Named for the founder of Touro Infirmary, the Judah Touro Society is a major donor membership group composed of benefactors whose generosity and dedication to the values and mission of Touro Infirmary place them among the hospital’s strongest and most committed supporters. Their continued support is a wonderful reflection of their giving values and belief in the mission of Touro Infirmary and the legacy of our founder, one of America’s foremost philanthropists of the 19th century, Judah Touro.
The Judah Touro Society Award is given annually to a living individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the welfare of Touro Infirmary. The Award may be given to an honorary board member, a past chairman, a member of the medical staff, a volunteer or an employee.
Catherine C. Kahn Named 2009 Judah Touro Society Award Recipient
The Touro Infirmary Foundation has named Catherine C. Kahn the 2009 Judah Touro Society Award recipient. Kahn, archivist for Touro Infirmary, will be honored at a reception April 4.
Membership & Recognition
By participating in annual giving programs at the $1,000 level and above, Judah Touro Society members are essential partners in Touro’s mission to improve not only the health and well-being of our community, but also to restore our region. All members of the Judah Touro Society receive special benefits including invitations to the annual Judah Touro Society Reception, an acknowledgment nameplate on the Judah Touro Society Donor Wall in the hospital and acknowledgment in Touro Infirmary Foundation publications.
Named for the historic New Orleans streets that surround Touro Infirmary, these giving levels recognize various levels of support:
St. Charles: $100,000.00 and above
Louisiana: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Foucher: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99
Prytania: $10,000.00 - $24,999.99
Delachaise: $5,000.00 - $9,999.99
Coliseum: $2,500.00 - $4,999.99
Aline: $1,000.00 - $2,499.99
Judah Touro Society Reception
Judah Touro Society members gathered April 12, 2008 at the renowned Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans for the annual reception honoring generous supporters as well as the Judah Touro Society Award recipient. Lawrence J. Israel was honored for his years of outstanding guidance, service to and support of Touro Infirmary.
Past Judah Touro Society Award Recipients
2008 - Lawrence J. Israel*
2007 - Raja W. Dhurandhar, M.D.
2006 - Victor E. Tedesco, IV, M.D.
2005 - Joseph E. Friend
2004 - Janie Bories
2003 - Mrs. Louise L. Levy*
2002 - George R. Cary, Jr. M.D.
2001 - Roger Bissinger*
2000 - Robert B. Haspel, M.D.*
1999 - Albert Mintz
1998 - Mrs. Jimmy Heymann*
1997 - Merryl Israel Aron
1996 - Daniel W. Goldman, M.D.
1995 - Mrs. James Frank, Jr.*
1994 - William Leon, M.D.*
1993 - Walter M. Barnett*
1992 - Allan M. Goldman, M.D.*
1991 - Frank Friedler, Sr.*
1990 - Leone S. Marks
1989 - Stephen Goldring*
*deceased