Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County announced 10 new additions to its Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, along with several new key leadership positions within the organization.
Recognized as the “city hall” of Jewish Palm Beach, Federation focuses on creating a vibrant Jewish community by caring for people in need, combating antisemitism and hatred, activating Jewish life, and safeguarding the people of Israel.
The appointments were announced in front of 250 community members during Federation’s annual meeting last month at Meyer Preparatory School in Palm Beach Gardens.
The following leaders will serve three-year terms on Federation’s Board of Directors:
Marc Abramowitz
Andrew Alminana, who will also serve as chair of Federation’s Business and Professionals
Julie Fisher Cummings, who will also serve as vice chair of the Executive Committee
Matt Feuer
Bob Herzog
Marshall Jones
Jeffrey Keswin
Jennifer Lesser, representing Alpert Jewish Family Service as its Board chair
Michael Margolis
Addie Zubatkin, who will also serve as chair of Federation’s Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center
Federation also announced that several members of its Board have accepted key leadership positions:
Brian M. Seymour: Board chair elect
Beth Wayne: chair, Israel and Overseas Committee
Richard B. Comiter: vice chair, Executive Committee
Juliana Gendelman: chair, Human Resources and Leadership Development Committee
Gary S. Lesser: chair, Community Relations Council
Vivian F. Lieberman: representing Mandel JCC as its Board chair
“Thank you to our leaders, Board members, and hundreds of committee members for their unwavering commitment to ensure we are fulfilling the mission of Federation to positively impact the lives of Jewish people here, in Israel, and around the world,” shared Michael Hoffman, president and CEO, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. “It is this leadership that makes us one of the strongest and most vibrant Jewish communities in North America.”
