and tolerance. After her talk, Mrs. Roosevelt informed the principal that she was taking Helene for the rest of the day to the United Nations. In the long limo ride from Brooklyn to the UN, they talked about life, and goals and dreams. As a young mother, Helene was chosen to be the charter president of the new Highland Oaks Elementary School PTA. She served as a member of the first Dade County Commission on the Status of Women and in numerous other capacities.
Helene found her calling when she was asked to serve on the Greater Miami Jewish Federation board in 1972. Helene spent the next forty-plus years serving the Jewish Community in leadership positions, locally and nationally.
In Miami, as President of the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE); Chair of Women’s Philanthropy; and Recipient of the Lion of Judah award.
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