Posted 2 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I am a retired physician, a pediatric pulmonologist, who most recently worked at the University of Minnesota from 2014–2022. I originally grew up in Wisconsin. I am married and have two grown children.
What motivated you to begin volunteer[...] Posted 2 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I am a 1961 graduate of North High School, went to the University of Minnesota for undergrad and law school (1969). I worked as a corporate attorney for Fingerhut Corporation before moving to Israel in 1974, where I worked as Purchasing Manager[...] Posted 2 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
About a year ago, I enrolled in the “Introduction to Judaism” course available at Temple Israel shortly after reading “Why Be Jewish? A Testament” by Edgar Bronfman Sr. I highly recommend the book, but especially the class. Over the wee[...] Posted 2 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I was born and raised in St. Louis Park, where I always had a connection to the local Jewish community growing up, whether through Talmud Torah, BBYO or synagogue. I went to college out-of-state and lived all over the country for several years [...] Posted 2 years ago
Eva Neubeck with her grandchildren
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?
I am a first generation American born to parents who fled Nazi Germany in 1939. Beautifully resilient people, their parenting style included nurturing meaningful friendships, creating supportive co[...] Posted 2 years ago
Kori Savitt, with her husband, Charles
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I’m a mom of three beautiful daughters and two great son-in-laws, a Baubie to three perfect grandkids, and I’ve been married to a wonderful man, Charles, for 40 years. I am a big sports fan and I love my d[...] Posted 2 years ago
Harry Engel, pictured with his wife, Sari, and their grandchildren, Harper, Oliver and Livienne.
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am an almost-forever resident of Minnesota having arrived here as a 3-year-old along with my twin brother, Randy, and our parents. My parents (of blesse[...] Posted 3 years ago
What is your background?
I was born and raised in London, England. My family are Ashkenazi Jews who emigrated from Vilna, Lithuania, and Moscow, Russia, over several generations. I came to the U.S. for graduate work in sociology in 1986, living in Columbus, Ohio. I was recruited by the Minn[...] Posted 3 years ago
What current volunteer role(s) do you have with JFCS and what volunteer role(s) have you held in the past?
My current volunteer role is as a driver for Garber Transportation. Once in a while, I will assist with delivering items to PJ Library families’ homes for virtual events taking plac[...] Posted 3 years ago
Stuart Samsky (left), pictured with his friend, Andy Stillman, who recruited him to volunteer for JFCS' newest food security project.
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am 65 years old and have been married to my wonderful wife, Kathy, for 38 years. I grew up in St. Louis Park and gra[...] 