Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

Posted by Vickie Jacobs on Nov 18, 2016

Rabbi Stephanie Aaron has led her congregation, Congregation Chaverim, for over 35 years. Rabbi Aaron is married to fellow Rotarian, Dr Jack Aaron. She has accompanied him on his medical missions to Costa Rica, Brazil and Kenya. She is the mother of four children and she's been blessed with two grandchildren Harry and Aaron.

For many years Harry, who is five, was in charge of smiles on the upper West side in Manhattan. Aaron his 18 month old brother, is following in his footsteps. Rabbi Aaron has led trips to Poland and Israel on the journey called the March of the living for the past 16 years. She does this out of her dedication and belief that we must take a stand against prejudice, hatred, violence, bigotry, and discrimination. She is a member of three book clubs, and she is a constant advocate for the power of literacy in all of our lives. Rabbi Aaron enjoys studying Torah, reading, and growing hibiscus and other flowers and plants both indoors and outdoors in her free time. She is proud to be a third generation Rotarian, the first woman in her family to be a Rotarian. Her grandfather, Herbert, of blessed memory, was a founding member of the Phoenix One Hundred. Her father, James, of blessed memory, was a Member of this club for many years. Rabbi Aaron joined our club in 1998; her sponsor was Mort Solot, of blessed memory. She is also a graduate of the University of Arizona.

Before the fall which caused her to have to quit running, Rabbi Aaron and her husband Jack, completed the New York marathon; running together so that she could see and appreciate the city of his birth.