On June 4, 2013, Wildes & Weinberg, P.C., Managing Partner Michael Wildes and his wife, Amy Wildes, who is also an associate attorney with the firm, attended the first annual This World: Jewish Values Network and American Friends of Rambam at the Marriot Marquis in New York City.
The Inaugural Champions of Jewish Values International Awards Gala honored Professor Elie Wiesel, Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, and Dr. Mehmet Oz for their dedication and commitment to spreading the values of human life, Jewish identity, and the Jewish spirit.
As part of his ongoing commitment to community service, Mr. Wildes donated a one hour free consultation to the silent auction. With more than 500 guests, the evening was a success and featured keynote speaker Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Executive Director of thes World: Jewish Values Network. Rabbi Boteach is coined “America’s Rabbi” and is an international bestselling author of more then 29 books. Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz offered moving remarks about the importance of charity as he presented the award to Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, philanthropists par exellance. The evening concluded with a special performance by ‘The Voice’ 2012 winner: Jermaine Paul.
