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Huntington Woods Native David Goldenberg Wins Prestigious Jewish Federation Young Leadership Award
Huntington Woods Native David Goldenberg Wins Prestigious Jewish Federation Young Leadership Award
David Goldenberg, 36, a Huntington Woods native, received the 50th annual Davis, Gidwitz and Glasser Young Leadership Award at the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s 114th Annual Meeting, which took place Sept. 11.
The award honors young volunteers who have demonstrated exemplary dedication and made significant contributions to Chicago’s Jewish community.
Goldenberg is currently serving his fourth year on the board of JUF’s Young Leadership Division, as well as on JUF’s Communications & Marketing Committee and the Contributor Account Relations Committee. He served as YLD Campaign Chair in 2013 and is a former participant in YLD’s Gesher leadership program. Goldenberg is also a member of the Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet.
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Outside of JUF, Goldenberg has worked with many other Jewish organizations, including as a former Hebrew schoolteacher, BBYO advisor, AIPAC supporter, and trustee of Michigan State University’s Hillel. In 2012, Goldenberg was named to YLD and Oy!Chicago’s annual “36 Under 36” list in honor of his many commitments to the Jewish community.
In his remarks, Goldenberg spoke about the vital role that the Jewish United Fund has played in shaping his Jewish journey.
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“Where else can you impact virtually every corner and facet of Jewish life? Where else can you collectively build and strengthen our community? Where else can you have so many diverse experiences like me, yet a common thread and contributor throughout? ... JUF’s commitment to building a Jewish community is second to none,” Goldenberg said in his remarks.
Professionally, Goldenberg is the Executive Vice President of Resolute Consulting.
The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation is one of the largest nonprofit social welfare institutions in Illinois. The organization funds a vital network of agencies that act upon core Jewish values, including caring for people in need and sustaining the Jewish community.
