For 40 years, the Rabbinical College Sh’or Yoshuv has been a flagship school in Jewish extended education. Sh’or Yoshuv has a congreation and the quintessential religious and study community center for Far Rockaway and Five Towns. This combined Jewish population is one of the most extensive Orthodox Jewish communities in the USA. This population, consisting of over 1,000 families, is served by the Institute by its various outreach programs. Sh’or Yoshuv is uniquely sensitive to the needs of the Jewish community at large. This sensitivity is a trademark of the Institute and the primary trait of people who support Sh’or Yoshuv’s mission and dedication to Jewish learning. Dr. Lindsay Rosenwald is exemplary of these traits with his dedication to charity and community. Lindsay Rosenwald and his wife are individuals of incredible integrity.
Should there be doubt of these unique traits, simply observe how the Rosenwalds parent. Not content to simply support charities in an offhand or sidelined way, they have made it a part of their home life. They hold various fund raisers and events centered around several organizations focusing on children with the aim of setting an example and providing a path for their children to follow. In taking a look at the big-picture of various platforms they support, it becomes clear that the Rosenwalds are primarily and daily concerned with bettering the future of mankind. Their efforts focus on programs and institutions concerned with societal improvement with a strong focus on education. It’s increasingly uncommon to find individuals who not only simply donate to groups around the world, but also foster direct relationships with many individuals in need.
One does not need to search far to hear a story or two about Dr. Lindsay Rosenwald’s generosity. An example would be an artist who, through sponsorship by Lindsay Rosenwald, has found their paintings to be hanging at the Institute’s headquarters. Although spectacular in their own right, Lindsay Rosenwald bought the paintings solely to assist the painter. The Rosenwalds were also honored at one of Sh’or Yoshuv’s previous events. Reluctantly accepting the award, Lindsay Rosenwald stated, “I don’t like the lime light, but you know I will do what it takes to help you.”
The most telling account centers around a time when the Institute was in a very dire budget crisis. Dr. Lindsay Rosenwald held a meeting in his home to resolve this issue. Holding his silence through the entire meeting, Lindsay Rosenwald then approached the Rabbi and quietly assured him that he would front the shortfall in while. He was sensitive to the fact that the room was full of people, and required no personal lauding for his generosity.
The Institute has proudly dedicated its campus atrium to Mr. David R. Rosenwald, Esquire, Lindsay Rosenwald’s late father. As personal friends to Sh’or Yoshuv Institute, the Rosenwalds participate in the High Holy Days and a multitude of other spiritual services. With a lasting and true commitment to their background, the Rosenwalds are irrevocably a part of the solid base that keep the Institute going as a unique hub of Jewish Education.
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