Immediate Past President of DOI Board of Governors

 

David Silverstein, Esq, has served as president of the Board of Daughters of Israel from 2017-2020. Under David’s leadership, the Strategic Vision & Planning Committee made tremendous progress on the future plans for the new Daughters of Israel campus. David’s expertise in legal, business, and construction matters helped to facilitate the entire process, including the selection of consultants.  
 
David has exhibited extraordinary leadership and unwavering support for the Home during the pandemic. In fact, he was the driving force behind the emergency fundraising campaign, which he spearheaded.  Furthermore, along with his wife Randi, David supplied hundreds of snack bags and washable masks to increase the morale and safety of our hard-working staff members. He also was in daily contact with the Home in order to keep apprised of what was happening with our staff and residents. 
 
David’s first contact with Daughters was in late 2005, when he was working with a construction management company that was retained to manage the renovation and addition to the Slobodien and Women’s League Pavilions. During this time, David interacted closely with the administration and staff, as the construction entailed many logistical changes. Although David may not have realized it at the time, this was the beginning of a journey that led him to become president.  
 
Whatever initiative David takes on at our Home, whether chairing Casino Night, or helping to map out the long-term vision for our Home, he rolls up his sleeves and is hands on. David is astute and shrewd, and his trademark sense of charisma generates enthusiasm among those on any committee in which he is involved. For those who know David, they know he has a huge heart, constantly displaying kindness and compassion to both residents and staff members. We extend our deepest gratitude to David for his dedication to our Home, and for helping usher in Jason Halper, as our new President.