March 2021
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting Zoom
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »The Tikkun Middot Project
The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »Birmingham Jewish Federation Annual Campaign Speaker Event
Please join us for an intriguing and powerful evening featuring Mosab Hassan Yousef, a Palestinian who worked undercover for Israel's internal security service Shin Bet from 1997 to 2007. The information Yousef supplied prevented dozens of suicide attacks and assassinations of Israelis, exposed numerous Hamas cells, and assisted Israel in hunting down many militants, including the incarceration of his own father, a Hamas leader, Sheikh Hassan Yousef. Yousef will help us understand Islamic ideologues and have hope for achieving peace…
Find out more »Community Program: Finding Refuge – How the Dominican Republic and Mexico Responded
Speaker: Christina Chavarria, Program Coordinator, Levine Institute for Holocaust Education, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum In July 1938, delegates from 32 countries, including the United States, met at the Evian Conference in France to discuss options for settling Jewish refugees fleeing from Nazi Germany. The Dominican Republic was the only participating country that was willing to accept additional refugees. Why? What were the prospects for refugees seeking a safe haven in Latin America? This presentation will draw from the United…
Find out more »Shalem: “Game Change: Climate Hope and Action for a Secure Future” with John Northrop
Join us for a special Shalem program on climate wellness! John Northrop is Birmingham Group Leader for Citizens’ Climate Lobby/Citizens’ Climate Education (CCL/CCE). CCL/CCE is an international, non-profit, non-partisan, 99 percent volunteer organization devoted to climate education, advocacy, and action. John is a former journalist, first as a photographer and reporter for the Birmingham News, later as environmental, then City Hall reporter for the Birmingham Post-Herald; he also has been a writer-photographer-editor for the Birmingham Reporter (an early 1970s Southside weekly) and…
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »CJFS Executive Committee Meeting
CJFS Executive Committee Meeting
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »Podcast Dinner Club: Political theology, Messianism and Zionism with The Jewish Story
Our new series of Podcast Dinner Clubs are ideal for busy people who love learning! Structured like a book club, we’ll meet each session with a different host and listen together to segments of a podcast, pausing for discussion. Podcast dinner clubs come with free snack drop-offs for those who register in advance, so that we can nosh and socialize! Registration information can be found on the Temple Beth El calendar, and if you’d like to learn about hosting…
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »PJ Library’s : Passover, Its in the Bag! – Its Crunch Time!
Its in the Bag monthly programs from PJ Library. Your Bag has ingredients for Passover friendly granola. Zoom in to make it together.
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »JCRC Lunch & Learn
This month's topic is Mass incarceration and prison overcrowding in Alabama
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »JCRC Lunch & Learn
The JCRC has launched a "Lunch & Learn” series to raise awareness and educate our community about area organizations, who, in the spirit of Tikkun Olam, are working to repair our world.
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »April 2021
Jewish Resilience with the Institute of Southern Jewish Life
A Jewish proverb implores us: "Ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders. Come together for "Jewish Resilience," a 60 minute virtual program to learn how communities can build resilience with Jewish ritual, psychological understanding, and connection through helping others. We will explore our people's resilience through our Exodus from Egypt with a tactile mediation, draw wisdom from Jewish practices that encourage social support to keep us going, and identify resilience-building strategies that reach across generations. Register here:…
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »Inter-everything Virtual Meet Up
In February we met as an “inter-everything” group to share recipes, swap stories and “cook-a-long.” In April, on the heels of the Passover/Easter week, we’ll have a chance to gather around cutting-edge interfaith content for stimulating discussion and meaningful socializing. This workshop is planned with busy parents and individuals in mind; no pre-work required, just come ready to watch a short, interesting video, and to listen and share. Those who register by April 1st will receive a free drink kit…
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »Yom HaAtzmaut: Virtual Tour of Israel
The LJCC invites the community to travel with us to Eretz Yisrael (The Land of Israel). Julian Resnick will be our guide as we virtually tour a few of Israel's most popular sites and secret gems. After the virtual tour, Julian will host a live question and answer session from his home in Israel. This special program is part of our week-long Israel To-GO Yom HaAtzmaut celebration. Julian is a highly respected Israeli tour guide who has guided many trips…
Find out more »BHEC Board of Directors Meeting
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting Zoom
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »The Tikkun Middot Project
The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »Yom HaAtzmaut: Virtual Paint Night
Grab a glass of wine, your computer, and your creativity. We will supply the paints, brushes, and a canvas so you can create your own piece of art. Birmingham's own Sari Menaker will lead us through a painting class inspired by Menashe Kadishman. Kadishman was an Israeli sculptor, painter, and graphic artist best known for his colorful paintings of sheep and large-scale metal sculptures. Not an artist? No wories. There is no need to be a great painter for this…
Find out more »Hadassah Zoom Panel Discussion – Rosenwald Documentary
Please join Hadassah for a panel discussion after screening Aviva Kempners Rosenwald : The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities.
