Shomrim
Who are the Shomrim?
The JLV Shomrim are the stewards of our Jewish Learning Venture community,
who lead the effort to ensure that we are able to provide Jewish education and engagement
across the Greater Philadelphia community. They are our most committed supporters,
who have invested in a generous donations that will support
all of our fundraising initiatives during our 2024–2025 fiscal year.
as of 4/23/2025
We are in the process of recruiting our 2024–2025 Shomrim.
Are you interested in becoming a member of the JLV Shomrim? Contact Rhona so that we can draft a customized pledge plan for you or make your commitment online.
We are grateful for our 2024–2025 Shomrim!
Visionaries
Marcy & Dan Bacine *
Joy Bernstein & Jonathan Broder *
Susanna Lachs & Dean Adler
Levine & Sons / Jonathon & Rachel Levine *
Elaine Lindy
Mary & Nathan Relles *
Sherrie Savett
Janet & Steve Schwartz *
Rabbis Margot Stein & Myriam Klotz *
Champions
Marilyn Kutler
Linda Schwartz Satlow & Eric Satlow *
Innovators
Judy Beck & Richard Busis *
Dr. Andrew & Valerie Kind-Rubin *
Frank Lindy
Gayle & David Smith *
Advocates
Anonymous
Robyn & Martin Berger Charitable Trust
Lowell Dubrow
Paula & Michael Dvorak
Amy Falk & Mitch Russell *
Shana & Jeffrey Goldstein
Kareen & Robert Hartwig
Michele & Robert Levin *
Elana Rivel & Greg Halperin
Meri & Jon Stevens
Sherrie Willner *
Partners
Jaime & Barak Bassman *
Sheila & Myron Bassman
Martin Cohen & Diane Erlich *
Walter B. Ferst *
Debbie & Bob Fleischman
Mindy Fortin
Rachel Isenberg/David C, Isenberg Family Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation
Alison Joseph & Matthew Kirschen
Deborah & David Levenfeld
Shelly & Bruce Menkowitz
Linda M. & Laddie Montague
Sharon Musher & Daniel Eisenstadt
Susan & Michael Paul *
Sheila & Dan Segal *
Sidewater Family Foundation
Elana Weinstein & Ken Brownstein
*one of our inaugural Shomrim
Benefits for all JLV Shomrim
We recognize the generous support of our JLV Shomrim and, in that spirit, will not ask for additional donations to our 2024–2025 annual campaign.
Sponsorship recognition
Recognition of your annual Shomrim level will be listed on the JLV website and on materials for any other of our organization’s fundraising campaigns. You will also receive a full-page ad in our virtual Celebration journal.
Exclusive opportunities
You will be invited to attend a private Shomrim Havdalah experience and will receive tickets to all JLV events, including all special events, such as our annual Celebration.
JLV Shomrim Levels
Visionary ($10,000+)*
Champion ($7,200+)
Innovator ($5,400+)
Advocate ($3,600+)
Partner ($1,800+)
*Bonus benefit for all Shomrim Visionary donors:
Your name on our 5,200+ PJ Library mailings for one month.
Donors are eligible for Shomrim benefits for gifts/pledges made by 1/31/2025.
Interested in becoming a member of the JLV Shomrim?
Contact Rhona so that we can draft a customized pledge plan for you or make your commitment online.