Author Archives: JL

Blog Posts’ Quarter Summary

Time flies so fast; this blog is now over a quarter old.  This blog is one of Mel’s mini websites that focuses more about philanthropy and charity. Let’s recap and list the last five months important philanthropic activities Menachem Lifshitz … Continue reading

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Menachem Lifshitz Supports Giving 2.0

Mel Lifshitz recently stumbled upon Giving 2.0, a website that promotes lasting social change by transforming how people help and give. Giving 2.0 is a book, website, and blog created by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen to help everyone make their giving—in all … Continue reading

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Jerusalem Marathon 2012 Proceeds Goes to SHALVA

Shalva, an association for Mentally & Physically Challenged Children in Israel, is one of the charity organizations that will benefit from the upcoming marathon event next year – the Jerusalem Marathon 2012 on March 16. Mel Lifshitz, as one of … Continue reading

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Mel Lifshitz Congratulates Fellow Philanthropists

Photo Credit Mel Lifshitz congratulates Morgan Binder of Verde Valley School for winning the Youth Philanthropist of the Year and Richard Ross, Chairman of Rosetrees Trust,   for receiving the Philanthropist of the Year Award.  These two philanthropists are role models … Continue reading

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Melly Lifshitz Shares Today’s Philanthropy News

Since this blog is mainly focused on the philanthropic activities of Menachem Lifshitz, philanthropy related news and happenings around the world will also be featured here. For today’s philanthropy news, late and former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt is featured in … Continue reading

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Mel Lifshitz with the Camp Bais Chana Kids

The kids from Camp Bais Chana always make the Lifshitz’s household livelier.  For Mel Lifshitz, the sound of them laughing and having some fun is enough a reward.  The kids remind him of his happy childhood and he wants to … Continue reading

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Menachem Lifshitz hosts Holiday Retreat

Menachem Lifshitz, a Long Island based philanthropist and avid golfer, invited 100 family members and guests to join him at the Hilton in Stamford Connecticut, for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.  A rather unique and eclectic group from across the … Continue reading

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Menachem Lifshitz’s Top Jewish Quotes

Menachem Lifshitz’s family-oriented behaviour obviously reveals his Jewish lineage.  Also, one distinct trait that’s common among Jews are their communal personality.  This is very obvious in Melly’s never ending charity projects and outreach activities.  He and his family are involve … Continue reading

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Mel Lifshitz Gives Donation to Kulanu Center

As mentioned in the news, Mel Lifshitz is currently involved  with Kulanu Center, a non-profit organization that offers special services to hundreds of local families in Cedarhust, New York.  Aside from being one of its financial benefactors, he is also … Continue reading

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Menachem Lifshitz Went to Europe to Support Chana

Last May of this year, Menachem Lifshitz travelled to Europe to support Chana, an organization of women who are dealing with infertility.  The group was founded in 1994 and has since developed into a highly respected, professional, non-profit charity, based … Continue reading

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