by Steve McConnell

She defines the word “volunteer.” On Sunday, her peers validated Jane Oppenheim’s devotion to the community.

Amos Lodge 136 of B’nai B’rith, a Jewish community service and human rights organization, presented Mrs. Oppenheim with its Americanism Award.

“Jane has been an outstanding community leader,” said Edward A. Monsky, co-chairman of the 61st annual Americanism Award dinner. “Jane really exemplifies that.”

The dinner, held at the Jewish Community Center in Scranton, brought together dozens of prominent local figures who would round out the who’s who list of Northeast Pennsylvania – all there to honor and support Mrs. Oppenheim, of Scranton…more.