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 Fing[...] Volunteer Spotlight June 2022: Milo Beyene
Posted 4 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[...] Volunteer Spotlight April 2022: Ted Peilen
Posted 4 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 syna[...] Volunteer Spotlight March 2022: Eva Neubeck
Posted 4 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, [...] Volunteer Spotlight January 2022: Kori Savitt
Posted 4 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 m[...] Volunteer Spotlight December 2021: Harry Engel
Posted 4 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 [...] Volunteer Spotlight – September 2021: Louisa Hext
Posted 5 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 graduat[...] Volunteer Spotlight – July 2021: Sheryl Rutzick
Posted 5 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 assi[...] Volunteer Spotlight – May 2021: Stuart Samsky
Posted 5 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[...] Volunteer Spotlight – March 2021: Judy Witebsky
Posted 5 years ago
This month’s featured volunteer is Judy Witebsky, who is one of the original founders of the “Keeping the Spirit Alive” Caregiver Conference that JFCS co-hosts. This year’s caregiver conference will be he[...]