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NOVEMBER 15, 2019 | CHESHVAN 17, 5780 | VOLUME 72, NUMBER 4
Coyotes’ CEO to receive ADL Torch of Liberty Award JENNIFER MARSHALL | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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DL Arizona is gearing up for its annual Torch of Liberty Award ceremony, its flagship fundraising event to recognize and reward those who are doing the most good for the community. “The Torch of Liberty is our annual event where we honor extraordinary individuals who exemplify the principles of the ADL,” said Carlos Galindo-Elvira, ADL Arizona regional director. “Many of the individuals who we honor have shown civic engagement, community involvement and a commitment to unite people of all races, religions and ethnic backgrounds.” This year’s Torch of Liberty honoree is Ahron Cohen, the president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes. “Ahron possesses an incredible biography that really aligns and matches that of the ADL,” Galindo-Elvira said. “He’s such a nice person, and it’s been a pleasure working with him.” “I’m incredibly honored and blessed to be receiving this award,” Cohen said. “I’ve known some of the people who’ve come before me and won this. They’re icons of this community and people I deeply respect, such as Jerry Colangelo, David Bodney, ASU President Michael Crow, the late Senator John McCain and the Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall.” The Torch of Liberty Award, which is held every autumn, is deviating from its usual structure for 2019. According to
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Temple Chai tackles problem of drug addiction ELLEN O’BRIEN | STAFF WRITER
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t Temple Chai, Rabbi Bonnie Koppell has helped families struggling with the threat of drug addiction, and she’s seen the tragic consequences of substance abuse. “We regularly, in our own little Temple Chai family, have had multiple losses from overdoses,” Koppell said. “I don’t imagine we’re the only ones.” On Nov. 19, as part of its ongoing efforts to help people struggling with addiction, the Shalom Center at Temple Chai is partnering with the Jewish Addiction Awareness Network and Jewish Family & PHOTO BY ELLEN O’BRIEN
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A sweet business venture When Mark Portnoy moved from Michigan to Arizona, he brought his taste for customized, boutique choclates with him. The owner of Gayle's Chocolates in Cottonwood, which opened in June, talks recipes and family business this this issue. Go to Page 16 for more. PHOTO BY COURTNEY WORDEN
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