Linda and Jeffrey Solomon were born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1984, they attended the Taylor Allderdice high school prom together and, for the past 41 years, have experienced just about every other meaningful event in each other’s lives. They are the children of parents who strongly believe in the importance of Jewish philanthropy, and they are the products of a community that believes strongly in the value of tikkun olam.

Linda and Jeffrey conduct their philanthropic activities together through their foundation at the Jewish Communal Fund. They have been vocal advocates for intentional giving and the importance of developing a philanthropic strategy...

Young Leadership Awardee

Erica Crisses credits her strong foundation of commitment to tikkun olam to her Jewish day school education and the active volunteer commitment demonstrated by her parents to various organizations. After attending the UJA-Federation Wall Street Dinner in 2018, Erica participated in local UJA events in Scarsdale, eventually joining the Scarsdale Women’s Board, which she now co-chairs. In addition, Erica is a member of JFNA’s National Young Leadership Cabinet, a leadership development program focused on Jewish philanthropy. Through this program, she participates in international missions and leadership conferences to gain insight...