2020 JSU Gala Journal

Remarks from JSU Chairperson
Paul Gallant
On behalf of the JSU Lay Leadership and the entire JSU Family is my honor
to welcome you to tonight’s special event in tribute to our very own Harvey
Greenstein and in memory of Esther Lyss-Greenstein. Harvey and Esther (a”h)
epitomize the overarching mission of JSU: Dedication to Jewish education,
Jewish identification and to Israel. These are the values that the JSU staff inspire
our community’s teens within their daily programs. On a personal level, being
able to honor Harvey and Esther during my tenure as JSU Chair is an extra bonus.
I have known Harvey and Esther for over 50 years. In fact, we initially met
volunteering for the Jewish Federation where we were indoctrinated with Jewish
Identification and the love for Israel, and we all became very close friends.
I would be remiss if I didn’t share what a privilege it is of being part of such a
transformational organization like JSU. The dedication and commitment that
our lay leaders demonstrate to ensure the continuity and strength of JSU is so
inspiring. The JSU professional team, led by our own, truly one of a kind, Rabbi
Mike, is one that is totally focused on inspiring the next generation of Jews and I
simply marvel at the lengths they will go to reach each and every teen whose path
they cross.
Then there is each of you, our JSU partners who share the JSU mission. Through
your partnership gifts, you are providing the means by which JSU is able to
have the success that it does. EVERYTHING and ANYTHING that JSU
accomplishes are your accomplishments. WE are all a team! We are all family!
So even though we may not be together in person tonight physically, we are still
all together under one umbrella, with a unified mission of creating a stronger and
brighter Jewish future.
Sincerely,
Paul Gallant
JSU Chairperson
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