
Honoring the legacy of Donald Love, z"l, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey established the Love Impact Awards to celebrate those in our community who follow in Don's footsteps of volunteer work. Don was an innovator and always looked at how programs could make an impact in our community. The Love Impact Awards will honor local volunteers whose meaningful service has made a lasting difference in Southern New Jersey, just as Don’s lifetime of dedication and volunteerism did.
The Love Impact Awards celebrates award recipients across our Five Areas of Impact - Older Adults, Disability Services, Global Connections, Community Engagement, and Family & Youth. These Areas of Impact and their related programs and services offer comprehensive support to all ages and to the diverse needs and interests of our community. This year, we have added a sixth award, The Love Legacy Award, to celebrate Legacy Giving, which is essential for sustaining the programs and services across all Five Areas of Impact. Legacy Gifts help ensure our community will thrive for many years to come. We hope you will join us to honor the local volunteers whose work has made a lasting impact in the Southern New Jersey Jewish community.

Honoring the legacy of Donald Love, z"l, the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey established the Love Impact Awards to celebrate those in our community who follow in Don's footsteps of volunteer work. Don was an innovator and always looked at how programs could make an impact in our community. The Love Impact Awards will honor local volunteers whose sacred work has made a lasting impact in Southern New Jersey, just like Don's lifetime of volunteering did.
Our Jewish Federation and family of agencies distribute our resources into five Areas of Impact - Older Adults, Disability Services, Global Connections, Community Engagement, and Family & Youth. These Areas of Impact and their related programs and services offer comprehensive support to all ages and to the diverse needs and interests of our community. The Love Impact Awards honors local volunteers whose work has made a lasting impact in the Southern New Jersey Jewish Community in Legacy Giving and each of the Areas of Impact.
Help us celebrate Don's life by nominating a local volunteer that has made a positive impact in our Jewish community in one of our Areas of Impact.
Join us in celebrating the achievements of our community honorees.
Thursday, April 16
6pm
Lahn Social Hall, Katz JCC
Individual Ticket: $136
Enjoy elaborate hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dessert.
Catered by Deluxe Catering under the supervision of Keystone-K.
Register, become a sponsor, or purchase a tribute ad below.
Co-Chairs:
Mark Shapiro & Caroline Austin
Honorary Chair:
Judy Love
Congratulations to our Love Impact Award Winners!
Love Legacy
Jodi & Neil Levine
Disability Services
Susan Levine
Community Engagement
Susan Dermer
Older Adults
Alison Platt-Tarnopol
Global Connections
Jason Wolf
Family & Youth
Adrienne Rosenthal
Questions? Please contact Iris Snyder, Senior Project Manager, with any questions
at isnyder@jfedsnj.org or 856.751.9500 x1118.
For sponsorship or tribute ad questions, please contact Sarah Zalcmann, Development Associate,
at szalcmann@jfedsnj.org or 856.751.9500 x1279.
Nominations close on Tuesday, December 23.
Our 2024 Love Impact Award Winners
Older Adults – Louise Katz
Disability Services – Mindy Rosen
Global Connections – Avital Zeffren (Baked B’Ahava)
Community Engagement – Mark Shapiro
Family & Youth – Brooke Mailhiot