Established by their children and grandchildren, the Foundation presents awards to individuals for accomplishments that benefit Klal Yisroel -- the entire Jewish people. Please click here to view the video where Rabbi Baruch Cohon introduces the Foundation and the Cohon Award criteria.
The Cohon Award is presented once a year. Contributions to this fund are tax deductible.
Deadline for application or recommendation is September 1st, 2008.
Previous winners of the Cohon Award include:
- The Koppel family of Cleveland, Ohio, in the field of education and
information
- Henry Sapoznik of New York City for creative
arts
- Simon Frumkin of Los Angeles & Glenn
Richter of New York City for rescue
- Ivan Ceresnjes of Jerusalem for both rescue
and education -
click here to view the video of the acceptance speech.
