2026 Kavod Award Winners

Two Temple Beth Shalom members receive Kavod awards

 

Carmen Berkowitz and Jon Green were honored on May 1 with prestigious Kavod Awards in appreciation of their exemplary service to Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley in Sun City.   

 

The annual Kavod Award honors individuals whose service and dedication strengthen the Temple community. 

 

Berkowitz was selected for the Kavod Award because of her many years of volunteering on several committees and serving on the Board of Directors. She currently is a Board Vice President and has chaired the Membership Committee for many years. 

 

“As Membership Chair, I have had the opportunity to meet many people and inform them about our very friendly congregation, our very talented Cantor and our scholarly, friendly and, sometimes, humorous Rabbi,” Berkowitz said.

 

Green is an essential part of the Temple’s leadership and currently serves as Board treasurer. He’s active in the Brotherhood and he plays a key role in overseeing the Temple’s Arizona and Homeland Security grants. 

 

“My goal is to help our congregation succeed in our mission of well-representing the Jewish population here in the West Valley,” he said.