For our 11th annual mensch list, we once again invited your nominations of extraordinary volunteers in our community, and again the outpouring of suggestions of amazing people was overwhelming. What we offer here is just a sampling of the extraordinary people who give so much to make our world a better place. If your nominees were not included this time, please remember, we’d welcome those names, and more, next year. We are inspired by all of these stories and highlight this list of mensches each year to motivate us all to live up to their example.
MICHAEL ULLMAN: Food as nourishment for the soul
LEXIE DREYFUSS: A dog's best friend
DR. ROBERT “MATT' BERNSTEIN: A gift of learning
TODD BIRD: Opening doors to addiction recovery
RACHEL SUMEKH: Redefining typical Persian girl
STEVEN SUNSHINE: A hero for those who go hungry
SARAH SHAPIRO: The entrepreneurial giver
ALBERT “ALBIE” COHEN: A giving spirit
JUDY MARK: On the disabled community’s front lines
JANET DIEL: Giving voice to kindertransport’s legacy
