Rosen JCC announces new CEO

The Rosen Jewish Community Center has named a new chief executive officer.

Ofira Bondorowsky has been chosen as the new CEO and executive director of the center replacing Dr. Reuben Romirowsky who is retiring after years of success.

"I'm honored to join the team of dedicated staff at the Rosen JCC and grateful to Harris Rosen, the Rosen Foundation and the Rosen JCC's board of directors for their support and trust," Bondorowsky said in a press release. 

Harris Rosen, who dedicated the facility in honor of his parents, said he is excited to welcome Bondorowsky in her new role. 

"I am confident that her passion for community service, leadership experience and vision for the future will be tremendous assets to the JCC and to Central Florida's Jewish community," he said. "When you see Ofira's distinguished record of success, you will know that the Rosen JCC and the Central Florida Jewish community are both in great hands for today and for many years to come."

Jason Jacobson, president of the board of directors, also shared Rosen's enthusiasm. 

"We are very excited to welcome Ofira to the Rosen JCC," he said. "Ofira's years of experience and knowledge with nonprofit organizations will enable her to explore and identify new opportunities as we grow our community partnerships."

Bondorowsky, an accomplished leader and philanthropic visionary, was born in Israel and grew up in Southeast Orlando. 

She boasts an exemplary record in public education and nonprofit sectors and has built a reputation for forging capacity-building partnerships. 

She previously served as the vice president of strategic partnerships for Charity Navigator. 

The Jack and Lee Rosen Southwest JCC is located at 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road. 

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