The 48th Annual Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival was held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Kensico Dam Plaza.
Musician John Ondrasik Receives Courage Award at 48th Westchester Jewish Music and Arts Festival. Stu Seltzer, Executive Board Member of the Council, presented John Ondrasik with the Alfred and Constance Weissman COURAGE award. Here is an excerpt from Stu’s speech:
John Ondrasik is not a silent bystander and the Jewish world is better off because of that.
My name is Stu Seltzer and I’m here as a member of the executive board of the Westchester Jewish Council to present John with the Alfred and Constance Weissman COURAGE award
Alfred and Connie Weissman were never silent bystanders and were always strong supporters of Jewish causes and American causes. Alfred was a decorated US Army veteran who served in World War 2 and remained supportive and involved in the US Army 10th Mountain Division. Alfred and Connie were also strong supporters of many Jewish organizations including AIPAC, Friends of the IDF, UJA Federation and many others. The Westchester community was blessed to have their leadership and we are blessed to have their family members carry on the tradition of “not being silent bystanders” and being strong supporters and leaders of Jewish and Israeli causes.
We are honored to present the Alfred and Constance Weissman COURAGE award to John Ondrasik.
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