"NCJW has been part of my life all of my life and for Richard over 20 years. My mother, the late Frances (Fran) Lawrence Teller joined NCJW in the early 1930s and remained active until her death in 2011. Fran was a past Co-President and Board Member of NCJW|LA, National Board Member, and chairperson of the NCJW|LA Scholarship Committee. My mother was active in the Advocacy Program for many years, and we consider that to be especially vital today. Richard and I both feel connected to NCJW|LA and decided that we would continue to support its programs after my parents passed.

Education is a Jewish tradition and value. But it has become so incredibly expensive...even full scholarships do not cover everything. Our scholarships focus on the critical shortage of nurses and teachers, the need for entertainment to lighten the mood, and continue our many years of activism in, and commitment to, the LGBTQIA+ community.”