Shortly after Hitler came to power I left Germany, my home and my family in early 1933. I went to Italy, a country whose language I did not speak, without the comfort of family or friends, or the support of a community.

Six years later, in 1939, after Hitler sent his Gestapo to Italy, I was forced to leave again, to a country whose language I did not speak, whose customs I did not know and without the benefit of much community support.

Thus, I learned to appreciate the importance of Jewish community support, and ever since, I have given my time and as soon as I could afford – financial assistance to the “United Jewish Appeal” and many other philanthropic organizations.

From my own experience I learned what it means to be without family and friends and community support, when in need.

Therefore, it gives me great satisfaction to realize that my charitable contributions may serve to make life a little easier and a little better for someone, in need, somewhere.