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UJA-Federation of New York Honors Long Island Women
Philanthropic Women Recognized at Annual Spring Event
NEW YORK CITY (May 12, 2021) -- UJA-Federation of New York Long Island held its virtual Spring Event on May 12, 2021, honoring Andrea Newburger of Upper Brookville and Genia Taub of Woodbury for their philanthropic accomplishments.
Andrea Newburger received the Miriam Award. Ms. Newburger and her late husband Barry have supported UJA for 30 years. When Barry was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, she turned to UJA for help and guidance. UJA helped connect them with the Early Onset Dementia Program at the Sid Jacobson JCC, a UJA nonprofit partner.
“I feel it’s important to share the message that not only can you be a longtime donor to UJA, you can also benefit from UJA’s support,” said Ms. Newburger. “I think it’s very important to support our community. Because if we don’t support our own community, who else will?” she continued.
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Genia Taub received the Woman of Excellence Award. Ms. Taub currently serves on UJA’s Long Island Women’s Cabinet, Long Island Executive Committee, and Holocaust Committee. She is also co-chair of the Jewish Life Committee. Along with her co-chairs, she launched the Family Wellness program at UJA nonprofit partner Mid-Island Y JCC.
“I feel like life is like a sliding door. We can all be on the other side. If you can give, then give. Because it is the greatest joy,” said Ms. Taub.
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The event featured a special performance by Broadway star Jarrod Spector.
About UJA-Federation of New York
Working with a network of hundreds of nonprofits, UJA extends its reach from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching the lives of 4.5 million people each year. To date, UJA has allocated nearly $67 million to help respond to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Aid has supported New Yorkers facing food insecurity, UJA partner organizations providing essential health and human services to New Yorkers, Jewish Community Centers, low-income students, single parents, and ensuring dignified Jewish burials. For more information, please visit www.ujafedny.org.