Dallas Jewish Historical Society is privileged to honor and recognize Melissa Ackerman, who has been on our board since 2021.
Melissa became acquainted with DJHS in 2018/2019 when she and her sister, Brenda Bliss, received the Ann Loeb Sikora Humanitarian Award. This recognition sparked her interest in joining our Board of Directors. Melissa’s deep understanding of the community, along with her exceptional skills in volunteer leadership and project management, quickly led her to become the chair of our Oral History Committee.
Melissa is an exceptional interviewer, a talent that runs in the family. Her father, Bob Weinfeld, has his own oral history project, capturing the stories of residents at The Legacy campuses. Clearly, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
If you have a story to tell, we’d love to hear it! We’ll arrange for you to meet with an interviewer to share your story. Everyone who participates will receive a copy of their story on a USB drive, and it will also be featured on our YouTube channel. This is a wonderful gift for your loved ones.
Beyond her professional acumen, Melissa is cherished for her warm and approachable nature. She has a heartfelt passion for preserving the stories of our community and is always ready to lend a helping hand. Her dedication and enthusiasm inspire everyone around her, making her an invaluable asset to DJHS. We are deeply grateful for Melissa and her involvement with DJHS. She has enriched our organization immensely, and we eagerly look forward to many more projects together in the future. Melissa’s zest and passion shine through in everything she does, making her an irreplaceable part of our community.
Testimonies from fellow Board Members:
“Melissa has been a wonderful asset to our Board and recently our Exec Board, stepping up to chair the oral history projects and Secretary, both positions are vital to our organization. She is a delight to work with!” – Jo Reingold
“Melissa is such a joy to work with. She did not hesitate to say yes to take on this leadership role. Her enthusiasm and due diligence is truly inspiring. Melissa takes it upon herself to schedule, recruit interviewers and interviewees come up with special projects, design and contact to do so many of these oral histories. Our numbers took off this year under her leadership as our Oral Histories chair.” – Jeanette Pincus
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