Rabbi Dov and Shevy Oliver Voted Rockland Jewish Heroes!

The long anticipated winner of the Rockland Jewish Federation’s “Rockland Jewish Hero” contest was announced last night at the Federation’s annual meeting. The Rockland Jewish Heroes are Rabbi Dov and Shevy Oliver, the directors of the Center for Jewish Life – Hillel – at SUNY Rockland!

More than 100 people gathered at the JCCY in West Nyack for the special announcement. Out of the thirty six nominees, five finalists were selected including the Olivers and Rabbi Shmuel and Devorah Gancz of Chabad of Suffern and Rabbi Chaim & Chaya Ehrenreich of the Chabad Jewish Enrichment Center in Chestnut Ridge.

The award came with a $1,000 check for the organization towards their programs and activities.

Upon receiving the award Rabbi Oliver congratulated all the finalists and nominees and dedicated the award to the Lubavitcher Rebbe who instilled in he and his wife the drive to work in outreach full time. Rabbi Oliver spoke of how both his parents and in-laws were personally taught by the Rebbe the value of spreading the love, joy and warmth of being Jewish to all and how ultimately it is that approach that will ensure Jewish pride and continuity.