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SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Rabbi Benny Zippel was nominated as a Jewish Community Hero, a campaign that celebrates the selflessness and courage of those who put others before themselves.
Rabbi Zippel with Chabad Utah was recognized for his work with youth dealing with substance abuse and related addiction issues.
People are encouraged to go online and vote for the candidate they believe best embody the spirit of the award.
The top five finalists will be honored in November at the General Assembly in Washington, D.C. Of the five finalists, one will be named the Jewish Community Hero of the Year.
The Hero of the Year will be provided with $25,000 to be used as an investment in their community project or non-profit effort through his or her local Jewish Federation or local charitable entity and he or she will be invited to and recognized at next year's General Assembly.
The remaining four finalists will receive a smaller amount to be used as an investment in their community project or non-profit effort.
