For Josh and Sarah, giving back to the Jewish community is not simply an act of generosity—it is a responsibility rooted in family, faith, and tradition. 

Both were raised in homes where Jewish identity and community were central to everyday life. Their fathers come from Sephardic Moroccan families, and embraced Judaism and Sephardic traditions with deep pride and commitment. Their parents arrived in Canada as immigrants and built their livelihoods through hard work and entrepreneurship. Even in those early years, when their own lives were still taking shape, giving back to the community remained a constant. 

“We didn’t grow up with wealth. But tzedakah was always a religious obligation that was fulfilled happily and without hesitation.” 

Watching their parents and grandparents prioritize Jewish education, community life, and helping others left a lasting impression. These examples became the blueprint Josh and Sarah now follow in raising their own family. They are deeply proud Jews and Zionists, and their strong connection to the Jewish people and Israel continues to guide the way they live, give, and raise their children. They are guided by the enduring principle that all Jews are responsible for one another. 

For Josh, his commitment to community involvement took shape during his university years when he became deeply involved in Israel advocacy on campus. His professional life in wealth management further shaped his perspective, reinforcing that true wealth is defined not by accumulation, but by impact. 

Sarah’s path to helping others developed through direct service. During her training, she volunteered as a first responder and supported kosher food banks—experiences that shaped her worldview and strengthened her desire to care for others. 

Today she carries those same values into her work as a physician. 

Together, Josh and Sarah believe that giving back is a fundamental part of Jewish life. Each year they give away a portion of their income with a full heart—it’s simply something they do.  

“Tzedakah isn’t just charity or something we do when it’s convenient; it literally translates to righteousness or justice.” 

They are also proud to have established their own donor advised fund through the Jewish Foundation, supporting causes close to their hearts while creating a lasting legacy of giving and involving their children in the values of philanthropy. 

Now parents of three boys and a newborn daughter, they hope to pass these values on to the next generation. 

“Giving is a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets.” 

For their family, philanthropy is not simply about generosity—it is about responsibility, continuity, and helping ensure that Jewish life continues to thrive for generations to come.