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February 5, 2020

This year marks our 15th Mensch issue. The dozen individuals profiled here reflect their commitment to the local community and beyond. 

This year’s honorees include a recovering addict who hosts support groups in his home for people struggling with substance abuse; a man whose West Hollywood garden educates visitors about exotic plant life; an Iranian whose website compiles and disseminates Persian Jewish history; and a woman who left corporate law to collect diapers, cribs and other essentials for low-income families with young children. 

To our wonderful mishpachah of readers and mitzvah-doers, thank you for 15 years of menschiness. May there be many more to come.

Sincerely, 

The Jewish Journal 

Click on the names of the mensches below to read about what they are doing around the community. 


1. Elaine Hall 





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