Topic

Volunteerism

Allan Nachman
August 31, 2017

Defining Community Leadership
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Past President of the United Jewish Foundation (UJF), ardent fundraiser and supporter of all things Jewish Detroit and Israel, selected by his peers for listing in “The Best Lawyers in America,” a real estate attorney with the soul of an artist, a community volunteer since his teen years, energetic as ever as Co-Founder and Exec Director of the non-profit Cabaret 313: this is Allan Nachman – recipient of Federation’s highest honor, the 2017 Fred M. Butzel Award.

November 4, 2016

The Quiet Philanthropists
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Fourth generation Detroiters, married 37 years, Sue Ellen and Alan Jay Kaufman have been active and ardent supporters of educational, civic and Jewish communal causes since their days as young lawyers in Federation’s “Junior Division” and “Women’s Department.” Steadily and quietly through the years, they have dedicated their energies and resources where their hearts have led them.

Linda Z. Klein
September 1, 2016

Living the Legacy
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

She grew up on Velvet peanut butter and Krun-Chee potato chips – her father’s industry and inspiration. Daughter of Velvet Peanut Butter Company founder, Paul Zuckerman, Linda Z. Klein proudly maintains the Z in her name — her signature signifying her family legacy and her longtime role as a community leader, fundraiser and philanthropist.