Find out more »Yom HaAtzmaut: Israel’s History Through Comedy with Benji Lovitt
The LJCC invites the community to join us on Zoom to enjoy the hilariously funny Benji Lovitt. Benji has been translating the Israel experience through laughter since his aliyah flight landed in 2006. Now he's bringing his jokes to the Birmingham community to celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut! This program is supported by the Morris & Joe Sirote LJCC Jewish Education Fund.
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »Hadassah Book Club – Discussion of: The Book of Lost Names by Kristen Harmel. Facilitator, Star Bloom
New participants are welcome to join us on Zoom for a lively discussion. Please contact Tammi Caldwell-Horn for Zoom link (tamarmichal67@gmail.com)
Find out more »Sister Cities Cultural Exchange Series
Stay tuned for more info!
Find out more »Partnership Together Cultural Exchange Series
stay tuned for more information!
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »Bearing Witness: Stories of the Holocaust – “Second Generation/First Person: Memory, History and Poetry”
Anna Wrobel, American historian, teacher, and Holocaust Studies educator, uses original poetry as a creative means for historical and cultural transmission. Family events and memories are framed in scholarly, historical contexts. Student inquiry and commentary will direct discussion after the reading of several poems on diverse aspects of the Shoah. The presentation includes related references to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in the often tragic month of April. Anna’s love for Dr. King was established in early…
Find out more »JCRC Lunch & Learn: The Morgan Project
Each month the JCRC offers programs to educate and raise awareness on community organizations and initiatives. This month, Lisa McNair and Charles Morgan III will talk about The Morgan Project, a local initiative founded in the summer of 2020 to provide meaningful actions and programs to help eradicate systemic racism through education and difficult conversations.
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »CJFS Board Meeting
April 21 CJFS Board Meeting
Find out more »Podcast Dinner Club
Our new series of Podcast Dinner Clubs are ideal for busy people who love learning! Structured like a book club, we’ll meet each session with a different host and listen together to segments of a podcast, pausing for discussion. Podcast dinner clubs come with free snack drop-offs for those who register in advance, so that we can nosh and socialize! Registration information can be found on the Temple Beth El calendar, and if you’d like to learn about hosting a…
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »T Marie King with Beth El
More details coming soon!
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »JewCurious?
Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…
Find out more »Book Talk with Dr. Joshua Rothman – The Ledger and the Chain: A Biography of the Domestic Slave Trade
Join TBE community member and Chair of the University of Alabama History Department for a discussion of his new book, The Ledger and the Chain: A Biography of the Domestic Slave Trade. In his book Rothman explores the lives and stories of three prominent slave traders. This virtual event will include time for audience Q & A! Register here for Zoom information: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvduCrqjIsE9GXDjLeh3AALiuja50ZdPtB
Find out more »May 2021
Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »Sister City Cultural Exchange Series
Sister City Cultural Exchange Series
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »BHEC Board of Directors Meeting
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting Zoom
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »The Tikkun Middot Project
The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…
Find out more »Hands Up Together 2021
CJFS Virtual Hands Up Together 2021
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »Beth El Religious School
What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »CJFS Executive Committee Meeting
May 19th CJFS Executive Committee Meeting
Find out more »“The New Jewish Canon”: A Conversation about Contemporary Judaism
The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…
Find out more »June 2021
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting Zoom
Find out more »The Tikkun Middot Project
The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…
Find out more »Sister Cities Cultural Exchange Series
Stay tuned for more info!
Find out more »Partnership Together Cultural Exchange Series
Stay tuned for more information!
Find out more »CJFS Board Meeting
June 16 CJFS Board Meeting
Find out more »Sister Cities Cultural Exchange Series
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Find out more »Partnership Together Cultural Exchange Series
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Find out more »Birmingham Hadassah Book Club. The Vanishing Half written by Brit Bren, facilitator, Marlene Waller
The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bren Please contact Tami Caldwell -Horn ( tamarmichal67@gmail.com ) for Zoom link.
Find out more »July 2021
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting Zoom
Find out more »The Tikkun Middot Project
The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…
Find out more »CJFS Executive Committee Meeting
CJFS Executive Committee Meeting
Find out more »August 2021
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting
BHEC Board of Directors Meeting Zoom
Find out more »CJFS Board Meeting
August 11 CJFS Board Meeting
Find out more »Birmingham Hadassah Book Club: Code Name Helaine, by Ariel Lawhon
Please contact Tammi Caldwell-Horn (tamarmichal67@gmail.com) for Zoom link New participants warmly invited
Find out more »L’Chaim
L'Chaim is the primary annual fundraiser for the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center. The event includes music, speeches, and even some drama, and honors a local individual for distinguished service to the community (details forthcoming). See past years' events here. As it was in 2020, this year's event will be virtual.
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