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By: Orthodox Union - June 24, 2021
At its recent Gala, NCSY, the flagship youth movement of the Orthodox Union (OU), feted communal leaders who have invested in programs that have fostered Jewish continuity and identity. More than 300 supporters attended the event in-person, with an additional 300 screens viewing remotely. The guests of honor were long-time supporters, Becky and Avi Katz from Teaneck, NJ. Avi Katz currently serves as the chairman of the Orthodox Union’s Board of Governors and previously was chairman of NCSY.
The event also honored Home Depot Founder Bernie Marcus and hospitality titan Mike Leven as “Champions of the Jewish Future.” Over several decades, both have invested heavily in supporting initiatives geared towards inspiring teens to create stronger connections with their Jewish Identity, Marcus, through his sponsorship of RootOne Initiative, a program that heavily subsidized teens’ trips to Israel and Leven, through his Jewish Future Pledge initiatives and ongoing support of Southern NCSY.
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