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Levine Academy.
The greatest joy in Blaugrund’s life is his
daughter Bari, a senior associate at Mercury
Public Relations and Communications. Bari
has followed her father’s dedication and
devotion to Israel by working as an AIPAC
legislative intern and living and working in
Israel for 18 months after college.
“One thing that bonds us is our love of
politics and current events which includes
Israel and our mutual love for the country.
My dad helped me realize this passion at a
young age and he’s always encouraged me to
explore it as deeply as possible,” said Bari.
She expanded Blaugrund’s family to include
as his own, her brother, Michael Kerner, and
stepfather, Irwin Kerner, of blessed memory.
“I’m grateful he’s somebody I can geek-out
with on the latest hot-button issues but
also that he makes a point to challenge my
perceptions and beliefs, politically and in
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“Stuart is one of Anshai’s unsung heroes
that we’ll always be indebted to, a man who
couples his wise legal counsel with his Jewish
heart and soul. We’re proud he represents
our congregation,” said Anshai Torah’s Rabbi
Stefan Weinberg. “Ever ready to answer
our calls, Stuart has been accessible, wise,
and thorough whenever we’ve had reason
to pursue his counsel and we know we’ll
always receive sound advice from him. He’s a
member of the impressive individuals in our
community who offer insight and guidance,
always invaluable assets to us.”
Blaugrund was among the founders of
Congregation Shomray Torah, which in 1998
joined forces with Congregation Anshai
Emet to create Congregation Anshai Torah.
Melanie Kuhr, who Blaugrund says is his
“better half, a true inspiration and woman of
valor,” and whose children Allie, Alex, and
Andrew also light up his life, joins him in
serving many leadership roles.
“Beginning the shul was a little like being
one of the pioneers, the halutzim. We wanted
to build a dynamic community to serve
the burgeoning population moving north,’
said Blaugrund. “We established a family-
centric, warm shul and now, at more than
550 families, we’re as warm and welcoming
as when we began. This honor is for us all.”
For tickets or tribute book or
sponsorships, call 972-473-7718 or
DiamondsAndDice.AnshaiTorah.org.
— Submitted by
Deb Silverthorn
Congregation Anshai Torah will toast
Stuart Blaugrund at the annual Diamonds
and Dice event from 8 to 11:30 p.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 2 at the shul, 5501 West Parker
Road in Plano.
“We’re excited to celebrate our
congregation and Stuart’s dedication as he’s
been instrumental in the growth and success
of the shul since the very beginning. He’s
definitely one to bet on and we’re grateful to
have him in our corner,” said Kim Velevis,
co-chairing the event with Jenn Hersh.
Casino games, music, drinks, a raffle
and nosh will make for a memorable
evening. A silent auction features a week’s
accommodations in Breckenridge, 2018
pre-season Cowboys and Stars packages, a
year supply of Republic Tea, High Holiday
parking, a Trader Joe’s kosher bundle, a party
at Urban Air Trampoline Park and more.
Committee members Jennifer Abrahams,
Debbie Arbesman, Beth Berk, Cynthia
Brooks Delgado, Trudy Cohen, Debbie Cohn,
Gretchen Edwards, Shawn Frank, Kim Gold,
Amy Gross, Bethany Last, Jill Levy, Kimberly
Mabel, Joelle Novick, Jay Post, Jeff Romick,
Andrew Seigel and Melissa Welcher join the
co-chairs in prepping the celebration.
The son of Kate and Maurice, of blessed
memory, Blaugrund is an El Paso native,
raised at Congregation Bnai Zion. His Jewish
communal leadership began early with
BBYO’s Zielonka AZA chapter and USY.
Blaugrund made his first trip to Israel
on USY’s 1976 Pilgrimage Tour. “I’ll always
remember the moment, while davening on
July fourth, when we heard about the IDF’s
daring rescue to free hostages at Entebbe
International Airport,” he said. “That was
the beginning of my deepest commitment to
Israel.”
Receiving both his undergraduate and
law degrees from UT Austin, he’s had an
illustrious career with Epstein, Becker 8c
Green P.C., Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, and
now Dentons US LLP.
About 10,000 Jews once made El Paso
home, including border merchants and
soldiers stationed at Ft. Bliss, which was a
major training base during World War II and
the Korean and Vietnam wars. With several
El Pasoans transplanted to North Texas, it’s
easy to find old friends.
“Stuart’s mom was the quintessential
Jewish Momma and his father a wonderful
man, both part of the Jewish connection
that’s always been a huge part of his life,” said
Michael Kasner, a childhood neighbor, now
also a member of Anshai Torah. “His mom
was always proud and she’d always talk about
her son who’d done so well. Stuart has always
exemplified the meaning of ‘mensch.’ ”
Now vice president-legislative affairs
of AJC Dallas, Stuart is a graduate of the
Dallas Regional Chamber’s Leadership
Dallas program. He’s been dedicated
in service to Anshai Torah, the Dallas
Holocaust Museum/Center for Education
and Tolerance, Jewish Federation of Greater
Dallas’ Attorneys Division Campaign, and
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Photos: Stuart Blaugrund (above), Bari Golin-Blaugrund
ABOVE: Melanie Kuhr (left) and Stuart Blaugrund had
the opportunity to meet with Israel's Former Minis-
ter of Justice Tzipi Livni at the 2017 American Jewish
Committee Global Forum.
LEFT: Stuart Blaugrund with his daughter Bari at
the Kotel in the land they both love. "One thing that
bonds us is our love of politics and current events,"
said Bari, "which includes Israel and our mutual love
for the country."
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