Betty and Don Byrnes Both of our families brought the concept of tzedakah to our generation, and we have passed it on to our children and grandchildren at a very early age. Not until later did we both realize that tzedakah is a Jewish tradition and responsibility, not just the right thing to do. The joy of giving to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate lights up our lives. We feel proud and fortunate to be able to leave a legacy to help continue the outstanding work of the San Diego Jewish community.