Ira Leesfield, founder and managing partner of the Florida trial law firm Leesfield & Partners, has been selected as a board member of The Greater Miami and Broward Chapter of the American Jewish Committee. Leesfield will support the organization's financial goals and provide direction and guidance on policy issues and identify and recruit future leaders and supporters.
South Florida Urban Ministries appoints director
Isabelle Benditte has joined South Florida Urban Ministries as director of development. She will be responsible for overall fundraising efforts. Prior to joining SFLUM, Isabelle was manager of special events for Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Jewish service organization names Aventura president
B'nai B'rith elected Zvi Krugliak president of its Miami-Aventura unit. Krugliak is a member of the advisory council of B'nai B'rith International, an international Jewish service organization. Krugliak is the president and CEO of Brit Olom Tours.
Miami Jewish/Christian group names executive director
Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews named Roberta J. Shevin executive director. She was previously the director of development and administration for the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education.
Shareholder named to the board of Temple Beth Am
Stuart N. Ratzan, founding shareholder for Ratzan & Rubio, was named to the board of directors at Temple Beth Am. His family has held membership at Temple Beth Am for more than 35 years. With two children attending Beth Am Day School, he and his wife, Mycki Ratzan, have taken an active role in the Temple's activities. He is also a basketball coach in the Beth Am Basketball Girls' Rookie League.
