The evening was highlighted by the presentation of The Legacy and Leadership Award to Lynne and Len Barrack ‘60, celebrating and paying tribute to their outstanding and steadfast commitment to Jewish education and Jewish continuity through their personal, philanthropic and leadership endeavors. The highlight of the festivities was a meaningful and heart-warming tribute video from Len and Lynne’s children and grandchildren speaking about the Jewish values and ideals they have learned from their Bubbe and Zayde. Watch the video >

George Gordon, Barrack’s Board Chair, introduced Len and Lynne and presented, on their behalf, a check for $1,500,000 to the school’s scholarship fund, and an additional challenge check for $1,000,000 to the JNF-JBHA Muss Scholarship Fund. When this challenge is met, it will be immediately matched by JNF. These two checks represent a total to-date commitment from Len and Lynne Barrack to the school in excess of $10,000,000.

Kindly consider joining the Muss program challenge. Please contact Alex Stroker, Chief Operating and Development Officer, at 610.922.2322 or via email at astroker@jbha.org for more information.

Lynne and Len Barrack ’60 graciously accepted the award as Len Barrack delivered very moving remarks speaking about the school and about his father and brother who tragically perished in a plane crash. The award and the ongoing commitment were a tribute to their memory. Watch Len’s speech >

The evening included a powerful presentation from our keynote speaker, Malcolm Hoenlein, who addressed the packed ballroom and discussed a growing trend of anti-Semitism and anti-Israel environment in the country, and particularly on college campuses. He called upon the community to continue its diligence and education and to invest in Israel literacy programs as a way to not only counteract the dangerous trends today but also to safeguard and protect our students. Watch Malcolm’s speech >

We are thankful to you, our Barrack community and Lynne and Len Barrack ’60, and our gala sponsors for your enduring generous support. Your commitment to our school and our mission ensures the presence of a robust Jewish leadership succession for generations to come.

Thank you.

PHOTOS

VIDEOS

Barrack Family Video Tribute

Len Barrack’s Speech

Malcolm Hoenlein Speech

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy 17th Annual Gala