OCTOBER 2008 HOME
Recently, television reporter and producer Leron Kornreich released her documentary, Knishes & Compassion, a film that celebrates the 25th anniversary of SOVA and the 90th birthday of Zucky Altman, who founded the food pantry along with her husband, Hy. In the documentary, Kornreich, an alum of the Federation’s L.A. Couples program, delves into the life and legacy of the Altmans, one of the most celebrated philanthropic couples in Los Angeles' Jewish community. It also uncovers many previously unknown gems about two Los Angeles institutions, Zucky's delicatessen and SOVA food pantry. Through research and interviews, Kornreich unveils the history behind the deli, which has been designated a landmark by the city of Santa Monica, and the intimate connection between Zucky's and the creation of SOVA. "It's incredibly rewarding to interview fascinating people and learn the history behind landmark institutions," says Kornreich. "I am thrilled to share this documentary online so that all interested Los Angelinos will be just a mouse click away from learning about their favorite deli of yesteryear, as well as the generosity of spirit that led to the founding of SOVA." SOVA is a non-sectarian program of Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, one of The Jewish Federation’s beneficiary agencies. SOVA (which means “eat and be satisfied” in Hebrew) is dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty in the community through food distribution and offering a wide range of supportive services. SOVA operates three neighborhood Food Pantry and Resource Center sites in greater Los Angeles – in the Beverly-Fairfax area, in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood, and in Van Nuys. To view the documentary and learn more about the
history behind SOVA, please visit www.timelesslegacyvideo.com. |
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