All the more misplaced... are the efforts by some supposedly
Jewish organizations to arouse, through their battles against Christmas symbols in public places, the ill will and resentment of Christians» at the very time when the Christian religion, more than at other times of the year, inspires its followers with irenic and
philanthropic sentiments.»
He has received numerous awards for his
philanthropic work in New York City and serves on the boards of several charitable
organizations, including the Museum at Eldridge Street, the March of Dimes, the Alliance of Resident Theatres / New York, the
Jewish Community Center of Manhattan, Outward Bound New York City, and the Settlement Housing Fund.