Joel Daner a”h
Joel Daner, a longtime member of our board and champion of the newspaper, passed away over the weekend. Joel was a dedicated Jewish communal professional who left his mark on institutions around the state and the country, including vice presidencies at Jewish federations in New York and Baltimore and directorships in planned giving, leadership development, and Jewish education at United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ.
Amy Cooper, then president of the New Jersey Association of Jewish Communal Service, said it all when the association presented Joel with its Saul Schwartz Distinguished Service Award in 2006. “It was an easy decision because he was so deserving of it,” she said. “I’ve known him and worked on committees with him over the years. He’s a mensch, and that’s the best thing you can say about anyone.”
May his wife and daughters be comforted among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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JustASC is written by Andrew Silow-Carroll, Editor-in-Chief of the 
November 22nd, 2010 at 11:32 am
Joel (a”h) was a true friend. I don’t think anyone can use the word “mentsch” enough when speaking of Joel. He was a model for the rest of us. These are dark days unless we who remain can help shed the light of these gedolim on our own pathways.
November 22nd, 2010 at 12:14 pm
It is with great sorrow that we have learned of Joel’s passing. We have had many shared experiences both personal and professional with the Daner Family over the years, and we have grown together as friends and confidants. Our hearts go out to Selma, Ellen and Linda. May you all be comforted among the mourners of Tzion in Jerusalem.
Greenberg Family
Raanana, Israel
November 23rd, 2010 at 11:48 am
In today’s times, the rule of Acharei Mos K’doshim is generously applied to those in Jewish leadership positions, no need with Joel; he had genuine compassion for his brethren and not only talked the talk, but walked the walk.
March 11th, 2011 at 8:40 am
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