DOUBLE CHAI IN 2015 Bart Bookatz Age: 67 As a professional: Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel president From his profile: Bookatz has focused his time and energy on raising security in the Jewish community through his involvement in the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s security committee. “I want people in this community to feel safe going to any Jewish event or organization,” he said. He has raised the security profile by increasing security guard presence at Jewish events and religious organizations.
Michael Cantor Age: 46 As a professional: Allegro Realty Advisors managing director From his profile: As American Jewish Committee Cleveland’s president, Cantor connects our region to AJC’s global mission. He has advocated in dozens of diplomatic meetings on a range of issues of concern to global Jewry. In addition, Cantor focuses on bridge-building with ethnic and religious communities as well as advocating on behalf of Israel’s security.
Jennifer Chestnut Age: 40 As a professional: Hillel International vice president for campus partnerships From her profile: Chestnut servesas a key liaison for college campuses in the Midwest, as well as working to grow partnerships and shared responsibility between Hillel International, college and university leaders, and local Jewish community leaders. She also helps students face and overcome issues on campus, including antiIsrael rhetoric and the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.
Nan Cohen Age: 57 As a professional: Creekside Financial Advisors owner and CEO From her profile: Cohen believes people associated with a passion will provide a larger, positive impact to the community. Using extensive connections, she joins people with their passions through job searches and fundraising, which create a positive impact. Through her chair position for Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Women’s Philanthropy, she connects with Jewish women throughout the community, contributing to the engagement of all Jews. cjn.org/source
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