By Emily Williams In the words of author Sol Hurok, “The sky’s the limit if you have a roof over your head.” Volunteers, locally and from other states, recently came together under the auspices of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham to help build that roof for one Birmingham family. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my kids’ dreams come true,” wrote … [Read more...]
Witness to History: Friedman Honored by Birmingham Holocaust Education Center in Broadway-Inspired Program
By DeBorah LaymanWhen it comes to improving life in greater Birmingham, there is scarcely an organization, an initiative, a program or a movement that has not been touched by Cathy O. Friedman.“I lived through the Civil Rights era,” said Friedman, a Mountain Brook native. “When I got older and had a voice, I knew I wanted to work for human rights. I knew … [Read more...]
Putting Their Hearts Into It: CJFS Honors Mountain Brook Couple Who Have Given and Received
By Emily Williams The Collat Jewish Family Services will honor Sherri and David Romanoff of Mountain Brook for their decades of service at its annual Hands Up Together event May 16. “We’ve both been clients of the agency, so we know that the professionalism and compassion of its staff are great assets for the community,” Sherri Romanoff said. “We respect it, we volunteer for … [Read more...]
Ticket to Write: Former Judge Debra Goldstein Gives Back With Newest Book
By Emily WilliamsAfter graduating college, a semester early at that, Debra Goldstein decided to take a leap of faith and move to New York City with two goals: to get a job in publishing and a spot on “Jeopardy.” “I thought I knew everything, when really I didn’t know anything,” Goldstein said. Yet, she accomplished both goals, although the publishing world wasn’t all … [Read more...]