Celebrating the peoplewho help open our doors!

Celebrating our 2026 honorees

Koonin Service Award

Presented annually, the Steve and Eydie Koonin Family Service Award celebrates outstanding volunteers whose service, dedication, and leadership make a lasting difference for JELF and the students we serve.

Irene Aronin

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Meet Irene

A retired CPA, Irene brings her experience in accounting and corporate finance to her service on JELF’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee. A native Atlantan and dedicated education advocate, she has also volunteered in Holocaust education and literacy programs as well as served as Treasurer of the AA Synagogue.

Warren Binderman

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Meet Warren

A member of JELF’s Board of Directors, Warren serves as CFO for CHRIS 180 and the Georgia Health Initiative. His background spans accounting, fundraising, financial services, and risk management. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Warren is married to Mindy and is the proud father of three grown children.

Jonathan Kessler

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Meet Jonathan

Jonathan has served on JELF committees since 2016 and co-chairs the Investment Committee. He is Vice President of Investment at OpenArc Corporate Advisory and previously served as Investment Analyst with Merrill Lynch. An Emory University graduate who is originally from Jacksonville, Jonathan lives in Dunwoody with his wife, Maddie, and their two young children.