Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley

About//JFS-LV Board of Directors - 2006-07


Ken Greene Treasurer				Sherree Listwa Recording Secretary

	President Beverly Volk			Phyllis Ringel, PhD Executive Director

Dr. Jonathan Munves	Atty. Jay Scherline	Leslie Weinstock	Howard Sherer	Dr. Michael Weinstock

Alla Kligman	Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner	Barbara Hoffman	Rabbi Allen Juda	Ellen Hof

Aliette Abo	Patricia Glascom	Mark Blass	Tama A. Fogelman	Tama Lee Barsky

Jerry Nepon	Sandra Tenney	Atty. James Wimmer	Linda Weiner	Alvin Mishkin (hon)

JFS-LV Board Members in the News

Jay Scherline

Attorney Jay Scherline received the Human Relations Award from the Allentown Human Relations Commission. The Commission presents the annual award to Allentown residents who have helped foster better understanding and human relations among its citizens by encouraging unity and growth toward a truly integrated society. In addition to serving on JFS-LV's Board of Directors, Attorney Scherline has been a Northeast Pennsylvania Representative and Liason for the Anti-Defamation League, President and Director of the Charles Kline Lodge of Bnai Brith, and Director of the Hispanic-American League of Artists.

Michael Weinstock

Dr. Michael S. Weinstock was named the first holder of the Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital Endowed Chair in Emergency Medicine. One of the first emergency medicine physicians in the country thirty years ago, he is chair of Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network's Department of Emergency Medicine. His leadership helped oversee a hospital-wide initiative that reduced patients‚ average length of stay in the emergency room and allowed them to be seen sooner. The Department of Emergency Medicine also helped fund research for the Heart Help for Women program, which educates Lehigh Valley women, their families and regional doctors and nurses on unique issues related to women's heart health.

JFS-LV congratulates Attorney Scherline and Doctor Weinstock.

Aliette Abo

On December 22, 2006, youngsters from the Children's Home of Easton enjoyed a special day, just for them, through the thoughtfulness of Aliette Abo and her friend, Kathy DeGrosta. Aliette is a board member of JFS-LV.

Aliette and Kathy organized a trip to the new Rave Theater, where the children saw "The Pursuit of Happiness," followed by dinner at Pizza D'Oro Restaurant and a basketball game at Lafayette College. The women also collected donated college sweatshirts and goodies from Just Born for the youths. The Rave Theater donated tickets and even brought food to the seated youngsters.

In an article for the Express-Times, Aliette explained the origin of her idea: "I went to the movies with my husband and saw a preview for "Happy Feet," and I wanted to share happiness with people."

The happiness she gave the children is something Aliette hopes they will always remember."I hope they remember the day and do something nice for someone else, when they have the opportunity to do so," she says. "We learn in Judaism that saving one person is like saving the world. I hope these children never stop believing in themselves and remember that one person can make a difference."

JFS-LV is fortunate to have Aliette on its board of directors, along with many other dedicated people who are improving life in our community.

Tama Lee Barsky

Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley is delighted to honor Tama Lee Barsky as Volunteer of the Year 2006.

Tama Lee has donated her time, talents and experience to help JFS-LV in many ways. She chaired our wedding gown sale in January, a project that generated $3,000 to benefit the agency. Twenty gowns have been sold, and Tama Lee continues to help brides-to-be choose from among the beautiful dresses that still remain on sale at JFS-LV. With a professional background in retail and sales, Tama brings valuable expertise and skill to the project. Tama Lee was assisted with the wedding gown sale by committee members Tama Fogelman, Aliette Abo, Alla Kligman, Roz Birnbaum, Sandy Zales, Linda Weiner, and Beverly Volk.

A member of JFS-LV’s Board of Directors, Tama Lee also makes friendly visits to a senior residing in an assisted living community.

Born and raised in Hazleton, Tama Lee has always loved working with and helping people. While in Hazleton, she was president of her synagogue’s sisterhood and volunteered for United Way and the Chamber of Commerce. She delivered Meals on Wheels and served on their board. Now, she is devoted to her volunteer work for A Perfect Fit for Working Women, an organization that provides clothing and accessories to women re-entering the work force.

Tama Lee attended Cedar Crest College. She has lived in Philadelphia as well as Allentown, her present home. She is the mother of a son, who is a certified public accountant, and a daughter, who is a catering manager for a hotel and conference center. Tama Lee has five grandchildren. Her interests include reading, mah-jongg, bridge, movies, and shopping.

Volunteering for JFS-LV has been eye-opening for Tama Lee. “Until I got involved, I didn’t know the scope of what Jewish Family Service does,” she said. “I am amazed at all the services the agency offers - adoption, the food baskets. These are all wonderful.”

Most of all, she loves people and enjoys meeting new friends through her work at JFS-LV. “I am very pleased to be here,” she says.

We are pleased to have Tama Lee and thank her for her dedication and enthusiasm.