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Scholarship Fund Established in Memory of Lexington Native

Fund was created in memory of Jordan Liebhaber, who died March 29, 2013, at the age of 26.

The following was provided on behalf of the Jordan Washor Liebhaber Scholarship Fund. 

This scholarship fund is created in loving memory of Jordan Washor Liebhaber, May 22, 1986 - March 29, 2013. The intention of this fund is to carry forward Jordan’s clear values and good works to help make the world a better, more caring place for our elders.

Jordan initially began his service work as a young teenager by volunteering with his dad as a hospice visitor at the Tippett Hospice Home in Needham, Mass. After graduating from the University of Miami he returned to Boston and cultivated his interest in helping elders as a patient and family advocate in nursing homes, quickly expanding his dedication by volunteering frequently in the Greater Boston Jewish Community at charity events.

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Jordan treasured his job as the Assistant Administrator at the Chelsea Jewish Home Assisted Living Residence. In the evenings, he was pursuing an MBA from Northeastern University. Jordan was committed to his family and loyal to his friends. He had many passions including music events, NE sports teams, cooking and enjoying good food, and staying fit. Jordan had an intuitive sense for what was important and manifested it in his humble, gentle and caring way. He was a joy and light to all who knew him.

Key Facts About the Scholarship Fund: The scholarship fund is for young adults wanting to do community service work projects, particularly those benefiting seniors. Financial support is for enrollment, materials and / or stipend; $1800 will be awarded annually, with the possibility of awarding multiple applicants. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis. The fundraising goal is $18,000. By raising this amount we anticipate being able to fund scholarships for deserving applicants for 10 years.

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Special thank-you gift for supporting this scholarship fund in memory of Jordan: Receive a packet of five greeting cards featuring artwork by Jordan’s mother Gail Francine Liebhaber, with your donation of $18 or more. Donations over $200 are tax deductible.

To read more about Jordan Liebhaber, see his obituary on Legacy.com

To make a donation, make check out to: Jordan Liebhaber Scholarship Fund and mail to: c/o B'nai Or of Boston, P.O. Box 400715, Cambridge, MA 02140. Donations can also be made on the B’Nai Or website -www.bnaior.org/JLscholarship by credit card via PayPal.


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