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Alisha Pedowitz


At ten years old, Alisha Pedowitz felt a boost to her self-esteem when a counselor praised her as a super camper.
Barbara Friedman


Seven and a half years ago, Barbara Friedman was a resident at Beit T'Shuvah, a drug and alcohol treatment center.
Bill Kaplan


When Bill Kaplan began working at Camp JCA Shalom in Malibu, he saw the power that summer camping had in strengthening children’s Jewish identity.
Dana Robinson


Dana Robinson once thought that the downward dog yoga posture was the strangest thing she ever saw.
Fernando Montes-Rodriguez


When Fernando Montes-Rodriguez found himself in jail on his sixteenth birthday, he realized that he was at a crossroad. He could spend the rest of his life locked up, or choose a better life.
Jahmy Graham


As a kid growing up in the inner city, Jahmy Graham dreamed of becoming an attorney to right many wrongs around him.
Mara Kassoff


As a teenager, Mara Kassoff felt a strong connection to the Jewish Community, driving her to build a career in the Jewish nonprofit sector.
Nadine Zysman


As a child, Nadine Zysman knew that her parents were active volunteers in their commitment to make the world a better place. She hoped to find a career with that same noble objective.
Noelle Ito


In the first grade, Noelle Ito sold more cookies than anyone else in her Girl Scout troop, earning her a prize and launching her career in fundraising.
Yuhadhi Sundaramoorthy


Yuhadhi Sundaramoorthy always knew that he was good with numbers, especially in the 5th grade when he won a math competition by a landslide.
Sarala Waller


Sarala Waller's sister was not like other students in her school —but she deserved no less. Watching her sister struggle, Sarala vowed to one day help other children with special needs.