Steve Savitsky was both the former President and Chairman of the Orthodox Union. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency, a board member of Mesorah Heritage Foundation, and founder and President of the Kew Gardens Hills Eruv which led the movement for Eruvim across America. He was the Chairman of Mesivta Ohr Torah, and President of Congregation Nshei Chesed in Hewlett. He currently is President of the Bnai Zion Foundation, Chairman of Partners in Torah, on the executive committee of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations and President of the Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway. He has traveled the world speaking and representing the Jewish community on many occasions. Mr. Savitsky has been in the Health Care industry for many years and has been CEO and founder of several public traded companies. He lives in Woodmere NY with his wife Genie and has been blessed with a large family of children, grand children and great grand children .
