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HIAS Pennsylvania’s 2023 Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) Volunteer Appreciation Awards
Thanking our volunteers, who, in times of crisis and calm, constantly step
up to “repair the world” by supporting immigrants and refugees.
Wednesday, October 18th
5PM to 7PM
In Person at the Philadelphia Ethical Society
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Honoring
Recipient of the Adele Lipton Award for Extraordinary Community Service
Arlene Freiman
For her help with clients preparing to take their citizenship test
and supporting Pre-K to 8th Grade English language learners
About the Adele Lipton Award for Extraordinary Community Service
Through her nearly 40 years of Board service, Adele (pictured left) exemplified tikkun olam. Adele‘s mother was only 15 years old when she was helped by HIAS, Inc. in New York after arriving from Poland. Their aid to her mother made such a profound impression that Adele chose to share her gifts with HIAS Pennsylvania in service of immigrants and immigrant justice.
The Adele Lipton Award is given to the person who best exemplifies her extraordinary commitment to education, social justice, community service and tikkun olam – repairing the world.
Honored for Their Pro Bono Legal Services
Michael Donnini, Esq. & Kiersten McMonagle (Comcast)
For their representation of clients seeking green cards and temporary protected status
Karen Maxim, Esq.
For her exceptional pro bono representation of youth clients
Honored for Extraordinary Service to the Refugee Community
Les Weiss
For providing custom-made beds for refugees
