In this page-turning account of a life guided by destiny, Norman Ciment details his humble beginnings as a Jewish kid in the Bronx, his struggles through school, and his remarkable successes as a lawyer, city commissioner, judge, and the first Orthodox Jewish mayor in the USA with his election in Miami Beach . Through a series of extraordinary events and challenges, Norman emerges triumphant, using the lessons of the past to build on his future and influence the larger world. Told in his own voice, this is the captivating story of a youth who just wanted a dime, but went on to become so much more than a shoeshine boy. It is a story that reveals the indelible influence of parents, his own unyielding determination, and, above all, the profound power of Divine Providence.
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Gewebe-Einband
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 150 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
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978-965-524-378-9 (9789655243789)
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Norman Ciment's diverse career encompasses law, mediation, politics, real estate, and philanthropy, all deeply influenced by his Orthodox Jewish faith. Educated at the University of Miami, he embarked on a legal career before entering politics. In 1967, he was elected to the Miami Beach city commission, and in 1971, he was appointed as a state judge by the governor. In 1981, he broke new ground by being elected in Miami Beach as the first Orthodox Jewish mayor of a major U.S. city and then building the first eruv in Florida.
After retiring from his legal practice, he became a prominent mediator, real estate syndicator, and philanthropist focused on charities in Miami Beach and Israel. He pioneered a cyber-education degree program for ultra-Orthodox in the IDF, created VouchersForLife.com to provide gift certificates from Israeli businesses to victims of terror, and started giveafridge.com to donate appliances to needy families. He is also on the Board of Governors at Tel Aviv University.
Alongside his wife, Joan, Norman's family life, which includes their three sons and their families, remains central to his legacy of service and communal contribution.
