Americans for Ben-Gurion University Texas Awards Finkelmans for Leadership
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Texas Awards Finkelmans for Leadership
October 5, 2014
Jewish Herald Voice — Houston Jewish community leaders, Sandra and Steven Finkleman, were chosen by Americans for Ben-Gurion University’s Greater Texas regional board to receive its David Ben-Gurion Leadership Award.
The Finkelmans were chosen for their longstanding commitment to their community, Judaism and support for Israel. Sandra and Steve are both chairs of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s Connection Mission to Israel in March 2015.
In addition, Sandra serves on the board of National Women’s Division for Israel Bonds, Congregation Beth Yeshurun Sisterhood and the ERJCC. Steve is the current president of Texas Hillel, serving the University of Texas at Austin Campus.
The couple will be honored at Americans for Ben-Gurion University’s 14th Annual Kosher Dining Extravaganza on February 23, 2015.