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Temple Beth El Celebrates Young Leaders with Michelle Miller Award
August 2024
By Madeline White
In May, Temple Beth El proudly continued its tradition of honoring exceptional young leaders with the Michelle Miller Award for Jewish Commitment. Established by Dr. Fred and Joy Miller in memory of their daughter Michelle, this prestigious award recognizes the remarkable dedication of Confirmation students each spring.
Our 2024 Michelle Miller Award recipients are Benjamin Majerscik and Hadley Lord. Both students demonstrated outstanding enthusiasm for Jewish life and leadership within Temple Beth El and the broader community.
Known for an eagerness to engage in discussions to deepen his understanding of Judaism, Majercsik’s commitment was evident during a February Religious Action Center (RAC) trip to Washington, D.C. His group focused on advocating for comprehensive mental health support for teenagers. Beyond his advocacy, Majerscik has made significant contributions as a tutor at Temple Beth El, including assisting dozens of students with reading Hebrew and learning prayers. His Sunday mornings are a true testament to this dedication, as he tutors b’nei mitzvah students and assists with a Hebrew class. Hadley Lord is known for her boundless energy and passion. During the RAC trip, Lord leveraged her skills from the Speech and Debate team to deliver a compelling speech to Capitol Hill staff about climate change. Her commitment con tinues with an active role on the LIBERTY Youth Group Board and as a counselor at URJ Camp Coleman. Lord is also a talented singer and performer, recently starring as Mordechai in TBE’s Purim Shpiel. She serves as a madricha for the 4th grade, inspiring her students to live Jewishly. The Michelle Miller Award for Jewish Commitment continues to uplift our Temple Beth El community. This year, please join us in celebrating Benjamin Majercsik and Hadley Lord, two incredible teens who embody Michelle’s enduring legacy, and thanking the Millers for honoring future generations of Jewish youth.
