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JFCS BOARD SPOTLIGHT: JOSH SACHS
By Donna O'Steen, Jewish Family & Community Services
Josh Sachs’ roots run deep in the Jewish community. His family history proves it. Josh is the great, great grandson to Reverend Benjamin Safer (z”l), who served as Rabbi at Hebrew Orthodox Congregation B’nai Israel (now the Jacksonville Jewish Center), from 1902-1912. His great, great grandmother, Mary Safer (z”l), worked as a caterer at a kosher deli owned by Benjamin’s brother, Jacob. Josh grew up in Jacksonville. He attended the University of Florida where he studied Political Science and was a student member of AIPAC.
After graduating, Josh worked at Hertz, where he spent seven years in a management position before accepting a position at ADP as an Josh Sachs with wife Jennifer and family. HR/Business one individual can make our Consultant. In the seven years community and the world he has been there, he has around us a better place. Josh achieved many President’s Club awards and accolades for applies this idea to his work and to his life. outstanding service. Josh joined the JFCS Board Josh is driven by his belief in of Directors in 2017. When the concept of Tikkun Olam. asked why he chose JFCS, Josh The simple act of making a responded: “I want to help the positive impact in the life of
community, and that’s what JFCS does.” During 2020’s pandemic, Josh set a goal to help as many people has he could through JFCS’s Holiday program. He and his wife Jennifer organized a Neighborhood Gift Drive. Together, the neighborhood provided gifts for over 50 children. Josh enjoys spending time with his family. He has one son, Noah, and twin girls, Cecily and Ella. His hobbies include fishing, boating, going to the beach and coaching T-ball. JFCS is thankful for Josh. We appreciate you and thank you for your service. You rock!
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