United Jewish Communities, the umbrella group of Jewish federations, has announced the launch of the Jewish Community Hero Awards to celebrate individuals who are bettering their communities through service and outreach.
A public online vote will select five finalists, one of whom will be selected by a panel as the Jewish Community Hero of the Year, winning $25,000 to put toward their work.
Anyone can nominate a hero online through Oct. 8 at www.jewishcommunityheroes.org. The winners will be honored Nov. 8 to 10 in Washington.