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Passing the Torch

For decades, four philanthropists have advanced the values of "Tikkun Olam" (repairing the world in Hebrew) to safeguard their communities, the State of Israel, and the Jewish people. They are now joining together to urge coming generations to assume the mantle of philanthropic leadership. Rabbi David Wolpe of the Sinai Temple - named most influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek Magazine and one of the hundred most influential people in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Magazine - interviews these four pillars of the community and their message for future generations. A series of 4 short documentaries highlights these remarkable individuals.

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David Wolpe
Self
Andrea Cayton
Self
Dora Kadisha
Self

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Episode 1

Izak Parviz Nazarian

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

A series of documentary shorts celebrating the life and legacy of four of LA's biggest Jewish philanthropists. In the series they each described their inspiring ascent from poverty to the financial peak they each achieved. Their stories demonstrate how early challenges can build up strength, resilience and entrepreneurship. The four men: Parviz Nazarian, Guilford Glazer, Jona Goldrich and Max Webb, are being interviewed in the series by Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple - named the most influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek Magazine and one of the hundred most influential. He discusses with them their deep commitment to the Jewish value of "Tikkun Olam" (repairing the world) that informs their philanthropy.

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